Heather Basten just released this Open Casting for a BBC Series called ‘Open Water’. The Caption in her post read:

‘CASTING NOTICE: OPEN WATER (BBC ONE)
Heather Basten Casting is casting the eight-part BBC One drama series 
OPEN WATER, based on Caleb Azumah Nelson’s multi-award-winning novel.

Please see the flyers attached.

Apple: www.heatherbastencasting.com/opencastings‘

Each image from the carousel reads as follows:

Image 1:

‘CASTING NOTICE:
OPEN WATER

Heather Basten Casting is casting the eight-part BBC One drama series OPEN WATER, based on Caleb Azumah Nelson’s multi-award-winning novel.

We are undertaking a UK-wide casting search for black actors and dancers for the two lead roles.

http://www.heatherbastencasting.com/opencastings‘

Image 2:

Image 2 reads:

‘CASTING NOTICE: OPEN WATER

HIM:
• Black
• Character is male identifying
• Early 20’s
• Actor. No dance needed.
• Based UK

HER:
• Black
• Character is female identifying
• Early 20’s
• Actor who can dance OR only a dancer (any style)
• Based UK

Shooting Early 2026
We encourage applications from actors at all stages of their career
We are actively committed to inclusive casting

http://www.heatherbastencasting.com/opencastings‘

Image 3:

Image 3 reads:

‘CASTING NOTICE: OPEN WATER

SAY HELLO:
If you are interested, we’d love to hear from you:
http://www.heatherbastencasting.com/opencastings

Please apply by: 20ᵗʰ July 2025

This casting call is for both unrepresented and represented actors & dancers.
This casting call has been distributed to agents.’

If you fit the requirements above, apply or share with anyone you know that does!