After nearly three years, the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series “Severance” is returning to the streamer on Jan. 17 for Season 2. Starring Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, and Britt Lower, the psychological sci-fi thriller will also see Gwendoline Christie, Alia Shawkat, Merritt Wever, and more join the highly anticipated second season. To celebrate “Severance” Season 2, we rounded up some similar projects in need of talent now.
“Angel Sighs”
Casting is underway for “Angel Sighs,” a dystopian science-fiction crime-thriller short film set in 2095 about a contract killer. A female actor, age 18–25, is wanted to play the starring role of Angel. Shooting experience is a plus but not required. Filming will take place in Spring or Summer 2025 in San Diego, California. Pay is $1,000 for five days of work.
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Untitled Sci-Fi Short
Join the cast of a sci-fi short film about a group of graffiti artists who break into a warehouse and are confronted by a robot. Actors, aged 18–25, are wanted for lead and supporting roles. Filming will take place in May or June in the Denver, Colorado, area. pay is $600–$1,250 for up to two days of work.
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Sci-fi Short Film Series
Triskelion Pictures and Strange Horizons Media are seeking character actors, aged 5 and older, for a short sci-fi film series. Talent will work in the Chattanooga, Tennessee, area for the first season with plans to relocate for Season 2. Pay is $100 per day for up to 17 days of work plus 5% of royalties.
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“Climb the Ladder”
Casting is underway for “Climb the Ladder,” a student short film set in a dystopian world where the rich and the poor live separately and Jane has a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in a talent show for the opportunity to save her family and climb the social ladder. New York City-based actors, aged 18–60, are wanted for various roles, including the starring role of Jane. Additionally, production is hiring an experienced editor. Filming will take place on March 13–16 in NYC. Pay is $25–$100 for the cast and $200 for the editor, with food, snacks, and local travel provided.
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“2”
Desert Palm Productions is seeking worldwide talent for “2,” an indie streaming series covering multiple genres (psychological thriller, sci-fi, neo-Western noir, and more). Actors, aged 8–75, are wanted for various roles in the series, including leads. Additionally, production is hiring multiple crew positions, including a script/continuity supervisor, a first assistant director, and more. Filming will take place internationally in 2025. Pay is $1,200 per day or $4,000 per week, depending on the role, for up to three weeks of work.
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“Accursed”
Casting is underway for the first season of “Accursed,” a sci-fi/horror series set in the future post World War III. Worldwide talent, aged 13 and older, is wanted for supporting, day player, and background roles. Writing will begin virtually ASAP. Filming will begin in mid-to-late 2025 in Virginia. Pay is $100–$1,000 per day for up to 40 days of work, with travel and accommodation expenses provided for some.
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“Disposable Bodies”
Unreal Video Production is casting talent for “Disposable Bodies,” a psychological thriller that explores the consequences of human ambition and primal instincts where two teenage siblings spark a violent confrontation with their eerie and hostile neighbors during a family vacation. Actors, aged 14–85, are wanted for lead and supporting roles in the film, which will rehearse in Hollywood and filming beginning on Feb. 3 at a location TBD in L.A. Pay is up to $3,000 with meals, snacks, and makeup/wardrobe provided.
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“Rich Spirit,” Day Players
Casting is underway for roles in “Rich Spirit,” a psychological thriller exploring the meaning of morality and consequences. A young Latina actor, age 6–10, is wanted for a day player role. Filming will take place on Jan. 30–Feb. 2 in Miami, Florida. Pay is $100 per day for up to three days of work with meals, footage, and IMDb credit provided.
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“Lowball”
A thriller feature film is casting for its Fall 2024/Spring 2025 shoot in Maryland. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead female actor, aged 18–30, to play Joan, a lead female actor, aged 18–30, to play Mary Ann, and a lead male actor, aged 35–47, to play Mike. Please note that the role of Mary Ann requires singing skills, and the role of Mike requires singing and guitar skills. All roles pay $150–$1,000 per day for an estimated four days of work.
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