Talent Needed for A Vertical Mystery Series
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
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."
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.
The youngest brother. Emotional, visceral, and increasingly defiant. He is the moral center being crushed by his siblings' ambition.
The middle siblings. They represent the "wild cards"—suspicious, grieving, and ready to turn on their own blood to survive.
The calculating investigator. She is the "velvet-covered dagger"—polite until she strikes with a deadly accusation.
The murder victim, murdered by someone close to her. The center to the whole story