CASTING CALL | VERTICAL DRAMA | LONDON

Description

PRODUCTION
Modern LGBTQ+ romantic vertical drama inspired by Pride and Prejudice, set in the high-stakes world of elite restaurants.

LOGLINE
A talented but overlooked young chef is stuck working in her dysfunctional family's failing café until a former rival from the elite restaurant world re-enters her life.

LOOKING FOR
KWAME
Male
African
Playing age: 20s–40s

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION
Sous chef. Tough, blunt and territorial about his kitchen. Initially hostile to Lizzie, viewing her as undeserving, but respects skill when he sees it. Represents the meritocracy and brutality of the kitchen world.

LOCATION
London, Hounslow and surrounding M25 areas

AVAILABILITY
Must be available between:
20–28 June 2026

COMPENSATION
Paid