Casting Call: SINGLE ON THE 25TH

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MOW

SINGLE ON THE 25TH

Details

Union:

Union or Non union

Area of media:

MOW

Network:

Hallmark Channel

Paid?:

Yes

Rates:

ACTRA + 50% buyout / prepayment.

Deadline:

Aug 8, 2025

Auditions:

Via self taped auditions.

Shooting starts:

Aug 29, 2025

Shooting finishes:

Sept 21, 2025 (15 day shoot)

Shooting locations:

In & around Montreal, QC and surrounding areas.

Cities for response:

Montréal, Ottawa

Comments

Please note that this film has a low budget (although paying full ACTRA rates). The following, and all supporting roles in this film are budgeted as local hires to Montreal.

Storyline

When Nell Duke’s family cancels Christmas, she’s left to celebrate alone in Chicago for the first time. Determined to reclaim the holiday, Nell sets out to fulfill her festive dream week solo – only to keep bumping into her neighbour Cooper, an equally single (and reluctantly charming) hedge fund analyst. As Christmas unfolds, Nell and Cooper forge an unexpected connection, challenging romantic norms and learning that sometimes the best company on the 25th is your own.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting	JULIA	Female 36 - 39 Years old
Description PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. To play the role of a woman in her 30s. Funny, bold, loving, Julia is Nell's best friend. Doing her best to be supportive of Nell's plan to spend Christmas on her own, Julia checks in while out of town with her husband and reveals that she's pregnant and considering moving away to start her family. Though both friends realize their relationship might be changing, Julia promises that their bond will remain strong... LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting	JEREMIAH	Male 38 - 43 Years old
Description PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. To play the role of a man in his 30s. Seemingly slick and pretentious, Jeremiah is Cooper's co-worker, a finance bro committed to his career and proud of the perks it offers. Jeremiah can be shallow and judgmental — he's the type of guy Cooper thinks he needs to impress – but even Jeremiah is putting on a front to fit in and hide more of a genuine personality underneath... LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Large Principal	CHLOE	Female 62 - 69 Years old
Description WHITE. To play the role of a woman in her 60s. A quirky academic with a creative side, Chloe is Cooper's loving and supportive mother. She hits it off with Nell right away, and quickly invites her to their family Christmas party. Chloe wants what's best for Cooper and gives him some helpful advice when it comes to love… LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	MIKE	Male 62 - 69 Years old
Description WHITE. To play the role of a man in his 60s. Silver fox with a quirky, academic side, Mike is Cooper's father. Though he's proud of everything Cooper has accomplished, Mike can tell that Cooper hides his true personality in order to fit in and make strides in his career; he hopes Cooper can eventually feel comfortable to be his true self... LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	MOLLY	Female 40 - 49 Years old
Description PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. To play the role of a woman in her 40s. Gentle and inviting, Molly leads a local support group for singles. She welcomes Nell to a meeting and offers some thoughtful words on finding happiness... LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	MARY	Female 60 - 69 Years old
Description WHITE. To play the role of a woman in her 60s. Elegant and poised, Mary is Nell's mother, a former successful pageant queen who is also genuinely sincere and kind. Mary is dismayed to inform Nell that she won't be able to make it to Chicago for Christmas, and offers to book her a flight to Ohio to come visit... LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	MELANIE	Female 50 - 59 Years old
Description PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. To play the role of a woman in her 50s. Sleek, all business, Melanie is Cooper's boss who still has heart. She approaches him for help sorting out the office holiday party when last minute changes are needed; she hopes he'll impress her with a solution and is pleasantly surprised when he succeeds ... LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	PHOTOGRAPHER	All 24 - 39 Years old
Description PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. To play the role of a person in their mid 20s - 30s. This photographer takes photos of Nell and Cooper as part of a family photo package… NB: Performer should be comfortable and capable using a professional camera. LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	ROSE	Female 27 - 29 Years old
Description WHITE. To play the role of a woman in her late 20s. Nell's younger sister, Rose appears on a video call to inform Nell that she won't be able to make it for Christmas this year and try to convince her to come to Ohio instead... LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	PAQUETTA**	Female 20 - 29 Years old
Description PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. **Character name can adjust according to the Performer cast. To play the role of a woman in her 20s. The smiling cashier at Nell's local coffee shop, she chats with Nell about her solo-holiday plans and tries to convince Nell that her colleague Joy doesn’t actually hate her… LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	SALVATION ARMY SANTA	Male 50 - 69 Years old
Description PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. To play the role of a man in his 50s - 60s. A Salvation Army Santa collecting donations, he appreciates Cooper's kind words and gracious offering... LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	ETHAN	Male 20 - 29 Years old
Description ASIAN. To play the role of a man in his 20s. Nell's regular bike delivery man, Ethan hands her a takeout order and appreciates the Christmas gift he receives in return... NB: Performer should be comfortable and capable riding a bicycle. LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character will speak BOTH an Asian language (Mandarin or Cantonese) for a line or two, AND English (with the Performer's natural accent). The Performer must be able to speak standard American English.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	DRIVER	All 40 - 49 Years old
Description Please submit ACTRA members / ACTRA Apprentice Members ONLY!! PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. To play the role of a person in their 40s. This cheerful carriage driver arrives in front of Nell's apartment and is a bit thrown after learning that she'll be taking the romantic carriage ride alone... NB: Performer must be comfortable around horses, and NOT have any allergies to such an animal. LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	WAITER	All 20 - 49 Years old
Description Please submit ACTRA members / ACTRA Apprentice Members ONLY!! PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. To play the role of a person in their 20s - 40s. This waiter serves Nell and Cooper at a high end restaurant... NB: Any authentic waitering experience is an asset; we welcome any relevant details in the NOTES. LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	WOMAN / NEW EMPLOYEE	Female 26 - 59 Years old
Description Please submit ACTRA members / ACTRA Apprentice Members ONLY!! PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. To play the role of a woman in her mid 20s - 50s. A new employee at Cooper's firm, she's feeling a bit awkward at the holiday party and appreciates when Nell approaches her to make conversation... LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	RESA	Female 50 - 59 Years old
Description Please submit ACTRA members / ACTRA Apprentice Members ONLY!! PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. To play the role of a woman in her 50s. A family friend of the Ammers, Resa is known for asking too many personal questions. She spots Cooper at the Christmas party and opens with a question about his love life... LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	COOPER'S AUNT	Female 60 - 79 Years old
Description WHITE. To play the role of a woman in her 60s - 70s. One of Cooper's chatty aunts, she approaches him at the Christmas party with a warm greeting. LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.

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