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LESSONS IN LOVE AND HATE
Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Vertical
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
$180.00 USD - $1000.00 USD
Deadline:
Apr 18, 2026
Auditions:
ONLINE
Shooting starts:
Apr 30, 2026 
Shooting finishes:
May 6, 2026 
Shooting locations:
LOS ÁNGELES.
Cities for response:
Los Angeles
Comments
We are only casting actors based in LOS ANGELES area.

No additional agency fees will be provided beyond the offered rate.
Storyline
When an unpopular nerd (PEYTON MOORE) is assigned to tutor her school's wealthy new bad boy (CHASE WESCOTT), it’s hate-at-first-sight. But unexpected sexual tension blooms despite their enormous social differences. As Peyton gets a glimpse into Chase's privileged-but-soulless world, she finds an opportunity to finally let loose. Chase, meanwhile, finds himself wanting to prove to Peyton he’s more than just a spoiled rich kid.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadCHASEMale 18 - 23 Years old
Description
Lead, $1000 USD Per day (6 estimated days of shoot).

Male 18-23 (to look younger).
Wealthy, charismatic “bad boy” and the son of a powerful politician, known for his rebellious behavior and social influence. Recently expelled from boarding school for a drug scandal he took the fall for, Chase initially comes across as arrogant, entitled, and emotionally detached, using humor and charm to mask deeper insecurities. Beneath his privileged lifestyle and desire to maintain a popular image, he struggles with a cold, abusive family dynamic and a lack of genuine connection. Over time, his relationship with Peyton reveals a more vulnerable, loyal, and compassionate side, as he begins to challenge his own identity and ultimately strives to prove he is more than the spoiled, careless persona everyone expects him to be.

Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadPEYTONFemale 18 - 23 Years old
Description
Lead, $1000 USD Per day (6 estimated days of shoot).

Female. 18-23 (to look younger). any ethnicity, fiery, intense, driven and nerdy. Peyton is the unpopular valedictorian at Brookdale High who carries the weight of her amily’s financial burdens on her shoulders. She is fiercely loyal to her family but doesn’t make time for friendships or relationships. With a sharp wit and defenses a mile high, she’s got life all figured out… or so she thinks. When she meets Chase, she learns to let go, how to be vulnerable and that it’s OK to not be perfect sometime

Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingAUDREY LINNEYFemale 18 - 23 Years old
Description
SUPPORTING (ANTAGONIST), $500 USD Per day (5 estimated days of shoot).

Female. 18-23 (to look younger). Antagonist. any ethnicity, The vindictive, cruel queen bee of Brookdale High who, deep down, is just insecure. She has a crush on Chase and is furious that he only has eyes for Peyton. She hates that she can’t control Peyton and will do anything to make Peyton pay…

Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingROLAND WESCOTTMale 50 - 59 Years old
Description
SUPPORTING ANTAGONIST, $400 USD Per day (1-2 estimated days of shoot).

Male. (50s) any ethnicity, Chase’s slimy politician father who is furious over his youngest son’s immature antics. He derives a sick pleasure in berating Chase and is always first to assure his son he’ll never amount to anything.

Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingNICKYMale 18 - 23 Years old
Description
SUPPORTING, $350 USD Per day (3-4 estimated days of shoot).

Male 18-23 (to look younger). any ethnicity, Peyton’s protective cousin (and her only friend). He’s a friendly band geek who wishes Peyton would make an effort to have a social life. He loves Peyton but lashes out when he finds out how many secrets she’s kept from him. He doesn’t approve of Chase (who he thinks is a bully and out-of-touch nepo baby). He has a crush on Elise.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingGAILFemale 40 - 49 Years old
Description
SUPPORTING, $350 USD Per day (1-2 estimated days of shoot).

Female. (40s) any ethnicity, Peyton’s loving, stressed-out immigrant mom who is trying her best despite the family’s financial hardships. She is the family’s emotional rock and loves hosting regular Sunday family dinner. She has sacrificed a lot for her kids and has high expectations for Peyton (please note talent’s accent in submission).
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingHENRY (MINOR)Male 7 - 10 Years old
Description
SUPPORTING, $300 USD Per day (2-3 estimated days of shoot).

Male. (7-10) any ethnicity, brother of Peyton, a bright, curious kid with a deep love for space and science. Henry is on the Level 1 of autism spectrum and experiences the world in his own unique way; he gets excited when Chase comes over so he can share his latest science project.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingBROCKMale 18 - 23 Years old
Description
SUPPORTING, $300 USD Per day (2-3 estimated days of shoot).

Male. 18-23 (to look younger). any ethnicity, oblivious and obnoxious jock who is ‘bros’ with Chase and assumes must only be pursuing Peyton for the novelty of hooking up with the school nerd.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingNOELFemale 18 - 23 Years old
Description
SUPPORTING, $300 USD Per day (2-3 estimated days of shoot).

Female. 18-23 (to look younger). any ethnicity, Audrey’s fellow mean girl friend who eventually realizes she’s not a fan of every terrible thing Audrey does.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingTREY WESCOTTMale 21 - 26 Years old
Description
SUPPORTING, $300 USD Per day (1-2 estimated days of shoot).

Male. 21-26. any ethnicity, Chase’s older brother. A finance major / frat bro who wants to follow in his politician father’s footsteps. Trey lets Chase take the fall for him when Trey’s drugs were found in their car. The event led to Chase’s arrest and caused a serious strain in the brothers’ relationship. At first, Trey is a coward and doesn’t defend Chase from their dad’s wrath, but he eventually grows a spine and proves himself to his younger bro.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Day PlayerMR COEMale 50 - 59 Years old
Description
DAY PLAYER, $250 USD Per day (1 estimated day of shoot).

Male. (50s) any ethnicity, the strict-but-caring math teacher at Brookdale high.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Day PlayerELISEFemale 18 - 23 Years old
Description
DAY PLAYER, $200 USD Per day (1 estimated day of shoot).

Female. 18-23 (to look younger). any ethnicity, a sweet and friendly bank geek who befriends Peyton. She has a crush on Nicky.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Day PlayerPOLICE OFFICERMale 30 - 50 Years old
Description
DAY PLAYER, $180 USD Per day (1 estimated day of shoot).

Male. 30-50. Arrests Audrey.