@TheaWashingtonCasting
🎬CASTING NOTICE
Thea Washington Casting is seeking real people, experienced actors, emerging talent, fresh faces, and individuals with real-life law enforcement or investigative experience for an upcoming true crime recreation project. We are open to talent and locations as well as people filming in their homes in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area. We are casting a wide range of compelling individuals, approximately ages 25–75+, to portray investigators, witnesses, family acquaintances, and other individuals connected to a decades-old missing-persons investigation.We are looking for authentic, believable performances. Strong listening skills, natural delivery, improvisational ability, and the ability to communicate emotional complexity are especially valuable.All races and ethnicities are encouraged to submit except where a specific character requirement is noted.
SPECIAL CASTING: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATORS We particularly encourage submissions from:
Previous acting experience is not required for every role. Relevant professional experience and a natural on-camera presence are welcome.
Thea Washington CastingProject Type: True Crime Recreation / Scripted InvestigationFilming Dates: November 30 – December 13, 2026 (Tentative)Location: Washington, DC / Maryland / Northern VirginiaRate: $650 per filming dayNON- UNION
Looking for:1. LAW ENFORCEMENT & INVESTIGATORSDetectives, retired troopers, and federal agents: authoritative, believable, and grounded. Current and retired law enforcement strongly encouraged to submit.
2. FRIENDS & CLOSE ASSOCIATESPeople who knew the family well and are still searching for answers. Warm, sincere, emotionally open. Strong improv skills a plus.3. TIPSTERS & WITNESSESEveryday people with information they’re not sure they should share. Understated, authentic, and natural.4. EXPERTS & SPECIALTY ROLESA folklore scholar and a free-spirited, spiritually curious personality. Distinctive voices and strong storytellers.
SUBMISSION DEADLINES
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit photos, slate, and all relevant info via the Casting Crane link
truecrimerecre.castingcrane.com
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What are role are you submitting for? *
First Name *
Last Name *
Phone Number* *
Email *
City *
State *
Gender*
Age*
Height* *
Choose your race*
Feel free to share specifics of ethnicity if any apply*
Do you have any law enforcement or investigative background Briefly describe your experience (agency or company, role, years of service). Write “N/A” if not applicable. Or have you done "true crime' or played a cop before? *
What are your sizes? - shirt - pants - shoes
as detailed and accurate as you can get please :) (Wardrobe will love you if you do :) *
‼️PLEASE READ‼️
📹 What to submitOne video of 60-90 seconds, plus a brief slate. (Say your name, city/state, and the role you’re reading for.)
🎬 What to doLet us know what character you would like to play and why? If you have any law enforcement or experience playing a cop? Or anything relevant to the roles.
PLEASE READ: Upload your self tape with clear introduction of your name, age, height, clothing size, location. FOLLOW the instructions above. *
📸 Photo Upload Instructions
PLEASE UPLOAD A PHOTO FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE:* *
PLEASE UPLOAD A PHOTO FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE:*
This here incase you cannot upload a video, please paste the YouTube link of your unlisted video for the slate introduction. *
Website/ IMDB/Social Media*
Would you be available to work locally in DC/ MD/ VA area if selected? *
Would you be open to filming in your own home? *
Are you comfortable with improvised, interview-style delivery? (IMPROV vs traditonal script) *
What is your availability between November 30 - December 13, 2026? *
(State conflicts) Please note any limitations or restrictions on your availability on the dates mentioned above.
Do you have reliable transportation and/or need any help with travel or accommodation for this project?
Accent comfort (optional) Some characters may use a Southern accent. Please select what applies: *
Are you submitting as represented talent? *
IF YES, Please provide the name of your agency or representative.
Any additional notes you would like to share?????
How did you hear about this project?
