Actors for Lead and Supporting Roles for "The Interview" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for “The Interview” independent film, looking for multiple paid roles. See more details below. About the project: Logline: A struggling comic-book artist reluctantly interviews for a job he doesn’t want, but an explosive encounter with the manager forces him to make a life-altering choice about who he wants to become. Rate: Paid daily rate (potentially negotiable based on experience) + meals + IMDb credit. Non-union, independent production. Additional info: Location: Greater Austin Area (No lodging, travel, or transportation provided) Dates: Talent must be fully available January 10–11, 17–18, 24, and 26–29. Selected talent will also appear in a 3-round recorded audition process for the Callbacks YouTube TV show. If interested, submit your application with the subject line: YOUR NAME + CHARACTER NAME Include: Headshots Recent/candid photo (selfies allowed) Resume, reel, IMDb, or links to previous work
5 roles
Lead A baby-faced dreamer and devoted comic-book artist. Talented but unstable, he’s moved back home and is pushed to confront his identity, future, and whether his art can support the life he wants.
Lead An out-of-shape, perpetually stressed pizza-shop manager whose life didn’t turn out as planned. Takes his job far too seriously as he clings to a sense of purpose. Off the clock, he and his wife passionately embrace “foodie” culture.
Supporting A warm, supportive mother who can be firm when needed. She champions Carl’s dreams while struggling between protecting her son and encouraging his independence.
Supporting A chronically unimpressed pizza-shop employee who hates her job, her customers, and everything in between. Always late, never smiling, unapologetically rude—apathy is her lifestyle.
Supporting Must have extensive hosting experience. Personable, engaging, comfortable memorizing lengthy scripts, and able to improvise as needed.
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