New open Casting Call posted recently by the BBC Studios Comedy team who are casting a new short film. A great way for any up and coming actors to get in there with the BBC and more specifically BBC Three.
If you or anyone you know fits the brief, apply by using the details below.
The post reads as follows:
‘BBC STUDIOS
COMEDY
OPEN CASTING CALL
BBC Studios Comedy are casting a new comedy short film OUR SCHOOL for the BBC. Adapted from ‘Dugsi Dayz’, an award-winning British-Somali play written by Sabrina Ali. It explores Somali-Muslim culture and female friendship.
Overall filming period – 2nd March – 6th March 2026
(includes rehearsals and filming)
CHARACTERS
HANI – An outcast by choice. Intense, guarded, and slightly strange — the kind of girl people decide is “weird” before they’ve even spoken to her. Dry, sarcastic, and witty underneath.
Hani is British Somali. Muslim and can have any accent (Preferably London)
(We are open to actors East African heritage OR open to actors from the Muslim community)
Playing age 17 (looking for actors aged 18 and over who can realistically play 17 years old)
MUNIRA – Overconfident, charismatic, and fully convinced she’s a self-made tycoon, destined for Forbes 30 Under 30. To everyone else at school, she just sells fizzy drinks.
Munira is British Somali. Muslim and can have any accent (Preferably London)
Playing age 17 (looking for actors aged 18 and over who can realistically play 17 years old)
YASMIN – A social-media influencer polished, performatively kind, and deeply self-obsessed. Everyone’s “best friend,” quietly superior, constantly offering unsolicited advice on gut health, acne, and life in general.
Yasmin is British Somali. Muslim and can have any accent (Preferably London)
(we are open to actors East African heritage OR open to actors from the Muslim community)
Playing age 17 (looking for actors aged 18 and over who can realistically play 17 years old)
SALMA – A proud prefect. Morally anxious, painfully sincere, and desperate to do the right thing. She runs on rules and bubble tea and takes everything way too seriously which makes her unintentionally hilarious.
Salma is British Somali. Muslim and can have any accent (Preferably London)
Playing age 17 (looking for actors aged 18 and over who can realistically play 17 years old)
No acting experience required, we are looking for young talent with lots of personality and interested in gaining on-screen experience for this new comedy project.
HOW TO APPLY
If represented, please ask your agent to get in touch. Otherwise, please email
bbcstudioscasting@bbc.com with the following information:
- Your Name
- Age
- Where you are based in London
- 1 recent photograph and a short (up to 20 seconds) video introducing yourself (video is optional)
DEADLINE: FRIDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2026
If successful, this role will be paid. We are committed to diverse casting and an inclusive, accessible set. We encourage young performers of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply. Details of BBC Studios Privacy Policy and Safeguarding can be found at:
https://productions.bbcstudios.com/privacy-policy
https://www.bbc.com/safeguarding/
BBC STUDIOS COMEDY
BBC THREE‘
Good luck to anyone applying!
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