Movies and TV shows casting in Ohio

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April 1, 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. 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 Roots Do Bleed'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Coretta Mosely (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Yvie Mosely (supporting, female, 21-30)
--- Oscar Junior (supporting, male, 30-60)
- Roles pay up to: $625
- Casting locations: Toledo, OH; Detroit, MI; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH
- Learn more about the short film

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'The Lady in White'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Adam (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Sophie (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Lady in White (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Cleveland, OH
- Learn more about the short film

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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

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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

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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

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'Star City'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jean (lead, male, 19-25)
--- Vivy (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Vagrant (supporting, male, 25-50)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Columbus, OH
- Learn more about the short film

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'Fight Back

- 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; Detroit, MI
- Learn more about the short film

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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

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'SHE-HE'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Reina Howard (lead, female, 16-21)
--- Dad, Michael Howard (supporting, male, 40-55)
--- Mom, Caroline Howard (supporting, female, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: Plainfield, IL; Chicago, IL; Aurora, IL; Ohio City, OH; Indianapolis, IN
- Learn more about the short film

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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

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'The Chambers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Elijah (lead, male, 24-40)
- Roles pay up to: $5,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Autonomous'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alistair Mallen (lead, male, 26-40)
--- Maggie Thomas (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Magda Jansen (supporting, female, 40-55)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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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

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'Painted with L.O.V.E.'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
--- Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $10,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Adventskalendar'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- German Wrestler (day player, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $800
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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