What is Character Casting?
Character casting lets you choose how the people in your video will look. Think of it like choosing actors for a movie. You can let the system choose for you or pick specific characters.
How to Cast Your Characters
Step 1: Character are automatically casted
After creating your script, you'll see that all characters have been automatically cast for you.
Step 2: Recast your characters (optional)
Click on any character to open the casting options and choose a different one.
⚠️ Character casting cannot be changed after the video has been generated.
What Are Your Casting Options?
Hypernatural Stock Characters
You can select from our list of stock characters. These characters are designed to work perfectly with our video generator, so they look more consistent.
Best for: Most stories and general use
Your Custom Characters
You can create a custom character and cast your character in any video. Go to: https://app.hypernatural.ai/characters/ to create your character.
Best for: When you have a specific look in mind
Custom characters are only available on paid plans and there is a limit to the number of custom characters on each plan.
Do Not Cast
Let the character appear as a random, everyday person instead of a specific designed character.
Best for:
Narrators: If someone is telling the story but not really part of it.
Famous People: If your story is about celebrities or well-known figures. This works better for very famous people (like presidents) than lesser-known celebrities
Generic Character Types: If your story mentions people in general terms, such as "A determined student," "An elderly woman," "A helpful neighbor"
Quick Tips
Review your character selections before generating
Try different casting options to see what works best for your story
Consider context and whether your characters should look like specific people or random individuals
"No Cast" usually works better for (very) famous people, but results may vary
⚠️ Remember: No Changes After Generation
Once you click "Generate Video," your character choices are final. Double-check that you're happy with how everyone looks before generating!