Movies and TV shows casting in Ohio
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. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Ohio, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'Untitled Short Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tasha (lead, female, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $35
- Casting locations: Akron
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Antihero'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mike Stellar (supporting, male, 35-48)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Mount Vernon
- Learn more about the short film here
'Galactic'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tammy (supporting, female, 18-45)
--- Earl (supporting, male, 25-55)
--- Annie Jane (lead, female, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Frank, the Racist Ghost'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Frank (lead, male, 35-70)
--- Librarian (day player, 18-100)
--- Olivia (supporting, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the short film here
'Biopic Documentary Reinactment'
- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Mid Teens Male (models, male, 14-22)
- Average hourly rate: $200
- Casting locations: Cleveland
- Learn more about the documentary here
'Fight To Survive'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Harley (other, 18-50)
--- Cody (lead, male, 10-14)
--- Henchwoman (other, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Columbus, Cleveland
- Learn more about the short film here
'71 South'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ana (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, trans female, 18-25)
--- Henry (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, trans male, 18-25)
--- Julia (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, trans female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Lost Healer'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Kiva (lead, female, 18-25)
--- General Graeme (supporting, male, 40-55)
--- Rian (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Cincinnati
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Saving Ava'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Younger Versions of Leads (lead, 7-12)
--- Officer Toby (supporting, male, 26-60)
--- Randy Brando (supporting, male, 27-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
--- Kindred (lead, male, 22-35)
--- Jinx (voiceover, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Pelican (up to 23 episodes)'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Brandon (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Victor (supporting, 18-45)
--- Shawn (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: Alliance
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Outdoor show for teenagers from studio that made John Wick'
- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Teenager (content creators & real people, 13-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the documentary series here
'219 "The Series"'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Extra (background extra, 8-100)
--- Police Officer Extra (background extra, 21-100)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Merrillville, Indiana; South Bend, Indiana; Gary, Indiana
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Gary the Dog,' Upscale Lounge Patrons'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Background Actors (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $14
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Fake Out Fray 2: Phantom Phase'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Turrell (lead, male, 30-60)
--- Avoka (lead, female, 25-45)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
