Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Other
Network:
TV5+ / IciTOUTV
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Negotiated Union Rate for new media
Deadline:
Oct 23, 2026
Auditions:
The intro self tapes are to find Vancouver based actors who are fluent in French to audition in November 2026
Shooting starts:
Apr 1, 2027
Shooting finishes:
Apr 15, 2027
Shooting locations:
Lower Mainland
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Comments
All characters are fluent french speakers
Storyline
Julia, 28, walks dogs for families in an affluent residential neighborhood. A solitary outsider, more comfortable with animals than with people, she finds a fragile sense of balance in this routine. When Rex, the dog belonging to a powerful couple (Iris and Liam), returns injured from a walk one day, Julia is accused of animal abuse by his owners.
Gradually ostracized by the neighborhood and deprived of both her livelihood and her bearings, Julia becomes convinced that the couple is determined to destroy her.
Gradually ostracized by the neighborhood and deprived of both her livelihood and her bearings, Julia becomes convinced that the couple is determined to destroy her.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | IRIS | Female 25 - 40 Years old |
Description IRIS, 30, open ethnicity, FRANCOPHONE, is an interior designer and Rex’s owner. Coming from an affluent bourgeois background, she grows up believing that the world is structured according to a clear and unshakable hierarchy. From an early age, she learns how to get what she wants while concealing her deepest vulnerabilities, particularly a fear of abandonment stemming from her parents’ divorce.Elegant and polished, with a natural screen presence. Socially confident, she is highly controlled in her appearance, posture, gestures and language. Perfectionist, demanding, and organized, she has a natural sense of authority. She can be warm and charming, but there should always be a sense that she is carefully observing and controlling her environment. Able to convey subtle violence through a look, silence, or polite remark rather than direct confrontation. Beneath her calm exterior and control, she hides a certain vulnerability. She must be able to portray an ambiguous attachment to Julia, combining genuine affection, condescension, jealousy, and a need for closeness. A morally complex character that should not immediately come across as “the bad guy.” | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | LIAM | Male 28 - 45 Years old |
Description LIAM, 33, open ethnicity, FRANCOPHONE, Iris’s husband and Rex’s owner, is a charismatic man who is highly skilled in social interactions. Coming from a wealthy family with dubious business practices, Liam learned early that power belongs to those who know how to bend the rules. Behind his image as a self-made man on social media, much of Liam’s success is built on his family’s money and Iris’s wealth. Their marriage is a constant power struggle: Iris is both his greatest trophy and a threat to his need for control. Liam needs to seduce, possess, and feel that he dominates his surroundings. When a problem arises, he is not interested in the truth, but in whatever version of events best serves him.Athletic, polished, and socially confident, with an effortless air of success. Charming and energetic, he naturally draws attention in a room and can appear warm, funny, and generous. His charisma should gradually reveal something more intimidating and unsettling beneath the surface. The actor should be able to portray an ambiguous, manipulative, and controlling character without immediately appearing antagonistic, while suggesting contained violence behind his charming, composed exterior. Comfortable with psychological tension and power dynamics. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | ALICE | Female 23 - 30 Years old |
Description Alice, open ethnicity, FRANCOPHONE, is Julia’s classmate in dental practicals. At 25, she is younger and more resourceful than Julia. A final-year dental hygiene student, she absolutely needs to complete her practical requirements in order to graduate. Although she is paired with Julia, Alice takes on most of the work.More mature, worldly, and highly sociable, Alice tolerates Julia without considering her a friend. They never spend time together outside of school. Sharp and resourceful, Alice is hardworking and socially capable, with a grounded, no-nonsense energy. | ||