Channel 4 Comedy Series Casting Call for Background Actors

Elderly Talent for Comedy Series

Job Description
A Channel 4 comedy series is casting elderly talent to portray care home residents in a new scripted project filming in London. The production is seeking individuals aged 70–85 from ethnically and racially diverse backgrounds who are naturally funny, full of life, and comfortable being themselves on screen. No prior acting experience is required—just a great sense of humor, energy, and personality. Wheelchair users in this age group are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray care home residents in a comedic setting

• Bring warmth, natural charm, and humor to your role

• Follow light direction while contributing to a relaxed, authentic on-screen dynamic

• Represent diversity and lived experience in a scripted format

Requirements

• Age range: 70 to 85 years old

• Open to all ethnic and racial backgrounds

• No acting experience necessary

• Must be based in London

• Wheelchair users within this age group are welcome

• Must be available to shoot during the week commencing July 9th

Compensation

• Paid role in a professionally produced television series

• Great opportunity for first-time performers

• Inclusive, supportive production environment

Casting Call for Young Footballers – New A24 TV Series

Job Description
A new TV series from A24, directed by Molly Manning Walker, is casting young women and non-binary people who play football for a groundbreaking show set in a London school. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an authentic, football-focused story that puts the sport and its players front and center. Whether you’re an aspiring actor or have never performed before, if you play football and want to be on screen, this is your shot.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray student footballers in a scripted TV series

• Participate in football scenes and bring authentic energy to your role

• Take direction from the production team during rehearsals and filming

• Be part of a cast that brings women’s football to life on screen

Requirements

• Ages 16–24 (must be finishing Year 11 this June if you’re 16)

• Young women and non-binary individuals of any background

• Must be based in London or the South of England

• Must have football skills (no acting experience necessary)

• Must be comfortable on camera and eager to learn

• All applicants under 18 must include a parent or carer in the submission

Compensation

• All roles are paid

• Castings will be held in London