Whether it’s “House of the Dragon,” “Harry Potter,” or the upcoming adaptation of “Fourth Wing,” fantasy projects are holding their rightful place on the throne at the moment. If you’re looking for epic world-building, swords and sorcery, and maybe a hero’s journey of your own, you’ve come to the right place. Storm the castle with the great fantasy gigs seeking talent today!
“Age of Fantasy: The Lady, The Wizard, and The Knight”
Fair Studios Productions is seeking talent for “Age of Fantasy: The Lady, The Wizard, and The Knight,” a dark fantasy short film as a proof of concept for a larger story universe. Production is casting talent, aged 10–65, for a wide variety of characters, including elves, dwarf warriors, mages, townsfolk, and more. Talent will work around the Greater Los Angeles area with dates TBD. Pay is $150–$300 per day for up to 10 days of work with meals and IMDb credit included.
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“Witch’s Showdown” Series: “Glass of Djinn”
A female actor, age 18–35, is sought to play a glamorous and mysterious witch in “Witch’s Showdown,” an episode of the thriller/fantasy series “Glass of Djinn.” Filming is scheduled for Aug. 22 in Hollywood. Pay is $1,000 with travel, hotel, and food covered.
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“Letter to a Forgetting Woodsman”
A pair of Arizona-based actors—a male actor, age 23–50, and a female actor, age 15–30—is sought for the lead roles in “Letter to a Forgetting Woodsman,” an emotional fantasy short film following a medieval traveler from the 1100s helping a modern-day girl escape an enchanted forest and learning a lesson about connection and grief on the journey. Filming is scheduled for Sept. 26–27 in Show Low. Pay is $250 for two days of work with cabin accommodations provided.
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“Five Kingdoms, Trilogy (II): The Desert”
Woodglen Studios is seeking talent for the international fantasy feature film “Five Kingdoms, Trilogy (II): The Desert.” Talent, aged 18 and older, is wanted for several roles, including Sultana Sawanii, Winged Prince Aleutious Artmis Gwyfnrerewre, and more. Talent will work over the next three years in Australia, East Timor, and New Zealand. Talent will be paid a percentage of the gross profits.
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“The Secret Beneath The Castle Part II”
Innerverse Studios is now seeking a female voice actor and vocalist, age 18 and older, to voice a warm, optimistic, and kind character in “The Secret Beneath The Castle Part II,” a short fantasy film. Work dates are TBD. Pay is $100–$500.
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“Modish elVes”
Join the cast of “Modish elVes,” a fantasy streaming series set in a hidden world existing alongside our own and told through the eyes of both humans and elves. New England-based actors, aged 4–82, are currently sought for several day player roles, including a waitress, an Olympic swimmer, and more. Talent will work this summer in the Boston area. Pay is $150 per day.
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“What Lies Within”
Join the cast of “What Lies Within,” a grounded psychological fantasy short film inspired by Proverbs 23:7 and following three men sent to retrieve an artifact. Two California-based male actors, aged 25–30, are sought for a lead and a supporting role. Production is also hiring many crew roles, including a script supervisor, a fight choreographer, and more. Eight rehearsals are scheduled throughout August, followed by filming on Sept. 1–8 in the Bay Area. Pay is $1,000 for actors and $250–$1,000 for crew. On-set meals and snacks, copy, IMDb credit, and festival exposure are included.
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