These screen, stage, and voice projects need talent in the U.K. right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy.
Underwear brand campaign
Jody Furlong, casting director at The Eye Casting, is seeking groups of people in London to take part in an advertising campaign for a well-known underwear brand. Any gender, playing ages 18–25, and all ethnicities. The project needs groups of ideally mixed genders, who come together for a particular activity (eg a choir) – the more unique, the better! The casting is open to people of all backgrounds but you’ll need to be comfortable modelling sporty underwear. Shooting is on 29 November and roles are paid £20,000 per group or £4,000 per person. Check out the casting notice for more details and to apply now.
Student film casting in London
A student film shooting in Ealing is casting for London-based actors. Aaron is male, playing age 30–40, and Black. An old soul who can use the info he’s stored on people to influence them. Karina is female, playing age 25–35, and white. Jada is female, playing age 25–35, and any ethnicity. Paul is male, playing age 50–60, and Black. Please note this role requires nudity. Ruby is female, playing age 50–60, and Black. Raymond is male, playing age 30–40, and white. Julia is female, playing age 20–30, and any ethnicity. The project is paid at an hourly rate. For more info and to apply now, head to the casting notice.
Greenlit: New Richard Curtis Christmas Film + ‘Ted Lasso’ 3 TV comedy seeking Liverpool extras
Sky’s comedy drama Funny Girl, starring Gemma Arterton, is shooting in Liverpool and casting for local supporting artists. Any gender, playing ages 18–45, and any ethnicity. You’ll need to have a ’60s look. The project films in late November and early December, with roles paid a flat rate of £48.50–£107.45, plus meals. Head to the casting notice for more information and to apply now.
Student short casting young and adult roles
A powerful short film about a child who is groomed into running drugs is casting for a young and adult role. Mel is female, playing age 12–20, and any ethnicity. From a rough estate, she’s no longer with her parents and her only guardian is Hippo, her football coach. The role is paid £500. Hippo is male, playing age 25–40, and any ethnicity. A coach who uses his power over a vulnerable child to sell drugs. He cares for Mel but won’t let feelings get in the way of money. The role is paid £100. The project shoots in December in London and the team are casting for actors based in the city. Check out the casting notice for more information and to apply now.