The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Sc. 37
Casting a lead role in the recreation of a scene from the 2012 film "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." This specific scene occurs early in the film. Charlie isn’t far into his first year of high school when he is invited to a party by his new friends, Sam and Patrick. While Charlie is high from a marijuana-laced brownie, he casually tells Sam that his best friend, Michael, died by suicide the previous May. Sam is surprised by how matter-of-factly Charlie reveals this and realizes that Charlie has essentially entered high school without any close friends. • Non-Union • Copy/credit (non-paid) Rehearses the week of 9/7/2026. Shooting for one day 9/12/2026. Shooting in Los Angeles, CA. Seeking talent residing in or near Los Angeles, CA. *LOOKING FOR ACTORS WITH LITTLE TO NO EXPERIENCE WITH THE SOURCE MATERIAL. If requested, must be willing to submit a short self-tape by Sunday, September 6th.
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Quiet and timid, a freshman struggling with isolation and childhood trauma. His life changes when he befriends a group of outcasts who welcome him as one of their own and designate him the title of "wallflower" for his tendency to observe from the sidelines. As he grows closer to his new friends, Charlie begins to come out of his shell, take risks, and discover a sense of belonging while learning that his thoughts and emotions are not a burden to others.
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