"Mixed Signals" Feature Film Seeking Actors in NJ

Lead. A sharp-witted, emotionally complex young woman navigating dating, identity, and the silent ache of adoption. She masks deep abandonment fears with biting humor and a running internal monologue that's equal parts stand-up comedy and existential dread. Works with kids. Tone: funny but fractured, guarded yet romantic, skeptical and secretly hopeful. Casting notes: must balance vulnerability & sarcasm seamlessly. Actor should show range from comedic breakdowns to quiet grief.

Lead. Elegant, direct, and emotionally evolved on the outside-but carrying a buried wound from giving up her daughter for adoption in her early 20s. She's built a career and persona of control and independence, intimacy still challenges her. Tone: poised and confident, but carries the quiet ache of unspoken history. Casting notes: actress must carry emotional weight gracefully. Role demands nuance, warmth, vulnerability, and maturity.

Supporting. Ellie's best friend and business partner. Witty, blunt, and always two steps ahead. She offers emotional wisdom with side-eye. Saying what needs to be said when no one else will. Tone: dry, sharp, loyal, insightful. Casting notes: strong comedic instincts with grounded emotional realism.

Supporting. Sara's adoptive mother. Warm, compassionate, and the emotional bridge between Sara and Tom. She leads with love and attempts to hold space for both pain and progress. Tone: nurturing, wise, grounded. Casting notes: needs emotional accessibility, kindness, and natural maternal energy.

Supporting. Latino/Italian. Robert's sister. Strong-willed, quick-witted. A mother with a strong family bond. Offers levity and love while calling Robert out on his avoidance. Tone: straight-shooter with affection. Casting notes: natural comedic rhythm with dramatic sensibility. Believable sibling chemistry with Robert.

Day player. Sweet and well-meaning... Until it's clear he still calls his mom "mommy." Gentle charm hiding big codependency. Tone: soft-spoken, lovable, slightly awkward. Casting notes: must sell subtle shifts in likability and comedic discomfort.

Day player. A personal trainer with big energy and even bigger mom ties. He's fit, flirty, and mom still cuts his chicken. Tone: over-confident, clueless, lovable. Casting notes: physical presence and comedic timing essential.

Day player. Stylish, modern, emotionally detached. Mom helps run his dating apps. Proud of it. Tone: glossy, slick, emotionally stunted. Casting notes: should feel polished and socially unaware in a funny way.

Day player. Outdoorsy, charming, and deeply bonded to his mother-like monthly foot soak picnics bonded. Tone: quirky, wholesome, oblivious. Casting notes: actor must balance sweetness with uncomfortable intimacy.

Day player. Polite, clean-cut guy, Mom handles all his life admin. Emotionally immature and unaware. Tone: innocent, sweet, frustrating. Casting notes: needs to appear well-adjusted while embodying emotional dependence.

Day player. Dry-witted, emotionally fluent in side-eye. Sees all, says little-but delivers zingers like a sniper. Tone: deadpan, clever, underplayed. Casting notes: great for a comedian or actor with standout timing and quiet scene-stealing potential.

Day player. Tattooed and low-key poetic. The kind of guy who surprises you with depth just as you assume he's a bad idea. Tone: Rugged, soulful, effortlessly cool. Casting notes: must ooze natural charm and vulnerability. Good banter and kind eyes.

Supporting. Sara's adoptive father. Proud, reserved, and deeply protective. Emotionally conservative, struggling with Sara's need to reconnect with her biological roots. Tone: quiet strength, internalized worry. Casting notes: actor must portray paternal love through subtle tension. Works best with understated delivery and emotional integrity.