Aspiring screen performers and anyone curious about life on a television set are being invited to apply as extras for the second season of a major historical drama filming in County Wicklow.
The Amazon Prime production, currently operating under the codename “Bluetooth,” has been described as an epic “swords and shields” saga. Its first season has already been filmed and is expected to premiere early next year, while production on the second instalment is due to run from August until November 2026.
Casting organisers hope to recruit thousands of people from across Ireland for a wide variety of scenes. No previous acting experience is required, and applications are welcomed from people of different ages, appearances, ethnicities, religions and cultural backgrounds.
The team is also interested in applicants with distinctive skills or experience, including musicians, athletes, tradespeople, animal handlers and speakers of different languages. However, the organisers have stressed that this is not an exhaustive list and that everyone who meets the basic eligibility requirements is encouraged to attend.
Following an earlier casting session in Newtownmountkennedy, the remaining open calls will be held at the Camden Court Hotel, Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2, on Monday, 13th July and Tuesday, 14th July, from 10am until 5pm each day.
No appointment is necessary, and applicants only need to attend one session. The process is expected to take approximately 20 minutes and will involve completing an application form and having a photograph taken.
The opportunity is open to adults and young people aged 16 years or over. Applicants must be living in Ireland on a full-time basis and must have a valid PPS number and permission to work in the country.
Parents or guardians interested in applying on behalf of children under 16 can request a separate application form by emailing extras@btproductions.ie.
Successful applicants could be offered paid work during the production period, although some people may be contacted at short notice to attend filming or costume fittings.
For anyone interested in history, film, television or acting, or simply looking for an unusual experience, the chance to meet new people and earn some extra money, the open casting call offers an opportunity to become part of a large-scale historical production filmed against some of Ireland’s most striking scenery.
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