Sora 2 Characters is the cameo-casting variant of OpenAI’s Sora 2, built around one idea: the people in your video should look like the people you cast. Instead of describing a character and hoping the model complies, you hand it reference photos, and Sora 2 keeps those identities consistent through the motion, expressions, and lighting of the generated scene.
On Flux 3 AI this variant accepts up to 5 reference images per generation, alongside an input image and your prompt describing the scene. That headroom is what separates it from ordinary image-to-video: you can stage multiple distinct characters — a host and a guest, a duo of mascots, a whole small cast — in a single clip, with style presets shaping the overall look.
Renders are 10-second clips at 720p or 1080p in 16:9 or 9:16, matching the rest of the Sora 2 lineup. A practical pattern: lock your character references once, then vary only the scene prompt across generations to build an episodic series where the cast stays recognizable from clip to clip.
See what's possible on Flux 3 AI
Sample generations from the platform — write your own prompt to see what Sora 2 Characters does with it.
Sora 2 Characters vs similar AI video models
Specs from the live catalog — every model below is available on the same account.
| Spec | Sora 2 Characters | Sora 2 | Kling AI Avatar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max clip length | 10s | 10s | 10s |
| Durations | 10s | 10s | 5s, 10s |
| Resolutions | 720p · 1080p | 720p · 1080p | 720p · 1080p |
| Aspect ratios | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Audio | |||
| Image to video | |||
| Reference images | up to 5 | up to 1 | up to 1 |
| Keyframes | |||
| Negative prompt |
Capabilities reflect what each model supports on Flux 3 AI today.
What makes Sora 2 Characters stand out
Up to 5 reference images
Cast several distinct characters in one scene — the highest reference-image count of any Sora variant on the platform.
Identity that holds
Faces and defining features stay consistent through motion and camera changes, the core promise of the cameo workflow.
Multi-character scenes
Stage interactions between characters — interviews, duets, skits — rather than being limited to a single subject.
Series-ready workflow
Reuse the same reference set across prompts to produce episodic content where your cast never drifts.
Sora-grade realism
Built on Sora 2, so the physics, lighting, and scene coherence match OpenAI’s flagship video output.
HD vertical or widescreen
720p and 1080p in 16:9 and 9:16 cover talking-head landscape formats and full-screen vertical feeds.
Popular use cases
Why creators run Sora 2 Characters on Flux 3 AI
- Move between Sora Characters and avatar models like Kling without rebuilding your workflow.
- Free credits at sign-up let you trial cameo casting before any purchase.
- Whole episodic series stay organized in a single library with clean, unwatermarked exports.
Sora 2 Characters specs & capabilities
Output
- Clip duration10 seconds
- Resolutions720p · 1080p
- Aspect ratios16:9 · 9:16
- Generation modesImage to Video · Character Cameos
Controls
- Image to video (start frame)
- Reference images
- First & last frame keyframes
- Audio generation
- Negative prompt
- Video input / editing
- Extend video
Sora 2 Characters prompt examples
Copy one as a starting point, or send it straight to the Create studio.
“The two referenced characters host a late-night talk show, trading banter across a neon desk, multi-camera cuts, studio-audience laughter, playful chemistry”
Multi-character cameo consistency inside a single scene
“The referenced mascot unboxes a mystery package on a bright kitchen counter, reacting with exaggerated surprise, direct-to-camera delivery, punchy vertical framing”
Single-cast brand cameo staged for full-screen vertical feeds
“Keep the referenced host identical as she strides through a rain-soaked night market, umbrella in hand, tracking shot, cinematic teal-and-orange grade”
Checks identity holding through motion, weather, and lighting shifts
Create with Sora 2 Characters in three steps
Describe your idea
Write a prompt or upload a starting image — the more specific the scene, motion, and style, the better Sora 2 Characters performs.
Pick Sora 2 Characters & settings
Choose duration, resolution, and aspect ratio. The studio shows the exact credit cost before you generate.
Generate & download
Sora 2 Characters renders in the cloud — track progress in your library, then download watermark-free or share with a link.
Sora 2 Characters questions, answered
What is Sora 2 Characters?
Sora 2 Characters is a variant of OpenAI’s Sora 2 focused on character consistency. You supply up to 5 reference images of the people or characters you want on screen, and the model generates a 10-second scene where those identities stay recognizable. It runs in the browser on Flux 3 AI.
How do Sora cameos work on Flux 3 AI?
Upload reference photos of each character, add an input image if you want to anchor the scene, and write a prompt describing the action. Sora 2 Characters composites your cast into the generated video while keeping their appearance faithful to the references.
How many characters can I include?
The variant accepts up to 5 reference images per generation, so you can establish several distinct characters in one clip — enough for a host-and-guest format or a small ensemble skit.
Can I put myself in a Sora video?
Yes — upload clear photos of yourself as the reference images and describe the scene you want. Only use photos of people you have the right to depict, and review the terms of service for likeness rules.
What are the output specs for Sora 2 Characters?
Clips are 10 seconds long, rendered at 720p or 1080p in 16:9 widescreen or 9:16 vertical — the same output envelope as the standard Sora 2 variants on Flux 3 AI.
Sora 2 Characters vs regular Sora 2 image-to-video — what’s the difference?
Standard Sora 2 image-to-video takes one reference image and treats your upload as the scene’s starting point. Sora 2 Characters accepts up to 5 references and is tuned for keeping those specific identities consistent, which is what multi-character and series work requires.
How do I keep a character consistent across many videos?
Save your best reference set and reuse it unchanged for every generation, varying only the scene prompt. Because the references define the identity, the character carries over from clip to clip — the foundation of an episodic series.