Seeking Cast for "The Night Watch" Feature Film
Casting talent for "The Night Watch" Short/Feature Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: A retired detective spends his nights as a janitor in a high-security financial tower. When a sophisticated crew takes a Vanguard executive hostage and forces her to open a Level 5 server room, the Night Watch begins. Taut. Contained. Character-driven. Influences: John Wick, The Usual Suspects, Drive. Rate: Deferred / Copy, Credit, Meals All cast members receive: Copy of the completed film (digital delivery) IMDB credit Meals provided on set Non-union production Additional info: Union Status: NON-UNION Location: Medford, MA — Local Hire (no travel provided) Shoot Dates: TBD — principal photography scheduling in progress Please apply if interested.
15 roles
Lead antagonist. The crew's tactical commander. Cerebral, controlled, never raises his voice. Conducts interrogation of Mark like a surgeon. Philosophical. Menacing through calm. The film's primary intellectual opponent to Mac. LEAD — extensive
Co-lead. Vanguard Level 5 Admin. Under extreme duress — zip-tied, escorted through her own workplace. Must carry quiet terror, intelligence, and buried agency. The film's moral engine. LEAD — extensive
Sarah's husband. Off-duty detective. Zip-tied to a chair for most of his scenes. Must hold enormous tension and resolve while physically restrained. Loses two fingers on screen — practical effects. Dry, defiant dialogue. SUPPORTING — extensive
Security desk guard. The audience's way in. Fast-talking, curious, underestimated. Evolves from comic relief to genuine asset. Strong chemistry required with Mac. Comedic timing essential. SUPPORTING — extensive
Crew enforcer. Physical. Short fuse. Follows orders with muscle not brains. Good at his job. Fight sequences required. SUPPORTING
Crew operative. Tactical, cold. Paired with Bruno. Handles Benny at the security desk. Fight sequences required. SUPPORTING
The crew's technical specialist. Black belt. Calm under pressure. Her reveal as a woman is a deliberate scene beat — must land with authority. Server room fight with Mac required. SUPPORTING — key scene
Sarah's father. Warm, grounded. Opens the film — family Christmas morning scene. SMALL
Sarah's mother. Sharp, affectionate. Christmas morning scene.
Vanguard marketing associate. One brief scene with Mac in the locker room hallway. Warm, distracted, chatty. SMALL — 1 scene
Ian McShane type. Power, elegance, and menace. Single scene in a private club. No action — pure presence. SMALL — 1 scene
Background/atmosphere. Locker room scene. ATMOSPHERE
Final scene. One nod to Mac. No lines. ATMOSPHERE
Final server room entry. Armed. One line. SMALL — 1 line
End credits scene. Mac's empty apartment. One line. SMALL — 1 scene
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