Web Series "The Law of Lazarus" Needs Cast
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking actors for Online/Web Series "The Law of Lazarus". Please, see the details below. About the project: A fictional audio drama about the discovery of the Lazarus Effect, a new observation where a few months after someone dies, the deceased has 1 minute to chat with the person they want to talk to the most. Since the start of humanity, we have built societies, faiths, and cultures around how we die. So, how does the world come to learn and accept this new aspect of life when the Lazarus Effect defies what we know about death? Rate: Non-Union. Volunteer project. Additional information: SHOOT/PERFORMANCE DATE(S) July 19 - Aug 3. SHOOT/PERFORMANCE LOCATION(S) Vancouver Public Library. SUBMISSION DEADLINE July 17, 2025. When applying, please submit the following details: - your desired character(s); - demo reel links and/or resume if applicable. You will be considered for all roles. And if you would like, there are opportunities to voice for multiple roles.
20 roles
Reliable and knowledgeable. An anthropology professor who studied the Lazarus Effect for 14 years. They are the guest expert on a retrospective documentary, exploring how the world initially understood and accepted the Lazarus Effect 15 years in the future.
Insightful and curious. The narrator for a documentary that takes place 15 years after the beginning of the Lazarus effect. Guides the listener on the public's shifting perception of the Lazarus Effect and philosophical understanding of death.
Kind, warm, emotionally adept. A student completing their degree in mortuary science to become a funeral director while running a YouTube channel that discusses topics about death in a compassionate and humorous manner.
Dry and witty. Doesn’t believe in stories about the supernatural but finds them entertaining and enjoys learning about niche areas of science. Good friends and co-hosts a podcast that discusses the supernatural and science with Manny.
Playful and expressive. Fascinated by the unexplainable things of our world and always interested in learning. Good friends and co-hosts a podcast that discusses the supernatural and science with Angela.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Austere and calm. A reporter who interviews others on the current understanding of the Lazarus Effect and one member of the news media who delivers the fact that the phenomena is real.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Anxious, caring. Wife to Irene and mother to their child, Lisa. Distressed because Lisa upset another child at soccer practice.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Tired, comforting. Wife to Faith and mother to their child, Lisa. Coming back from work and comforts Faith.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Overwhelmed, sad. Getting groceries when the cashier speaks on the behalf of his deceased friend.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Tired, polite. Gets possessed by Eddie’s deceased friend.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Stern, caring. Wife to Trent and mother to Chris. Gets possessed by Trent’s father.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Mournful, shocked. Husband to Jing and father to Chris. Gets to hear his father’s final blessings and regrets.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Playful, supportive. Witnesses his father and grandfather having one final chat.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Upset, annoyed. Leaves a voicemail for her sister, Willow, about wanting to talk about a fight they had.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Apologetic, sorrowful. Leaves a voicemail for her sister, Willow, to apologize for unfair things she had said.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Unsure, unconfident. Answers questions from Rowan about the Lazarus Effect with a very bare understanding.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Sharp, well spoken. Gives informed answers and thoughtful responses to Rowan’s interview questions
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Grouchy, unpleasant. Rudely answers Rowan’s questions and does not believe that the Lazarus Effect is real.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Slightly robotic. Voice for voicemail.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTER. Chatty, an entertainer.
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