A24’S ‘THE DRAMA’ Casting Calls & Auditions

London Drama Series – Multiple Acting Roles

Job Description

A new drama series is casting male and female actors in London for multiple character roles across a range of ages and backgrounds. The production is seeking talented performers who can bring distinctive personalities, emotional depth, and authentic screen presence to characters ranging from influential community figures and rising criminals to trusted friends and young professionals.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a featured character role in a new drama series.
• Bring authenticity, personality, and emotional depth to scripted scenes.
• Develop a believable character based on the role’s personality and background.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Work professionally with fellow cast members and crew.

Requirements

• Old-School Leader: Male, 53–68, Black/Caribbean heritage with a Jamaican-influenced English accent.
• Charismatic Nephew: Male, 20–27, Black/mixed Black heritage with a contemporary South London accent.
• Rising Power: Male, 21–29, Black/mixed Black heritage with a contemporary London accent.
• Trusted Friend: Male, 21–29, open ethnicity, London accent.
• Loyal Enforcer: Male, 45–62, Black Caribbean/Jamaican heritage with an influenced London accent.
• Established Crime Boss: Male, 58–72, White British with a Cockney/London accent.
• Quiet Lieutenant: Male, 45–65, Black British/Caribbean with a London or Caribbean-influenced London accent.
• Young Woman: Female, 20–28, open ethnicity, contemporary British/London accent.
• Must be comfortable portraying complex dramatic characters and following creative direction.

Compensation

• Compensation will be discussed with selected candidates.

Job Description

A vertical Western drama series titled Gallows Mercy is casting an actor to portray Gunslinger Harlow, a ruthless bounty hunter and former outlaw who tracks men for the highest price. Harlow presents a cold sense of duty to the world while concealing a much more sinister nature underneath. Lodging and food are provided during filming in Utah.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Gunslinger Harlow in a vertical Western drama series.
• Deliver a convincing performance as a ruthless bounty hunter and former outlaw.
• Participate in Western action sequences when required and appropriately qualified.
• Follow direction regarding stunt, horseback, and prop firearm sequences.

Requirements

• Actor, ages 20–50.
• Strong dramatic acting ability and commanding screen presence.
• Able to portray a cold, ruthless bounty hunter with a sinister side.
• Stunt fighting, horseback riding, and/or prop firearm experience is helpful.

Compensation

• Paid role.
• Lodging provided.
• Food provided.

Job Description

A vertical Western drama series titled Gallows Mercy is casting an actor to portray Kane Cole, a pompous and calculating politician determined to gain power by whatever means necessary. Charming on the surface, Kane is willing to lie, manipulate, and steal while maintaining a convincing facade of confidence. This paid character role is suited to an actor who can bring charisma, arrogance, and underlying menace to a Western antagonist. The production is filming in Utah and will provide lodging and food.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kane Cole in a vertical Western drama series.
• Bring confidence, charm, and manipulation to the character.
• Perform dramatic scenes involving political ambition, deception, and conflict.
• Maintain the character’s polished public facade while revealing his scheming nature.

Requirements

• Male actor, ages 30–40.
• Strong character and dramatic acting skills.
• Able to portray a pompous, manipulative, and ambitious politician.
• Comfortable performing as an antagonistic character.
• Relevant Western or action performance experience is helpful.

Compensation

• Paid role.
• Lodging provided.
• Food provided.

Job Description

A vertical Western drama series titled Gallows Mercy is casting an actress to portray Clara Blackwood, a fiercely protective mother and former outlaw who has left her dangerous past behind. Clara has built a quiet life as an ornamental wife, but that stability is shattered when her violent history returns and threatens her son. This paid dramatic role calls for an actress capable of balancing maternal strength, vulnerability, and the hardened instincts of a former outlaw. The production is filming in Utah, with lodging and food provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Clara Blackwood in a dramatic Western series.
• Capture the character’s protective nature and former outlaw background.
• Perform emotionally intense scenes centered on family and danger.
• Participate in Western action sequences when required and appropriately qualified.

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 20–30.
• Strong dramatic and emotional acting ability.
• Able to portray a fiercely protective mother with a dangerous past.
• Comfortable with the themes and physical demands of a Western drama.
• Stunt fighting, horseback riding, and/or prop firearm experience is helpful.

Compensation

• Paid role.
• Lodging provided.
• Food provided.

Job Description

A vertical Western drama series titled Gallows Mercy is casting an actor to portray Jack Cutter, a washed-up but passionate gunslinger struggling to reclaim the glory of his past. Jack must confront his selfish ways and prove that he can become the man his former lover needs him to be. This is a paid role in a dramatic Western production filming in Utah. The project may involve stunt fighting, horseback riding, and prop firearm work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Jack Cutter in a vertical Western drama series.
• Deliver a compelling performance as a conflicted former gunslinger.
• Perform dramatic scenes involving relationships, redemption, and Western action.
• Participate in stunt, horseback riding, or prop firearm scenes when required and appropriately qualified.

Requirements

• Male actor, ages 20–30.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Able to portray a passionate but flawed gunslinger seeking redemption.
• Stunt fighting, horseback riding, and/or prop firearm experience is helpful.
• Must be comfortable working within a Western action-drama production.

Compensation

• Paid role.
• Lodging provided.
• Food provided.

Job Description

An original psychological drama short film titled Grief is casting a female actor for the role of Nish. The Connecticut-based production follows a woman struggling with the devastating loss of her child and explores grief, friendship, and emotional support through an intimate dramatic story. Nish is Lena’s loyal and emotionally perceptive best friend. She is caring, protective, and determined to support Lena through an unimaginable loss, even when she does not know what to say.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Nish in an original psychological drama short film.
• Bring warmth, loyalty, and emotional sensitivity to the character.
• Communicate concern, tenderness, and helplessness through natural nonverbal acting.
• Build believable emotional chemistry with the actor portraying Lena.

Requirements

• Female actor, playing age 18–35.
• African American.
• Strong dramatic and nonverbal acting abilities.
• Able to portray a caring, protective, and emotionally perceptive best friend.
• Connecticut-based or able to travel to Meriden, Connecticut.

Compensation

• Unpaid collaborative production.
• Meals provided on set.
• Professional footage for acting reels provided.
• Screen credit included.

Job Description

A sci-fi drama short film titled Entertaining the Others is casting actors for an upcoming proof-of-concept production. The project is seeking performers for four roles and is open to both union and non-union talent. Three of the roles are open to performers in their 20s–40s, while the role of Bonnie calls for a female actor in her 30s who can bring commanding, powerful CEO energy to the character. This is an opportunity for actors interested in character-driven science fiction and dramatic storytelling to become part of a developing screen project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned role in a sci-fi/drama short film proof of concept.
• Bring a grounded and engaging dramatic performance to the project.
• Develop the character according to the production’s creative direction.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
• Be prepared and available for the required filming schedule.

Requirements

• Three roles open to performers in their 20s–40s.
• Bonnie: Female actor in her 30s with strong, powerful CEO energy.
• Union and non-union actors may submit.
• Must be available to work in the Maryland/Virginia region.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Upscale Business Types and Bar Staff for Family Drama

Job Description

A heartfelt family drama is seeking male and female background actors to portray high-profile business professionals and bar staff in an Atlanta-area scene. Talent should be comfortable creating a polished, upscale atmosphere while performing naturally in a professional bar setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray high-profile business professionals or bar staff.

• Create realistic background interactions appropriate for an upscale bar scene.

• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.

• Maintain a polished and professional on-camera presence.

• Stay attentive and consistent throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 25–60.

• Able to portray upscale, high-profile business types or professional bar staff.

• Comfortable performing in a bar setting.

• Must be available to work in the Atlanta area.

Compensation

• $130 for 10 hours.

Male Stand-In for Family Drama

Job Description

A family drama production is seeking a Caucasian male stand-in for filming in the Atlanta area. The selected performer will assist the production crew with camera, lighting, and blocking setups while matching the required physical profile. This paid stand-in opportunity is ideal for dependable talent who can remain focused and consistent throughout production.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for an actor during production setups.

• Maintain accurate positioning for camera and lighting adjustments.

• Recreate blocking and movements as directed by the crew.

• Follow instructions carefully to maintain consistency between setups.

• Remain available and professional throughout the production day.

Requirements

• Caucasian male, ages 18–50.

• Height between 5’11” and 6’1″.

• Comfortable working as a stand-in on a professional production.

• Must be available to work in the Atlanta area.

Compensation

• $150 for 10 hours.