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Casting Actors for "The Over" Short Film

Detroit, MI, United States
ID: 282580Exp: 4/16/2025
$150/project
Description:

Casting “The Over” a short film. Looking for actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. About the project: Casting a short comedic film, looking for actors with comedic timing as well as the ability to generate suspense. "This film is about a degenerate gambler who gets himself in deep with his bookie that has bad intentions." Rate: 100$ for half a day. Additional info: Zoom rehearsals. Shoot date is April 17th. When applying, please include headshots, reels and resumes.

3 roles

BillyMale25-40 y.o.All ethnicities

(Lead): Billy is a misfit, he always has the ability to make more money but tends to forget to pay back the people who he owes. Think a younger, James Woods in Casino.

WendyFemale23-40 y.o.All ethnicities

(Lead): Wendy is Billy’s girlfriend who often misleads the audience into thinking she is trying to get him to keep his life in order. She just wants him to thrive in the chaos. She is unhinged but still thinking about the future. Expressive and willing to go big. Southern accent preferable.

Tom the BookieMale25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

A bookie with a rage against Billy, detests his well off upbringing. Muscular or heavyset preferred.