These screen, stage, and voice projects need talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy.
Seeking look-alike performers for a finance rap-battle commercial
A YouTube ad for the finance industry is casting four look-alike actors, social media stars, and comedians for a lip-syncing performance where they’ll play finance company founders in a rap battle. Anne Elizabeth Boden is female, playing-age 55–65, and white. Thomas Benjamin Blomfield and Nikolay Storonsky are both male, playing-age 30–40, and white. Shachar Bialick is male, playing-age 29–37 and white ( and Israeli national is preferred for this role, though not essential). For all roles, a physical resemblance to the real people they portray is required. The ad shoots in early March and goes live on April 1. Roles are paid a fee and buyout of £1,000. Check out the casting notice for more details and to apply now.
‘Bridgerton’ 2 + More UK Series are Greenlit and Casting Soon Short film casting in Manchester
Short film Mother’s Day tells the story of a mother who spots her son’s killer two decades after his death. Lead role Dawn is female, Black, and playing-age 50–64, with an average height and build. Once loving and passionate, grief has made her world-weary. Jason is male, Black, playing-age 15–20, tall, and athletic. He’s a typical teenager, energetic and witty. Oliver is male, white, and playing-age 30–40. Haunted by his past, he’s seeking forgiveness. The project shoots 24–27 June in Greater Manchester and the team are seeking performers from the local area. Roles are paid £100–£140 per day plus travel and expenses. Check out the casting notice for more information and to apply now.
Audio drama casting host of roles
Bluebird, a new 10-part audio drama series, is casting a host of actors to record at a London studio. B.F. Schultz is female, playing-age 20–28, with an English accent. A PhD student, she’s the narrator and main protagonist. Dr Pelagiusz is male, playing-age 45–50, with a Polish accent – he’s a writer and academic. Celestine Paponette is female, playing-age 65–80, with a Caribbean accent. Many other roles are available, with a range of accents and ages. The project records in April and May in London and roles are paid £150 per full day of recording. Head to the casting notice for more information and to apply now.
Major UK Casting Directors: How To Get on Their Radar Student film casting in Bristol
Student comedy film Pity Parade is casting for performers based in or near Bristol. Recent divorcee Ed is male, playing-age 40–55, and any ethnicity. Millie is female, playing-age 30–45, and any ethnicity. A gay woman with a sometimes-brutal sense of humour, she dedicates her time to activism at the cost of her private life. Tom is male, playing-age 30-40, and any ethnicity. From a well-off background, he has a generous heart and a cheeky sense of humour. The film shoots in early April in Bristol and roles are paid £35–£100. Head to the casting notice for more details and to apply now.
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