The Book of Garry
Location: Los Angeles
Type: Other Projects
Type: Sizzle Reel
We are now casting for a sizzle reel in Los Angeles, CA. Anyone can send their submissions as we have many roles to be filled at this time!
We are also looking for a set of older male and females, around 40 to 70 years old. They are the characters with major roles for this project.
Please send your photos, information, and demo reels to garry.foster74@gmail.com to be considered!
Payment: Main characters are paid/everyone will get a travel fee.
Character Descriptions
1. Jay
· Mid 40s African American male, tall stocky build, bald with beard, designer jeans, button up shirt, sneakers, ball cap and jewelry.
· Family oriented, writer, gang associated, LA native.
· Woke, intelligent, strong-spirited, well-balanced, passionate, drinker.
· Main Character
2. Garry
· Male, mid 60s, African American male, shorter/stocky build, short Afro, mustache, slacks, casual shoes, plaid button up shirt
· Ex-con, Alabama native, former hustler.
· Introvert, paranoid, schizophrenic tendencies, violent, fast & loud talker, narcissistic, occasional drug user, heavy drinker
· Main character, Jay’s father
3. Stephanie
· White female, mid 20s, average height/build, red hair, freckles, comfy jeans w/ sweatshirt or sweater
· Accountant, human rights activist, LA native
· Woke, revolutionary, passionate, good heart
· Main character
4. Henrietta
· White female, late 80s, short, plus size, gray hair, printed dress, roomy/ comfy
· Alabama native, civil rights activist, good hearted, sweetheart, family oriented
· Main character, Stephanie’s grandmother
5. Luther
· Male, mid 30s and early 40s, African American male, tall/ stocky build, mustache, short Afro, work coveralls or suit
· Alabama native, hard worker, family oriented, civil rights activist, preacher, former boxer
· Schizophrenic, religious, good hearted, strong
· Main character, Garry’s father, Jay’s grandfather
6. Mary
· Female, mid 40s, African American/ bi-racial, beautiful, light skinned, tall, fitted jeans, trendy top, sneakers
· Detroit native, hairstylist, family oriented
· Intelligent, well-balanced, loving, motherly/nurturer, strong
· Jay’s girlfriend
7. Greedy
· African American male, early 40s, tall, muscular, short brush waves, clean shaven, jeans, T-shirt, sneakers, ball cap
· Gang associated, LA native, drug dealer
· Gangster, violent, revolutionary, sense of humor
· Jay’s cousin, best friend, roommate
8. MICHELLE
· African American female, late 60s, average height/ build, fancy dressed designer brands
· Alabama native, First Lady of church, college educated, intelligent, religious, strong, nurturing, caring
· Garry’s sister, Jay’s aunt
9. JAMES
· African American male, late 60s, average height/ build, clean shaven, designer tailored suits
· LA native, preacher, college educated, intelligent, religious, God fearing
· Michelle’s husband
10. Teen Garry
· African American male, mid teens, short, slender, short Afro, long pants, short sleeve button up shirt
· Alabama native, Jack in the box employee, part of black panther movement
· Family oriented, protective, hard working, strong spirited, religious
11. Allie
· African American female, mid 20s, pretty, average height, petite, trendy
· College educated, intelligent, engaged, LA native
· Strong spirited, smart, family oriented, self-centered
· Jay’s daughter
12. Jae
· African American female, early 20s, average-taller height and build, pretty, natural hair, loose jeans, sweater, head wrap
· LA native, part time college student, flower child, strong spirited, free spirited, sense of humor, witty
· Jay’s daughter
13. Karen
· White female, late 40s,
· Selfish, racist, mean
· LA native
· Stephanie’s mom
14. Tom
· White male, late 40s
· Selfish, racist, mean
· LA native
· Karen’s husband, Stephanie’s step father
15. Ri-Ri
· African American female, mid 30s, hood
· Prostitute, Gang associated
· Jay’s home girl
16. Joc
· African American male, early 40s
· LA native, Gang associated
· Jay’s homie
17. Stress
· African American male, early 40s
· LA native, Gang associated
· Jay’s homie
18. BG
· African American male, 40s
· LA native, Gang associated
· Jay’s homie
19. Crystal
· African American female, late 30s, ghetto
· RiRi’s home-girl
· City or Location of call: Los Angeles, CA
Please submit to: garry.foster74@gmail.com
Please submit a headshot and a full body picture. For main character roles, please submit a short video or sample of your work.
This casting notice was posted by: BKC Productions
Payment: Other
City or Location of call: Los Angeles
Please submit to: bkcroll@gmail.com
Please submit a headshot and a full body picture. For main character roles, please submit a short video or sample of your work.
This casting notice was posted by: BRADLEY CARROLL
