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.
The Crown casting for young Prince William
The Crown’s casting director Robert Sterne is seeking a talented, intelligent, and sensitive young male to play Prince William in the next series of The Crown, joining some of the UK’s leading actors. The role is for a white boy, playing ages 13–15. No previous acting experience needed and boys can be based anywhere in the UK. Shooting begins in late November and the role is paid professionally. Check out the casting notice for more information and to apply now (deadline Friday!).
How ‘The Crown’ CDs Are Building its Modern Royal Family Student film in London
Students at MetFilm School are casting London-based actors for a moving drama about a woman who must decide whether to stay with her ill husband for better or for worse. Mia is female, playing age 39–55, and any ethnicity. Quick-witted, capable, and independent, she’s gentle but puts on a tough exterior. Benjamin is male, 45–60, and any ethnicity. A charismatic but short-tempered man who has suffered a serious head injury. Receptionist is female, playing age 25–35, and any ethnicity. Doctor is male, 40–50, and any ethnicity. Rehearsals are in London later this year and shoots are 11–17 December. Roles are paid £100 per day, plus lunch and travel expenses. Head to the casting notice for more details and to apply now.
Indie feature film casting UK-wide
Feature film The Miner’s Son is casting for four members of a rock band to star in the 80s-set drama. Clay is male, playing age 18–25, and white. The guitarist for the band, he’s the son of a miner who is pressured into the coal industry. Black or very dark brown hair, plus some basic guitar playing. Davey is male, playing age 18–25, and white. A vain and promiscuous guy, he’s the blonde frontman of the band. Murf is male, playing age 18–25, and white. The bass player, he’s quiet and unassuming. Being able to drive is essential for this role. Vim is male, playing age 18–25, and white. The drummer, he’s stroppy and says things as they are. Driving is essential for this role. The project shoots in Spring 2022 in Kent and Wales. Roles are paid. Head to the casting notice for more info and to apply now.
Dracula film seeking talent in Wales
Short film Dance for Dracula is casting for actors with a background in ballet or dance in Wales. Dracula is male, playing age 25–35, and any ethnicity. He’s a seductive but controlling character, with a thick Romanian accent. Clara is female, playing age 25–35, and any ethnicity. A ballerina facing the end of her career. A background in ballet is essential for this role. The project rehearses later this year and shoots 4–10 January in Cardiff. Roles are paid. Check the casting notice for more info and to apply now.
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