Movies and TV shows casting in Virginia
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Virginia, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'She Was Never There'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dr. Jacobs (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Valentine Cooper (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Norfolk, Fairfax, Richmond, Virginia Beach
- Learn more about the short film here
'Reality'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Students (background extra, 16-28)
--- Bible Study Children (day player, 10-14)
--- Football Players (background extra, male, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Richmond
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Under My Skin'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sierra (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Ash (lead, female, 20-35)
--- Michael (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Richmond, Lynchburg
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Shot'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jace (lead, female, 16-22)
--- Lacy (supporting, female, 6-18)
--- Dwania Kyles (lead, female, 8-15)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Danville, Richmond
- Learn more about the feature film here
'When You Miss One Day Of School'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Armen (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Sam (lead, male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Springfield, Sterling, Woodbridge, Richmond, Virginia Beach
- Learn more about the short film here
'Hard Feelings'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Annie (lead, female, 18-27)
--- Young Annie (day player, female, 10-13)
--- Hailee (supporting, female, 18-27)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Gut Feeling'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jordan (lead, female, 27-33)
--- Bryan Hurst (day player, male, 20-23)
--- Nicole (day player, female, 20-29)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Richmond, Harrisonburg
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Pier'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Detective (day player, female, male, 40-50)
--- Jacob (supporting, male, 23-29)
--- Gina/Ancestor (lead, female, 21-26)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Richmond
- Learn more about the short film here
'Mirrors'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- On Looker (background extra, 18-45)
--- Roland Cliff (supporting, male, 30-35)
--- Secretary (day player, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Arlington
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Intro to Boot Camp'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Military Recruit (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Drill Instructor (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Great Falls
- Learn more about the short film here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, female, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Max (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Pelican (up to 23 episodes)'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Brandon (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Victor (supporting, 18-45)
--- Shawn (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Throwing Stones'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Maddy Walker (lead, female, 13-21)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Viral Stardom'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Host/Entertainment Correspondent (models, 21-37)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Silver Spring, Maryland; Columbia, Maryland
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
'Late Night Show, Audience'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Live Audience Member (background extra, 18-70)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Silver Spring, Maryland
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
'Fifteen Minutes Of Fame'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dinner Party Guest (background extra, female, 18-35)
--- Destiny (day player, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Upper Marlboro, Maryland
- Learn more about the short film here
