“BUOY” TV Development Readthrough London Open Casting Call
Casting Young Actors with Authentic Cornish Accents for New LGBTQIA+ TV Series
Job Description:
Allen & Payne Casting is seeking talented young actors based in London with authentic Cornish or West Country accents to join the core cast of a rehearsed read-through for an upcoming LGBTQIA+ TV series in development with Hat Trick Productions. This is an exciting opportunity to bring to life the voices of a fresh, diverse, and compelling story centered on friendships, identity, and the journey of young adulthood.
Roles Available:
- Lead Role (he/him):
- Trans masculine character (playing age: 17).
- The lead whose story is at the heart of the series as he navigates relationships, identity, and friendship.
- Accent: Cornwall.
- Ethnicity: Any.
- Supporting Roles (he/him, she/her):
- Male and female actors (playing age: 17).
- Members of the core friendship group, deeply connected to the lead character. These roles explore themes of sexuality, friendship, and the challenges of growing up.
- Accent: Cornwall.
- Ethnicity: Any.
Job Responsibilities:
- Attend rehearsals to prepare for the read-through.
- Collaborate with the creative team to portray the emotional depth and realism of the characters.
- Participate in a professional, rehearsed reading to bring the story to life for development purposes.
Requirements:
- Must be aged 18 or over.
- Must have an authentic Cornish or West Country accent.
- Actors based in London are preferred.
- Submit a recent headshot, your age, and a brief introduction about yourself and your connection to Cornwall or the Southwest.
Compensation Details:
- Paid opportunity (details to be discussed upon selection).
- Includes 2 days of rehearsal and 1 day of the read-through.
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