Mini-Series

Saving Nora Out Of Jail

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Details

Union:

Non union

Area of media:

Mini-Series

Network:

Paid?:

Yes

Rates:

Compensation: - Lead Rate: $500/day - Series Regular: $400/day -Supporting: $300/day -Day Player: $250/day

Deadline:

Jan 12, 2025

Shooting starts:

Jan 28, 2025

Shooting finishes:

Feb 1, 2025

Shooting locations:

Greater Vancouver

Cities for response:

Vancouver, Toronto

Storyline

After being framed for a murder she didn’t commit, Nora is given an unexpected second chance at life. Determined to uncover the truth and reclaim her missing children, she crosses paths with Justin Hunt, a wealthy and enigmatic man whose connection to her runs deeper than it initially seems.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Nora Smith	Female 23 - 29 Years old
Description NORA SMITH (Late 20s, F, Any) Daughter of the once-powerful Smith family. Recently released from 5 years jail time for a crime she didn't commit due to her fiancé's manipulation. Her hard exterior covers a deep betrayal wound. She's driven by the maternal need to find her son and be reunited with her children once and for all.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Justin Hunt	Male 30 - 39 Years old
Description JUSTIN HUNT (30s, M, Any) - A wealthy and socially prominent man who stole Pete as a newborn in a desperate bid to secure his family’s legacy. Torn between his manipulative actions and his longing for love, he hides the truth about Pete while grappling with his skepticism and undeniable attraction to Nora.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Series Regular	Anthony Gray	Male 30 - 36 Years old
Description ANTHONY GRAY (30s, M, Any) - Nora’s narcissistic fiancé, actively cheating on her with Angela. Manipulative and self-serving, Anthony underestimates Nora as he schemes to claim control of her late mother’s company, prioritizes power and greed over loyalty.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Series Regular	Young Nora Smith	Female 20 - 30 Years old
Description This is a younger version of Nora before her time in prison, Nora is bigger-figured, carrying a natural warmth and humanity. Manipulated by her fiancé into taking the fall for a crime she didn’t commit, she faces the world with a mix of vulnerability and determination.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Series Regular	Narrator	Female 20 - 30 Years old
Description (VO) This is the internal voice of Nora. The voice should be casual, conversational and relatable, an everyday girl next door tone. Nora is Lovable but determined, with a charm that makes you root for her.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting	Wendy Smith	Female 35 - 45 Years old
Description WENDY SMITH (50s, F, Any) - Nora’s conniving stepmother and Angela’s manipulative mother. After marrying Nora’s father for his wealth, she’s determined to secure the Smith inheritance for herself and Angela. Greedy and ruthless, Wendy will go to any lengths to destroy Nora and consolidate her power.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting	Angela Smith	Female 21 - 29 Years old
Description ANGELA SMITH (20s, F, Any) - An entitled and manipulative young woman shaped by her mother’s greed. Angela is sleeping with Nora’s fiancé, Anthony, and is consumed by selfishness and vanity.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting	Pete	Male 5 - 10 Years old
Description PETE (5, M, Any) - Son of Nora Smith and Justin Hunt. Nora and Justin’s bright and curious son. He’s perceptive and smart for his age and represents Nora’s unwavering hope.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Day Player	Cherry	Female 5 - 10 Years old
Description CHERRY (5, F, Any) - Daughter of Nora Smith and Justin Hunt. Pete’s twin sister, Cherry is lively and fearless, with a mischievous streak. She mirrors Nora’s determination, embodying her mother’s fighting spirit.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Day Player	Aunt Claire	Female 45 - 60 Years old
Description AUNT CLAIRE (Late 50s, F, Any) - Nora’s late mother’s sister, a warm yet eccentric figure offering guidance and solace. A beacon of familial loyalty, she contrasts Wendy’s greed with genuine affection for Nora. She takes care of Cherry while Nora's in jail.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Day Player	Delilah	Female 60 - 70 Years old
Description A formidable matriarch and respected figure in the Hunt family. While her exterior is tough, she has a soft spot, particularly for her grandson, Pete. She invites Nora over to Justin’s house after Pete pleads.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Day Player	Henry	Male 40 - 50 Years old
Description Nora’s father. A man who appears aloof and emotionally distant, Henry struggles to connect with his daughter and often seems lost in his own world. His weaknesses, both mental and physical, make him a shadow of the father Nora once hoped he would be.

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