Fire in the Hole Productions

Job Description
Fire in the Hole Productions is casting for the supporting role of Lucy Harding in the independent British crime drama Improper Bastards. The character is the former partner of the lead, a mother carrying profound guilt and inner conflict with immense restraint. This paid role requires a performance of subtle, psychological depth from an experienced professional actress.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Lucy Harding with emotional restraint, moral complexity, and layered subtext.

• Collaborate with the director and lead cast to build authentic on-screen history and tension.

• Be available for the filming schedule in East Sussex from mid-April to early June.

• Deliver a performance rooted in silence and contained emotion rather than overt drama.

Requirements

• Female, White British actress, playing age early 30s to early 40s.

• Must have a London or Southern British accent.

• Professional actress with proven feature film experience (not a role for short-film-only or student performers).

• Must have a Spotlight listing and a strong, naturalistic showreel.

• Ability to convey deep emotion through subtlety and restraint is essential.

Compensation

• This is a paid supporting role in a feature film.

• Compensation includes payment, covered expenses, and an IMDb credit.