Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Scale. Will consider overscale for name talent.
Deadline:
May 30, 2026
Shooting starts:
June 17, 2026
Shooting finishes:
July 31, 2026
Shooting locations:
New Jersey
Cities for response:
New York, Los Angeles
Storyline
After the death of his beloved mastiff, Arjun, emotionally fragile Carter becomes convinced the dog will return to life on Easter. Refusing to let go, he keeps the body hidden in his closet, clinging to the belief that their bond transcends death. His pragmatic cousin Pete and Pete’s sharp, skeptical girlfriend Dani attempt to intervene, but their well-intentioned plan to secretly dispose of the body only deepens Carter’s delusion.
When Carter experiences vivid “visions” of Arjun guiding him, he sets out on a spontaneous road trip to a small town called Galilee, convinced it holds the key to their reunion. As the trio travels together, tensions rise between logic and belief, forcing each of them to confront grief, loyalty, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive loss.
When Carter experiences vivid “visions” of Arjun guiding him, he sets out on a spontaneous road trip to a small town called Galilee, convinced it holds the key to their reunion. As the trio travels together, tensions rise between logic and belief, forcing each of them to confront grief, loyalty, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive loss.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | CARTER | Male 20 - 30 Years old |
Description Carter lives slightly out of step with the world: socially awkward, imaginative, and comforted by routine. Having grown up isolated and emotionally dependent on his dog Arjun, he struggles profoundly with loss, clinging to magical thinking as a way to cope with grief. Despite his fragility, Puppy-like enthusiasm, and undeniable sweetness,Carter possesses a sincere warmth and unwavering loyalty, and his emotional openness makes him both vulnerable and quietly compelling. Gentle, sensitive, and deeply earnest.(SEEKING NAME TALENT). | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | PETE | Male 20 - 30 Years old |
Description Quick-witted, grounded, and outwardly put-together, Pete is a young lawyer balancing ambition with a deep sense of loyalty to his family, especially his cousin Carter. Pragmatic and sarcastic, he often plays the voice of reason, but his instinct to protect Carter reveals a softer, more conflicted side. Torn between responsibility, career pressure, and doing what’s “right,” Pete’s charm and relatability come from his struggle to navigate adulthood while holding onto the people who matter most.( GABE GREENSPAN IS PLAYING THIS ROLE) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | DANI | Female 20 - 30 Years old |
Description Pete's sharp, confident, and unapologetically direct girlfriend. Dani is feisty. A behavioral psychology grad student with a no-nonsense worldview and a quick, cutting sense of humor. Highly analytical and grounded in logic, she initially sees Carter’s beliefs as delusion but beneath her blunt exterior is a fiercely loyal partner who shows up when it matters. As the journey unfolds, Dani’s skepticism is challenged by empathy, revealing a thoughtful, emotionally intelligent woman learning to balance reason with compassion.(SEEKING NAME TALENT) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | JOHN | Male 50 - 60 Years old |
Description Pete’s father and a seasoned lawyer, John is authoritative, exacting, and deeply invested in appearances: both personal and professional. He places high expectations on Pete, viewing his son’s career as an extension of his own legacy, which creates underlying tension between them. Though not overtly unkind, John’s rigid, success-driven mindset leaves little room for emotional nuance, making him a quietly imposing presence in Pete’s life(SEEKING NAME TALENT) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | MAGGIE | Female 50 - 60 Years old |
Description Pete’s mother. Warm, attentive, and quietly perceptive, Maggie provides a softer counterbalance to her husband’s rigidity. She carries a gentle, nurturing presence and a deep understanding of family dynamics, often acting as an emotional buffer within the household.(SEEKING NAME TALENT) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | ARJUN | All |
Description The voice of Carter’s beloved mastiff, appearing in visions as a serene, otherworldly guide.(SEEKING NAME TALENT) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | ORNELLA | Female 60 - 70 Years old |
Description A passionate, old-school Italian restaurant owner with a commanding presence and a deeply sentimental heart. Ornella is expressive, warm, and unapologetically intense: quick to anger when disrespected, but equally quick to offer compassion when she senses genuine feeling. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | BEANS | Female 20 - 25 Years old |
Description A bubbly, offbeat motel clerk with a disarming friendliness and a tendency to overshare, Beans lives in her own slightly skewed reality. Endearingly spacey yet oddly matter-of-fact, she delivers bizarre or unsettling information with cheerful sincerity, often catching others off guard. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | OFFICER HEMLEY | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description A small-town police officer with a practical, no-nonsense demeanor, Hemley is used to dealing with minor disturbances and eccentric locals. Calm but firm, he approaches situations with grounded skepticism, aiming to restore order without escalating conflict. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | DREW | Male 20 - 21 Years old |
Description A perpetually stoned, easygoing ice cream shop employee with a spaced-out charm and zero sense of urgency. Drew drifts through conversations with a hazy logic, often missing the point entirely but remaining unfailingly friendly. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | DISGRUNTLED WOMAN | Female 40 - 45 Years old |
Description A sleep-deprived, tightly wound mother pushed to her limit, she reacts with explosive frustration when her already fragile routine is disrupted. Fiercely protective and quick-tempered, she meets Carter’s late-night antics with hostility, wielding sharp words (and whatever’s in hand) to defend her home. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Small Principal | KAYLEIGH | Female 20 - 24 Years old |
Description Striking, confident, and outwardly charming, Kayleigh presents herself as warm and helpful but beneath the surface she’s opportunistic and unscrupulous. A local sex worker with a knack for reading people, she uses her charisma to gain trust quickly, often with ulterior motives. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Small Principal | DISGRUNTLED MAN | Male 40 - 45 Years old |
Description A weary, no-nonsense small-town resident, he’s quick to irritation when his peace is disturbed, especially in the middle of the night. | ||