Selected open roles for talent

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Carley Adams

Female - 18 to 25 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
Built Different
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Female, 20's collegiate basketball athlete, a romantic partner to our lead, queer, magnetic, her confidence often eclipsed by her contemplativeness, Carley is your strongest ally and supporter, and helps Autumn in navigating the intense media scrutiny, she possesses a worldliness beyond her years. Must have exceptional basketball fit and skills. [supporting lead, 22 work days]

Abby Thompson

Female - 18 to 25 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
Built Different
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

20's, collegiate basketball player, a diva, her harsher exterior masking extreme vulnerability and her need to find acceptance in her dominating Father's eye. Abby falters under the extreme volcanic pressure and is the one who conspires against and outs her teammate, unleashing the tragic chain of events. Her remorse comes too late. Must have exceptional basketball fit and skills. [supporting lead, 13 work days]

Andrea Walters

Female - 30 to 50 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
Built Different
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

30's-40's. Female. Collegiate news reporter. An immediate question at the ready. Day Player.

Coach Allen

All - 40 to 55 yrsSupporting Union or Non union
Project title
Built Different
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

40's Male or Female, head coach of the collegiate woman's basketball team, a commanding presence, both on court and in the private lives of the players, disciplined and intent on getting the beloved team from dead last to first. Exacting. Just. Has high standards and wants the players to live up to that standard. A former basketball player. [supporting lead, 16 work days]

Karyn Kelly

Female - 30 to 50 yrsSupporting Union or Non union
Project title
Built Different
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

A right-wing talk show host, who believes ratings are king. Presents beautifully on camera, caked in makeup and rich dressing, but less so in private, a glass of bourbon always in hand. She is loud, opinionated, and enjoys a heated argument, preying on her audience’s fear and narrow-mindedness. Beneath that shiny, waxen face, lies a greasy manipulator [supporting, 3 work days]

Echo

All - 30 to 50 yrsSupporting Union or Non union
Project title
Built Different
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

40's, male or female, who runs a business helping people transition, and despite this vulnerable time, the no-non sense demeanor never drops, think Mike from Breaking Bad. (supporting, 3 work days)

Male Autumn

Male - 18 to 25 yrsSupporting Union or Non union
Project title
Built Different
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

18 year old, Male, muscular, tall, fair. To play the pre-transition role of Male Autumn. Should resemble the actor Izzy Daniel. At a very decisive moment in his life: shedding his old life, and choosing to transition to female. Will act as our throughline for the story, guiding the audience to understand. Tentatively 3 shoot days.

Coach Greg

Male - 30 to 50 yrsDay Player Union or Non union
Project title
Built Different
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Male. 40's, a sweaty, balding high school gym coach, tough is an understatement. Day Player.

Curtis O'Neal

Male - 30 to 60 yrsDay Player Union or Non union
Project title
Built Different
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Male. Collegiate basketball sports announcer. Charismatic. Tentatively 8 shoot days.

Marla Matthews

Female - 30 to 60 yrsDay Player Union or Non union
Project title
Built Different
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Female. Collegiate basketball sports announcer. Charismatic. Tentatively 8 shoot days.

TORU

Male - 6 to 10 yrsGuest Star Union
Project title
CASCADIA - Season 2
Media
TV Series
Due date
Thursday February 26, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Role description

Hana’s youngest child. Innocent, playful, sensitive and attached to his stuffed teddy bear. Toru provides emotional contrast- moments of light, warmth, and heartbreaking fear. A very emotionally rich child role. 1 EPISODE Seeking authentically Japanese performers or actors capable of delivering a highly convincing Japanese accent. Must be Vancouver local.

CAPTAIN HARDING

Male - 50 to 70 yrsGuest Star Union
Project title
CASCADIA - Season 2
Media
TV Series
Due date
Thursday February 26, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Role description

Veteran Coast Guard Captain. Stoic, commanding, very experienced, and burdened with life-and-death decisions. A strong presence who balances authority with subtle emotional depth. 1 EPISODE Must be Vancouver local.

HANA

Female - 21 to 40 yrsGuest Star - Recurring Union
Project title
CASCADIA - Season 2
Media
TV Series
Due date
Thursday February 26, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Role description

A devoted mother forced to flee her homeland during a catastrophic volcanic eruption. Hana is strong, emotionally grounded, and loving, yet burdened by grief of her husband and fear of the unknown. She must hold her family together as their world collapses around them. This role requires deep emotional range: from tenderness and warmth to desperation, terror, and quiet resilience. 2 EPISODES Seeking authentically Japanese performers or actors capable of delivering a highly convincing Japanese accent. Must be Vancouver local.

REINA

Female - 10 to 15 yrsGuest Star - Recurring Union
Project title
CASCADIA - Season 2
Media
TV Series
Due date
Thursday February 26, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Role description

Hana’s daughter. Intelligent, observant, emotionally perceptive beyond her years. Reina is very affected by the loss of her father and clings to his memory through a cherished keepsake. She must navigate fear, grief, courage, and emotional maturity during the evacuation and disaster. 2 EPISODES Seeking authentically Japanese performers or actors capable of delivering a highly convincing Japanese accent. Must be Vancouver local.

JACK LORNE

Male - 25 to 40 yrsGuest Star - Recurring Union
Project title
CASCADIA - Season 2
Media
TV Series
Due date
Thursday February 26, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Role description

Executive Officer of the U.S. Coast Guard vessel. Calm under pressure, compassionate and sarcastic when nervous. Jack is both a leader and emotional anchor during this disaster. 2 EPISODES Must be Vancouver local.

JAPANESE RADIO BROADCASTER

All - 20 to 70 yrsActor Union
Project title
CASCADIA - Season 2
Media
TV Series
Due date
Thursday February 26, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Role description

Official emergency radio broadcast announcer delivering urgent evacuation orders. 1 EPISODE Seeking authentically Japanese performers or actors capable of delivering a highly convincing Japanese accent. This role can be recorded remotely if not a Vancouver local.

Passengers #1, #2, #3, #4

All - 18 to 70 yrsActor Union
Project title
CASCADIA - Season 2
Media
TV Series
Due date
Thursday February 26, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Role description

Evacuees aboard the Coast Guard ship. These roles represent fear, grief, panic, anger, and disbelief during displacement and disaster. Seeking authentically Japanese performers or actors capable of a convincing Japanese accent. 1 EPISODE These roles can be recorded remotely if not a Vancouver local.

MILITARY PERSONNEL #1 & #2

All - 20 to 60 yrsActor Union
Project title
CASCADIA - Season 2
Media
TV Series
Due date
Thursday February 26, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Role description

Direct evacuation procedures into emergency pods. 1 EPISODE These roles can be recorded remotely if not a Vancouver local.

Larry

Male - 30 to 39 yrsPrincipal Non union
Project title
Triangle on the Wall
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday February 20, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Male, 30’s, Visibility Ethnic or Ethnically Ambiguous. The father is the creator of the perfect triangle and not used to the attention and followers that it has brought him. It would be an asset if English is not their first language, but not a requirement.

Luna

Female - 30 to 39 yrsPrincipal Non union
Project title
Triangle on the Wall
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday February 20, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Female, 30’s, Visibility Ethnic or Ethnically Ambiguous. The mom isn’t a full believe of the perfect triangle, but tries to support her husband and prepare him for an interview. It would be an asset if English is not their first language, but not a requirement.