Acting Audition for "Mad Ass Baby Daddy" Film

LEAD ROLE Age: 16–18 (to play teen) Ethnicity: Black Role Type: Lead A stylish, queer, confident high schooler building a fashion brand while surviving bullying, first love, and a father who doesn’t know how to love him. Jayden is expressive, sensitive, bold, and emotionally layered. This role requires: Comfort with LGBTQ+ themes Confidence in expressive fashion Ability to carry emotional scenes Vulnerability + star quality Comparable Vibe: Young Billy Porter meets Euphoria energy

LEAD ROLE Look: Masculine, rough-edged, blue-collar Vibe: Hardened but emotionally broken Jayden's father. A man battling toxic masculinity, fear, and guilt. He wants to reconnect but doesn't know how. Actor must show major emotional transformation.

FLASHBACK / YOUTH ROLE Look: Natural beauty, young mother Vibe: Soft, emotional, overwhelmed but loving We see her in flashbacks holding baby Jayden, crying, trying to survive abandonment. This role carries a lot of emotional depth even in limited screen time.

FLASHBACK / YOUTH ROLE Look: Immature, restless, street energy Vibe: Avoidant, scared, selfish This is Marcus before growth — running from responsibility, walking out on his child. His performance helps the audience understand how far Marcus has fallen — and how far he must rise.

SUPPORTING ROLE Age: 16–18 (1to play teen) Role Type: Supporting Jayden’s crush — a closeted basketball player struggling between his truth and social pressure. Must portray: Fear Internalized homophobia Romantic tension

COURT & ADULT ROLE Quiet authority, present during courtroom scenes.

SCHOOL ROLE Charismatic student or teacher introducing Jayden.

(Extras) Hallways, dance night, auditorium, locker room.

FASHION SHOW / DANCE / POP-UP Jayden’s fashion showcase models.

Young adults, creatives, fashion-forward.

• Barbershop customers • Construction workers • Store customers • Neighborhood people • Social media reaction crowd