The recent news of Henry Cavill exiting the hit Netflix series “The Witcher” is turning up interest in the show’s third season. While the new season is set to premiere next summer, fans don’t have to wait as long for its prequel series, “The Witcher: Blood Origin,” that will drop on Christmas. So, for those who love following Geralt, Yennefer, Ciri, and the others on their adventures, and want to star in a similar role, you’ve come to the right place. While there are no current casting calls for “The Witcher” franchise, we’ve rounded up some other fantasy projects and Netflix gigs for you to apply to as you wait.
Dungeons and Dragons YouTube Show
A YouTube show is seeking an enthusiastic female actor, model, improv performer, voice actor, and/or cosplayer aged 21–33 for its production. The show will shoot in January in Malibu, California. Pays a flat rate of $2,000–$4,000 for an estimated four days of work.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Shakespearean Adaptation
An independent production is seeking talent for its July–August run in Pennsylvania. The project is casting for all central roles, including a supporting female actor, aged 18–30, to play Hermia, a supporting male actor, aged 21–35, to play Lysander, and a supporting female actor, aged 18–30, to play Helena. Please note that all roles require non-sexual nudity and pay a flat rate of $60 for an estimated seven days of work.
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“Silent Quest”
With elements of comedy and queer romance, this fantasy short is seeking talent from Seaside, California, for its February shoot. The project is casting a lead male/trans male actor, aged 25–35, to play Grove, and a lead male/trans male actor, aged 20–27, to play Theodore. Pays $50–$100 per day for an estimated four days of work. Meals will be provided.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Untitled One-Hour Pilot
This scripted series that follows a group of kids who gain superpowers is currently casting for its March–April shoot in New Jersey. Production is looking for four lead male actors, all aged 18–20, to play the respective characters of Frank, River, Kurt, and Jonah. The project is also looking for two lead female actors, both aged 18–20, to play the respective characters of Tess and Jan. Pay is to be confirmed at time of hiring.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“State of Intensity”
Set to release late 2024, this superhero feature film is casting for its December shoot in South Carolina. Multiple roles need talent, including a supporting female actor, aged 18–40, to play Fia, a supporting male actor, aged 18–40, to play Alpo, and a supporting female actor, aged 18–50, to play Kendra. Listed roles pay $120 per day for an estimated four days of work.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Butch Robinson and the Stolen Souls”
This noir/comedy/fantasy short film that follows a detective who hunts the man stealing the souls of women and girls is casting for its January shoot in New York. Production is looking for a lead gender-nonconforming actor, aged 22–35, to play Butch Robinson. Pays $125 a day for an estimated four days of work. Meals will be provided.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“2”
A new media series that is part psychological thriller, urban fantasy, and modern-day myth is looking for talent to fill multiple roles. The series wants female talent, aged 18–30, male talent, aged 25–40, and more. Rehearsals will be in California and Nevada, and shooting will be in the fall in Nevada. Professional pay will be provided.
Want this gig? Apply here.
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