Best friends share everything—except the secrets that can get them killed. In the upcoming Prime Video action comedy “Ride or Die,” a shocking discovery throws a lifelong friendship into a high-stakes game of survival. Dropping July 15, the eight-episode series stars Oscar winner Octavia Spencer and Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham.
Created by Tessa Coates (“Smothered”), the show also features heavy-hitting executive producers, including showrunner Matt Miller (“Peacemaker”) and director Peyton Reed (“The Mandalorian”). Here is your ultimate guide to the summer’s most anticipated action comedy.
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“Ride or Die” follows best friends Debbie Claybourne (Spencer) and Judith Burton (Waddingham), who think they know everything about each other until Debbie discovers Judith is an international assassin. When someone from Judith’s past resurfaces and a hit goes horribly wrong, the two women find themselves on the run across Europe.
With law enforcement, trained assassins, and dangerous criminals closing in, Debbie and Judith must navigate a chaotic race against time that upends their friendship and lives.
- Octavia Spencer as Debbie Claybourne
- Hannah Waddingham as Judith Burton
- Bill Nighy as the Director
- Ed Skrein as Billy Donovan
- Sylvia Hoeks as Ana
- Calam Lynch as Sam
- Savannah Steyn as Queenie
- Jamie Parker as David
- Jacky Ido as Jacques
Credit: Julie Vrabelova/Prime
Julie Harkin and Nathan Toth are the casting directors. Harkin is known for “I May Destroy You,” “Criminal Record,” and “Industry.” Toth is known for “Dune: Prophecy,” “Wild Cherry,” and “Criminal Record.” Learn what Harkin looks for in a self-tape interview.
These resources can help you get on a casting director’s radar:
- Casting Calls: What to Expect + How to Stand Out
- 7 Rules for Following Up With a Casting Director
- How to Impress a Casting Director
Though “Ride or Die” has not yet been renewed, actors can still find casting opportunities in similar film and TV projects. These casting roundups highlight the best production calls seeking fresh talent now:
We also suggest looking at these casting pages, which are regularly updated when new opportunities become available:
Looking for more audition advice? These guides will help you prep with confidence:
