Casting Closed!
UK: actors (m/f) 18-35, English spkrs, various roles, for Vertical Drama [P]
Casting Overview
Casting "Brothers by Chance, Lovers by Choice"
Format: Vertical Short Drama (60 episodes, 1.5–2 mins each)
Genre: LGBTQ+ Romance / Urban Drama / Fashion Industry
A modern queer love story set against the backdrop of media manipulation, personal branding, and unexpected family ties.
• Emotionally intimate yet stylized
• Combines the drama of Elite and Young Royals with the slow-burn tenderness of Call Me By Your Name
• Fashion-forward aesthetic (think Euphoria meets Vogue)
• Urban-chic visual language: soft lighting, muted palettes, lingering close-ups, heavy use of montage & music cuts
Synopsis: In the glossy but cutthroat world of high fashion, Ethan, a cold, successful fashion photographer, crosses paths with Liam, a fiery, rising model. Their chemistry is undeniable—but when their parents announce a surprise marriage, they find themselves entangled in a web of forbidden emotions, industry sabotage, and impossible choices.
As careers rise, secrets unravel, and gossip spreads, these two must choose between playing safe as “brothers” or risking everything as lovers.
This project pushes the boundaries of conventional digital storytelling—a queer, romantic, slow-burn drama designed for the age of vertical screens. It’s bold, modern, and emotionally resonant.
Production dates: May 1st to 8th (7 days in total with one day off in between).
Production location: United Kingdom - exact location TBA
Paid Contract
Roles
SUPPORTING ROLE: EMILY
f, 18-25, any ethnicity, any native English accent
Description: Liam’s university friend. Kind, warm, and observant, she serves as a grounding presence in the chaos of the fashion world. Loyal but with her own opinions. She’s the emotional lens through which the audience often sees the leads.
Character Traits: Naturalistic style - Youthful but emotionally intelligent - Understated charm
LEAD ROLE: LIAM CARTER
m, 20–25, any ethnicity, with a high charisma quotient and Gen Z screen appeal.
Description: Liam is a rising fashion model with charm, wit, and boldness. His confidence is
natural, but not arrogant. He is deeply affectionate and sincere—unafraid to pursue who and what he wants. He challenges Ethan’s emotional armor with open-hearted honesty and a touch of mischief.
Character Traits: - Expressive, emotionally transparent - Romantic and cheeky without being cliché.
SUPPORTING ROLE: RYAN COLLINS
m, 20–28, any ethnicity, any native English accent, good at portraying passive aggression
Description: Ryan is a veteran model and social media influencer with a two-faced charm. Hemasks deep insecurity with confidence, always playing the PR game. A former flingof Ethan, he targets Liam out of jealousy and professional rivalry.
Character Traits: - Charismatic but manipulative - ‘Instagram model meets gossip villain’ energy
LEAD ROLE: ETHAN WHITE
m, 28–35, any ethnicity, any native English accent, neutral preferred.
Requirements: Strong emotional control and subtle micro-expression acting - Must be comfortable portraying romantic tension - Calm energy with gravitas - Attractive but approachable, with mature screen presence
Description: Ethan is a renowned fashion photographer—polished, composed, and emotionally guarded. Beneath his perfectionist exterior lies a man wrestling with vulnerability, shame, and deep yearning. He struggles with past choices, including a broken engagement and his buried queerness, but finds himself slowly unravelling in the presence of Liam.
SUPPORTING ROLE: MICHAEL GREEN
m, 28–35, any ethnicity, any native English accent, expressive, likeable, but grounded
Required: - Strong comedic timing - Fast dialogue delivery -
Description: Liam’s fast-talking, sarcastic but loyal agent. He’s street-smart, emotionally intelligent, and acts as comedic relief while anchoring the story’s realism. He cares more than he lets on.
SUPPORTING ROLE: GRACE BLAKE
f, 28–35, any ethnicity, RP accent or polished corporate tone preferred.
Requirements; Sophisticated screen presence - Strong eye work and minimalistic expression - Must carry unresolved tension with Ethan
Description: Ethan’s ex-fiancée and now PR executive for a luxury brand. Elegant, calculated, she commands the room with quiet confidence. Grace is more layered than she seems—neither a full villain nor victim.
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