The Body: New Teen Psychodrama from Quinn Shephard Assembles Its Cast
A dark and daring new teen series is on the horizon. Writer-director Quinn Shephard, best known for the Emmy-nominated Under the Bridge, is bringing her next major project to life: The Body, a gritty, raunchy psychodrama with a spiritual twist.
The eight-episode series is described as a “playful spin on teenage nightmares”, blending elements of Catholic horror, coming-of-age drama, and dark comedy. The newly announced ensemble cast includes Kristina Bogic, Sara Boustany, Geena Meszaros, and Traitors winner Gabby Windey.
What Is The Body About?
In The Body, a Catholic school dance team’s initiation ritual goes horribly wrong, setting off a chain reaction of prophetic visions, mass hysteria, and community-wide panic.
Shephard describes the story as a love letter to ’90s and Y2K teen movies and erotic thrillers, with stylistic nods to Carrie, Jennifer’s Body, Heavenly Creatures, and Mean Girls. The series promises to balance dark humor, religion, and horror while exploring how girlhood, faith, and rebellion intertwine.
“I’ve always been interested in the idea of girlhood as a religious experience,” Shephard says. “This story is my way of putting a playful spin on all the nightmares of my own teenage years.”
The tone? “Gritty camp” — complete with cliffhangers, suspense, and what Shephard calls “a spooky sense of mounting dread.”
The Cast of The Body
The series features a strong ensemble of both rising and established talent.
Main Cast:
- Kristina Bogic (Gracie Darling, Howl) as Anya Butler
- Sara Boustany (Hello Beautiful, PEN15) as Elise Zakaria
- Geena Meszaros (The Order, Wayward) as Lisbeth Anderson
- Nnamdi Asomugha (The Knife, The Savant) as Father Franklin
- Louisa Krause (King Kelly, The Dive) as Catherine Anderson
- Shirley Chen (Slanted, Didi) as Maddie Delaney
- Jackson Kelly (The Pitt, Teacup) as Leo Anderson
- Sofia Wylie (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) as Grace Franklin
Recurring Cast:
- Kyra Pierce (Chicago Fire) as Bailey Bradley
- Phallon Pierce (Chicago Fire) as Brit Bradley
- Marcel Ruiz (Breakthrough, One Day at a Time) as Tyler Santos
- Orlando Norman (The Map That Leads to You) as Steven Maxwell
- Gabby Windey (Traitors) as Coach Miller
Meet the Casting Directors Behind The Body
The casting team behind The Body brings together an impressive group of industry veterans known for their ability to find dynamic, authentic talent that elevates storytelling.
- Sara Kay – Known for her work on What We Do in the Shadows (2019), Letterkenny (2016), and Gen V (2023), Kay is celebrated for her sharp eye for ensemble-driven casting and comedic timing. Her experience with genre-blending shows made her an ideal fit for The Body’s darkly humorous tone.
- Jenny Lewis – A frequent collaborator of Kay’s, Lewis has worked on acclaimed projects such as Letterkenny (2016), Stardust (2020), and Bad Blood (2017). She’s known for curating casts that balance intensity with relatability — key qualities in The Body’s teenage ensemble.
- BonKer Casting – Joining Kay and Lewis on The Body, BonKer Casting adds a global perspective to the casting process, recognized for sourcing fresh, diverse talent across film and television. Their involvement signals that The Body will feature both breakout newcomers and experienced actors capable of carrying emotionally charged roles.
Together, this trio of casting directors shapes The Body’s compelling lineup, ensuring every performance feels grounded yet bold enough to match the series’ unique tone of “gritty camp.”
Job Opportunity: Netflix’s ‘The Body’ Casting Call for Dance Group
Job Description:
The upcoming psychological drama series The Body, created by Emmy-nominated writer-director Quinn Shephard (Under the Bridge), is now casting real dance groups to appear in a major dance competition scene. Described by Shephard as “a playful spin on teenage nightmares,” The Body is a gritty, raunchy teen psychodrama with a dash of Catholic horror — exploring girlhood, faith, and hysteria in a small-town setting.
After a dance-team initiation goes wrong, a group of Catholic school girls begin experiencing prophetic visions that spark mass hysteria across their community. The eight-episode series stars Kristina Bogic, Sara Boustany, Geena Meszaros, and Traitors winner Gabby Windey. Riley Keough serves as executive producer alongside Shephard and the Felix Culpa team.
The production is seeking dance teams or groups to bring authenticity and energy to a key competition sequence. Ideal applicants are members of existing dance schools or teams with matching costumes and choreography styles.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform choreographed dance routines as part of a competition scene
- Take direction from the production and choreography teams
- Attend a virtual costume fitting if required
- Maintain focus and professionalism during filming
Requirements:
- Ages 12–15 or 18–22 (must have a youthful look)
- Open to all genders
- Dance groups or class teams preferred (individual submissions also accepted)
- Members should share similar costumes for consistency
- Specialty costume payment available if required
Compensation:
- Pay per union status
The Creative Team Behind The Body
Quinn Shephard will serve as creator, showrunner, and director for the premiere episode, along with select others.
The series also marks a creative reunion between Shephard and Emmy nominee Riley Keough, who starred in and executive produced Under the Bridge. Keough returns as an executive producer for The Body through her production company Felix Culpa, alongside Gina Gammell and Sacha Ben Harroche.
Other executive producers include Amy Israel, Peter Chernin, and Josh Stern for North Road.
“It’s our second show together,” says Shephard. “Riley and Gina are visionaries — they push this show to be the wildest, most authentic version of itself.”
When Will The Body Premiere?
An official premiere date has not yet been announced, but production is underway. Fans can expect a dark, atmospheric series filled with teen rebellion, religious tension, and psychological suspense — a truly unique entry in the teen drama genre.
Stay Tuned for The Body Casting Opportunities
Casting for The Body continues, including opportunities like the dance group background roles listed above.
👉 To audition for roles in The Body or other major TV projects, stay tuned to Project Casting — we’ll keep you updated as soon as new casting calls are announced!
