Type

Vertical Drama

Location

Greater London

Content

We are casting for a new vertical drama and looking for many roles on this one.

Please ensure you read the full breakdown and only submit actors that are willing to be considered for a vertical drama. Locations are likely to be in London & Hounslow.

We look forward to receiving your suggestions on this.

A modern, LGBTQ+ romantic vertical drama set in the world of high-end restaurants, a reimagining of the Jane Austen 'Pride and Prejudice 'set in the high-stakes world of elite restaurants

CASTING DETAILS: Short Listed actors will be invited to self-tape

Dates

14-15th fitting and rehearsals (Lead roles)
Shoot Dates between 20th to 28th June

Apply By

17:00 - 8th June 2026

Roles

Bing Lee

Male Only 20 - 30

Weng Lee

Female Only 20 - 30

George Wickham

Male Only 20 - 30

Little Darcy (non-speaking role)

Female Only 7 - 9

Darcy Debourgh

Female Only 18 - 29

Little George (non-speaking role)

Male Only 9 - 10

Jane Bennett

Female Only 20 - 30

Lizzie Bennett

Female Only 18 - 25

Roles Details

Title

Darcy Debourgh

Content

A world-class, Michelin-level chef from wealth and privilege. Attractive and comes off entitled. Controlled, exacting, and intimidating, Darcy demands perfection in every detail. Highly disciplined and emotionally guarded, she struggles to reconcile her rigid standards with her growing attraction to Lizzie. Beneath her icy precision is intense passion and competitiveness.

Seeking actors who can embody the precision and authority of a top-tier chef. Darcy’s relationship to food is technical, refined, and controlled.

Must be confident handling kitchen tools with accuracy and efficiency
Ability to portray fine-dining technique and discipline (clean knife work, plating, attention to detail)
Prior culinary experience or strong familiarity with professional kitchens is highly desirable
Should feel credible leading a kitchen and commanding respect in a high-pressure, elite environment
Posh British accent

Salary

£350 per day

Ethnicities

Asian - Indian, Asian - Pakistani, Asian - Bangladeshi, Asian - Chinese, Asian - Other, Black - African, Black - Caribbean, Mixed - Other, Black - Other, Other ethnic group - Arab, Other ethnic group - Other, Latino / Hispanic, Indigenous Peoples, Mixed - White and Asian, Mixed - White and Black African, Mixed - White and Black Caribbean

Gender

Female Only

Age

18 - 29