Actors for "The Wanderwells" Web Series for Kids
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "The Wanderwells" Comedy, Edutainment, Episodic Narrative Web Series for Elementary Kids. See more details below. About the project: "The Wanderwell" family has been exploring the world for generations. The two newest explorers are cousins Jett and River. Led by their adventure guide Theo (or Thea), they will discover amazing sights, uncover fascinating histories, and reveal the wonder of the world God has made. Whether they are in their travel machine (the T.I.M.), out in the rainforest, or exploring an ancient city, audiences will love joining Jett and River on their many adventures! Rate: Actors will be paid at a rate per half-day shoot The starting rate is $150 per half-day of filming. Additional info: LOCATION Most filming will take place at our studio in Spring Lake Park, MN. Twin Cities local actors only, please. PRODUCTION DURATION & SCHEDULE 11 months: July 2026 - May 2027. Filming will take place 2-3 Thursdays per month during business hours. Approximately 24 full shoot days throughout the year. DISTRIBUTION This video series will consist of 38 episodes, airing one per weekend. 14+ locations throughout the 2026-2027 school year. The episodes will also be posted to YouTube each week, and will be made available to other churches around the world. If interested, please submit your application, download the sides and submit a video audition.
3 roles
Only child. Cousin to River. Part of the large Wanderwell extended family. Forward-thinking pragmatist and perfectionist, though he also loves to paint and create. Enneagram Type: Self-preserving 6. Takes great pains to prepare for any possible calamity. Meyer's Briggs: ENTJ. Character Inspiration: Bruno (Encanto), Peter Parker (Spider-Man), Arnold (Magic Schoolbus), Dipper (Gravity Falls)
Cousin of Jett. Her full name is Amelia River Wanderwell. She has several siblings. Wild, random ideator. Will immediately abandon what she's doing if she thinks of something more interesting and fun. Enneagram Type: Transmitting 7. Wants to entertain and have fun! Meyer's Briggs: ESFP. Character Inspiration: Mabel (Gravity Falls), Anna (Frozen), Pinkie Pie (My Little Pony), Jess (New Girl).
Uncle or Aunt in the Wanderwell family. Has been an adventurer in the travel machine in a previous era. Extremely familiar with how it works. Now guiding the younger generation. Able to have fun and teach at the same time. Enneagram Type: Social 7. Pursues joy by inspiring it in others first. Meyers Briggs: ENFJ. Character Inspiration: Ryland Grace (Project Hail Mary), The Doctor (Doctor Who), Mrs. Frizzle (Magic School Bus).