When film students host a Halloween festival
of the infamous
Corpse Reviver movies,
the terror on the screen splatters into the audience!


Now casting for roles in Corpse Reviver, a horror-comedy filming in 2025.
Seeking talented actors to portray a range of film students & professors.
This movie includes cis, queer & non-binary characters.
We’re casting for an authentically diverse team with a love of cinema & a fear of zombies.
There are roles for all ages & genders. Age ranges are suggestions.

Submit your casting information through Backstage.

  • Lead. 40+

    The Bartender is a mysterious figure that crafts a special drink. This role is ideal for someone with a unique look. We're hoping to find a very tall actor, with an expressive face.
    The inspiration for this role is Angus Scrimm's Tall Man from the Phantasm movies -- although we're open to other interpetations.

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  • Lead. Male. 35-60

    Professor Boyd teaches film, and he loves his students but hates his job. The university is constantly frustrating, and his love-life is falling apart.

    We're looking for an actor who can portray a frustrated college professor who loves his students.

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  • Lead. Female. 22-30

    Emily Harron is a rising-star in the film industry with a bright attitude and a dark side. We're looking for an actor that's charming, but can reveal a little darkness.

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  • Lead. Female. 18-25

    Gretchen is the leader of the film students. We're looking for an actor with a bold personality.

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  • Supporting. Male. 18-25

    Simon is a film student. He's the cinematographer, always looking for the next shot. We're looking for an actor who's got camera-nerd energy.

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  • Supporting. 18-25

    Courtney is a film student with a lot of energy. She's a bit of a mess, with crazy hair and mis-matched outfits. She's very enthusiastic, and very flirty with another student. We're looking for a fun, quirky actor with lots of energy.

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  • Supporting. 18-25

    Julian is a film student with a big ego. He's the eccentric one, with all the ideas. He can't stop talking about movies. We're looking for an actor with smart, eccentric energy.

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  • Supporting. Male. 18-25

    Jonny is the camera operator of the film students. He never speaks, but is always busy with cameras and gear. Despite having no dialog, he's got several important scenes.

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  • Supporting. 18-25

    Shay is a film student who works in the media library. They're brooding and sarcastic, an Aubrey Plaza type.

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  • Supporting. 18-25

    Noah is a history student that works in the media library. He's a big movie nerd and can't stop talking about his favorite horror flicks. He's got Jack Black energy from High Fidelity.

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  • Supporting. All Genders. 40-70

    The Dean of the art college is busy, bossy and perpetually annoyed at everything. They hate the film department, and are impressed with stardom.

    We're looking for the college Dean from every frat-party movie you've seen.

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  • Supporting. Female. 40-60

    Prof. Summerisle is a fine arts professor, with wild hair and a unique style. She's eccentric, with a mean streak. We're looking for an actor to play a Professor Trelawney type of character.

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  • Supporting. 30-50

    Norma is an agent in the film industry. She's bossy, snarky and demanding. She's well-dressed and always looking for the next deal. We're looking for an actor to be a big, loud agent.

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  • Supporting. Male. 50+

    Harvey Craddock was a famous director, with many award-winning films. He's got an eccentric look - big beret, scarves and turtlenecks. He's also recently deceased...

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