CASTING CALL – VERTICAL DRAMA

Description

PRODUCTION DETAILS
A romantic-suspense murder mystery vertical drama set in an old-money world. When glamorous Serena is murdered, her quiet artist sister Ellie takes over her life and identity to hunt the killer, while falling for Serena’s husband

SEEKING
Actors experienced in vertical dramas or those interested and available. Various paid roles are available

CHARACTERS
ELLIE – THE QUIET SISTER
Age 24–30, any ethnicity
A quiet artist who has always watched from the edges. After Serena’s murder, she steps into her sister’s life, marriage and name, and must become the bold woman she never thought she could be. Plays a dual role as Ellie and “Serena”

SERENA – THE SISTER
Age 24–30, any ethnicity
Beautiful, magnetic and impossible to ignore. Married to a billionaire, she plays a dangerous game with love, jealousy and money, and her charm and secrets make enemies

NOTE
Identical twin actors are required to play Ellie and Serena.

GRAYSON – THE HUSBAND
Age 34–38, any ethnicity
A cold, controlled billionaire. Grief hardens him, but “Serena’s” new softness cracks his walls. Ellie’s love interest

ROYCE – THE BEST FRIEND
Age 34–38, any ethnicity
Grayson’s best friend and the life of every party. Charming, confident and magnetic, but he carries secrets

GREGORY – THE OVERLOOKED
Age 21+ (open to older or younger if the fit is right), any ethnicity
Passive, agreeable and easily led. He quietly absorbs every slight and humiliation, but strikes back without warning when pushed to the edge

DAN – THE PROTECTOR
Late 40s, any ethnicity
Quiet, observant and steady, with a face that shows years of experience and a past full of secrets. Loyal and impossible to rattle, his protectiveness has a darker edge

FITTING AND REHEARSALS
2–3 November 2026, London for lead and supporting lead roles

SHOOT DATES
10–18 November 2026

LOCATION
London and surrounding areas within M25

COMPENSATION
Paid

DEADLINE
Friday 23 October, 10:00am

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Self-tape requests will be sent to selected applicants.