Seeking Talents for 'Rikki Tikki Tavi' Feature Film
Location: Fort Worth, TX Production Dates: TBD (Target Q1โQ2 2026) Union Status: SAG-AFTRA (Pending; open to union & non-union) Rate: Paid (negotiable; travel/lodging covered for select hires) ๐ Description: A bold, visually immersive retelling of Rudyard Kiplingโs Rikki Tikki Tavi, blending live-action and stylized animation. Set in colonial India, the story follows a brave mongoose defending a British family and the animal community from deadly cobras, exploring themes of courage, loyalty, and legacy. ๐ Voice Roles: Remote recording required; actors must have professional-grade setup. Submission Instructions: Subject: RTT Casting โ [Role Name] Include: Headshot & resume (PDF) Acting reel or voice sample (if available) Audition video (MP4 or private link) Slate: Full name, role, location, union status, and rep (if any) ๐ Live-Action Roles: Filming in Fort Worth, TX; authentic accents required for British/Indian characters. ๐ Deadline: July 30, 2025
11 roles
Female, 30sโ40s, Indian โ Rikkiโs mother; strong, nurturing, experienced warrior. Actors must have access to a professional-grade recording setup. All roles require strong character work and emotional range. Audition Video: 1โ2 minutes performing sides; clear audio/background. Voice roles: include 10โ15 seconds of room tone. Note: British roles must demonstrate proficiency with RP or British English accents. Indian roles must be played by authentic Indian or South Asian talent.
Rikkiโs father; principled and wise with emotional depth. Actors must have access to a professional-grade recording setup. All roles require strong character work and emotional range. Audition Video: 1โ2 minutes performing sides; clear audio/background. Voice roles: include 10โ15 seconds of room tone. Note: British roles must demonstrate proficiency with RP or British English accents. Indian roles must be played by authentic Indian or South Asian talent.
Antagonistic cobra from the ฮฒlashback scene. Cold and intimidating. Actors must have access to a professional-grade recording setup. All roles require strong character work and emotional range. Audition Video: 1โ2 minutes performing sides; clear audio/background. Voice roles: include 10โ15 seconds of room tone.
Nervous comic relief character from the garden. Actors must have access to a professional-grade recording setup. All roles require strong character work and emotional range. Audition Video: 1โ2 minutes performing sides; clear audio/background. Voice roles: include 10โ15 seconds of room tone.
Garden gossipers. Playful, fast-talking. Actors must have access to a professional-grade recording setup. All roles require strong character work and emotional range. Audition Video: 1โ2 minutes performing sides; clear audio/background. Voice roles: include 10โ15 seconds of room tone.
Owl, Turtle, Bird of Paradise, etc. Variety of accents, tones, and personalities encouraged. Actors must have access to a professional-grade recording setup. All roles require strong character work and emotional range. Audition Video: 1โ2 minutes performing sides; clear audio/background. Voice roles: include 10โ15 seconds of room tone.
Refined, maternal, emotionally warm. Audition Video: 1โ2 minutes performing sides; clear audio/background. Voice roles: include 10โ15 seconds of room tone. Note: British roles must demonstrate proficiency with RP or British English accents. Indian roles must be played by authentic Indian or South Asian talent.
Stern, principled army officer. Audition Video: 1โ2 minutes performing sides; clear audio/background. Voice roles: include 10โ15 seconds of room tone. Note: British roles must demonstrate proficiency with RP or British English accents. Indian roles must be played by authentic Indian or South Asian talent.
Loyal, polished, thoughtful. Audition Video: 1โ2 minutes performing sides; clear audio/background. Voice roles: include 10โ15 seconds of room tone. Note: British roles must demonstrate proficiency with RP or British English accents. Indian roles must be played by authentic Indian or South Asian talent.
Calm, spiritual, intuitive groundskeeper. Audition Video: 1โ2 minutes performing sides; clear audio/background. Voice roles: include 10โ15 seconds of room tone. Note: British roles must demonstrate proficiency with RP or British English accents. Indian roles must be played by authentic Indian or South Asian talent.
Warm, expressive, helpful escort in Calcutta Audition Video: 1โ2 minutes performing sides; clear audio/background. Voice roles: include 10โ15 seconds of room tone. Note: British roles must demonstrate proficiency with RP or British English accents. Indian roles must be played by authentic Indian or South Asian talent.
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