Acting Roles for "The Basil" Short Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for “THE BASIL” short film, looking for lead and supporting actors. See more details below. About the project: "THE BASIL" is a comedy short about a neglectful husband who swaps bodies with a basil plant after a bitter fight, forcing him to watch his wife fall in love with the mindless imposter. The film combines grounded, realistic acting with moments of heightened, theatrical comedy as the story descends into chaos. Rate: Unpaid — this is a student- or independent-project. Additional info: Shooting Dates: March 17–18, 2026, plus 3 additional dates TBD in the summer Location: Boise, ID If interested, submit your application.
2 role s
Lead Eva Wilson starts as a grounded, embittered wife but transforms into a carefree, theatrical, and slightly unhinged homemaker after her husband swaps consciousness with a basil plant. Requires versatility across realistic and dramatic/theatrical acting styles.
Supporting A wise older man who acts as a moral compass for the troubled husband. This is a voice-only role.
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