DramaBox's Series "Slumdog Gridiron God" Needs Cast in BC
ONLY LOCAL, TORONTO, CALGARY, EDMONTON, WINNIPEG TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Casting actors for DramaBox's web-series "Slumdog Gridiron God". Please, see the details below. About the project: Anthony Wright is a 17-year-old football running back with rare, explosive power — dragging truck tires in parking lots and catching high-speed throws like they’re warmups. When he earns a one-spot scholarship tryout at Southern Florida University, the competition turns ruthless. Drills are tampered with, scores manipulated, and his rival protected by money and influence. But when the final live football scrimmage begins, politics can’t stop him. Anthony breaks tackles, powers through defenders, and drags bodies into the end zone, proving that on a real football field, talent wins between the whistles. Rate: Non union. $200-500 + OT depending on the role, lead rate negotiable for actors with previous viral vertical show experience. Out of province actors will only be considered for lead roles. For all out of the province actors: Round trip flights - economy; Ground transportation from/to the airport, accommodation from/to set; hotel accommodation; Per diem CAD $50.00 per day. However, if the production covers meal expenses, the per diem may be reduced as follows: Breakfast: $10; Lunch: $15; Dinner: $25.00. Additional information: Shooting starts: Mar 20, 2026. Shooting finishes: Mar 28, 2026. Shooting locations: Metro Vancouver. Deadline: Mar 10, 2026. If you're interested, please apply.
10 role s
Lead. A once-in-a-generation athletic prodigy raised in poverty. Fiercely protective of his mother and little sister. Emotionally grounded, disciplined, resilient. Carries deep emotional wounds but refuses to be defined by them. His arc transforms him from overlooked underdog to dominant collegiate star. Football stunts (tackles, impact collisions, tire drags, truck-pull sequence). Physical altercation. Consensual intimacy scene (non-explicit but physically suggestive).
Supporting Lead. Cold, elitist, and vicious. A wealthy socialite who manipulates the school system to elevate her son, Ethan. Ruthless, power-driven antagonist who uses humiliation and violence as tools. On-screen physical altercation (slapping, kicking Wanda and Lilith).
Supporting. Privileged, arrogant rival. Skilled athlete but emotionally weak. Dependent on his mother’s influence. Bully energy masking insecurity. On-screen physical altercation (football collisions, punching Anthony).
Supporting. Physically imposing team captain. Initially antagonistic. Bribed to sabotage Anthony. Embodies toxic locker-room hierarchy. Football stunts (tackles, impact collisions, tire drags, truck-pull sequence).
Supporting. Former cheerleader turned university team medic. Intelligent, warm, grounded. She deeply believes in Anthony’s talent and serves as his emotional anchor. Their chemistry builds gradually into a charged romantic tension. Consensual intimacy scene (non-explicit but physically suggestive, partial undressing, sensual contact). A qualified Intimacy Coordinator will be engaged for all applicable scenes to ensure performer safety and adherence to industry standards.
Supporting. Anthony’s exhausted but fiercely loving mother. Worked multiple jobs to survive. Emotionally fragile but spiritually strong. She represents sacrifice and maternal devotion. Involvement of on screen physical altercation (slapping, kicking, stomping). A certified Stunt Coordinator will be engaged for all applicable scenes to ensure performer safety and adherence to industry standards.
Supporting. Veteran football coach. Sharp eye for talent. Morally grounded and quietly powerful. Recognizes Anthony’s rare gift immediately. Minimal physical involvement (shoving Jennifer during assault interruption).
Principal. The high school football coach overseeing the tryouts. Self-serving and easily influenced by power, he sides with wealthy donors and attempts to remove Anthony from the tryout to protect his own position. Minimal physical altercation (shoving Wanda). A certified Stunt Coordinator will be engaged for all applicable scenes to ensure performer safety and adherence to industry standards.
Principal. An arrogant and classist relative of Anthony’s family who looks down on their poverty. She mocks and humiliates them, revealing her opportunistic nature when Anthony becomes successful.
Principal. A powerful billionaire and owner of the Rovers football team who recognizes Anthony’s talent early and becomes his mentor and strongest supporter, helping launch his professional career.
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