These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so polish up your acting CV and audition skills and get busy.
KFC Ad
An ad for the fast food chain KFC is casting an actor of any gender, who is aged 18+ and happy to eat fried chicken on camera, to play a person who loves KFC. Talent will work in London on 29 July. Pay is £250 for an estimated five hours of work. Apply here.
Haven Holiday’s July Social Shoot
A shoot for Haven Holidays is casting a female actor, aged 35–45, as a character with a “fun auntie-type vibe”. Talent will work in Combe Haven Holiday Park on 14–16 July. Pay is £1,200 for an estimated two days of work. Apply here.
Project Heathrow Express – Express Yourself
A campaign for Heathrow Express, featuring “vignettes of a diverse array of commuters”, is casting actors of all genders, aged 18–65, to play characters including a business traveller, a pilot, a backpacker and tired parents. Talent will work in Paddington on 21 July. Pay is £350 for an estimated 11 hours of work. Apply here.
Medical Company TV Ad
A male voiceover artist, who is aged 35–60 and can speak in a neutral British accent, is wanted to deliver healthcare information in a medical TV advert. Talent will work remotely on a to-be-announced date the week commencing 29 July. Pay is £800 for an estimated two hours of work. Apply here.
Corporate Photo/Video Shoot
A corporate stock photo and video shoot is casting a male model of Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander descent, aged 25–65, to showcase a global company’s products and services. Talent will work in the Netherlands on 30/31 July. Pay is £800–£2,000 for an estimated two days of work. Apply here.
Horror Film: We Are the Fear
An indie horror is casting a male actor, aged 25–45, to play the supporting role of a “skilled special operations soldier with a dry, sardonic wit”. Talent will work in Liverpool on 6-8 and 13–15 July. Pay is £1,800 for an estimated six days of work. Apply here.
Brand Film Voiceover
A brand film for a non-profit environmental organisation is casting the following voice over artists: a male, aged 50–70, who is fluent in Mandarin Chinese; a male, aged 50–80, who is fluent in Spanish; a male, aged 50–80, who is fluent in Portuguese; a male, aged 50–80, who is fluent in Japanese. Talent will work in London on a to-be-announced date. Pay is £800 for an estimated two hours of work. Apply here.
'The Polar Express™' Train Ride, Embsay & Bolton Abbey
An immersive festive experience inviting audiences on board the Polar Express is casting: a male actor, who is aged 28–45 and can speak in a General American accent, to play the Conductor; actors of any gender, who are aged 18–30 and can speak in a General American accent, to play chefs and elves; a male actor, aged 18–60, to play Santa; a male actor, who is based in North Yorkshire and aged 9–14, to play the hero child; a vocalist of any gender, aged 18–50, to perform Christmas carols as part of the pre-show entertainment. Talent will work in Embsay and Bolton Abbey on 6 Nov.–24 Dec. Pay is £150–£300 per 10 hours of work for the adult performers; £80 per six hours for the child performer. Apply here.
Cybercrime Drama Episode
A drama episode in which a small business falls victim to a cyber crime scam is casting: a male actor of Asian, black/African or Middle Eastern descent, aged 35–60, as the lead part of a CEO; a male actor, aged 30–60, as the company’s head of finance; a female actor, aged 20–35, as a senior account manager; a male actor, aged 20–40, as an HR representative. Talent will work in Cranleigh, Surrey, on 7 or 8 July; Reading, Berkshire, on 20–22 Aug. Pay is £800–£1,800 for 2–3 days or work depending on role. Apply here.
New Dating Show
A new dating show is casting real singles of any gender, aged 21–37, who have a secret. Talent will work at a to-be-announced location in the USA on to-be-announced dates. Pay is TBD. Apply here.
Medical Company TV Ad, VO
A voiceover artist who can speak in a neutral, contemporary British accent is wanted for a TV ad for a medical company. Talent, who will need to deliver healthcare information with warmth, clarity and reassurance, will work remotely on 29 July. Pay is £800 for an estimated two hours of work. Apply here.
Cancer Research UK Christmas Photo Shoot
The annual Christmas campaign for Cancer Research UK is casting real, multigenerational families, aged 6–90, who are London-based and happy to be photographed in their own homes. Talent will work at home on 22–23 July. Pay is £250 for an estimated 10 hours of work. Apply here.
Garnier Nutrisse Campaign
A hair dye campaign for Garnier Nutrisse is casting UGC creators of any gender, aged 30–90. Talent, who will capture content from home as well as in a studio, will work remotely over to-be-announced dates in June. Pay is £300–£1,000 for an estimated one day of work. Apply here.
Universal Studios Japan & Universal Studios Beijing Auditions 2026
Universal Studios Beijing and Universal Studios Japan are casting singers, actors, dancers, gymnasts, stunt performers and guitarists to join their international casts for 2027. Talent will work in Osaka, Japan or Beijing, China for 13 months from early 2027. Pay is TBD. Apply here.
‘Light’s Out: Who’s Out’ Vertical Thriller Series
A “high-tension vertical suspense series” centred around a game that’s filming in the Beijing area is casting multiple actors of all genders, who are of white/European descent and aged 20–50. Talent will work in China over to-be-announced dates. Pay is US$600–US$800 per day for up to six days of work. Apply here.
