
The series will cover several significant events across the past year, including Johnson’s appointment as prime minister; the discovery of the first UK cases of Covid-19; Johnson falling critically ill, through to a recovery that coincided with the arrival of his new son; and coronavirus claiming more lives in Britain than anywhere else in Europe.
Casting via tape and Zoom
Job payment
Paid - Equity Rates
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Tricia
Female, 35-45 years, South Indian. Warm, positive, good sense of humour. Head of Nursing at Northwick Hospital. In several scenes with significant dialogue
Female, aged 35 to 45
- Ethnicity: Eurasian / Pan Asian, Indian, Pakistani
- Acting experience: Previous paid speaking roles
Applications closed 2 January 2021.
Mike
Male, late 30's, white. Middle class. Affable, intellectually sharp, empathetic. A surgeon at Northwick Hospital. In numerous scenes over the series
Male, aged 37 to 45
- Acting experience: Previous paid speaking roles
- Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Applications closed 2 January 2021.
John
Male, 60's, white. A professor of epidemiology. Authoritative but approachable, selfless, compassionate. In a few scenes with significant dialogue.
Male, aged 55 to 65
- Acting experience: Previous paid speaking roles
- Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Applications closed 2 January 2021.
Patient
Male or Female, 70+ years. Looking for a wide range of characters and personalities from across the country. Please flag your native accents when applying. In a few scenes with dialogue
Anyone, aged 70 to 95
Applications closed 2 January 2021.
Lizzie
Female, late 30's. A nurse. Mike's wife. In 10 episodes across the series. A significant amount of dialogue.
Female, aged 37 to 45
- Acting experience: Previous paid speaking roles
Applications closed 2 January 2021.
Young Nurse
Female, 20's, Filipino. Compassionate, kind, sensitive. A junior nurse at Northwick Hospital. In several scenes across the series with some dialogue.
Female, aged 20 to 30
- Ethnicity: Eurasian / Pan Asian, South Asian
Applications closed 2 January 2021.
Female Nurse
Female, 40's, Filipino. Compassionate, kind, sensitive. A senior nurse at Northwick hospital. In a number of scenes with some dialogue.
Female, aged 40 to 50
- Ethnicity: Eurasian / Pan Asian, South Asian
- Acting experience: Previous paid speaking roles
Applications closed 2 January 2021.
Deborah
Female, 40's, white. Astute, efficient, confident. Consultant and head of intensive care planning. In a few scenes with significant dialogue.
Female, aged 40 to 50
- Acting experience: Previous paid speaking roles
- Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Applications closed 2 January 2021.
Sam
Male, 40's, of South Asian descent. Must have a genuine Yorkshire accent - please flag when suggesting. Intuitive, quick-witted, altruistic. Clinical director in urgent care at Bradford Royal Infirmary In several scenes with dialogue across the series.
Male, aged 40 to 50
- Ethnicity: Chinese, Eurasian / Pan Asian, Japanese, Korean, South Asian
- Acting experience: Previous paid speaking roles
Applications closed 2 January 2021.
Dinesh
Male, 50's, Indian, middle class. Consultant respiratory physician. Dedicated, shrewd, personable. Must have a genuine Indian accent. In several scenes with dialogue.
Male, aged 50 to 60
- Acting experience: Previous paid speaking roles
- Ethnicity: Indian
- Accents: Indian
Applications closed 2 January 2021.
Male Nurse
Male, 40's, Filipino. Compassionate, kind, sensitive. A senior nurse at Northwick Hospital. In a number of scenes with some dialogue.
Male, aged 40 to 50
- Ethnicity: Eurasian / Pan Asian, South Asian
- Acting experience: Previous paid speaking roles
Applications closed 2 January 2021.
Tariq
Male, 35-45 years, British Asian. Experienced, outspoken, empathetic. Head of ICU at Northwick Park. In several scenes with dialogue.
Anyone, aged 35 to 45
- Ethnicity: Eurasian / Pan Asian, Indian, Pakistani
- Acting experience: Previous paid speaking roles
Applications closed 2 January 2021.