Movies and TV shows casting in Ohio

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Backstage
March 25, 2026
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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 and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'The Lady Below'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ben Carter (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Rachel Carter (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Dr. Harris (day player, male, 60-70)
- Roles pay up to: $1,800
- Casting locations: Plainfield, IL; Chicago, IL; Ohio City, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Aurora, IL
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Finding The Words,' A.I. PSA

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dustin (lead, male, 18-21)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Louisville, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Protected Source'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Marcus (supporting, male, 20-29)
--- Clarence Mills (supporting, male, 34-55)
--- Jimmy Melrose (supporting, male, 30-55)
- Casting locations: Cleveland, OH
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Denison University Student Films

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Male 18-22 (lead, male, 18-22)
--- Male 25-35 (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Male 40-60s (lead, male, 40-69)
- Casting locations: Granville, OH; Columbus, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; OH
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Fight Back: Wrong Turn

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Austin (lead, male, 10-12)
--- Henchwoman (lead, female, 30+)
--- Matrix Henchwoman (lead, female, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $25
- Casting locations: Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Bareknuckle Soldier'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Spazz (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Twig (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Young Boys (background / extra, male, 18-25)
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Wheeling, WV; Morgantown, WV
- Learn more about the short film here

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'North By Northeast'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Marques (lead, male, 24-29)
--- Packman (lead, male, 24-29)
--- Killer Rick (lead, male, 45-65)
- Roles pay up to: $11,200
- Casting locations: Canton, OH; Cleveland, OH; Akron, OH
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Possession Horror Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Joshua (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Katherine (lead, female, 18-35)
- Casting locations: San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Washington, DC; Portland, OR; Oregon, OH
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Down Home Diaries'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Mark (day player, male, 30-39)
--- Waiter (day player, male, 20-40)
--- Ed (supporting, male, 45-65)
- Roles pay up to: $750
- Casting locations: Prestonsburg, KY; Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; Knoxville, TN; Charleston, WV
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'I Apologize'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Participant (real people, all genders, 18+)
- Casting locations: Columbus, OH
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'72 Whaler'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Hayes (lead, male, 20-28)
--- Quinn (supporting, female, 19-28)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 60-75)
- Roles pay up to: $6,600
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Taco Man'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Tony (lead, male, 35-45)
--- Aurora ("Rori") (lead, female, 18-22)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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Reality, Couples Who Are Dating or Engaged

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Couples Who Are Dating or Engaged (lead, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $16,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'72 Whaler'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Hayes (lead, male, 20-28)
--- Quinn (supporting, female, 19-28)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 60-75)
- Roles pay up to: $6,600
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Second Serve'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Kevin White (lead, male, 18-24)
- Roles pay up to: $2,800
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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