Share via
Smile, George! - Mockumentary Dark Comedy Short Film Seeking Actor Age 27-60
Seeking Talent From: New York, MS1
Union Status: Non-Union
Pay: Roles paying up to $150.
Posted: 6/26/2026 Deadline for Submissions: 7/26/2026

Casting Smile, George a short mockumentary dark comedy about the rise and collapse of a fictional 1960s American sitcom. Told through present-day interviews and chaotic behind-the-scenes flashbacks, the film follows former TV star George Gander as he reflects on the legacy of his hit show, his failed marriage, and the toxic behavior that may have brought the production crashing down. Blending classic sitcom energy with documentary-style tension, Smile, George explores nostalgia, ego, public image, and the uncomfortable gap between who people pretend to be on screen and who they really are off camera.

Seeking talent from Glastonbury, CT New York City, NY Hartford, CT New Haven, CT.

Casting / Shoot Info

NOTE: Submit your resume to casting notices within the initial 24-hour window. Promptness often translates to increase visibility.

Casting: By submission
Shoot Dates: August 8th (8 to10 hours)
Location: Glastonbury, CT

Click the role title to submit
Interviewer |Male |Age: 27–60 |Role Type: Supporting |Non-Union
A sharp, composed documentary host in the style of a serious BBC arts/culture interviewer. They sit across from Old George, a beloved but evasive former sitcom star, and politely press him with increasingly pointed questions about his legacy, failed marriage, and responsibility for the collapse of "Smile, George!" The role is all about restraint: the Interviewer never “attacks” openly, but uses calm precision, careful listening, and quietly loaded questions to expose the cracks in George’s public image. Looking for an actor with strong diction, intelligence, subtle reaction work, and the ability to make professional politeness feel tense, probing, and slightly dangerous.

This role is for the present-day interview portion of the film and will involve seated, documentary-style dialogue opposite the actor playing Old George. Local Connecticut / New York / New England talent preferred.

Rate: $150 flat rate Total Pay: $150 (est. 10 hours of work)
Video Reel Required
Login to start free trial and submit
View All Casting Calls