An Ad for Penguin Audiobooks + More UK Casting Jobs

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Penguin Audiobooks Short Online Advert 

An online ad for Penguin Audiobooks is casting: a male actor, aged 40–48, who is “professional but a bit rugged” looking; a male actor, aged 28–35, who is “smart [and] cool looking”; a female actor, aged 35–42, who looks “natural [and] smart”. Talent will work in London on 12 London. Pay is £200 for an estimated one day of work. 

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Winter 2026 Campaign for Charity 

A winter campaign for a charity highlighting how tough Christmas and winter can be for those who are alone and facing hunger, is casting: a female actor of white/European descent, aged 44–48, as a mum of two boys who has lived a “hard worn” and “challenging” life; a male actor of white/European descent, aged 45–50, to play a man “facing hardship” who likes drawing. Talent will work in Gravesend on a to-be-announced date on either the week commencing 17 or 24 Aug. Pay is £1,000 for an estimated two days of work. 

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Period Care Social Content, Spain & London 

A social media ad for a period care brand is casting a female actor, aged 30–35, to play a park ranger. Talent, who should have “character to her look” but not appear “goofy or silly”, will work in Spain on either 23–25 Aug or 7–10 Sept, and London on 26 Aug. or 11 Sept. Pay is £1,200 for an estimated four days of work. 

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Tech Trade-In Service TVC 

A TV ad for a tech trade-in service is looking for an actor of any gender, aged 45–50, to play a parent. Talent, who should be able to offer a “big, fun, yet natural performance” in a non-speaking role, will work in Greater Manchester on 19 Aug. Pay is £900 for an estimated 11 hours of work. 

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Horror-Comedy: Demonic Depression 

A comedy-horror feature film about a group of friends possessed by demonic creatures who are going through an existential crisis is casting multiple roles for actors of all genders, aged 18–70. Talent, who will be playing characters including the group of friends, satanists and possessed civilians, will work in London on to-be-announced dates in late 2026 and early 2027. Pay is £100 for day for up to 10 days of work. 

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Sadie – Short Film

An short indie film about a young man with crippling anxiety who must face his fear of stepping outside is casting a male actor, aged 25–50, as the protagonist. Talent, who must be able to deliver an impactful non-verbal performance, with physicality and micro-expressions, will work in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, on to-be-announced dates in Dec. Pay is £900 for an estimated three days of work. 

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Relay, Actors and Crew 

An action-romantic drama/web series about a tight-knit crew of motorcycle couriers who take on a late-night job that lands them with evidence of a mass coverup is casting multiple roles for actors of all genders, aged 18–55. Talent will work in London and potentially Latvia on 27 Aug.–1 Sept; 5–7 Sept. Pay is £125–150 per day for between one and seven days of work, depending on role. 

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Sponsorship Bumper Video 

A female actor, aged 18–45, is wanted to play an awards ceremony presenter in a short sponsorship video. Talent will work in Cardiff on a to-be-announced date in Aug. Pay is £500 for an estimated eight hours of work. 

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Music Video 

A wedding-themed music video is casting multiple roles for actors of all genders, aged 27–65. Talent, who will be playing characters including the bride, groom, maid of honour, vicar and extended family, will work in London on 20–21 Aug. Pay is £500 for an estimated one day of work. 

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Stormzy’s ‘House Party’ Immersive Actors  

An immersive, late-night bar concept in Soho, founded by the rapper Stormzy, is casting actors of all genders, aged 18+, who have comedy and improv experience. Talent, who will be playing characters including a chilled DJ and heartbroken sorority girl, will work in London, Wednesday–Saturday, 8pm–1am. Pay is £100–£150 for an estimated five hours of work. 

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Marriott Bonvoy Global Campaign  

A campaign for the Marriott Bonvoy hotel chain is casting background actors of all genders, aged 25–65, who can appear comfortable in a high-end hotel environment. Talent will work in London on 26 July. Pay is £526 for an estimated eight hours of work.

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UGC-Style Sustainable Brand Shoot  

A UGC-style campaign for an eco loo roll brand is casting: a female actor, aged 38–48, as a “warm, practical and reliable” mum; a male actor, aged 36–46, as a dad with “natural authority and confidence”. Talent will work in London on 11 Aug. Pay is £300 for an estimated four hours of work.

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Nero Boardroom, Merino Wool Athletic Wear Skirt  

A cartoonishly familiar sketch of a boardroom, where a company is putting out fires left, right and centre, is casting: a male actor of white/European descent, aged 40–70, as a CEO; a male actor, aged 35–60, as the head of marketing; a male actor, aged 35–60, as the head of product; a male actor, aged 18–30, as an intern; a male actor, aged 28–40, as an outsider who saw the trouble coming; background actors of any gender, aged 40–80, as other board members who appear like “relics from another age”. Talent, who will ideally be able to speak in an American accent, will work in London on 20–21 or 21–22 Aug. Pay is £2,000 for the CEO character for an estimated two days of work; £500–£600 for the other characters for an estimated one or two days of work; £200 for the background board members for an estimated two days of work.  

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Logitech Webcam Campaign

An ad campaign for the webcam brand Logitech is casting multiple actors of all genders, aged 4–60, to play various characters including a therapist, office workers and children at home. Talent will work in London on 18 or 19 Aug. Pay is £350–£1,500 for an estimated 10 hours of work. 

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