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Talent Needed for "When We Play" Film

Louisville, KY, United States
ID: 311523Exp: 5/31/2026
Description:

Casting for Prestige Noir film, “When We Play," please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: Paid Non Paid Roles will receive: -Free catering, snacks, and drinks on set. -IMDb / Screen credit in the official film. Additional info: Filming right here in Louisville this June! Time Commitment: Short, efficient blocks depending on the role) When applying, please include: Your Name & Age and the Role you are applying for. 2. A recent headshot/photo. 3. Your acting resume or a link to a video reel (if available).

5 roles

TASHA JONESFemale40-59 y.o.African-American

Marcus’s mother. The emotional anchor of the story. Looking for an actress who can deliver powerful, quiet intensity and switch to absolute, fierce mother’s rage. Strong dramatic range is a must for a heavy confrontation scene.

HEAD COACH MARVIN CONNORSMale40-69 y.o.All ethnicities

The team's fill in head coach. A commanding, authoritative presence. Must look and carry himself like a high-level, strategic basketball coach who commands respect on the sidelines during intense game sequences. NON-PAID / BACKGROUND WITH LINES (Great for Reel Footage & Screen Credit):

SPORTS ANNOUNCERBoth genders30-69 y.o.All ethnicities

(Voiceover + On-Camera) Need someone with a dynamic, high-energy "sports broadcaster" voice to narrate the intense, fast-paced 100mph championship gameplay sequences.

NEWS REPORTER BILLBoth genders30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

(Minor lines) A polished on-air professional. This character helps deliver the breaking news of the team's massive investigation and scandal to three million viewers.

NEWS REPORTER LEAD JAKEMale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

(Minor lines) The clinical, corporate news executive or lead anchor who commands the newsroom. A cold, calculated presence who knows exactly how to control a media narrative