The producer of Jo Jo Rabbit and Netflix's Top Boy is on the lookout for new talent in Oxford for a major TV series. 

The BAFTA-winning casting company, Des Hamilton Casting, is on the hunt for its lead actor to star in a major TV series for MRC Television, Anonymous Content and Paramount Television.

The London-based company has previously worked on high profile projects like 'The King' (starring Timothée Chalamet) and 'High Life' (starring Robert Pattinson).

They will be auditioning young people from Oxford as part of their national search.

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Open casting in Oxford for a major TV series

The team are looking to cast a young person in the lead role who fits the following character description:

  • Male
  • 9-13 years old
  • The character is described as British, bright, imaginative, articulate and likeable

The company is committed to diverse, inclusive casting and no professional acting experience is required.

Those interested in the opportunity, who fit the brief, should have a parent or guardian email office@deshamilton.com ASAP. 

The email should include:

  • Child's full name
  • Child's age
  • Where they are based
  • Some recent photos
  • Parent/guardian's consent
  • Parent/guardian's contact details

The email subject should read: "Child's name - Kevin role".

Good luck!