Arabic-Speaking Teen Actor Wanted for Lead Role in Feature Film
Job Description
A powerful new feature film is casting a teenage boy of Syrian, Lebanese, Palestinian, Jordanian, or Iraqi heritage to portray a deeply emotional and nuanced lead role. The story centers on Ali Naser, a 16-year-old refugee navigating life in the UK after surviving trauma and wrongful imprisonment in Syria. This role calls for a talented young actor who can carry both emotional weight and subtle comedic timing.
Ali is quiet, emotionally reserved, and navigating an unfamiliar world, but beneath that silence lies sharp wit, sensitivity, and inherited trauma. When a racially charged incident disrupts his new school life, he is thrust into the spotlight in unexpected ways.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform as the lead character, delivering emotionally grounded and nuanced scenes
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Depict the cultural and emotional complexity of a displaced teen adapting to life in a new country
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Work closely with directors to bring both vulnerability and strength to the screen
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Deliver lines fluently in Arabic and English
Requirements
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Must be 18 or older (or 17 with appropriate licensing)
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Able to believably portray a 16-year-old
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Must be fluent in both Arabic and English
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Must be of Syrian, Lebanese, Palestinian, Jordanian, or Iraqi heritage
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Should be emotionally expressive and capable of handling dramatic content
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Previous acting experience is a plus but not required if the performance is strong
Compensation
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Lead role in a high-profile feature film
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Competitive industry-standard compensation
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Career-building opportunity with professional exposure
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Lead Male Actor for Upcoming Feature Film
Job Description
An upcoming feature film is seeking an outstanding male lead actor for a character-driven role filming in the UK. Casting is specifically looking for a gay LGBTQ+ actor who is Irish or can deliver an authentic Irish accent, ideally with ties to the Irish Traveller community. Real boxing skills are required for the role, so performers with genuine fight training and ring experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform as the lead character in a feature film with emotional range and strong screen presence
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Deliver an authentic Irish accent consistently across scenes
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Perform boxing action safely and believably using real boxing technique
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Collaborate with directors and scene partners, taking adjustments quickly
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Maintain continuity in performance, physicality, and character choices throughout production
Requirements
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Male actor, ages 25–30
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White
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Gay LGBTQ+ actor
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Irish or able to perform an authentic Irish accent
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From the Irish Traveller community strongly preferred
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Real boxing skills and experience required
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Must be able to work in the UK
Compensation
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Paid lead role (rate shared upon selection)