Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean series took flight with 2023’s “Fourth Wing,” which #BookTok has since quickly turned into a viral phenomenon. The smash hit "romantasy" has already spawned two best-selling sequels, “Iron Flame” and “Onyx Storm,” with two more installments on the horizon. Now, Prime Video has officially ordered a series adaptation, with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society producing and Meredith Averill (“The Haunting of Hill House”) as series showrunner. With casting officially underway, we’ve rounded up some of the best fantasy and romance gigs casting today!
“The Sword of Denis Anwyck”
Join the cast of “The Sword of Denis Anwyck,” a short medieval adventure film based on the novel of the same name and following a 13-year-old boy who uses his ability to read and write to foil a rebellion against the King. Texas-based actors, aged 11–65, are sought for various lead and supporting roles, including the titular Denis. Filming will take place on July 13–15 in Bellville. Pay is $300 per day.
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“The Heroism of the Doomed”
A female actor-dancer and physical storyteller, age 18 or older, is sought to star in a high-concept and cinematic promo video for the dark fantasy book series “The Malhela Tetralogy.” Talent will be responsible for choosing their own gritty, moody, atmospheric location in a remote shoot, such as a dark forest, an empty warehouse, or a similar location. Rehearsals and location scouting are scheduled for July 11–27, followed by a remote shoot on July 18–26. Pay is $200.
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“Forever, Maybe?”
“Forever, Maybe?,” a fantasy-romance-comedy feature following a human man and a vampire woman as they struggle to balance love, family, and everyday relationship problems, is seeking talent, aged 20–60, for the lead duo and an additional supporting role. Filming will take place in Hamilton, Ohio, this summer. Pay is $150 for the supporting role for six hours of work and $1,500 for the lead roles for eight days of work with meals, credit, and a copy provided.
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“After the Series”
Sensation Studios is seeking talent for “After the Series,” a romantic drama based on the “After” book series by Anna Todd, about a college freshman who meets an unlikely roommate, opening her up to a different side of college—and herself. Talent, aged 18–55, is sought for several roles in the project, including the co-lead. Production is also hiring multiple crew roles, including an intimacy coordinator. Filming is scheduled for December in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Florida. Pay is $300–$500 for the co-lead role; all other acting and crew roles are unpaid with potential travel expenses and on-set meals provided.
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“The Lost Healer”
Casting is underway for “The Lost Healer,” a fantasy adventure film about a young princess who must locate a forbidden relic to save her kingdom from the tyrant who killed her parents. Nationwide actors, aged 7–60, are sought for supporting and day player roles. Rehearsals will take place in late spring, including dialect coaching sessions for multiple roles, followed by filming in Kentucky in July. Pay is $250–$300 per day for up to 10 days of work.
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“The Secret Beneath The Castle Part II”
Innerverse Studios is now seeking a female voice actor and vocalist, age 18 and older, to voice a warm, optimistic, and kind character in “The Secret Beneath The Castle Part II,” a short fantasy film. Work dates are TBD. Pay is $100–$500.
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“The Witch”
Mica Magic Productions is seeking talent for “The Witch,” a dramedy feature film following a wealthy, arrogant playboy whose seemingly perfect life spirals into chaos after he falls for a mysterious woman and finds himself caught in a bizarre world of witches, warlocks, mobsters, and larger-than-life enemies determined to bring him down. Worldwide actors, 20–50, are sought for several roles, including the lead witch, Mila. Filming will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, starting in early July through mid-September. Pay is $1,000 per day for up to five days of work, with travel and lodging provided.
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“Age of Fantasy: The Lady, The Wizard, and The Knight”
Fair Studios Productions is seeking talent for “Age of Fantasy: The Lady, The Wizard, and The Knight,” a dark fantasy short film as a proof of concept for a larger story universe. Production is casting talent, aged 10–65, for a wide variety of characters, including elves, dwarf warriors, mages, townsfolk, and more. Talent will work around the Greater Los Angeles area with dates TBD. Pay is $150–$300 per day for up to 10 days of work with meals and IMDb credit included.
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“Mythos Anthology,” Season Two
Casting continues for the second season of “Mythos Anthology,” a video interview series where mythological and archetypal figures sit down and speak for themselves. Female talent, aged 25 and older, is wanted to portray Lilith, Elara, and Artemis. Production is also still seeking multiple crew members, including a sound mixer/boom operator, gaffer/lighting technician, and more. Filming is scheduled for Aug. 25–28 and Sept. 9–12 in Palmdale, California. Pay is $150 for six hours of work for actors. Crew rates are TBD. On-site lodging will be available for all.
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“What Lies Within”
Join the cast of “What Lies Within,” a grounded psychological fantasy short film inspired by Proverbs 23:7 and following three men sent to retrieve an artifact. Two California-based male actors, aged 25–30, are sought for a lead and a supporting role. Production is also hiring many crew roles, including a script supervisor, a fight choreographer, and more. Eight rehearsals are scheduled throughout August, followed by filming on Sept. 1–8 in the Bay Area. Pay is $1,000 for actors and $250–$1,000 for crew. On-set meals and snacks, copy, IMDb credit, and festival exposure are included.
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“Modish elVes”
Join the cast of “Modish elVes,” a fantasy streaming series set in a hidden world existing alongside our own and told through the eyes of both humans and elves. New England-based actors, aged 4–82, are currently sought for several day player roles, including a waitress, an Olympic swimmer, and more. Talent will work this summer in the Boston area. Pay is $150 per day.
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