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, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'The Lost Healer'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Kiva (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Arran (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- General Graeme (supporting, male, 40-55)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Cincinnati
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Galactic'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tammy (supporting, female, 18-45)
--- Earl (supporting, male, 25-55)
--- Annie Jane (lead, female, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Hand On Camera'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Eileen (supporting, female, 40-80)
--- Theresa (supporting, female, 50-80)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus
- Learn more about the short film here

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'How to skip leg day,' Season 2'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Personal Trainer (lead, female, 21-36)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Akron, Columbus
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Spelling Test'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jordan (supporting, female, 8-12)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Nora'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lucas (Noah's Roomate) (day player, 18-26)
--- Nora's Father (day player, male, 40-60)
--- Noah (lead, male, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Cleveland
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Stale Air'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Matt (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Milton (day player, male, 60-80)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Call'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jen (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Tanner (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Nick (lead, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $87
- Casting locations: Alliance
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, female, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Max (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'One Last Job'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Bert's Girlfriend (day player, female, 18-25)
--- Bert (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Eddie (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Elmwood Park'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dr. Mark Chapman (supporting, male, 25-50)
--- Jasper (lead, male, 21-40)
--- Jimmy (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Norristown, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'A Christmas Party'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, female, 20-25)
--- Adam Helmer (lead, male, 16-21)
--- Jason (supporting, male, 36-55)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Dead Format'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Maddie (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- Kevin (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Ben (lead, male, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here