Movies and TV shows casting in Washington, D.C.

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 Washington, D.C., and which roles they're looking to fill.

Washington, D.C. open casting calls for movie and TV productions

'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: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Reality'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Bible Study Children (day player, 10-14)
--- Football Players (background extra, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Immortal Jellyfish'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Shelly (supporting, female, 21-27)
--- Jameson (lead, male, 21-25)
--- Anna (lead, female, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: $29
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

'JIS'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Janitor (supporting, male, 55-65)
--- Dudes (supporting, 18-25)
--- Tok (other, male, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

'"Boomtown" DocuFilm'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- George Delaplaine (supporting, male, 30-60)
--- Newspaper Print men late 1960's- early 70's (background extra, male, 25-65)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film 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: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

'Indian Movie'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Clara (Younger Version) (supporting, female, 22-30)
--- Justin (day player, male, 25-30)
--- Mike (Younger Version) (supporting, male, 22-30)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

'In the Garden'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ivan (lead, male, 18-32)
--- Lukerya (supporting, female, 18-32)
--- Cinematographer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

'That One Friend That Doesn't Know When To Leave'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, female, male, 20-33)
--- Chris (lead, female, male, 20-33)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

'The Last Supper'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Anthony (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Jean (lead, female, 30-40)
--- Brianna (lead, female, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

Nationwide open casting calls for movie and TV productions

'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
--- Kindred (lead, male, 22-35)
--- Jinx (voiceover, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Learn more about the short film here

'Vanderpump Villa - hit show on Hulu'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Celebration Parties With Guests of 6-8 People (lead, 21-100)
--- Hospitality Professionals (lead, 21-100)
--- Real Fine Dining Servers (lead, 21-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

Open casting calls for movie and TV productions in neighboring states

'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, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Braxton's: The First Family' Season 2'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Donavan Bryant (supporting, male, 21-40)
--- Kehlani Braxton (supporting, female, 25-40)
--- Corey Grainger (supporting, male, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Milk and Cookies'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tina (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Kid (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Tenor (lead, male, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Woodbridge, Virginia
- Learn more about the short film here