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Actors Job for Independent Movie "Generational Curse"

Kansas City, MO, United States
ID: 288704Exp: 7/25/2025
online audition
Description:

Casting call for the upcoming independent film 'Generational Curse'. In need of actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the roles below. About the project: GENRE: Urban Drama/Faith-Based Thriller Additional info: FILMING DATES: TBD (Fall/Winter 2025) When applying, please include headshot, resume, role you're submitting for, contact info. Audition sides will be provided upon selection. Virtual auditions preferred; in-person callbacks will be scheduled. Subject Line: "Generational Curse Casting [Your Name]".

14 roles

Percy SimmonsMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Son of Simone. Struggles with grief, guilt, and finding purpose after his mother's death. Backstory: Grew up in the church but turned away from it and the family. Now trying to find redemption.

Simone Simmons (Deceased)Female50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Respected pastor, Percy's mother. Her death sets the story in motion. Personality: Strong, nurturing, spiritual, community leader.

Manny CarterMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Crime boss, Tamesha's baby's grandfather, unknowingly Jalen's father. Personality: Cold, calculating, conflicted when he learns of his family ties.

Giselle/AngelaFemale36-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Manny's partner in crime, secretly Angela, the woman who murdered Percy's father. Personality: Intelligent, manipulative, dangerous. Backstory: Formerly involved with Simone's husband; true identity a major twist.

Dr. Kyra BrooksFemale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Percy's doctor and love interest. Backstory: Grew up nerdy and insecure, now confident and successful. Personality: Grounded, brilliant, compassionate, but guarded.

LaTrice (Tamesha's Mom)Female30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Percy's high school love, mother of Tamesha. Personality: Wounded, independent, bitter toward the church. Key Line: "You can't feed a child with prayers and scriptures.

Reverend JonesMale60-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Simone's spiritual colleague, longtime pastor, emotional anchor. Personality: Wise, weary, compassionate.

Detective Lorenzo "Ren" BainesMale36-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Corrupt detective working with Manny. Backstory: Grew up rough, now walks both sides of the law. Personality: Smart, street-wise, morally flexible. Supporting character.

Sister LuellaFemale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Faithful church member. Personality: Traditional, strong in faith, vocal in prayer. Provides comic relief and spiritual depth. Supporting character.

KenyaBoth genders36-44 y.o.All ethnicities

Manny's confidante and part of his criminal circle. Personality: Sharp, loyal, dangerous when provoked. Supporting character.

TyrikaFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Status: Appears in emotional hospital scenes. Supporting character.

Manny's Hitman (Unnamed)Male18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Executes dirty work for Manny. Notable Scene: Calls Manny about the vandalized club. Supporting characters.

Church MembersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Appear in funeral and community center scenes. Serve to add tension and represent judgment from Percy's past. Supporting characters.

Board MembersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Appear in funeral and community center scenes. Serve to add tension and represent judgment from Percy's past. Supporting characters.