John Murder - Neo Noir Comedy Short Film
CASTING CALL Project: John Murder Type: Neo-noir comedy short film Director: Hayden Ellinger Shoot Dates: Nov 13-15, Nov 20-22 Location: San Diego, CA Logline: An unassuming man is forced into a life in hiding after a brutal string of murders are committed by his mysterious doppelgänger. John Murder/Murder John: (Two-role part): Male, 20-25 Duster Kilton: Male, 50-70 Mike Placeholder: Male, 30-50 Additional Notes: Prior on-set experience preferred but not required Instructions: Please submit: Headshot Resume Demo reel (if available) Send to: liamhs5298@gmail.com Subject line: [Role Name] - Your name For more information, visit @john.murder.short on Instagram!
3 roles
JOHN MURDER is on the run after his doppelgänger’s sudden appearance leaves a string of murders in his name. He’s struggling to pull himself together and pick up the pieces. Despite this, he always carries an element of comedic relief MURDER JOHN, Murder John is John’s murderous doppelgänger. He’s deadpan, with elements of sadism that present themselves. He lives for the thrill of the kill, and looks down upon his ‘other half’
Duster Kilton is an old hick curmudgeon whose grumpiness is matched only by his marksmanship. He pursues John in his journey, unaware of his precarious situation
Mike Placeholder is an average father and the victim of a home invasion that left his family murdered. He’s found by John while he investigates the scene and is left inconsolable after seeing that familiar face.
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