Actors Needed for "Mama Mae’s Christmas" Holiday Comedy
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting Call for "Mama Mae’s Christmas" holiday romantic comedy. Actors needed. See more details below. About the project: Synopsis: When A Houston event planner, Ava Johnson, learns her family is about to lose their home, she hatches a desperate plan—disguising herself as their long-estranged grandmother, Mama Mae, to enter a televised Christmas contest worth $50,000. However, juggling her double life becomes chaotic as she grows increasingly suspicious of her childhood crush, Calvin, who starts falling for her. As the truth threatens to explode on live TV, Ava discovers that family is messy, love is unexpected, and sometimes the greatest Christmas miracle is simply learning to be yourself. Rate: Paid and Non-Paid Roles, IMDb credit, meals. Additional info: Filming Location: Houston, TX, January 2026 Local Hire Only. IF YOU’RE WILLING TO BOOK YOUR OWN TRAVEL, YES YOU CAN SUBMIT. Union Status: Non-Union If interested, please note: DO NOT SUBMIT WITHOUT A VIDEO SUBMISSION AND ALL REQUIREMENTS. SUBJECT: CHARACTER: MAMA MAES CHRISTMAS INSTRUCTIONS Click below to download the sides for ALL the characters you want to submit for. Record each audition separately. Upload an UNLISTED LINK to YOUTUBE.
10 roles
PAID ROLE Warm, charming, community-centered. A nonprofit director with real Southern boy-next-door appeal. Confident but humble, with strong comedic timing for flirtatious banter and heartfelt moments.
PAID ROLE Brown Skin, dramatic, outspoken, and high-energy. A lovable Southern mama who stress-cleans, overreacts, and leads with her heart. Needs strong comedic instincts and the ability to switch from tender to chaotic in seconds.
PAID ROLE Brown Skin, steady, hardworking, and lovable with quiet comedic presence. A devoted husband who tries to keep the peace even when the household is falling apart. Needs warm dad energy with dry humor.
PAID ROLE Brown Skin, goofy, kind-hearted, and slightly overwhelmed by life. A well-meaning young father constantly dealing with his dramatic ex. Strong physical comedy skills and lovable “man next door” energy.
PAID ROLE Loud, dramatic, and hilariously unpredictable. A woman who turns every emotion into a performance and every argument into a choir solo. Needs big comedic chops and strong improvisational energy.
PAID ROLE Gentle, thoughtful, steady, and emotionally complex. A good man going through a quiet heartbreak while keeping up holiday cheer. Needs subtle comedic timing and strong emotional depth.
PAID ROLE Perky, polished, and overly enthusiastic. The type who smiles like she’s powered by peppermint mocha. Needs sharp comedic delivery with a “camera-ready” vibe.
NON PAID ROLE (or younger to play older man) flirty, old-school uncle energy. Think smooth-talking charmer who still uses pickup lines from the 80s. Needs strong comedic timing and playful swagger.
NON PAID ROLE Mixed Race, dramatic, fiery, unstable, and hilarious. JJ’s unpredictable baby mama who loves drama more than peace. Needs someone with big comedic energy and the ability to snap from sweet to crazy in half a second.
NON PAID ROLE Dry, unbothered, professional but easily stressed by this chaotic family. Needs deadpan humor for reaction shots and comedic timing.
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