Casting Male Arm Amputee for Recurring Role in Major TV Series
Job Description
A high-profile television production is casting a male arm amputee for a long-term recurring role in a major scripted series. Filming will take place over several months and requires strong availability. This opportunity is ideal for performers with lived experience and a desire to represent authentic stories on screen. The role will involve consistent filming commitments between July 2025 and May 2026.
Job Responsibilities
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Participate in principal and recurring scenes throughout the season
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Collaborate closely with directors and on-set teams
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Represent authentic lived experience in a respectful and empowering way
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Be available for multiple filming days over an extended production period
Requirements
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Male, age 40+
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Must be an arm amputee (transradial, transhumeral, or elbow disarticulation welcome)
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Must reside within close proximity to Hertfordshire
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Drivers preferred but not required
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Comfortable working on a professional, long-term TV production
Compensation
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FAA/PACT rates: £175–£350 per day (depending on hours worked)
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Paid through standard production payroll
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Significant number of filming dates guaranteed over multiple months
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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Appear as background talent in various television scenes
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Follow on-set instructions from directors and production staff
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Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming
Requirements
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Must be 18 years or older
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Open to all genders and ethnicities
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Local to Leeds or able to work as a local hire
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No acting experience required
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Paid background work
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Male Violinist for Period Television Production
Job Description
A television production is urgently casting a male violinist for a size replacement role in a period-style project filming at a historic location. This role requires authentic violin-playing ability, as real performance skills are essential for on-camera realism. The production is seeking a professional, reliable performer who can commit to all scheduled shoot dates.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform violin-playing on camera with authentic technique
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Participate in fittings and rehearsals as required
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Follow direction from the production and costume teams
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Maintain continuity across multiple shoot days
Requirements
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Male violinist
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Height between 5’8”–5’11”
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Chest: 38–42 inches
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Waist: 33–37 inches
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Shoe size: UK 8
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Real violin-playing experience required (miming only, but must look authentic)
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Clean-shaven or moustache only
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No visible tattoos
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No facial or non-removable piercings
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Available for all scheduled fitting and shoot dates
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Able to work on location in Berkeley, UK
Compensation
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Equity rate
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Daily rate: £109.89
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Holiday pay: £13.26
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Travel allowance: £10 per shoot day
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Additional compensation based on performance and skill


