Auditions in D.C. For a Movie Role – Rush Call

Kathy Wickline Casting is seeking a male actor, ages 40 to 60, for the third principal role in "The Replica," a short film shooting in Washington, D.C. The role of Mitchell sits at the center of a psychological narrative, requiring a performer who can carry scenes with restrained menace and precise tonal control across a single shooting day. This is a strong fit for a character actor with experience in short film production who works comfortably in both union and non-union independent projects.

About the Role
Mitchell is described as having a kind of malevolent charisma, polished and unsettlingly calm, and his presence is what pivots the story from paranoia into something stranger. The project is an indie short film centered on an unemployed man who believes his girlfriend has been replaced by a stranger, and Mitchell functions as the third principal, meaning significant screen time and narrative weight. The shoot takes place over one 8-hour day on set at an interior row-house location in Washington, D.C., between June 16th and 19th, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Perform the role of Mitchell across a single 8-hour production day within an interior location setting in D.C.
Deliver a controlled, psychologically layered performance that sustains the tonal shift at the core of the independent short film narrative.
Prepare and submit a self-tape audition prior to the Memorial Day deadline for callback consideration.
Collaborate with the director and crew within the workflow of a small independent film production shooting on a compressed schedule.
Bring consistency to a character whose stillness and charisma carry significant dramatic function in the third act structure.

What You Bring

Male performer of any ethnicity between the ages of 40 and 60.
Experience working in short film production or independent film at the principal or featured level.
Ability to self-tape and submit under a tight deadline, with callbacks beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Union or non-union status, as Kathy Wickline Casting is accepting submissions from both.
Strong on-camera presence suited to psychological drama and character-driven storytelling.

Why This Role
Kathy Wickline Casting has a track record placing talent in independent film projects across the mid-Atlantic region, and this role comes with paid compensation for the shoot day. The position offers a principal credit on a short film with a defined concept and a structured production timeline, which matters for actors building a focused indie film resume.

Submit your self-tape now for the Auditions in D.C. For a Movie Role Rush Call through FilmLocal.com and get your application in before the Memorial Day deadline.