Selected open roles for talent
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KIM
*ASIAN ACTRESS / MIXED (CHINESE, THAI, VIETNAMESE, etc.)* Kim, 27, is a Quiet, observant woman with a strong moral compass. She is reserved but emotionally intense, and has natural leadership qualities despite not wanting power. Her father's death has made her the new owner of his famous underground casino, and Kim feels out of place in the world she inherits. *MUST BE BILINGUAL ENGLISH-FRENCH*
PETER
*ASIAN ACTOR / MIXED (CHINESE, THAI, VIETNAMESE, etc.)* Early 40s. Peter is emotionally fragile, impulsive, sensitive, and deeply lonely. He struggles with addiction and self-control. He seeks connection and validation but often sabotages himself. He is Charles old friend, and one of the loyal customers of the casino where he spends all his time losing his money. After Charles' death, even though he mourns him, his luck at the casino starts to change around. *MUST BE BILINGUAL ENGLISH-FRENCH*
ZACH
*ASIAN ACTOR / MIXED (CHINESE, THAI, VIETNAMESE, etc.)* Mid-20's. Confident, loud and confrontational. He masks his deep insecurity and fear of inadequacy by appearing dominant and ambitious. Zach is charismatic yet threatening. Kim's cousin who believes the underground casino shouldn't have been left to Kim and decides he will take matters into his own hands. *MUST SPEAK ENGLISH AND THAI (OR ANOTHER ASIAN DIALECT)*
CHARLES
*ASIAN ACTOR / MIXED (CHINESE, THAI, VIETNAMESE, etc.)* 50s. Charles is charismatic, sharp, and self-made, believing freedom comes from money. With a great sleight of hand, he built everything through his intelligence, risk-taking, and by compromising his morals. He was a widowed father, who could be warm and playful, but in business he was commanding and intimidating, and Kim saw both sides of him. *MUST SPEAK ENGLISH AND THAI (OR ANOTHER ASIAN DIALECT)*
YOUNG KIM
*ASIAN ACTOR / MIXED (CHINESE, THAI, VIETNAMESE, etc.)* Young Kim is outspoken, has a bold personality and loves to win; She spends her time fake gambling with her dad on their free time. Though she's only a kid, her dad doesn't let her win the games easily, which frustrates her, but with every game she learns becomes a lesson that she carries. Even if her dad tries to shield her from his world, she is aware that something goes on in secret. *MUST SPEAK ENGLISH*
LISA
*BLACK ACTRESS / MIXED * Black woman in her 60s. Lisa is someone who has spent years putting others before herself. Charismatic, vibrant, and warm. A natural people-person who brings lightness into any room. Intelligent and emotionally intuitive, she connects easily with others but can be naïve in her loyalty. Beneath her lively energy is a more private, introspective side. *MUST SPEAK ENGLISH*
ELI
*CAUCASIAN ACTOR* Éli is quiet, grounded, and deeply empathetic. He works in Charles' underground casino running the Blackjack table. He carries a sense responsibility beyond his years. He is introspective and emotionally aware, but prefers to express himself through silence.
JAY
*ASIAN ACTOR / MIXED (CHINESE, THAI, VIETNAMESE, etc.)* Mid-20's. Jay is Zach's younger brother. He is reserved and lets himself be influenced by Zach's ideas. He is observant and impressionable, often caught between his own instincts and pressure to follow his brother, he is loyal to him, even if it requires going against their own cousin (Kim). *Non-speaking role*
CHRISTY GARCIA
Must be 18 by actors first shoot day Any ethnicity. Mia’s lifelong bestie. Christy is Type A, popular, driven and embraces society’s expectations of what an empowered woman should be. She is also addicted to her phone like everyone, loving the curated lifestyle. When she learns that her best friend Mia may not want the same career path they have always dreamed of together, she is devastated and not sure how to handle it.
ETHAN SMITH
Must be 18 by actors first shoot day Any ethnicity. Thoughtful and down to earth classmate of Mia’s who works at his family bakery in town. He’s the only one who really sees Mia for who she is rather than the person she has curated for herself. They form a deep friendship and start to date during Mia’s detox.
BEVERLY DELUCA
BIPOC. Mia’s workaholic mother. She’s a respected and high-powered attorney in Windsor. However, her relationship with her daughter is strained as she always prioritizes work over family life. It ended her marriage years back which deeply affected Mia growing up. Even though she is deeply unhappy on the inside, Beverly encourages her daughter to get a law degree and focus on her career over anything else.
GEORGIE
Must be 18 by actors first shoot day Any ethnicity. Completes the friend trio for Mia and Christy. She is fully addicted to her phone, and doesn't know how to separate herself from it. She struggles with making connections with the people who are right in front of her and instead chooses the ones that are far away she can text with. When Mia takes on this new journey in her life, Georgie doesn’t know how to fully react to it and is confused by Mia’s decisions.
AUNT CHERYL
Mia’s Aunt and Beverly’s younger sister. Mia babysits her kid weekly. She does not have the type of job that keeps her away from her family for long periods of time. She is noticeably happier than Beverly and this does not go unnoticed by Mia.
Mr. Pappas
Any ethnicity. The school’s Guidance Counselor and a mentor to Mia. He is one of those guys who peaked in high school and never left. He actively encourages and pushes Mia to be all she can be in the working world after she graduates, helping her think outside of the box. But his encouragement leads Mia down her detox path which he is not a fan of at first.
MRS. CLARK
Any ethnicity. Mia’s law teacher can come off as a little tradition and cold with her teaching tactics. But all she is trying to do is push her students to be the best they can be. She sees Mia has great potential and wants her to succeed.
HEATHER SANDERS
Any ethnicity. A youth psychologist who delivers a presentation on the effects of social media on youth. She likes to capture any room she’s in even though her talks can sometimes bore the young.
J. Edgar Hoover
Feature film - “Robeson”. Part - Voice of J.Edgar Hoover - we need an actor who can impersonate the distinctive voice of US FBI Director J.Edgar Hoover. The actor need not look like Hoover, but must be able to “do” his voice and imitate his distinctive cadence and speaking style. NOTE: Please record your audition as a video. The actor will be on camera, we need to see your rendition of US FBI Director J.Edgar Hoover. Although the actor's face and body will be altered with AI, we need your performance. Pay - $250. Please use the attached script sides to create a self-tape audition and submit by Wednesday, July 15. Use the attached link (or many others available on YouTube) as a model for his voice.
Mom
Talent will be required to wear a bathing suit for the pool and beach shots. Outdoor active wear will be required for hiking and the attractions. Real families are encouraged to submit. Please make a note stating any real family members.
Dad
Talent will be required to wear a bathing suit for the pool and beach shots. Outdoor active wear will be required for hiking and the attractions. Real families are encouraged to submit. Please make a note stating any real family members.