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Talent Needed for A Vertical Mystery Series

Phoenix, AZ, United States
ID: 306661Exp: 4/16/2026
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Casting call for A Vertical Mystery Series, please see the details below ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: Non-Union. Copy, Credit, and Meals provided. This is a high-quality "Proof of Concept" project—ideal for actors looking for cinematic reel footage. Additional info: Seeking a cast for a high-stakes, serialized adaptation of the fantasy-mystery novel REGICIDE. This is a "vertical cinema" project designed for high-engagement platforms (TikTok/Reels). Think Knives Out meets Game of Thrones. ​Production Dates: Late March / Early April 2026 (1-2 weekend shoot days). Location: Coolidge / Phoenix / Mesa Area. When applying, please include your Headshot, Resume, and Reel (if available) Subject Line: REGICIDE CASTING – [Role Name] – [Your Name]

6 role s

ALEXANDRAFemale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

The eldest. Regal, commanding, and cold. She is a Queen in her own right (Veridia) and is ready to seize control of her mother’s throne "for the good of the realm."

ADRIANMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Observant, sharp-tongued, and dangerous. Note: We are specifically seeking a little person for this role to accurately portray the character as written in the novel.

ANTWONEMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

The youngest brother. Emotional, visceral, and increasingly defiant. He is the moral center being crushed by his siblings' ambition.

VERONICA & OLIVIAFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

The middle siblings. They represent the "wild cards"—suspicious, grieving, and ready to turn on their own blood to survive.

DUCHESS ANDREAFemale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

The calculating investigator. She is the "velvet-covered dagger"—polite until she strikes with a deadly accusation.

Queen ReynaFemale40-70 y.o.Latino / Hispanic

The murder victim, murdered by someone close to her. The center to the whole story