Slick Casting

Background Talent for “Peaky Blinders” TV Series

Job Description
A hit TV series is casting supporting artists for an exciting new season set in the 1950s. This opportunity is open to individuals of all ages and genders who can authentically portray characters from the era. The production is seeking talent with a natural look and the ability to embody vintage style, contributing to a visually rich and historically accurate environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a period TV series
• Maintain a 1950s-appropriate look and style on camera
• Follow direction to support scene continuity and realism
• Contribute to immersive, story-driven environments

Requirements

• Must have a 1950s-appropriate appearance
• Natural hairstyles only (no modern cuts or styles)
• No visible piercings
• Comfortable working on camera in period wardrobe
• Open to all ages and genders

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Work on a high-profile television production

Supporting Artists & SFX Performers for Major TV Series

Job Description
A major returning TV series is casting Supporting Artists and SFX performers in Birmingham and surrounding areas. Filming is scheduled from March through July 2026, offering exciting opportunities for continuity work on a high-profile production.

Casting directors are seeking local talent for featured and supporting roles, including SPFX (Special Effects) performers and a wide range of background characters. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience on a large-scale television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray supporting or featured background roles on a scripted TV series

• Perform SPFX-related actions if cast in special effects roles

• Follow on-set direction from production and assistant directors

• Maintain continuity across multiple filming days (where required)

• Arrive prepared and ready for long filming days

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work in Birmingham and surrounding areas

• All ages and ethnicities welcome

• SPFX/local action performers encouraged to apply

• Must be legally eligible to work in the UK

• Reliable and professional with strong on-set awareness

Compensation

• Good rates of pay (details provided upon booking)

• Potential for continuity work from March–July 2026

• Opportunity to work on a major returning TV series

Amateur Boxers for Major Production

Job Description
A major upcoming production is now casting male and female amateur boxers for featured and supporting roles. Casting directors are searching for real fighters with proven boxing experience to bring authenticity and power to an exciting new project filming in May 2026.

This casting call is open to boxers of all ages, ethnicities, and genders. If you have real fighting experience and want to step into the world of film and television, this is your chance to showcase your skills on screen.

Whether you’re an active amateur competitor or have strong gym and ring experience, this production is looking for talent who can deliver realistic boxing performances for a major on-screen project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform realistic boxing scenes for film or television

• Participate in rehearsals and fight choreography sessions

• Follow direction from the production and stunt team

• Maintain physical conditioning for performance scenes

• Collaborate with cast and crew during filming

Requirements

• Amateur boxers with provable fighting experience

• Must be 16+ years old

• Valid National Insurance (NI) number

• Open to all genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds

• Ability to commit to filming schedule in May 2026

Compensation

• Good rates of pay

• Featured and supporting role opportunities

• Professional on-set experience

• Potential future casting opportunities