Type

Vertical Drama

Location

Regional Municipality of York

Content

Casting "Dying to Be Free," a vertical microdrama for Joyreels.

We are seeking experienced actors with Demo Reels. Please don't submit any actors without this.

We are casting across Canada (Flights and accommodations for actors travelling to Toronto will be covered).

Dates

Shoots Jan. 28-Feb. 5 (6 days in that timeframe) in Richmond Hill, Canada.

Union Job

No

Apply By

17:00 - 29th January 2026

Roles

Mia Hayes - Lead

Female Only 23 - 32

Daniel Clarke - Lead

Male Only 23 - 39

Sophie - Supporting

Female Only 23 - 35

Arthur Harrington - Supporting

Male Only 30 - 39

Roles Details

Title

Mia Hayes - Lead

Content

A quiet, intelligent, and emotionally worn-down person from years of neglect and abuse. Once a celebrated scientific prodigy, she sacrificed her future to become a “useful” wife in a contract marriage. Diagnosed with stage-four cancer, she begins as withdrawn and self-effacing but gradually transforms into a woman who reclaims her voice, independence, and worth. Her journey is one of awakening, resilience, and tragic strength. Mia is slim, graceful, and delicate, with expressive eyes. Quietly beautiful, a woman whose attractiveness feels muted by stress and emotional suppression. As she reclaims herself, her beauty becomes more noticeable: cleaner lines, brighter eyes, stronger posture

Salary

CA$400 / day 6 day of Work CA$2,400

Gender

Female Only

Age

23 - 32