Ri McDaid-Wren Casting

Lead Roles for UK Independent Feature Film – Rap/MC Talent

A bold new UK indie feature film is casting dynamic young men with authentic rap or MC skills for lead roles. This is a paid acting opportunity that blends powerful storytelling with urban music culture, and it offers rising talent the chance to shine in a project rooted in real voices and lived experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a leading role in a feature film requiring strong rap/MC skills

• Deliver authentic dialogue and musical performances in a character-driven narrative

• Represent cultural identity and style with confidence and creativity

• Work closely with the director and team throughout the full production period

Requirements

• Black or Black-mixed heritage male, age 18–23, with strong rap/MC skills and a London accent

• OR Mixed Anglo-Middle Eastern, North African, Cypriot, or Turkish male, age 18–23, with strong rap/MC skills and a London accent

• Must be available for the full shoot period: mid-August through late September 2025

• Must be unrepresented to submit directly (represented actors should apply through their agents)

Compensation

• Paid lead role (specific details to be provided upon selection)