Casting Talent for Pilot “Possessed or Whatever” Live Table Read
Horror fantasy T.V. pilot “Possessed or Whatever”, seeking male and female talent for table read. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: This is an unpaid role, however, the event will be catered, and a recording of the table read will be provided to actors. Additional info: The event will take place in the Washington D.C. area on October 20 (October 21 as a backup date) for an audience of about 20 people. Apply, if interested.
11 roles
Lead. A teen jokester who’s gained a following from filming high school scandals and neighborhood shenanigans. However, when he becomes the prime target of a demon attack, J Beast must befriend those he’s ridiculed and solve a mystery that could impact the entire country. Playing age: 15-35.
Lead. A troubled teen who’s embarrassed by a school fight that went viral on social media. Beginning to lose hope in her future, Nisha’s life is turned upside down when demon possessions bring out the light and darkness brewing inside of her. Playing age: 15-35.
Lead. An angsty teen with a secret power that’s forced to come out when demons possess the innocent. To stop the possessions, Chris must partner with his worst enemy, J Beast, for the greater good of those he loves. Playing age: 15-35.
Supporting. A mysterious figure who holds the key to stopping the demon possessions. She partners with teen amusement park employees to get the job done. Despite her focused leadership, Laura’s vague past could bring about more questions as to why the demons arrived in the first place.
Supporting. An aspiring R&B singer and high school heartthrob who gets along with just about everyone. However, a viral school fight causes a series of issues in his love life. And his problems become worse when demons threaten the girl of his dreams. Playing age: 15-35. Required Skills: Singing: RnB Voice Style: Singing
Supporting. J Beast’s cool but no-nonsense father. A reformed juvenile delinquent, Lionel now spends half his time trying to keep J Beast out of trouble and the other half helping a local congresswoman with community initiatives.
Supporting. J Beast’s hilarious uncle (or aunt) who lives rent-free with their brother and nephew. If you’re wondering where J Beast gets his jokes from, here’s the person. However, they occasionally offer useful advice in their own idiosyncratic way.
Supporting. Chris’ stern minister dad. His concern for his son reaches new heights when Chris’ secret power evolves amid a demon plague.
Supporting. Chris’ empathetic mother whose top priority is her son. Despite butting heads with her husband James, Heather will do all that she can to ensure Chris has a hold on his gifts.
Supporting. Nisha’s hard-working single mother. Regina struggles to balance providing for her kids while also giving emotional support. Regina will be forced to step up when demon possessions impact her daughter in a life-changing way.
Supporting. A beloved, young-at-heart theme park employee who serves as a mentor to her teen co-workers. However, all is not as it seems with Ms. Wanda when demons arrive in the DMV.