Thea Washington is a Baltimore-born, DMV-based casting director, producer, and consultant making her mark across film, television, and digital media.
With over a decade in the industry, she has worked across major networks and platforms including HBO, Netflix, ABC, BET, and Investigation Discovery.
Thea’s work spans both mainstream and culturally driven projects, with credits including:
• We Own This City (HBO)
• United States of Scandal (CNN)
• Born Evil: The Serial Killer and the Savior (2024)
• Captain America: Brave New World (casting department) (IMDb)
She has also contributed to major reality franchises and series including:
The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Big Brother and Ready to Love (Girls On the Grind)
As the Founder of Thea Washington Casting, she specializes in casting for:
film, television, commercials and new media
Her work is rooted in:
- diversity
- authenticity
- community storytelling
She is known for discovering and nurturing talent that reflects real culture and lived experience—especially within the DMV region. (Thea Washington Casting)
Beyond casting, Thea is deeply embedded in cultural and community impact:
• Member of the Maryland Film Coalition
• Part of the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee for the Mayor of Baltimore
• Creator of the Shining Stars Program, a free initiative helping teens explore acting and creative careers (Thea Washington Casting)
The VIVID Take
Thea Washington represents a new kind of casting director:
- one who doesn’t just find talent
- but builds pipelines
- creates access
- and elevates community voices
She’s not just working in the industry—
she’s helping reshape who gets seen in it
Where to Find Her
www.theawashingtoncasting.com (Thea Washington Casting)
Instagram: @theawashingtoncasting