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Film Credits
14 features including 3 Sundance selections (2019–2024)
TV Credits
6 appearances — drama and limited series focus
Recent Project
"The Atlas" — principal photography completed Q1 2025
Awards
No major wins yet; strong critical notices across 4 films
Age Range
Late 30s — strong fit for dramatic lead roles
Actor credits and career research
Compile detailed career histories for actors you're considering. Pull film and TV credits, critical reception, recent press, and any notable industry awards or nominations to inform casting decisions.
Give me a full career overview for actor Devon Okafor — credits, critical reception, any awards, and recent projects. I'm casting a dramatic thriller.
Devon Okafor: 14 film credits, 6 TV appearances. Breakthrough role in "Harbor" (2022, Sundance selection). Drama credits strong — 3 festival-circulated features. Recent: completed principal photography on "The Atlas" (Q1 release). No awards yet but consistently strong critical notices.
ToolRouter research
Film Credits
14 features — 3 festival selections including Sundance 2022
TV Credits
6 appearances — drama and limited series focus
Recent Project
"The Atlas" — principal photography completed Q1 2025
Critical Reception
Consistently strong notices — no major awards yet
Age Range
Mid-30s — strong fit for dramatic lead and supporting roles
Social media reach assessment
For productions with marketing requirements, assess the social media following and engagement of actors under consideration. Producers often factor in an actor's ability to drive organic promotion.
The producers want to know the social reach of our top 3 candidates for the lead role. Pull Instagram and TikTok stats for @jessalynray, @tobiashorn_, and @camilleforest.
Jessalyn Ray: 1.2M IG, 3.8% engagement. Tobias Horn: 340K IG, 890K TikTok, 6.1% TikTok engagement. Camille Forest: 2.8M IG, 4.4% engagement. Camille leads on reach; Tobias leads on TikTok engagement for the Gen Z audience the film targets.
ToolRouter get_profile
ActorPlatformFollowers
Jessalyn RayInstagram1.2M
Tobias HornInstagram340K
Camille ForestInstagram2.8M
Cross-platform reach compiled · data current
ToolRouter get_creator_profile
ActorTik tok followersEngagement
Tobias Horn890K6.1%
Jessalyn Ray420K5.3%
Camille Forest1.1M3.9%
Tobias leads TikTok engagement for Gen Z audience
Talent and agency contact sourcing
Find talent agents, managers, and casting assistants at specific agencies. Build outreach lists for submissions, audition calls, and relationship building across the industry.
Find casting associates and assistants at mid-size theatrical agencies in Los Angeles who represent character actors.
Found 28 contacts at 14 agencies. Filtered to 19 who list theatrical/dramatic as specialty. Includes name, title, agency, and LinkedIn. 8 are at agencies actively submitting to your recent projects based on public IMDB credits.
ToolRouter find_leads
NameTitleAgency
Derek HainesTalent AgentGersh Agency
Sandra LiuTheatrical AgentUTA
Marcus ReidSenior ManagerIndustry Entertainment
19 theatrical specialty contacts · 14 agencies
Emerging talent discovery
Find actors building audiences organically on social platforms — a reliable signal for charisma and screen presence. Filter by follower growth, niche, and engagement to surface names worth auditioning.
I'm casting a YA film. Find actors in their early 20s on TikTok posting acting content — monologues, scenes, skits — who have above-average engagement.
Found 8 strong candidates. Top 3: @actingbyzoe (210K, 9.8% engagement, trained at AMDA), @marcosdelgado_actor (155K, 7.3% engagement, recently in two short films), @hanna_performs (89K, 12.1% engagement, conservatory background). All post consistently.
ToolRouter search_videos
HandleFollowersEngagement
@actingbyzoe210K9.8%
@marcosdelgado_actor155K7.3%
@hanna_performs89K12.1%
8 strong candidates · consistent posting
Production and project research
Research competing productions in pre-production that may be casting the same talent pool. Understand who is shooting when, what lead roles are being filled, and how your timeline competes.
What major drama and thriller productions are currently in pre-production or casting for a Fall shoot? I want to know who we're competing with for the same pool.
Identified 7 drama/thriller productions actively casting for Q3 shoots. 3 are competing for similar profile talent: Netflix thriller "Undertow" (adult male lead), A24 drama (mid-30s female lead), Paramount+ limited series (ensemble 25–40). Full breakdown includes producers and known casting firms.
ToolRouter research
ProjectNetworkRole profile
"Undertow"NetflixAdult male lead 30–40
Untitled A24 DramaA24Female lead mid-30s
Limited SeriesParamount+Ensemble 25–40
7 competing productions identified
ToolRouter search_news
PublicationHeadlineDate
VarietyNetflix "Undertow" begins casting for adult male leadMar 2025
DeadlineA24 drama sets mid-30s female lead search — Kaufman castingFeb 2025
The Hollywood ReporterParamount+ limited series expands ensemble search to UKMar 2025
Trade coverage · 7 relevant productions tracked
Ready-to-use prompts
Actor career research
Research the career, film credits, critical reception, and recent projects for actor [name]. Include any awards or festival recognition and note any roles that demonstrate dramatic range.
Social reach check
Pull Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube analytics for actor @[handle]. Return follower count, engagement rate, audience age/gender breakdown, and top performing content.
Find talent agents
Find talent agents and literary managers at agencies in Los Angeles and New York who represent actors in the 25–40 age range for dramatic television. Include name, title, agency, and contact info.
Discover emerging actors on TikTok
Search TikTok for actors aged 18–25 posting scene work, monologues, or short film content with over 5% engagement and at least 50K followers. List top 10 with handle and follower count.
Press and trade mentions
Search entertainment trade press for mentions of [actor name] in the past 12 months. Include publication, headline, and whether the tone is positive, neutral, or negative.
Competing productions research
What major studio and streaming productions are currently in the casting phase for a shoot window of [date range]? Which agencies are attached and what role profiles are being sought?
Breakout performance search
Find actors who have had a notable breakout in the past 2 years — festival awards, critical breakout roles, or significant social growth — in the 20–35 age range.
Tools to power your best work
Deep ResearchAI research reports with citations
Bios, followers & audience data
Search creators, tags & posts
NewsSearch and track news worldwide
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Audition candidate vetting
Before bringing actors in to audition, build a complete profile combining career history, social presence, and current availability.
Emerging talent pipeline build
Systematically identify and track emerging actors before they become household names.
Producer social brief
Compile a social media brief for producers evaluating final candidates on marketing potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I research an actor's full credits and background quickly?
Deep Research compiles actor career histories from publicly available sources including trade press, IMDB-referenced articles, film festivals, and entertainment journalism. It gives you a consolidated profile rather than requiring you to manually search across sites.
How do I assess social media following for talent?
Social Profiles, Instagram Insights, and TikTok Creator Analytics all return public follower counts, engagement rates, and audience demographics. You can query any public handle and get a cross-platform summary suitable for producer briefings.
Can these tools help me find representation for an actor I want to approach?
Lead Finder lets you search for agents and managers at specific agencies. You can filter by location, specialty, and seniority to find the right contact for outreach.
Is there a way to track press coverage for multiple actors at once?
You can run News searches for any actor name and set up multiple queries. For ongoing monitoring, run searches at regular intervals to stay current on press activity for your shortlist.
Can I discover actors who haven't been submitted to me yet?
Social Media Search lets you search TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for creators posting acting content with specific follower ranges and engagement thresholds — surfacing talent that hasn't yet gone through traditional agency channels.
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