Details
Episode:
The Last Supper
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Mini-Series
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Deadline:
Sept 18, 2026
Shooting starts:
Oct 1, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Oct 4, 2026
Shooting locations:
GTA (exact location TBD)
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Storyline
A dying father gathers his family for one final meal, where a lifetime of buried pain gives way to love, vulnerability, and an unforgettable goodbye.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Mr. James | Male 65 - 70 Years old |
Description 60s–70s | Male, Black CaribbeanMr. James is the quiet, hardworking patriarch who built the loving, stable family he never had. Raised by his aunt after severe childhood abuse, he learned to bury his pain and rarely speaks about his past. Now facing stage-four pancreatic cancer, James focuses on preparing his family for life without him—writing his will, organizing his affairs, and insisting he’s fine so his children won’t carry his fear. Beneath his calm exterior is a man terrified of leaving his family. When Eric begs him to fight, James finally allows himself to be vulnerable and expresses how deeply he loves them. Strong. Loving. Reserved. Protective. Resilient. Wise. Emotionally guarded. Deeply devoted. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Eric Jr. | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description 30s–40s | Male, BlackEric is deeply connected to his father and has always seen him as a source of strength. Learning about Dad’s hidden childhood trauma shocks him, but the cancer diagnosis devastates him. Unable to accept losing his father, Eric immediately searches for a way to fight the disease. His desperation comes from love and helplessness—he wants to protect Dad the way Dad has always protected him. Ultimately, he realizes his father’s greatest gift was the family he created. Loving. Emotional. Protective. Hopeful. Vulnerable. Loyal. Struggling with loss. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Kathy | Female 20 - 30 Years old |
Description Late 20s-30s | Female, BlackKathy is Dad’s compassionate, practical daughter. She is comfortable challenging her father but deeply empathetic toward his past, reassuring him that his childhood abuse was not his fault. Trusted by Dad to handle his insurance and family affairs, Kathy tries to remain grounded when his diagnosis is revealed. Her practicality helps hold the family together, even as she struggles emotionally with the possibility of losing him. Compassionate. Practical. Caring. Grounded. Strong. Deeply connected. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Momma James | Female 60 - 70 Years old |
Description 60’s – 70s | Female, Black CaribbeanMomma James is Dad’s loving wife and the emotional anchor of the family. After years of marriage, she understands him without needing many words and recognizes immediately when something is wrong. | ||