A Murder Mystery Is Remote-Casting + More Roles for UK Actors

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Photo Source: Lionsgate. Pictured – Daniel Craig performing in Knives Out

These screen, stage, and voice projects need talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. 

Casting online murder mystery hosts
An online murder mystery show is seeking presenters for remote interactive scripted games where you’ll guide up to 12 people, keeping the game lively, entertaining, and moving along. Presenters can be any gender, playing ages 29+ and any ethnicity, and need to be colourful and confident, with some hosting or presenting experience. The project is work-from-home and is paid £50 per game, with around two to three games per day. The team are seeking performers based in London. Check out the casting notice for more details and to apply.

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Urgent – Casting extras for Danny Boyle project
A new project, directed by Danny Boyle, is seeking male and female supporting artists, 18–28, and any ethnicity. They are looking for “positive people” with a “can-do” attitude, and with 1970s hair, mop cuts, rocker hair, men with long hair, women with short or shaved heads, outrageous hair and so on. No previous experience is necessary, and you’ll be needed for a couple of days during the filming period. Please note: this casting is urgent and applications need to be in by 31 December. The project shoots from January 2021 in London and roles are paid above minimum wage. See the casting notice to apply now. 

Online commercial casting male lead
A cryptocurrency marketing agency is casting for social media ads, filming in London early next year. The team are seeking a male actor, 35+, and white or Asian. Shooting takes place for three to four hours on location near Bond Street and the job is paid $75–$100 plus travel. Head on over to the casting notice for more details and to apply now.

Docudrama casting two male roles
ITV’s docudrama series Autopsy is seeking two lookalikes for an episode focussing on the life and death of American singer Dean Martin. Dean is male, 39–50 and white. A strong facial and physical resemblance to Dean Martin in his 40s is needed, with dark hair, brown eyes (contact lens can be supplied), and a height between 1.75m and 1.83m. The casting director would also like to know if the actor has a male or female in their bubble who might be able to be a supporting artist for the day. Supporting role Jerry Lewis is male, 30–40, and white, with a strong facial resemblance to Jerry Lewis in his 30s or 40s. The episode shoots in London for one to two days 19–22 January and roles are paid £250–£400 per day. Head to the casting notice for more information and to apply now.

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