Commercial - The Game's Gone - Manchester

Type
Commercial (TV, Online, Still)
Location
Greater Manchester
Content
This is a casting for Sky Bet.

In the film we see two well known Football personalities and their group of friends go back in time to different eras to see how football has changed.
On the way they interact with individuals from the different eras we visit.

Modern, 1960s, & 1890s

We are looking for 'Bridgerton' type of diverse casting - a group of males and females, different ethnicities, different ages as well as some specific roles from the different eras.

Looking for talent based locally to Manchester.

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*Must be (and look) over 25 as this is a gambling product.*

NB: We are only looking for local talent or those who are able to get to set themselves...shooting in Greater Manchester. There are no additional travel expenses.
Dates
Shooting: 4th & 5th June 2026

Recall Casting (in-person in Manchester): Tuesday 26th May 2026
Apply By
17:00 - 18th May 2026

Roles

Ben
Male Only 25 - 35
Football Manager
Male Only 45 - 55
Dave
Male Only 40 - 55
Goalkeeper
Male Only 28 - 35
Claire
Female Only 40 - 55
Anna
Female Only 25 - 35

Roles Details

Title
Ben
Content
We are casting from a group of 6 x Friends.

Ben is a Male aged 25-35.

The Friends feature in all 3 era that we visit. Modern, 1960s, & 1890s

We are looking for 'Bridgerton' type of diverse casting - a group of males and females, different ethnicities, different ages.

They have faces that read modern football fan but can also be dressable for the other eras, so easily readable as a timeless characterful face as well.

Looking for expressive, authentic faces with strong screen presence and natural comedic/dramatic instincts.

Any UK accent

*Must be (and look) over 25 as this is a gambling product.*

NB: We are only looking for local talent or those who are able to get to set themselves...shooting in Greater Manchester.
There are no additional travel expenses.
Salary
BSF £350 + Buyout £5000
Gender
Male Only
Age
25 - 35

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