Casting Alert: Horror–Comedy Feature Filming in the Florida Keys (Local Hire Only)

A new horror–comedy feature film is shooting in Key West, Florida and is now casting multiple roles with a mix of spooky fun, slapstick, and tropical chaos.

• Location: Key West, FL (local hire only)
• Shoot Dates: January 5–21, 2026
• Rate: $249/day
• Travel/Lodging: Not provided – must be able to work as a local

Talent Application

Principal & Featured Roles

(Select roles may involve light stunt/fight choreography under a stunt coordinator.)

• DAVE – Male, 30s–50s, any ethnicity
  Local historian/paranormal nerd turned reluctant “expert.” Cowardly but wise, great character actor with grounded comedy.
• EXEKIEL – Male, 20s–40s, African American
  Resurrected spirit of a freedman lost off Key West in the 1800s. Tall, powerful presence, minimal dialogue, strong physicality.
• BARBARA – Female, 60s–80s, Caucasian
  Former lighthouse keeper turned spectral guardian. Stern but maternal. Some light swordplay/physical comedy (rubber props; no firearms).
• ERNESTO – Male, 40s–60s, Hispanic
  Cuban-American city councilman torn between developers and locals. Must know how to swim.
• DESIREE – Male/Female (in drag), 25–50s, any ethnicity
  Tall, glamorous drag performer. Fearless, funny, big presence. Comfortable performing in drag with strong physical comedy.
• CHELSEA – Female, 20s–30s
  High-energy haunted tour guide; sells ghost stories with flair.
• STELLA – Female, 60s–70s
  Eccentric activist fighting to “Save Houseboat Row.”
• BETH – Female, 20s–50s
  High-strung, paranoid; one standout comedic panic scene.
• DEB – Female, 20s–50s
  Warm, practical, no-nonsense.
• KING & PIERCE – Males, 20s–40s
  Tourist best friends; chill “bro” energy with mild action beats.
• KYLE & BRAD – Males, 30s–50s
  Local beach bros with small but funny moments.
• DELILAH – Female, 30s–60s
  Homeless woman who becomes possessed. Needs strong emotional range: vulnerability, terror, transformation.
• POLICE OFFICER – Any gender, 30s–50s
  Professional, skeptical, annoyed by the madness. Note if you own a uniform.
• MAN ON BEACH – Male, 20s–50s
  One memorable line; sharp comedic timing.

Safety: All stunt/fight work is light, comedy-driven, supervised by a stunt coordinator. No firearms or blanks; rubber/dulled props only.

How to Submit

📧 Email: miamitalentcasting@gmail.com
📌 Subject line: FLORIDA KEYS – [ROLE NAME]

Include:

• Full name, phone, email
• City/State (confirm you can work as a Key West local hire)
• Age range, height, weight
• Clothing & shoe sizes
• 2 current photos (close-up & full-length; no filters, hats, or sunglasses)
• Relevant skills (swimming, stunt/fight basics, drag/performance, comedy, tour guiding, etc.)
• Availability for Jan 5–21, 2026
• For Police Officer: note if you own a uniform
• For roles with movement/stunts: confirm you’re comfortable with choreography

Selected talent will receive self-tape instructions from production.