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Male Talent for DramaBox' "Slumdog Gridiron God" Series in NY

New York, NY, United States
ID: 305903Exp: 3/10/2026
$500 CAD/project
Description:

Open casting call for web miniseries "Slumdog Gridiron God". Looking for an actor. ONLY LOCAL, VANCOUVER, TORONTO, CALGARY, EDMONTON, LOS ANGELES, WINNIPEG, CHICAGO, ATLANTA TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: Storyline: 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: $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 info: Union: Non union Area of media: Microdrama Network: DramaBox Shooting starts: March 20, 2026 Shooting finishes: March 28, 2026 8 filming days with 1 day break in between. Shooting location: Metro Vancouver, BC, Canada. Cities for response: Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, New York, Los Angeles, Winnipeg, Chicago, Atlanta. A qualified Intimacy Coordinator and a certified Stunt Coordinator will be engaged for all applicable scenes to ensure performer safety and adherence to industry standards. If you are interested, please apply.

1 role

ANTHONY WRIGHTMale18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

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).