"Meet The Myers" Upcoming Movie Audition
Individuals wanted for the "Meet The Myers" short film. Please see the details provided below for more info. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: “Meet The Myers” tells the story of Malik, a former child star who must confront his painful past, abusive home and adopted siblings when a potential crisis threatens their once-beloved sitcom family. Additional info: No experience needed, and looking for all ages! Applications end July 26th so secure a spot now! If you are interested, please apply.
8 roles
The lead of the film, Malik is the nervous and anxious middle child who was the lead and fan favorite star of the famous family sitcom “Meet The Myers”. He is a timid soul, guilt written and hurt from the traumas of the past. We meet Malik as he struggles to push forward through his grief, in an effort to make up for the hardships that he inadvertently caused to his family.
The oldest of the siblings, Olivia is a caring, thoughtful, and family oriented individual. She truly does wish the best for her family, and want's to be the pillar that can singlehandedly hold them together. However, in an effort to avoid the lingering trauma's of her past, she forces a facade that presents her to be put together and satisfied. Where in reality, she may one of the most broken of them all.
The youngest sibling, Sadie is the impressionable, wide eyed and naive little sister who always looks to her older siblings for guidance. However, behind Sadies act, she holds a deep animosity for her family, as she struggles with her fear of abandonment and anger towards her them all for leaving her behind in that broken home.
Timid but persistent, Iris is the "nerd" within the family dynamic. Her character is portrayed as a happy go lucky scientist who wants to save the world, but deep down, she struggles with the heavy trauma of losing her twin brother at a very young age. She has to hold up the facade to ensure the show goes on, but carries a heavy burden within her heart not many get to see.
Naive, optimistic and gullible, Doug is a character who just wants to see the best in the people around him. His utter commitment to his fiance Olivia is evident, even in moments where it may serve him to take a step back and look at the situation at hand. He always looks to support the people he cares about, through every trial, no matter how difficult.
Headstrong, stubborn, and vengeful, Roman is the second oldest sibling of the family, and the only one with nothing left to hide. He is a character that has left all semblances of a facade or mask behind, and wears his true colors wholeheartedly, for better or for worse. He comes off as rash, abrasive, condescending, and undermining, as he is willing to go to any length to make sure the people who have wronged him know the true extent of their wrongdoing.
Meticulous, manipulative, and abusive, Arlo Myers is the father of the 6 stars of “Meet The Myers.”He is a cold, articulate man who's vision clogs his mind from the empathy and reassurance his family truly needs. His desires give him tunnel vision, as he becomes abusive and harmful to the people around him, without truly realizing the extent of it. A bad, bad man.
The loving mother of the 6 stars of “Meet The Myers.” Her love for the family while strong, has its limits as she could only take so much, for so little time.