Open Jobs:
Open Casting Opportunity for Paid Role in a BBC/HBO Series
Job Description: Kahleen Crawford Casting, known for projects such as “I, Daniel Blake,” “Vigil,” “Red Eye,” and “Guilt,” is seeking a talented young actor for an exciting new BBC/HBO series. We are looking for working-class Scottish lads aged late teens to early twenties to play the role of Tommy. This is a paid acting role with filming scheduled from the end of January to March 2025, based in Glasgow and surrounding areas.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray the character Tommy, a charismatic and sometimes violent working-class boy.
- Accurately depict Tommy’s strong moral code and self-destructive streak.
- Showcase Tommy’s loyalty and protective nature; do right by him and he’ll do right by you, cross him and he’ll retaliate.
- Bring authenticity and depth to Tommy’s complex character and interactions with other characters.
- Collaborate with the director and other cast members to create a compelling and realistic portrayal.
Requirements:
- Must be able to pass for late teens to early twenties.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have a genuine West Coast Scottish accent.
- Must be able to match other family casting in place (White).
- Prior acting experience is a plus but not required.
- Ability to convey a range of emotions and handle complex character dynamics.
Compensation:
- This is a paid acting role.
- The exact pay rate will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
- Additional benefits may include travel and accommodation if required.
Open Casting Opportunity for Paid Role in a BBC/HBO Series
Job Description: Kahleen Crawford Casting, known for projects like “I, Daniel Blake,” “Vigil,” “Red Eye,” and “Guilt,” is seeking a talented young actor for an exciting new BBC/HBO series. We are looking for working-class Scottish lads aged late teens to early twenties to play the role of Paul. This is a paid acting role with filming scheduled from the end of January to March 2025, based in Glasgow and surrounding areas.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray the character Paul, a highly intelligent, working-class boy who is deeply insecure.
- Convey Paul’s complex emotions and struggles, including his uncertainty about his sexuality (gay or bisexual).
- Accurately depict Paul’s journey at university, where he feels out of place among wealthier and more confident students.
- Collaborate with the director and other cast members to bring authenticity and depth to the character.
- Participate in scenes that include portrayals of a sexual nature, which will be carefully handled with the support of an intimacy coordinator.
Requirements:
- Must be able to pass for late teens to early twenties.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have a genuine West Coast Scottish accent.
- Must be able to match other family casting in place (White).
- Prior acting experience is a plus but not required.
- Ability to convey a range of emotions and handle complex character dynamics.
Compensation:
- This is a paid acting role.
- The exact pay rate will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
- Additional benefits may include travel and accommodation if required.