DocuDrama

Prophet of Ecstasy - ROLES

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Details

Union:

Union

Area of media:

DocuDrama

Network:

CBC

Paid?:

Yes

Rates:

ACTRA with 50% buyout

Deadline:

June 17, 2024

Shooting starts:

Summer 2024 (August and September)

Shooting locations:

Montreal, QC

Cities for response:

Montréal

Comments

This is a feature length documentary with reenactments. As we are casting reenactments, we are looking for talent that have a physical resemblance to the real people. Reference photos attached in SCRIPT.

Storyline

THE PROPHET OF ECSTASY follows the improbable life of Michael Clegg, the former Catholic priest who introduced MDMA to the world, a drug he would later dub Ecstasy. The documentary takes us on a wild ride, from Clegg’s life as an MDMA Dallas drug kingpin, to his present-day transformation into Satyam Nadeem, enlightened yogi.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	Bob McMillen	Male 38 - 48 Years old
Description Alleged ring-leader of drug trafficking organization. Long straight hair. Caucasian. Reference photos attached in SCRIPT
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	Alexander Shulgin	Male 57 - 62 Years old
Description Alexander Shulgin is known as the "godfather of MDMA," a brilliant and pioneering chemist who played a pivotal role in its synthesis and exploration. He is portrayed as a figure of immense intellect and curiosity, unafraid to challenge societal norms and explore the depths of psychedelic substances. Tall 5'10 + / white hair. Caucasian. Reference photos attached in SCRIPT
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	Walter Franz	Male 40 - 50 Years old
Description Carina's husband and Michael Clegg's business partner. Caucasian Reference photos attached in SCRIPT
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	Bruce Savell	Male 28 - 33 Years old
Description Bruce is the main representative of the DEA. He was the arresting officer for Clegg and his team. He is around 5'8. A young Robert DeNiro type. Caucasian Reference photos attached in SCRIPT
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	Frank Sapienza	Male 30 - 35 Years old
Description DEA and MAPS Scientist Former DEA chemist initially involved in making MDMA illegal but later has a change of heart and collaborates with Doblin and others to advocate for the therapeutic use of psychedelics. Height approx 5'6-5'6, balding. Caucasian. Reference photos attached in SCRIPT
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	Paulina	Female 28 - 34 Years old
Description Michael Clegg's wife and Manager of the Ecstasy Business. Blonde, tall (5'7-5'11). Caucasian. Reference photos attached in SCRIPT
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	Charles Grob	Male 35 - 45 Years old
Description A key figure in the current revival of psychedelic. Dr Grob has conducted important research on ayahuasca, psilocybin and MDMA. Including early 1990s studies as the lead author for the MDMA Phase I FDA study sponsored by MAPS and Rick Doblin. Caucasian. Reference photos attached in SCRIPT.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	David Carlson	Male 35 - 45 Years old
Description Chemist. 5'7. Well spoken, silver tongue. Slight thick build with green/blue eyes. Caucasian. David was hired by Clegg in the Late 80's to create and run a chemical lab in Brazil. No photos available
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	Peter Weber (aka Ross Peterson)	Male 60 - 65 Years old
Description Caucasian, male in his 60s. He had psychic abilities and led many seances for Clegg with drugs. No photos available

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