Movies and TV shows casting in Columbus
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 Columbus, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'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: Columbus
- Learn more about the short film here
'Meet You in the Backlot'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Phoebe (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Roxy (lead, female, 18-25)
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the short film here
'Why We Love?'
- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Louis (supporting, male, 18-28)
--- Extras (background / extra, 18-40)
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the student film here
Mind Stalker
- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Henry (lead, male, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the student film here
'I Apologize'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Participant (real people, all genders, 18+)
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
'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
- Learn more about the short film here
'Underexposed'
- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Interviewee (real people, 18+)
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the documentary here
'Christmas Retreat'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ava (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Clay (lead, male, 28-40)
- Roles pay up to: $7,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
Korean Feature Film Project 2026
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tyler (supporting, male, 18-26)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'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: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Summer of Your Life'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Single Hot Leading Man (real people, male, 25-31)
- Roles pay up to: $4,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
Indie Drama Feature Project
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- James (supporting, male, 30-55)
--- Penny (supporting, female, 9-12)
--- Bully Kid (day player, male, 4-6)
- Roles pay up to: $3,488
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
TV Series, Real Professional Cooks & Chefs
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (chorus / ensemble, 18+)
--- Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (models, 18+)
--- Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (real people, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $5,200
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
'Love On The Line' Cash Prize
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Real Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
