Feature Film
KILL ME NOW - Role of Joey - Revised Specs
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Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Actra + 50% prepayment
Deadline:
Apr 19, 2024
Shooting starts:
Sept 9, 2024 Pending Jake actor's availability
Shooting finishes:
Oct 11, 2024 
Shooting locations:
Toronto
Cities for response:
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadJoeyMale 18 - 19 Years old
Description
Joey presents as a 17 – 18 year old white male. Submit minimum 18 years (as of Sept. 1, 2024) to play 17. Joey is severely physically disabled, particularly in his hands which are thick and gnarled with very limited movement, uses a wheelchair full-time. He struggles to speak. Needs to use a portable sling to move to the shower. Joey has been cared, for by his dad, his whole life after his mother died. Jake has a great relationship with his friend Rowdy and although Joey loves his Dad, he also wants his independence; something Rowdy can offer. Upper body and rear nudity required. Please submit actors who use a wheelchair or who are physically disabled.