Audition for Movie "Incognegro: Genesis"
Audition for "Incognegro: Genesis" Film. Casting actors. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Incognegro: Genesis is a powerful, thought-provoking story that explores race, identity, and justice in America. It follows Ronald and his younger brother Marquis as they navigate a world of systemic racism, familial bonds, and dangerous consequences. When Marquis is tragically killed by police under false pretenses, Ronald faces a moral crossroads, torn between justice and the reality of being a light-skinned Black man in America. This film is based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Mat Johnson. Rate: Non-paid! Additional info: Non-Union; Production Type: Student Film; Production Location: Cleveland, OH ; Production Dates: November 2024 (earliest), January 2025-April 2025 (whether permitted). Notes: Actors must be comfortable with intense themes involving race, identity, and police violence. Directors are committed to creating a safe, respectful working environment. When applying please send your headshot, resume, and a demo reel (if available).
4 roles
• Ethnicity: Light-skinned African American • Description: Ronald is a smart, ambitious young man who has recently passed the bar exam and is interning at a news station while pursuing a journalism degree. Caught between two worlds, Ronald must grapple with his light-skinned identity and his Black heritage, as well as the systemic racism that claims his brother’s life. • Notes: Must portray deep emotional range, including anger, grief, and resilience.
• Description: A maternal figure, Aunt Sherri is a strong woman who holds the family together. She is loving but firm, and she struggles deeply with the loss of her nephew Marquis. • Notes: Must portray a range of emotions, from nurturing to deep sorrow.
• Description: Daniela is an affluent young woman interning to be a prosecutor. She is confident, manipulative, and harbors deeply ingrained racial biases. Her actions play a key role in Marquis’ tragic fate. • Notes: Must portray a mix of charisma and insidious prejudice.
• Description: The officers who respond to the park incident and fatally shoot Marquis. Their actions are central to the film’s commentary on systemic racism and police brutality.
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