PREVIEW: 30 Years Of 'Hollyoaks' & How YOU Can Land A Role - With Casting Director Peter Hunt!
Oct 29, 2025*Act On This members get access to the FULL 2 HOUR recording of this feature, in BOTH video and audio-only formats. CLICK HERE to grab your PREMIUM membership NOW!
Hollyoaks has just turned 30 YEARS OLD - and in that time it's given thousands of actors their first opportunities in TV.
One man who's been at the helm of discovering new talent for the show is head of casting - Mr Peter Hunt.
In this 2 HOUR member-only mastermind, Peter walks us step-by-step through the Hollyoaks casting process, explains EXACTLY how to get on his casting radar for future auditions, shares his best strategies for nailing your next self-tape or in-person casting - and members of Act On This jump on camera for some 1-2-1 coaching too!
During the broadcast, we discuss:
- The madness, mayhem and magic of the 'Hollyoaks' 30th anniversary week.
- Peter’s own 10-year milestone as head of casting.
- Lime Pictures’ other huge productions.
- The biggest shifts Peter’s seen in the industry over the past decade.
- The iconic return of Brookside - and whether it could make a full-time comeback.
- The full breakdown of the Lime Pictures casting team - and who does what.
- How a single email has landed actors INSTANT roles on 'Hollyoaks'.
- The anatomy of a great outreach email - and what makes one immediately useful to casting.
- What Peter needs to see in your headshots and showreel to give you a shot.
- The HUGE mistake too many actors keep making when contacting casting teams.
- How to absolutely nail your next self-tape.
- Why Peter’s passionate about bringing back more in-person castings.
- What it really takes to become a regular on 'Hollyoaks'.
- The show’s powerful commitment to disability representation.
- How one actor can end up playing multiple roles on the show - and how that happens.
- Landing 'Hollyoaks' auditions without an agent.
- Balancing an acting career with a full, busy life.
- The ONE thing that Peter wants EVERY actor to know.
- And MUCH MUCH more!
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