Now Casting: Commercial Seeking Kate and Leo Lookalikes + More UK Gigs

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These screen and voice projects are casting for actors and talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. 

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Are you a Kate or Leo lookalike?
Casting director Shakyra Dowling is seeking London-based lookalikes of a young Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet to star in a Saudi telecom commercial. The ad replicates the water scene from Titanic but features an alternative ending. Both artists will need to have strong resemblances and be happy to shoot in water. Roles are paid a basic fee of £350, £1750 in buyouts, plus paid fittings and travel. The project shoots in Bulgaria between 15–18 November. Head to the casting notice for more info and to apply now. 

Commercial seeking Black or mixed heritage woman
A pharma commercial is casting for a London-based woman, playing age 48–65, and Black or Black mixed heritage to star. You’ll need to be friendly, relatable and be able to deliver lines in a convincing general American accent. The ad shoots in Spain between 20 October – 3 November and is paid a basic fee of £400, plus a £12,000 buyout and paid fittings/travel. Check out the casting notice for more information and to apply now. 

Mobile game casting work-from-home voice actors 
A mobile game is casting for two characters and is seeking two performers to voice battling monkeys or apes that have survived and thrived in a post-apocalyptic future. Each has around 30 lines, including sounds and grunts. Guitar Master Monkey is male, playing age 40–60, and any ethnicity. He’s got a hoarse voice and can be taciturn but becomes wild when he’s performing. Mercenary Soldier Monkey is male, playing age 30–40 and any ethnicity. He’s cool, with a low and attractive voice. Performers can be based anywhere but you’ll need access to a professional home studio. Head to the casting notice for more details and to apply now. 

Singers for Christmas shows 
Legendary contemporary choir Some Voices are seeking performers to join their high octane shows this Christmas season and beyond. You’ll need to be able to learn parts by ear, blend well with other singers, and be energetic and able to hold your own onstage. Singers can be any gender, aged 18+, any any ethnicity. Roles are freelance and paid £150–£175 and the team are seeking people based in London. Check out the casting notice for more info and to apply now. 

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