Julie Schubert Casting

Netflix Series Casting Call: Lead Actor for Role of Kaushik

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking a skilled actor to play Kaushik, a central character in a new Netflix series inspired by the literary work of Jhumpa Lahiri. This emotionally intense role offers a powerful storyline about identity, displacement, and self-discovery. Kaushik is a 16-year-old Bengali teen whose life is uprooted by constant moves between the U.S. and India, leaving him feeling voiceless in his own journey. This is a series regular role that requires partial nudity and simulated sex scenes, with an intimacy coordinator present throughout production.

Job Responsibilities

• Bring to life Kaushik, a Bengali teen struggling with the pressures of family, culture, and identity

• Perform emotionally driven scenes that explore love, rebellion, and vulnerability

• Engage in intimate scenes with the support of an on-set intimacy coordinator

• Collaborate with directors and cast to develop a nuanced and authentic character arc

• Deliver a believable portrayal of a teen navigating two cultures and the pain of transition

Requirements

• Must be over 18 years old

• Must convincingly portray a 16-year-old Bengali male

• Fluent or conversational in English and Hindi

• Strong acting range and emotional depth

• Comfortable with partial nudity and simulated sex on screen

• Willing to work closely with an intimacy coordinator during filming

Compensation

• Series regular role with competitive pay

• Work on a Netflix platform with major exposure

• Access to a professional intimacy coordinator for all relevant scenes

• Opportunity to be part of a culturally significant and character-driven series

Netflix Series Casting Call: Lead Actor for Role of Hema

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking a talented actor to portray Hema, a lead character in an upcoming Netflix drama series inspired by the acclaimed works of Jhumpa Lahiri. This emotionally rich and layered role calls for a compelling performance to bring to life a sixteen-year-old girl navigating love, identity, and cultural belonging. This is a series regular role requiring partial nudity and simulated sex scenes. An intimacy coordinator will be present throughout the production to ensure a respectful and professional environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Hema, a 16-year-old American-born girl of mixed Bengali and Jewish heritage

• Deliver a performance that captures Hema’s intelligence, wit, and emotional vulnerability

• Explore a character arc involving infatuation and self-discovery

• Perform scenes involving intimacy, guided by a professional intimacy coordinator

• Collaborate closely with the creative team to authentically embody the complexities of the role

Requirements

• Must be over 18 years old

• Must convincingly portray a teenage character of mixed race (Bengali and white Jewish)

• Strong acting skills with a wide emotional range

• Comfortable with partial nudity and simulated sex on screen

• Must be professional, reliable, and open to guidance from intimacy coordination professionals

Compensation

• Competitive pay for a series regular role

• High visibility opportunity on a Netflix platform

• Full support from production, including professional intimacy coordination

• Potential for breakout success in a critically inspired series