Chew on This

Chew on This
Comedy Short Series (Now Casting)

This series offers sharp humor, quick banter, and a fresh take on romantic comedies, delivering a witty and relatable commentary on the absurdity of dating. Think Fleabag meets How I Met Your Mother, with a dash of New Girl—and a lot of unnecessary scenarios.

"Chew on This" dives headfirst into the delightful chaos of first dates, where charm and awkwardness collide in a whirlwind of bizarre hypotheticals and unfiltered inner monologues. Each episode follows a single date that spirals hilariously out of control, offering a front-row seat to the silent battles of social decorum and misguided confidence.

Casting Call: Chew on This  Genre: Romantic Comedy  Pay: $125 per cast member

Synopsis:

First dates can be awkward, but Sophie’s dates are next-level disasters. In Chew on This, dinner conversations spiral into the absurd—from gladiator survival tactics to restaurant fire escape plans—while internal monologues expose the wildly different perspectives of each mismatched pair. Fast-paced, witty, and packed with sharp comedic timing, this series is Fleabag meets New Girl, with a dash of Nathan for You—and way too much talk about pigeons.

Roles:

Females (Lead, 25-35)

  • A practical, witty graphic designer with impeccable deadpan reactions.
  • Must convey subtle shifts in mood with strong comedic timing and expressive internal monologue delivery.

Males (Lead, 25-35)

  • Charismatic, overconfident, and unintentionally bizarre—thinks he's a smooth conversationalist but is alarmingly committed to survival hypotheticals.
  • Strong improvisational skills and the ability to balance charm with delightful absurdity are a plus.

Waiter (Supporting, Any Age)

  • The unintentional referee in Sophie and Ethan’s conversational chaos. Deadpan humor and subtle reactions encouraged.

Various First Dates (Recurring Guest Roles)

  • Sophie encounters a new date each episode—ranging from awkward intellectuals to outrageous adventurers.
  • Seeking actors with excellent comedic timing and ability to handle fast, quirky dialogue.

Performance Style:

  • Quick, witty banter with moments of expressive internal monologue delivery.
  • Improvisation encouraged to enhance the humor and natural reactions.
  • Physical comedy (subtle gestures, nervous mannerisms) is welcome.

Audition Details:

  • Scenes: Perform a dialogue exchange incorporating internal monologues.
  • Format: Self-tape submissions or in-person callbacks.

       •     Additional Notes: If you have strong comedic instincts and can nail the perfect “What did I just hear?!” reaction, we want to see it!