Casting Producer (Development Project)

Department: Crew

Employment Type: Freelance

Location: London, Islington

Description

Fulwell Entertainment is a global entertainment company built from the merger of The SpringHill Company and Fulwell 73. We develop and produce premium content across television, film, digital, audio, and branded entertainment with one mission: to make things people love. Our work spans culture-defining series, groundbreaking documentaries, live events, and platform-shaping formats—all rooted in the belief that great storytelling earns attention, drives impact, and lives everywhere audiences do.

Recent projects include the Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash, The Kardashians (Hulu), Emmy-winning The Shop, Starting 5 (Netflix), Delta’s 100th Anniversary at The Sphere, The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl (Disney), Plastic Surgery Rewind (E! and Peacock), Top Boy (Netflix), Hustle (Netflix), and the LA 2028 Olympics handover ceremony featuring Tom Cruise. Fulwell is the right place if you’re ready to work hard on ambitious, creatively driven projects and want to grow in an environment that’s adapting with the industry—not chasing it. This is a company for people who like to be in it—hands on, sleeves rolled, and all the way engaged.

We are seeking a freelance Casting Producer (Development Project) to join as soon as possible.

Contract Length: 5 days spread across 2-3 weeks.

Key Responsibilities

Research, identify, and approach potential contributors across a range of casting channels
Conduct casting interviews and assess contributors' suitability, comedic instincts, and on-screen potential
Build and refine casting shortlists, identifying strong ensemble chemistry and compelling group dynamics
Liaise with agents, managers, and talent representatives throughout the casting process
Work closely with the Executive Producers and creative team to shape casting decisions in line with the editorial vision
Support the casting process from initial outreach through to contributor confirmation, adapting casting plans as creative requirements evolve

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Extensive experience casting for constructed reality, reality, comedy entertainment, talent-led factual, or character-led factual productions
Strong knowledge of UK comedy, digital creators, online talent, stand-up performers, and emerging comedy voices
Excellent industry network across comedy and creator talent, including agents, managers, promoters, and digital platforms
Strong instinct for ensemble casting, with the ability to identify chemistry, contrast, conflict, and repeatable character dynamics
Experience assessing digital-first talent for long-form unscripted television and identifying contributors with strong on-screen potential
Excellent communication and relationship management skills when working with contributors, agents, and creative teams
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly as creative requirements evolve
Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused, with experience working on development projects for broadcasters and streaming platforms

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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