If you're loving season four of CW’s “Legacies”—starring Matthew Davis and Danielle Rose Russell—and want to get in on the action, we’ve got you covered. While “Legacies” isn’t currently casting (earlier this year they were looking for background roles), we decided to find similar gigs that remind us of the hit series. In this roundup of casting calls, you’ll find stories about vampires, monsters, and other supernatural-inspired elements. Whether you’re looking to play a lead, supporting, or background role, check out these gigs to fuel your love for fantasy.
“Dark Pages: Season One”
This new horror series follows an investigative journalist named Julia, who assists a woman in writing about creatures and monsters. Production is looking for female talent, aged 18–22, for the lead, male and female talent, aged 19–60, for various supporting roles. Pay is deferred, where each actor will receive 40% revenue from Amazon and foreign sales.
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Untitled Horror Web Series
This untitled horror-drama-mystery web series is inspired by today’s classics, “13 Reasons Why” and “Stranger Things.” Eight characters face everyday scenarios, but they must journey through life with a creature that follows them everywhere they go. Production is seeking three female leads, aged 16–35, and three male leads, aged 17–35. Supporting roles and extras are also needed. Rehearsal dates are TBD, and filming will take place primarily in The Bronx. This is an unpaid gig.
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Confusion: Sidetracked Talez
Embrace your inner supernatural being and join the “Confusion: Sidetracked Talez” team. This Chicago-based series tells the lives of mystic creatures as they venture through obstacles in the Windy City. Looking for three male or female leads, ranging in ages from 18–34, as well as many supporting roles. All filming takes place in Chicago on the weekends throughout April and May. Only locals to Chicago, Indiana, and surrounding actors should apply. Pay is deferred with $25 for every episode.
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“Raine”
This surrealist micro-series follows two strangers that are given supernatural powers after playing a cryptic video message. Production wants female talent, aged 18 and older, for a variety of roles. They are shooting early 2022 in Atlanta. This is an unpaid project.
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Untitled Short Film Project
Future is Female Productions is seeking female talent, aged 17–21 for their lead roles in their untitled short film. The project follows Veronica, who after moving back into what remains of her old home, finds her childhood monster still waiting on the other side of the mirror. Shooting takes place the weekend of March 26 or April 2 on Long Island. This is an unpaid gig.
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“Old Blood”
This Feirstein Graduate school student film is seeking talent. Titled “Old Blood,” the student film is about an aging vampire searching for blood on New Year's Eve. Production needs talent forr two lead roles. They want male talent, aged 40–75, and female, trans female or non-binary talent, ages 21–35. This project shoots the weekend of April 8 in NYC. This is an unpaid gig.
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