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.
Charity video seeking featured actors
Casting director Emma Chitty is seeking three performers to feature in a commercial for the British Heart Foundation. Footballer Girl is a female, playing age 16–18, and any ethnicity. You’ll need some football skills and basic fitness for this. MRI Gentleman is male, playing age 45–65, and any ethnicity. Tall, strong, with compassionate eyes, he’s recovering from health issues. Brilliant Actor is any gender, playing age 29–40, any ethnicity. The commercial shoots for 1–2 days in London this month and roles are paid a basic fee plus a £2,500 buyout. Head to the casting notice for more details and to apply now.
Channel 4 Comedy ‘I Hate You’ + More UK Projects Greenlit Sci-fi short casting in London
Students from MetFilm are casting for a short sci-fi crime caper and seeking actors based in London for lead and supporting roles. Tolu is female, playing age 25–35, and Black African descent. A desperate escapee from Earth, she’s level-headed but struggles to hide her grief and anxiety. Carter is male, playing age 30–40, and mixed race. A politician on Earth, he’s handsome, charming, and ruthless. Chohan is male, playing age 40–60, and any ethnicity. He’s wise, kind-eyed but quick to temper. Afua is female, playing age 13–16 but aged 18+, and Black African descent. Roles are paid £75 a day, plus travel and meal expenses. Head to the casting notice for more info and to apply now.
Plays exploring African-Caribbeans in Britain
A series of plays exploring the contribution of African-Caribbeans to Britain over the past 500 years is casting ahead of its first instalment. The team are seeking a London-based male African-Caribbean actor to perform the roles of Samuel Mudian (playing age 50+) and John (playing age 70+). The characters are courageous, proud and ambitious men with a deep sense of their identity. John has a strong Jamaican accent while Samuel's accent is British. The project rehearses and performs this October in south London and is paid £600. Check out the casting notice for more details and to apply now.
The UK Actor’s Headshots Guide Los Angeles-set TV pilot
A self-published TV pilot is casting lead and supporting roles ahead of a shoot in Los Angeles next year. The team are seeking a lead actor, playing age 18+, any gender, and any ethnicity to star as an aspiring artist working as a flight attendant. The pilot films in LA next summer and is paid, plus travel and accommodation. Check out the casting notice for more information and to apply now.