Movies and TV shows casting in Virginia

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May 27, 2026
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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. compiled a list of projects casting right now in Virginia and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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"Something To Survive For"

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, male, 15-20)
--- Jason (supporting, male, 15-20)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 35-55)
- Casting locations: Easton, PA; Bethlehem, PA; Allentown, PA; Harrisburg, PA; Lancaster, PA
- Learn more about the student film

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'The Awakening'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lacy Summers (lead, female, 18-26)
--- High School Students (background / extra, female, male, 12-21)
--- Judith O'Neil (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Casting locations: Portsmouth, VA; Norfolk, VA; Suffolk, VA; Chesapeake, VA; Virginia Beach, VA
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'72 Whaler'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Rob (day player, male, 20-28)
--- Sash (day player, female, 19-28)
--- Damen (day player, male, 35-50)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Virginia Beach, VA; Norfolk, VA; Chesapeake, VA; Hampton, VA; Newport News, VA
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Orphan' or 'Soul's Sharp,' Working Titles

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- The Orphan (lead, male, trans male, 14-28)
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; Richmond, VA
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Me and My Daddy'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mish (lead, male, 6-11)
--- Jay (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Cindy (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $4,900
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; Bowling Green, KY
- Learn more about the short film

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'Eat Me!'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mia Grace Olson (lead, female, 21-27)
--- Juni Freedman (supporting, male, 21-30)
--- Lily Meade (supporting, 21-27)
- Casting locations: Richmond, VA; Alexandria, VA; Washington, DC
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Propatria'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Journalist (lead, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: New York, NY; Washington, DC; Richmond, VA
- Learn more about the short film

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'Virginia'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Brody (supporting, male, 22-36)
--- Luke (day player, male, 18-22)
--- Luke's Dad (day player, male, 35-55)
- Casting locations: Auditions: Jun 5, 2026 in Falls Church, VA
- Learn more about the feature film

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'The Perfect Mixx' 2026

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Featured Guest (lead, female, 21-45)
--- Contestant (lead, male, 21-45)
--- Featured Guest (models, female, 21-45)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: Alexandria, VA; Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Arlington, VA; Richmond, VA
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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D.C. Based Pilot

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Plaintiff or Defendant (real people, all genders, 18+)
- Casting locations: Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Silver Spring, MD; Alexandria, VA; Arlington, VA
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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Coming of Age Feature Film, Twin Boys

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam (supporting, male, 13-15)
--- Brin (supporting, male, 13-15)
- Roles pay up to: $8,436
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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