When you’re watching the long-anticipated thriller “State of Play,” you’ll likely pick out stars Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck and Rachel McAdams, but there are more than a few Washington, D.C., notables you’ll want to see.

Perhaps one of the best known is Maurice Harcum, day manager of Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street in Northwest Washington. He nabbed a coveted speaking role with Crowe, who plays the intrepid investigative journalist in the movie opening today.