“BUOY” TV Development Readthrough London Open Casting Call
Casting Young Actors with Authentic Cornish Accents for New LGBTQIA+ TV Series
Job Description:
Allen & Payne Casting is seeking talented young actors based in London with authentic Cornish or West Country accents to join the core cast of a rehearsed read-through for an upcoming LGBTQIA+ TV series in development with Hat Trick Productions. This is an exciting opportunity to bring to life the voices of a fresh, diverse, and compelling story centered on friendships, identity, and the journey of young adulthood.
Roles Available:
- Lead Role (he/him):
- Trans masculine character (playing age: 17).
- The lead whose story is at the heart of the series as he navigates relationships, identity, and friendship.
- Accent: Cornwall.
- Ethnicity: Any.
- Supporting Roles (he/him, she/her):
- Male and female actors (playing age: 17).
- Members of the core friendship group, deeply connected to the lead character. These roles explore themes of sexuality, friendship, and the challenges of growing up.
- Accent: Cornwall.
- Ethnicity: Any.
Job Responsibilities:
- Attend rehearsals to prepare for the read-through.
- Collaborate with the creative team to portray the emotional depth and realism of the characters.
- Participate in a professional, rehearsed reading to bring the story to life for development purposes.
Requirements:
- Must be aged 18 or over.
- Must have an authentic Cornish or West Country accent.
- Actors based in London are preferred.
- Submit a recent headshot, your age, and a brief introduction about yourself and your connection to Cornwall or the Southwest.
Compensation Details:
- Paid opportunity (details to be discussed upon selection).
- Includes 2 days of rehearsal and 1 day of the read-through.
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Job Description
A global pop artist’s new music video is casting male-identifying talent with a distinctive look and strong on-camera presence. This shoot centers on stylized intimacy and individuality, and the team is looking for someone expressive, visually compelling, and confident in portraying emotional connection. An intimacy coordinator will be present to support the process.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform in intimate, stylized scenes as part of a cinematic narrative
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Collaborate with creative team to deliver compelling on-camera chemistry
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Follow direction while maintaining character authenticity
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Contribute to a visually rich and emotionally expressive music video
Requirements
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Male-identifying talent, ages 18–30
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Must have a unique or interesting look and sense of style
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Comfortable with emotionally intimate on-camera scenes
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Must be based in or able to work in London
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Professionalism and openness to creative direction is key
Compensation
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Paid music video role
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Intimacy coordinator provided on set
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Feature in a high-visibility production tied to a global pop act
Casting Call: Young Male Actors with Archery Experience – West London
Job Description
A thrilling film project is looking for boys aged 9-10 with archery experience to take part in an exciting shoot in West London. This is a fantastic opportunity for young talent to showcase their skills on camera. The production is seeking natural performers who can confidently handle a bow and arrow in a filmed setting.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a professional film shoot requiring archery skills.
- Follow on-set direction and demonstrate confidence in performing with archery equipment.
- Work closely with the production team to ensure authenticity and accuracy in archery-related scenes.
Requirements
- Gender: Male
- Age: 9-10 years old
- Skills: Must have prior experience with archery.
- Representation: Must not be represented by an acting agency.
- Availability: Must be fully available for the scheduled shoot.
Compensation
- Exciting opportunity to showcase archery skills in a film setting.
- Work with a professional production team in West London.
- Gain on-camera experience in a dynamic role.
Casting Call: Viola for TV Series
Job Description: We are seeking a vibrant actress to portray Viola, a key supporting character in an upcoming TV series. Viola is employed by a Jamaican CCTV installation company, where she excels in the customer service aspect of her job. She works closely with her colleague Julian, handling client interactions with a playful, sparky personality that exudes energy and charm. Despite her lively demeanor, Viola remains impressively professional, making her an invaluable part of the team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray Viola, capturing her lively, energetic personality and excellent customer service skills.
- Work closely with the actor playing Julian to establish a dynamic and engaging working relationship on screen.
- Participate in all scheduled rehearsals and filming sessions to ensure consistent character portrayal.
- Travel to filming locations in the UK and Jamaica as required by the production schedule.
Requirements:
- Female, Black, Jamaican, aged 40s.
- Strong acting experience with the ability to portray a character who is both playful and professional.
- Ability to deliver lines with a natural Jamaican accent.
- Willingness to travel and commit to the full filming schedule in both the UK and Jamaica.
- Professionalism and the ability to collaborate effectively with the production team and other cast members.
Compensation Details:
- Competitive pay, with specific details to be provided upon selection.
- All travel, accommodations, and related expenses covered by the production.
- Additional benefits may be offered based on the final contract agreement.