Job for Actors in "This Thing We Do" Pilot Episode
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. The fictional crime drama project titled "This Thing We Do" seeks actors.Review the details provided below. About the project: A fictional crime drama following a New Jersey mobster during the declining days or organized crime who is taken out of his element when he is sent to Texas to regain control of a local contingent that has gone off radar. Pilot episode is set entirely in New Jersey (filmed in DFW). The pilot is the set-up for the overall plot in future installments if picked up. Rate: Unpaid: Will get credits - IMDB - Reel. Food on set. Additional info: Filming the first scene in early 2024. If you are interested, apply.
6 roles
(a.k.a. Demmy) - He is one of the few "old school" mobsters remaining in a crime family that has declined into a meager remnant of days gone by. Need someone who can produce a decent Jersey/ mob type accent.
Ambrosio's childhood friend who has resurfaced after life separated the two friend in their youth. This characher is very excitable and ecstatic when around Ambrosio. Talks fast. Always wanting to please his friend and treats his friendship with Demonte as a trophy. Will be killed at the end of the pilot.
Johnny's wife. She will be in the intro scene with some brief dialogue with Ambrosio Demonte.
(a.k.a. Benny) - Ambrosio's trusted man in the family. Also old school. Nice man but can be dangerous. Big strong guy, but isn't very healthy. His poor health is a focus of the intro scene. Overweight. Recurring character.
Local golf pro. No dialogue in the pilot but will appear in three scenes, and his presence is crucial to pilot. Would also be in future installments if the pilot leads to success.