Photorealistic performanceEmotion-aware deliveryConsistent across scenesMultilingual range

Used by 6,400+ filmmakers and brands to cast AI actors

AI Actors.

Cast a virtual actor for any scene. Photorealistic, emotive, directable — without booking talent, scheduling shoots or paying union rates.

Cast your actor

Video Format

Scene & direction

1,740 scenes cast in the last 24h

— Output Example

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— AI Magic

Cast a virtual actor in any scene.

— Scene & direction

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Direction

161 chars

A character in their 40s delivers a 30-second monologue about losing a parent. Tight close-up, soft lighting, slight tear. The pacing is slow, the silences land.

DirectionTight close-up

ToneQuiet intensity

Actor

Elena — Quiet intensity

1080p · 16:9

— Final scene

Ready

● Live9:16 · 1080p

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— How it works

From scene to performance in 3 simple steps.

Step 1

Actor casting board with diverse personas

Cast the actor

Pick from photorealistic personas or upload reference photos to create your own. Each actor carries emotional range.

Step 2

Direct the scene

Write the beat, the emotion, the line. The AI parses subtext and delivers a performance, not just a read.

Step 3

Multi-scene timeline with one consistent actor

Render & cut

Get a finished scene in any aspect ratio. Same actor stays consistent across scenes of the same project.

— Watch & Learn

How to cast and direct an AI actor without a casting agency?

From scene direction to photorealistic performance in under five minutes.

▸ Tutorial · 16:9

I directed an AI actor through a 90-second scene (walkthrough).

— Who it's for

Built for everyone who needs performance.

Filmmakers

Indie filmmakers & directors

Pre-vis a scene with the actor's performance in it. Lock the read before booking talent — or skip booking altogether.

Brands

Brand & content teams

Test ad performances with different actors before committing to a shoot. Find the read that converts.

Writers

Screenwriters

Hear your line out loud, see it played. Edit the script based on the performance, not the page.

Agencies

Casting & creative agencies

Offer instant casting previews. Show clients three performances of the same script before booking anyone.

— Comparison

Booking talent vs ClipNova Actors.

Booking actors means casting calls, schedules, fees. ClipNova hands you a directed performance from a brief.

Feature

ClipNova Actors

Book talent

Setup

Type direction, render

Casting calls, callbacks, schedule

Time to performance

Under 5 minutes

2–6 weeks per casting cycle

Consistency

Same actor across scenes

Re-book per project

Iterations

Re-render new takes instantly

Re-shoot

Cost per scene

A few credits

$500–$10k per shoot day

— Example Scenes

See what you can direct.

Different genres, same engine.

Drama scenes with quiet intensity.

Tight close-ups, soft lighting, subtle micro-expressions. The kind of performance that lands on a festival jury.

Photorealistic close-ups
Subtext-aware delivery
Cinematic anamorphic look
Multi-scene consistency

16:9

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Commercial spots that convert.

Energetic actors deliver taglines with the smile that brand teams want. Test three reads in one sitting.

Brand-safe styling
Energetic delivery
Multi-take options
Brand kit support

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Comedic beats and reaction shots.

Deadpan stares, breakdowns, double-takes. Sitcom timing with photoreal performance.

Sitcom-style timing
Reaction-shot library
Wide and close framing
Re-render fast

16:9

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— FAQs

Frequently asked.

What are AI Actors?

Photorealistic virtual performers you can cast and direct. You describe the scene and the emotion; the AI delivers a performance, not just a face.

How emotive are they?

Our models capture subtle micro-expressions, gaze direction, breath and body language. In blind tests, viewers rate the performances on par with mid-budget productions.

Can the same actor appear across scenes?

Yes. Cast the actor once and they stay visually and emotionally consistent across every scene of the same project.

Can I upload my own reference?

Yes, on paid plans, with explicit consent. Upload reference photos and the AI creates your custom actor.

What aspect ratios?

16:9 cinematic, 9:16 vertical, 1:1 feed. Pick before generating or re-render in another ratio.

Do I own commercial rights?

On paid plans, yes — full commercial rights to the performances and the actor's likeness for commercial use.

What about union rules?

AI actors are not subject to union rules in most jurisdictions. Consult your local guild rules if working on union projects.

How long does generation take?

30-second scenes render in 2–4 minutes. Multi-scene projects render in parallel.