ACTION SPECIALIST CASTING for PRINCIPALS and BACKGROUND
Experienced, Reliable Actors and Action Specialists for Every Production Need
At MFS CASTING, we specialize in providing skilled, credible actors and action specialists who hit the ground running: Our talent requires minimal period-specific or additional "boot camp" training, saving you time and ensuring a seamless integration into your project.
We deliver top-tier principal cast members and teams of disciplined, firearms-safe Supporting Artistes (SPACT and FAA) tailored to your film, television, commercial, or event needs.
A Legacy of Excellence: From Military Roots to Industry Leaders
Originally founded as Military Film Services, our Advisory Service, our journey began with a deep connection to the Royal Marines and Fleet Air Arm.
As our credits grew, so did our mission. Over the years, we’ve expanded to provide specialist and background artistes (SPACT and FAA) for a diverse range of productions, culminating in our offering both specialist firearms and emergency services casting and Military as well as Police advisory and training as an integrated solution.
We do deploy and serve independently where necessary, but a great deal of value is available as an integrated whole solution. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
This transformation reflects our unparalleled reach—we now have access to over 14,000 specialist performers and subject matter experts ready to meet any project requirement with safety, credibility, precision and authenticity.
There is no other integrated solution that can support your production at quite the same scale.
Military Precision, Industry Expertise
What sets us apart? Our leadership. Every member of our ownership, directorial, and staff teams is either a military veteran or actively serving. This foundation instills an unmatched level of discipline, reliability, and professionalism in everything we do.
Adapting and Excelling in a Changing World
Emerging stronger and more agile post-pandemic, we’ve expanded our offerings to meet the demands of today’s dynamic production landscape. As of January 2023, we’ve incorporated medically qualified and special forces personnel into our core resources. These professionals bring both credible technical expertise and the ability to perform convincingly on set, whether in military or civilian roles.
At MFS CASTING, we don’t just fill roles; we bring authenticity, professionalism, and impact to every project. From action-packed sequences to detailed technically demanding performances, we deliver talent that elevates your vision.
Ready to cast with confidence? We’re here to make it happen. Call us today on 07 583 583 338
Laurie DUNCAN appears for The Royal British Legion Campaign 2024. MFS Casting provided Casting Director and Military Advisory services to RSA Films, the Advertising Agency Leagas Delaney for The Royal British Legion.
‘Fuze’ - Post Production - Sigma Films A team of 6 subject matter experts to advise Hell or High Water Director David Mackenzie, Tetris Producer Gillian Berrie and Callum Grant for Anton on technical matters in respect of Bomb Disposal (EOD), multi-agency and Police Emergency response, and an Army Doctor. We offered principal and supporting cast options to Des Hamilton, Casting DIrector. Laurie DUNCAN above was cast as one of the Bomb Disposal team, and 2 of our options were cast as un-named Uniformed Police. All of the specialist firearms Police performers were fielded by a small team from our book as well as all soldiers.
Drama Reconstruction Project for RSA Films (Unscripted) MFS Casting provided a large group of firearms proficient candidates to audition for named roles of this project produced by Lisa Gomer Howes for RSA - 7 were selected to join the Production shoot in Tunisia in July 2024. We all look forward to seeing the final edit in 2025.
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‘Warfare’ - Post Production - A24 In May we offered a team of operationally experienced veterans to audition for Principal casting to Casting Director Kharmel Cochrane for members of the core team. Aaron MACKENZIE and Laurie DUNCAN were selected and a third actor through his agent. A team of firearms operators were then offered as the enemy forces. Charlie Reed and Matthew Penry Davey producers for Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, co-directors on the project. Another team of 10 were invited to play additional figures in additional photography in August.
The Diplomat Season 2 for Netflix released worldwide October 15th 2024. We are delighted and proud to see our combined input to this epic series from showrunner Debora Cahn and her team. We provided pallbearers of Royal Navy, US Marines and civilian funeral directors; 2 seasons worth of US Secret Service Agents; a 7 man Special Forces capture-kill raiding team against the mercenary Lenkov; armed Police and more. We’d provided Military advice, choreographed and trained a blended team of veterans and still-serving personnel for the SF raid, and separate specialist teams for the Pallbearer parties.
