Open Roles for "The Devil You Don't" Audition Movie in PA
Caucasian actors wanted for "The Devil You Don't" a horror short. Please see the details below. ONLY NY & LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The eldest son of a large family is forced to intercede after his father offers to sacrifice his newborn brother, the thirteenth child, in order to save the family's fledgling almanac. Based on both colonial folklore and historical facts, "The Devil You Don't" is the origin story of the New Jersey Devil and a thrilling horror about familial devotion, vanity, and vengeance. Rate: $200-$100/day. See individual roles for details. Additional info: Seeking non-union NYC talent + local talent in Reedsville, PA. Dates: June 1-2, 2024. See individual roles for details. Non-union talent only. When applying, please send the following with the subject line: "ROLE - YOUR NAME": 1) Headshot; 2) Resume; 3) Links to your reel or clips; 4) Confirm your availability on June 1 or June 2 depending on the role; 5) Confirm your availability to work as a local and self-report to Reedsville, PA if this is specified for the role; 6) Contact information.
10 roles
Anglo-Saxon or northern European look, tall, fit. As the firstborn of a large family, he is the caretaker and protector of his many younger siblings. He is serious and often stoic in his familial responsibilities but not without a deep and caring heart. $200/day plus travel and housing. The role works on 6/1, 6/2, and two dates yet to be specified in New Jersey in October.
To play two ages: 38 and 63, Anglo Saxon or northern European look, tall, lean, angular, grey haired. A former Royal surveyor and the patriarch of a large family, he is severe, stubborn, and driven by a fragile vanity. English accent. $200/day plus travel and housing. The role works on 6/1 and one date yet to be specified in New Jersey in October.
Anglo-Saxon or northern European look, a natural beauty. As the Leeds matriarch she has cared for all her children equally, as each is its own blessing, and has instilled in them good morals and virtues. Her world is shaken irreparably when her thirteenth pregnancy takes a tragic and sinister turn. English accent. $200/day plus travel and housing. The role works on 6/1 and 6/2.
Dutch, wizened with long grey or white hair. A remnant of the old Dutch colonies, she lives in an earthen lair in the woods and is called upon for use of her sinister powers. Daniel Leeds goes to her to conjure a demon to exact revenge on Benjamin Franklin. Old Dutch accent. $200/day plus travel and housing. The role works on 6/2 and one date yet to be specified in New Jersey in October.
The founding father and renowned polymath as a witty, cunning, and egotistical young man. In his escalating almanac rivalry with the Leedses, he goes from publicly mocking them to conspiring to have Titan killed. Please look up images of young Benjamin Franklin, as preference will be given to actors with a resemblance. $200/day plus travel and housing. The role works on 6/2.
Weathered, scruffy, oily, scarred. A cunning and sinister assassin who meets an untimely end. English with a Cockney dialect. Must be comfortable riding a horse. $200/day plus travel and housing. The role works on 6/2 and one date yet to be specified in New Jersey in October.
To play 18. Anglo-Saxon or northern European look, a natural beauty full of youth and vitality. Already the mother of two, she will have eleven more children by the age of 42 and will care for all of them equally as each is its own blessing. English accent. $150/day plus travel and housing. The role works on June 1.
Anglo-Saxon or Northern European look, plump. An experienced midwife who is in over her head with a particularly disturbing birth. English accent. $150/day. The role works on June 2. MUST BE PA LOCAL.
Bearded, brawny. A no-nonsense bartender in a tavern. Featured background role (no dialogue). $100/day. The role works on June 2. MUST BE PA LOCAL.
Long hair is preferable. A harmless drunk in a tavern. Featured background role (no dialogue). $100/day. The role works on June 2. MUST BE PA LOCAL.
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