Help & FAQ
Find answers to common questions about myCast.io. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us.
Getting Started
- How do I make my own fan cast?
- It's easy — here's how: 1. Sign up or log in — you'll need a free account to create a story. 2. Go to the "Add a Story" page (or visit mycast.io/stories/new). 3. Give it a title — this can be a movie, TV show, book, video game, or even a story you've made up. You can optionally add a description, poster image, tags, and streaming or video links. 4. Publish it — hit publish and your story page goes live. 5. Add roles — once your story is created, add the characters or roles you want to cast (e.g. "Batman", "Hermione Granger"). 6. Suggest talent — for each role, suggest which actor or talent you think should play the part. Other users can suggest and vote on their picks too! That's it — your fan cast is live and the community can start voting and adding their own suggestions.
- What is myCast.io?
- myCast.io is the internet's largest fan casting community. You can create dream casts for movies, TV shows, plays, and other projects — then let the community vote on who should play each role.
- Do I need an account?
- You can browse fan casts and talent pages without an account. To create stories, suggest talent, vote, comment, or upload photos, you'll need to sign up for a free account.
- Is myCast.io free?
- Yes. Creating fan casts, voting, and commenting are all free. We also offer optional premium features for power users.
Fan Casts & Stories
- What's the difference between official and user stories?
- Official stories are real movies and TV shows sourced from TMDB (The Movie Database). User stories can be anything — original projects, reimagined classics, or hypothetical reboots.
- Can I edit a story after creating it?
- Yes. Story creators can edit titles, descriptions, add or remove roles, and manage permissions for their stories.
Suggesting & Voting
- How do I suggest an actor for a role?
- Open a story, find the role you want to cast, and click the suggest button. Search for the actor or talent you have in mind and submit your suggestion.
- How does voting work?
- Each suggestion can be upvoted or downvoted. The suggestion with the highest score rises to the top. You can vote once per suggestion — click again to change your vote.
- What is a confirmed casting?
- Story creators can confirm a suggestion as the official casting choice for a role. Confirmed castings are highlighted on the story page.
Talent & Photos
- How are talent profiles created?
- Talent profiles are automatically created from TMDB data when an actor is first suggested. You can also add new talent manually if they aren't in the database.
- Can I upload photos?
- Yes. Logged-in users can upload photos to talent profiles. Photos are reviewed for quality and appropriateness. The community votes on which photo becomes the default.
- What is Cast Meter?
- Cast Meter is our ranking system that tracks which talent is trending based on suggestion activity, votes, and overall community engagement.
Account & Settings
- How do I change my username or email?
- Go to your profile settings to update your username, email, or other account details.
- How do I delete my account?
- Use the contact form on mycast.io/contact and choose Account help to request account deletion. We'll remove your account and associated personal data.
- I found inappropriate content. How do I report it?
- Use the "Report" button found on stories, suggestions, comments, and photos. Our moderation team reviews all reports.