Movies and TV shows casting in Columbus

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 Columbus, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'The Antihero'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Crew Member (crew)
--- Dexter Smith (lead, male, non-binary, 13-17)
--- Lola Stellar (supporting, female, 8-11)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Columbus, Ohio
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Sigil Sixteen'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Zeke (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Tre Blaze (supporting, female, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans male, 18-30)
--- A.K. (lead, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Detroit, Michigan
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Tongue Tied Trilogy'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- King (lead, female, 18-27)
--- Mac Kelly (lead, male, 18-27)
--- Charlie (lead, male, 18-27)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Detroit, Michigan; Toledo, Ohio; Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'A Tale of Two'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hugo (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Sable (supporting, male, 40-50)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Louisville, Kentucky; Cincinnati, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana
- Learn more about the short film here

This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.