Artios Awards Nominations: Love Island USA (s6)
The callbacks are official: Casting Society today unveiled the non-film nominees for its 2026 Artios Awards, which honor the contribution of casting professionals. See the cast of nominees for TV, commercials, short films and shortform series below.
Casting Society will pull back the curtain on its film nominees — and for its first-year London Theatre category — sometime in January, and its special honorees will be named in the coming months. All the winners will be feted during the 41st Artios Awards ceremony on February 26 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
“We’re thrilled to reveal the nominees for the 2026 Artios Awards — a showcase of the extraordinary talent, vision and dedication of our members, CSA President Destiny Lilly said in a statement. “As storytelling continues to evolve rapidly, casting remains at the heart of shaping narratives that reflect the world around us. We look forward to coming together this February in locations around the globe, to honor the remarkable impact of our casting community.”
Back in February, winners at the 40th anniversary Artios ceremony included Wicked, A Complete Unknown, Emilia Pérez and Conclave — all of which were Best Picture Oscar nominees — along with Shōgun, Hacks, Baby Reindeer, RuPaul’s Drag Race and Slow Horses on the TV side.
The inaugural competitive Oscar for Best Casting Director will be handed out during the 98th Avcademy Awards in March. It’s the first new category added to the Hollywood’s Big Night since Best Animated Feature Film was created in 2001.
Here are the 2026 Artios Awards nominees for TV, theater, commercials, short film and shortform series:
Reality Series: Competition
- LOVE ISLAND USA (Season 6): Jodi Thomas, Beyhan Oguz
- RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE (Season 17): Goloka Bolte, Michelle Redwine, Adam Cook
- THE CHALLENGE: BATTLE OF THE ERAS (Season 40): Damon Furberg, Lisi Alpert
- THE CIRCLE (Season 7): Erin Tomasello, Casting Producers: Sena Rich, Joy Herrera
- THE GOLDEN BACHELORETTE (Season 1): Jacqueline Pitman
- TOP CHEF (Season 22): Ron Mare, Casting Producers: Heather Allyn, Sena Rich, Joy Barrett
We want to thank the incredible cast, crew, execs and our casting team at City Media as well as ITV! Thank you, @csacasting for the recognition, we are truly honored!




The sixth season of Love Island USA has been nothing short of a phenomenon, capturing the hearts of viewers nationwide with its perfect blend of romance, drama, and sun-soaked fun. As the summer’s most talked-about show, Season 6 not only delivered on entertainment but also set new benchmarks for reality television in the U.S.



