Feature Film “Blessing in Disguise” Need Talents for Paid Roles

LAURA LEIGH – Supporting, Female, Caucasian, 50–60s Katie's mother – capable, loving, and long practiced at "staying busy" to avoid grief. Warm comedic timing (homespun humor) plus heavy emotional scenes; must feel authentically maternal.

MARLENE – Featured Supporting, Female, Age 40–50, Any Ethnicity Warm church/community fixture. Friendly but perceptive – one of the few who directly challenges Laura Leigh's avoidance and offers real spiritual comfort. Needs authentic "community leader" energy: grounded, not preachy.

ELEANOR – Supporting, Female, Age 40–50, Any Ethnicity Dignified, sharp fashion consultant/mentor with "don't-mess-with-me" authority. Pushes toward authenticity and stakes her reputation on Katie's next swing. Should read polished and formidable, but with genuine care underneath.

HELEN HASTINGS – Featured, Female, 70s, Any Ethnicity Older woman from the community center/church who connects Katie to her grandmother's legacy and the origin of the stitched verses. Gentle humor ("Honey...") and heartfelt storytelling.

PHOEBE – Supporting, Female, 20–30s, Any Ethnicity Dignified, sharp fashion consultant/mentor with "don't-mess-with-me" authority. Pushes Katie toward authenticity and stakes her reputation on her next move. Should read polished and formidable, but with genuine care underneath.

BUYER – Day Player / Featured, Female, 30s–50s, Any Ethnicity Fashion buyer with real influence – initially enthusiastic, then raises the "remove the verses" business objection that forces Katie's defining stand. Needs credibility and charm; the "note" moment should feel professional, not villainous.

ALLEN – Supporting, Male, 50–60s, Caucasian Luke's dad – blue-collar wisdom, gentle pressure, and emotional clarity. Helps Luke name what he's avoiding and encourages him not to leave love "unsaid." Should feel like a real lifelong tradesman; warmth with spine.