Castings
Scroll down for details of castings that have been sent to The Lir Academy.
Fair City in RTE
Character details;
Adam Roche (21 years of age) is a charismatic and volatile young drug dealer who thrives on chaos. Streetwise, manipulative and quick to intimidate, he instinctively exploits people’s weaknesses, but his reckless appetite for partying constantly puts him on the back foot.
We are looking for actors with a playing age of 20–24. Actors must not have appeared previously in Fair City.
Auditions are expected to take place during the week commencing 14th September, with the following filming dates currently confirmed:
Production Week 43, w/c 17th October 2026 – one recording day
Production Week 45, w/c 31st October 2026 – full week
email- Mary.Leahy@rte.ie
AIB Campaign
16-22
AIB to see a broad range of young people aged 16–22 for lead, supporting and featured roles across a 7-part social series, additional social content and OOH.
They want the cast to feel genuinely representative of modern Ireland, with a strong mix of ethnicities, body types, genders, personal styles and personalities.
They are particularly interested in distinctive, natural and relatable young people rather than traditionally polished commercial casting. Personality and individuality are hugely important, alongside natural screen presence, conversational performance and understated comic timing.
There are a number of roles across the campaign, including recurring social-series leads, additional lead/supporting roles, key visual / OOH talent and potentially featured roles.
Age: 16–22
Shoot location: Dublin
Campaign: AIB
Usage / shoot dates / fees: Full details will be provided to shortlisted talent
Under 18s: Parent/guardian consent required
Email-davemccabe@thinkhousehq.com
2026 Dance Artist Residency Scheme project.
Running Blind is a collaborative dance project working with blind and visually impaired participants. Laura is seeking professional performers with dance and theatre experience who enjoy collaborative creative processes and are interested in developing their inclusive dance practice. Performers of all backgrounds and abilities are encouraged to apply.
Audition Details:
Wednesday, 9 September
11am–4pm
Dublin
The audition will focus on partnering, improvisation and devising, incorporating movement and voice, so applicants should be comfortable working across these areas.
Applicants should be available for the following project dates in Dublin:
Every Tuesday & Wednesday in November: 10am–5.30pm
Monday 30 November–Friday 4 December: 10am–1pm (approx.)
Monday 7–Thursday 10 December: 10am–4pm (approx.)
To apply, please email laurasarahdowdall@gmail.com by Friday, 28 August with:
CV
Links to previous work or performances
Short responses to:
What motivates you to audition for this project?
What is your experience working with voice, text and movement?
What is your experience with inclusive arts practice?
Applicants are also welcome to let us know about any access requirements so these can be supported as part of the audition process.
Casting for Male Actor
Project Title: Elf (Working Title)
Production Type: Premium Fantasy Series (Active Production / Performance Capture Pipeline)
Role: AEGIS (Male, Playable Mid-20s to Mid-30s)
Aesthetic/Accent: Natural Irish accent is mandatory. Blonde or fair-haired preferred.
Character Arc: A young elven lord and the female protagonist's beloved. He begins as a passionate, deeply principled young man, but reveals a highly calculated, strategic undercurrent as the series progresses. He is the most dangerous kind of schemer—one who has completely convinced himself that he is the hero of his own story. We are seeking an actor who can effortlessly hold absolute sincerity and calculated self-interest in the same breath.
Note on Intimacy: This role involves a central love affair with the female lead, which includes simulated on-camera kissing.
Production Schedule & Location
Dates: By July 1. Note: Dates may shift slightly depending on final talent scheduling.
Location: Dublin / Bray / Wicklow area TBD (based on final cast availability).
Engagement Terms & Digital Guardrails
This session will serve as an intensive voice and acting reference shoot, capturing foundational physical performances, vocal tracks, and expressions to drive our digital character workflows.
Session Fee: €260 per 6-hour reference block (inclusive of initial camera setup, rehearsal, and regular breaks). While this foundational phase is operating on a tight budget, upgraded compensation is open to discussion for the right fit. Ongoing work would be scheduled remotely for remaining series most likely.
On-Screen Credit: Screen-pilot credit provided for voice/performance reels if utilized. Film credits available if desired.
The Facial Likeness Option: While vocal and acting data drive the digital character asset, the production retains a separate option regarding physical likeness. If the production chooses to utilize the performer's exact visual facial likeness or any influence for the final on-screen character model, the contract would be proposed to upgrade to a "On-Screen Principal Character" and a secondary, negotiated likeness-usage fee.
Ethical AI Protections: In strict compliance with 2026 digital asset guidelines, talent will sign an ethically narrow, project-specific AI Performance & Dataset Release Waiver alongside a standard NDA. This waiver explicitly bars general AI model training or third-party synthetic voice cloning.
On-Set Environment: Low line volume, focused on executing a realistic number of high-caliber, well-paced scenes. Professional camera crew filming on high-end cinematic equipment. High-protein craft services provided.
Submission Instructions
Interested alumni should submit their headshot, CV, and showreel link directly to kristabluesmith@gmail.com.
Irish Speaking Actors
We are looking for people under 35 with good Irish and would welcome any applications from your students. This could be a good chance for them to gain some on-screen experience. fill in an application at TG4.ie/anbrucriu or contact us at anbrucriu@adareproductions.ie with their name and phone number if they prefer. The sooner an application is made the better as we will shortly be closing the process.
