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"Liminality" Psychological Thriller Seeking Male Actors

Kansas City, MO, United States
ID: 283087Exp: 5/2/2025
online audition
Description:

Casting call for a short psychological thriller "Liminality". Actors needed for lead roles. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: Logline: Two veteran detectives respond to a mysterious 911 call only to find themselves trapped inside as the house begins to unravel their darkest secrets. Rate: Unpaid. Additional info: Non union. Video auditions only. Shooting: late July into August. If you are interested, please apply.

2 roles

Detective Alex McCannMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A seasoned detective, smart, disciplined, and deeeply committed to the job. Alex projects a steady confidence that comes from years of experience on the force. He's a loving husband and devoted father. But beneath his composed exterior lies a quiet vulnerability. Seeking an actor with strong emotional depth, subtle intensity, and the ability to convey internal conflict with minimal dialogue.

Detective Shawn BrookesMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Alex's long-time partner & friend. He's laid-back, quick-witted, & carries a devil-may-care attitude that often contrasts with Alex's more serious nature. Shawn has a dry sense of humor & a relaxed confidence that makes him easy to like, but under all that lies a complicated sense of guilt & self-loathing. Seeking an actor with natural charm & charisma who can balance humor with emotional vulnerability. The role requires sharp comedic timing while carrying the emotional weight of guilt.