Vertical Short - A WEDDING TO DIE FOR

Vertical Drama Greater London Apply by 28th October 2026, 17:00
Content
We are casting actors for a new vertical short - A wedding to die for - we have a great producer and director team attached.

We are seeking actors with an authentic English/RP accent

We are casting from your showreels, followed by self-tape auditions.

Synopsis:
Hired as a last-minute replacement at a lavish seventeenth century palace in London, heart-broken wedding photographer
Isobel is shocked to discover the groom is Oliver, her ex. She decides to leave. Marcus, enigmatic, brooding Lord of the palace, stops her. Bride Violet has fallen to her death. Oliver, and head of security, Hayes, accuse Isobel of having pushed her. A storm washes out the road. They’re trapped. Isobel must catch the killer to clear her name.
Dates
Shoot Dates
between 14th Nov - 28th Nov
(Exact shoot dates tbc depending on role)

Roles

Violet
Female Only 20 - 29
Oliver
Male Only 27 - 39
Marcus
Male Only 30 - 44
Isobel
Female Only 20 - 29
Regan
Female Only 18 - 23
Sophia
Female Only 20 - 29

Roles Details

Title
Marcus
Content
Lord of Richmond Palace, uncle of the bride. Lives in isolation. Never recovered when his girlfriend, Reagan, fell from the palace balcony and died when he was eighteen. Many blamed him but he was never charged. Dark and brooding.

Accent: English speaking / RP

This production combines thriller, mystery and dark romance elements, including themes of suspicion, betrayal, hidden connections, past trauma, love triangles, enemies-to-lovers dynamics and intense romantic relationships.

Actors should feel comfortable portraying emotionally charged romantic scenes, including kissing and on-screen intimacy appropriate to the storyline.

There is no nudity.

Intimate scenes may involve romantic tension, close physical proximity, affectionate contact and passionate kissing, as appropriate to the character relationships and agreed scene requirements.

An Intimacy Coordinator will be present to support the planning and filming of intimate scenes, ensuring that all choreography is agreed in advance and that actors' boundaries, consent and comfort are respected throughout.

Actors should be comfortable exploring complex romantic dynamics, emotional vulnerability, jealousy, betrayal and heightened dramatic tension within a thriller-romance setting.
Salary
£300 / Day up to 7 days shoot
Gender
Male Only
Age
30 - 44

Please read the job description and character details carefully. Only make an application if you fully meet the casting brief. Please do not make speculative applications.

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