Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean series, launched by 2023’s “Fourth Wing,” may not have been an instant sensation, but thanks to audiences within #BookTok, the “romantasy” novel is on everyone’s radar. Not only has the series sold millions of copies and received two sequels (including the recently released “Onyx Storm”), but Amazon is currently adapting the book into a TV show. To celebrate the most recent sequel and the forthcoming TV series, we’re rounding up some of the best fantasy and romance gigs casting today!
“The Fall of Stardust”
Casting is underway for “The Fall of Stardust,” the second chapter of the fantasy TV pilot “Asherah: A Love Odyssey.” Two actors of color, aged 18–65, are wanted for lead roles in the project. Martial arts (muay thai), sword fighting, and/or contact improvisation skills will be required for one of the roles. Filming will take place this summer and fall in Georgia. Pay is $5,000 with travel and expenses provided.
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“Glass of Djinn,” Red or Auburn Hair Witch
A California-based female actor, age 18–30, with auburn or red hair is wanted to play a witch in a supporting role in “Glass of Djinn,” a short film. Filming will take place on April 26 in Daly City. Pay is $300 with hotel accommodations, travel, and food provided.
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“The Sleeper Awakes: A Morrowind Story” Fan Film
East Star Productions is seeking talent for “The Sleeper Awakes: A Morrowind Story,” an epic high fantasy short-film based on the video game “The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind” and set 15 years before the events of the game. U.K.-based actors, aged 18–60, are needed for lead and supporting roles, including Caius Coscades. Filming will take place in England with dates TBD. Pay is £150 per day for one or two days of work with travel, accommodation, and other expenses provided.
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“The Alpha Moonlight Bet”
Sparta Productions is seeking L.A.-based talent, aged 18–55, for supporting and day player roles in a vertical drama-romance series. Filming will take place on April 27–May 5 in L.A. Pay is $150–$400 per day.
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Modern Romance Film
Texas-based actors, aged 18 and older, are wanted for several roles in a modern romance feature film, including three leads. Filming will take place in or after May in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Pay is $75–$170 per day, with food provided on set.
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“Gloriohio”
Casting is underway for “Gloriohio,” an existential lesbian vampire romance feature film that will serve as an MFA thesis project. Actors, aged 24 and older, are the two lead roles of Gloria and The Vampire, as well as a day player priest role. Rehearsals will begin in June, followed by filming in July in and around Portland, Oregon. Lead talent will be paid $1,000–$2,500 and the day player will receive a profit share.
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“Where We Meet”
“Where We Meet,” a contemporary, character-driven romance feature, set against the stunning hiking trails of Los Angeles, is casting a female actor of color, age 18–25, for the lead role of Naomi. Rehearsals and filming will take place in L.A. with the dates TBD. Pay is $3,000 for an estimated 12 days of work.
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“Between the Blanks”
Casting is underway for “Between the Blanks,” a short romantic drama following Michael, who wakes up from a coma following a major accident with no memory, relying on his wife, Sam, to remind him who he is. A male actor, age 25–40, is wanted to play Michael. A beard/facial hair is required. Filming will take place at the end of July in New York City. Pay is $700 for five days of work.
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Dark Fantasy Comedy (Indie Arthouse)
Dungeon Rat Productions is seeking talent for a dark fantasy comedy in the vein of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” California-based actors, aged 18 and older, are wanted for various character roles, including The Scarab Knight, an old dragonslayer, a necromancer, and more. Filming dates are TBD in and around Fair Oaks. Pay is $50–$600 depending on the role and days worked.
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“The Ring of the Saint”
SunderVerse Media is seeking talent for “The Ring of the Saint,” a fantasy-crime short film set in Hong Kong that entails the story of a magical ring that found its way into the city, one girl’s pledge to uphold the honor of her father, and one crime lord’s relentless determination to gain its powers for himself. U.K. and Hong Kong-based actors, aged 18–65, are wanted for various roles, including the lead roles of Meilin and Reginald Harrow. Filming will take place later this year in Ryhope, England. Pay is $150 per day, with all expenses, including food, travel, and accommodations, covered.
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“Kingdom of Darkness”
Casting is underway for “Kingdom of Darkness,” a 1913-set feature film heavily inspired by Terrence Malick’s “The Tree of Life” and Robert Eggers’ “The Witch,” where a satanic worshipper is sent by the Devil from the spirit realm to kill a devoted faithful Christian woman until he falls in love with her and battles between his morality. Two actors, aged 20–25, are wanted to play the lead roles of Taylor and Thomas. Filming will take place in late Fall 2025 in Ontario. Pay is $2,000–$4,000 for two weeks of work, with meals, travel reimbursement, and reel footage provided.
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“Deborah”
“Deborah,” a fantasy-romance student film, is seeking talent for several roles, including the titular role of Deborah. The actor playing Deborah must be comfortable with some nudity. Filming will take place in mid-May in New York and/or New Jersey. Pay is $50–$150 per day for four days of work for the lead actor. (Supporting talent will be paid a profit share, and day player roles are unpaid.) Travel expense reimbursement and meals and snacks will be provided.
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“The Riot Sky”
Join the cast of “The Riot Sky,” a feature film following Lyra, the only child of House Cadaenis, who goes on the run after her dog kills the two men who assaulted her lady-in-waiting. Actors, aged 18–60, are wanted for various supporting roles. Production is also seeking a production assistant. Filming has begun and will continue around Rochester, Minnesota. Pay is $15 per hour with accommodations provided.
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Dark Fantasy Comedy (Indie Arthouse)
Dungeon Rat Productions is now seeking talent for a dark fantasy comedy in the vein of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” California-based actors, aged 18 and older, are wanted for various character roles, including The Scarab Knight, an old dragonslayer, a necromancer, and more. Filming dates are TBD in and around Fair Oaks. Pay is $50–$600 depending on the role and days worked.
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