Movies and TV shows casting in Columbus
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 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.
'Finding The Words,' A.I. PSA
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dustin (lead, male, 18-21)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the short film here
'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
- Learn more about the short film here
'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
'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
'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: Columbus
- Learn more about the short 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
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: Columbus
- Learn more about the student film here
'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: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'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: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here
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: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
'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: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Second Serve'
- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Kevin White (lead, male, 18-24)
- Roles pay up to: $2,800
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here
'The Intelligence Brief'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Anchor (lead, female, 18-39)
- Roles pay up to: $90,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'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: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.