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Seeking Cast for "1854" TV Series in NY

New York, NY, United States
ID: 279253Exp: 3/11/2025
Description:

Actors needed for YouTube TV series "1854". ONLY LOCAL & MA TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. About the project: Looking for actors who are passionate about telling historical pieces. This has to do with LGBTQ. This is a huge project as it is a period piece. Rate: Pay is negotiable upon hire. Lodging and travel are available. Catering on set. IMDb credit. Additional info: SAG and non union. Location Boston, Salem MA, NYC Filming January of 2026 until March 31st 2026. If you are interested in sides please apply with the subject of "who you're interested in reading for".

9 roles

Aurora MaineFemale22-27 y.o.White / Caucasian

Is engaged to George Quinnley but when she meets her sisters new private art teacher she falls fast for her. Aurora comes from money.

Lucy GrantFemale22-27 y.o.White / Caucasian

A painter. Gets hired to teach Victoria painting lessons she has an agreement with John Bakersfield that they act as an engaged couple as long as they each keep each others secrets.

George QuinnleyMale25-30 y.o.All ethnicities

The villain of the story hates Lucy. Does some pretty awful things.

John BakersfieldMale25-30 y.o.All ethnicities

A very calm sweet man who finds comfort in the arms of prostitutes until he meets Peggy a prostitute that changes his life.

Peggy FayeFemale22-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Kind sweet and a little timid. But she falls for John hard. She wants him to break his agreement with Lucy.

Victoria MaineFemale20-25 y.o.White / Caucasian

Sassy a little vicious until she meets Collin Reed and has a beautiful arc.

Collin ReedMale20-25 y.o.White / Caucasian

Irish (must have accent) is studying abroad at Harvard. He is not amused by girls like Victoria until he gets to know the real her.

Ernest MaineMale50-55 y.o.White / Caucasian

Father of the Maine Household. Very funny. Comedic relief. However very protective of his family.

Anna MaineFemale45-50 y.o.White / Caucasian

Mother of the Maine girls. Very kind.