Casting Call for a Comedy Series "House Husbands Club"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Comedy Series "The House Husband's Club" seeking actors. More details are below. About the project: "The House Husband's Club" is a comedic, slice-of-life web series that follows three immigrant men in Canada, Olu (ex-banker), Varun (restless energy), and Omar (mechanic host) as they navigate underemployment, cultural identity, and family life. Told in a talking-head, mockumentary style, the series blends sharp humor with heartfelt commentary on immigrant realities. Additonal information: Strong comedic instincts; mockumentary "talking head" comfort. Improv a plus. Calgary based. Deadline: Sept 26th, 2025. Callbacks: Early Oct (in-person). Shoot: Oct-Nov 2025 (weekends, flexible). For more details regarding the submission, please see the attachment. When applying, please submit the following details: SLATE (Vertical Orientation) Please record a full-body slate including the following details: Name Age Height ACTRA Membership (if applicable) Current location Any improv, comedy, or other relevant experience. Subject line: "House Husbands Club - Role".
4 roles
Lead, Indian. Restless, dramatic, and hilarious. Loves roasting his friend Olu, often overreacts, but with heart. Fast talker, physical comedy a plus. Accent authenticity is important.
Lead, Arab. Charming garage owner and peace-maker. Dry humor, grounded presence, delivers sharp one-liners. Arabic familiarity is a plus.
Female, 30s, Nigerian. Olu’s smart, hard-working wife, who carries the family financially. Witty, loving, but firm. Needs range from frustration to warmth. Pidgin is a plus.
Female, Indian. Varun’s sharp, practical wife who often balances love with sarcasm. Smart, hardworking, and supportive but not afraid to call things out. Needs range from frustration to warmth.