These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy.
Voiceover gig for London accent
An AXA advert is rush casting a narrator, any gender, and ages 18+. The 90 second animation needs someone with a genuine London accent and charismatic voice style. The project pays a £500-£600 flat rate, and records remotely on 16 February.
Head to the casting notice for more info and to apply now.
Gender-based violence film casting in Manchester
An online film exploring the impact of GBV is casting for actors based in Manchester. Lead role Jack is male, playing age 24–27, and any ethnicity. A cocky and entitled guy who thinks he’s a ladies’ man. Mia is female, playing age 18–24, and any ethnicity. A young professional, she’s confident and principled. Theo is male, playing age 18–24, and any ethnicity. Confident but warm, he doesn’t take himself too seriously. Olly is male, playing age 18–24, and any ethnicity. Fun-loving, he avoids serious conversations. Shooting is for one day this month and roles are paid £200.
Head to the casting notice for more info.
Fantasy TV pilot needs extras
A series exploring the friendship between fantasy authors C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien is seeking background performers for a pilot, shooting in London. WW1 Soldier is male, playing age 18–35, and any ethnicity. The team are also seeking a cast of male performers to play Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, Aragorn, Boromir, Legolas, and Gimli for one sequence. Roles are paid £85 for one day and the project shoots between 27 February and 3 March.
Check out the casting notice for more info.
Immersive event seeking Disney lookalikes
Genome Theatre Company are casting actors for an immersive private event in Wembley Stadium. The team are seeking lookalikes for Disney characters, including Princesses Belle, Jasmine, Ariel, Anna, Aurora, and Elsa. They are also seeking an Aladdin lookalike, male, playing age 18–35. You’ll be featured in a parade style event, so dance skills are a plus. Roles are paid £150.
Check out the casting notice for more details.
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