“Fading” Romantic Teen Drama Film Casting Speaking Roles.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Film
Marshalie Productions is casting speaking roles for a romantic teen drama titled “Fading”. Please read below for casting breakdown and submission requirements.
Location: Chicago & Chicagoland Area, IL
Type: Featured Film, Non-Union
Synopsis:
During the summer, before Junior year of high school, tight-knit cousins Lucky and Erin are introduced to first love and heartbreak, forcing them to confront insecurities that will test the strength of their relationship.
Compensation: IMDb credit and food/snacks provided for all meetings, rehearsals, and filming.
Payment: Non-Paid
Tentative Filming Schedule: Mid-April to Early July | Varying Mon – Thur
Roles:
David – Male | Asian | 18-25 yo to look 18 | 5’7” – 6’0” | Slim to Athletic Build | Low hair Cut | Clean Shaven (willing to accept minimal facial hair) | Leading Male
David is the love interest of Lucky and best friend of Reese. David enjoys skateboarding and does freelance graphic design while he figures out his path in life. David tends to follow more of Reese’s lead. David is quirky, sensitive, persistent, sincere, thoughtful, and slightly nervous at times. David smokes from time to time. (No actual smoking or skateboarding required)
Wardrobe: Hawaiian/floral short-sleeve button ups, khaki shorts, Nikes or van like shoes, high socks, gold hoop earring (can do clip on if ears not pierced), snap backs
Reese – Male | African American | 18-25 yo to look 18 | 5’7” – 6’1” | Slim to Athletic Build | Low Hair Cut | Clean Shaven (willing to accept minimal facial hair) | Major Supporting
Reese is the love interest of Erin and best friend to David. To achieve his goal of opening his own barbershop, Reese sells weed. Reese tends to be the one to make moves or jokes. Reese is laid back, charismatic, funny, likeable, and flirtatious. Reese smokes from time to time. (No actual smoking required)
Wardrobe: Jordans and Nike like shoes, gold chain, gold watch, fitted shirts, track suits, slim jeans, and jerseys.
Ms. Daniels – Female | African American | 35 – 50 yo to look 35 | 5’2” – 5’6” | Average to Slightly Curvy Build | Long straight hair | Minor Supporting
Ms. Daniels is the minor supporting mother of Lucky and aunt of Erin. Ms. Daniels is a hardworking nurse who works during the day, but enjoys spending her nights with Lucky and Erin. Ms. Daniels is fun, open-minded, non-judgmental, loving, and understanding. Although she is easy-going and a young mother, Ms. Daniels is still a voice of peace and wisdom.
Wardrobe: Mainly scrubs, plain t-shirts, jeans, sweatpants
Sam – Male | Caucasian | 30 – 35 yo| 5’7” – 6’0” | Slim to Average Build | Long Hair or Dreads | Clean Shaven to Medium Length Beard/Goatee | Featured
Sam is the owner of a hip vintage store and is very familiar with Lucky and Erin as his customers. Sam is a free spirit, laid-back, and hippie-like. Most of the time Sam is shaking his head and laughing at Lucky and Erin.
Wardrobe: Graphic t-shirt, slim jeans, wood beaded bracelet and necklace
For role consideration all actors will need to submit a head shot, resume, and video performing a 1-2 minute contemporary monologue.
Please submit headshot, resume, and video submission to: marshalieproductions@gmail.com by 04-07-2019
This casting notice was posted by: Marshalie Productions
Payment: Non Paid
City or Location of call: Chicago, Illinois
Please submit to: marshalieproductions@gmail.com by 2019-04-07
This casting notice was posted by: Marshalie Productions
