*PHOTO CASTING* *Looking for an actress to play the body double for Nathalie Emmanuel* Applicants MUST resemble the actress in the pictures attached in the SIDES section. Mixed/Black Woman. Curly hair (type 2b, 3c and curlier). MUST have a valid driver's permit and be comfortable driving a regular vehicle. No stunts required for this role.

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Character portrayed is a male of mixed Somali/Punjabi descent. We are open to seeing Black actors and actors of South Asian descent who are not this exact ethnic mix. Aman is a quiet, introspective teenager who exists between two cultures but belongs to neither. He's a gifted writer who expresses on paper what he can't voice aloud beneath his reserved exterior. He's a young man aching for connection. His isolation drives him toward an older group that offers the belonging he's been denied, leading to a tragic misunderstanding with devastating consequences. Must convey deep internal emotion with minimal dialogue. Strong dramatic range required. The role demands a subtle, layered performance culminating in an intense climax. If your client is under 17 and/or in high school, please add age to Note section.

Any gender, 30s - 40s, any ethnicity. Captain Warren is a decorated astronaut who has served at NASA over the years as a loyal and brave worker. They are an icon at NASA Headquarters and everyone wants Warren to succeed. Once they fell in love with Mina, their priorities changed and it’s just as important to get home safe as it is to serve their country.

Any gender, 30 - 40 yrs old, any ethnicity. Mina is a smart and caring individual who works at NASA as a scientist. While working, they fell in love with Captain Warren as they saw the captain's bravery and purpose inspirational. More than anyone, Mina wants Warren to return home safely.

Any gender, 40s - 50s, any ethnicity. Mission Director is a experienced leader who has compassion and care for those who work under them. They are authoritative and commanding, running a tight ship and want to ensure the full success of every mission.

Charlie is physically fit but has recently stopped taking care of himself, showing signs of grief through darker clothing, messy hair, and heavy eye bags. He pretends to be fine, quietly repressing his pain rather than expressing it, which comes through in his distant and tired behavior. Because his family expects him to appear perfect and “over” his grief, Charlie feels pressured to fake emotional progress he hasn’t actually reached.

Sam is scrawnier but physically fit, with a youthful appearance and a strong focus on style, shown through bright, patterned clothing and carefully styled hair. He uses humor and a carefree attitude to cope with the seriousness of his home life and to rebel against his family. His understanding of grief is shaped by his father, who taught him to repress emotions and view emotional expression negatively.

Nonverbal role. She is playful, genuine, and joyful, with an energy that feels bright and almost heightened. She likes to dress in a vintage, mature style, wearing patterned jackets, thrifted jeans, and band T-shirts, and looks calm and put together.

He is a middle-aged father. He dresses more traditionally in beige, light brown, and more muted colors. He cares little about the boys and is just interested in purchasing the shoes.

Description: Nate is a stalled adult who has been living in quiet avoidance for years. He is broke, ashamed, and emotionally constipated, still carrying the trauma of discovering his father’s death as a teenager. He has built his life around control, numb routines, and not looking too closely at himself. He avoids intimacy, avoids conflict, and avoids anything that might pull the past back into the room. On the surface, Nate insists he is fine. He smiles, deflects, makes himself useful, and keeps conversations moving so nobody lingers on him. He is the guy who says “all good” while his life is clearly not. Underneath, he is adrift with no real plan, no momentum, and no sense of identity beyond what he has been running from. The only thing that consistently anchors him is his childhood friends, the same people who have been carrying him quietly since the worst night of his life. When Nate inherits his estranged father’s house, he returns to the one place he never processed. The house becomes a literal arena of memory and shame, weaponizing the things Nate tried to bury. Over one night, Nate is forced to stop running, face the truth about his father, and choose growth over self loathing. His arc is sincere: resentment to grief, repression to acceptance, shame to agency. Requirements: -Comfortable with intense emotional scenes (panic, grief, anger). -Comfortable with physical performance (running, struggling with props, staged fights, getting dirty). -Comfortable with mature themes, crude horror, and simulated bodily fluid gags. -Strong screen presence and stamina. Nate is in almost every scene.

A recently fired teacher in his twenties scrambling for his next opportunity. Once capable and motivated, he’s now grown complacent, relying on charm, quick thinking, and dishonesty to avoid real responsibility. Derick is slobbish, lazy, self-centred, and afraid of accountability, but also still endearing and deeply human. The role requires an actor who can balance fast comedic timing with vulnerability and insecurity, keeping the character relatable even at his worst.

An intelligent, driven, slightly germophobic woman in her twenties who is looking to advance her teaching career. After months of compensating for her ex’s lack of follow-through in their relationship, Natalie has learned to set the bar high for herself and others. Though outwardly controlled and perfectionistic, she is actually deeply supportive and caring. Should project competence without coldness; someone who commands respect naturally and is emotionally grounded.

A well-meaning but tired private school principal in his sixties who has conducted far too many interviews to truly care anymore. Rather than valuing hard work in candidates, Mr. Burrows is keener on presentation, etiquette, and corporate buzzwords. He serves as a steady, grounded presence whose subtle reactions heighten the comedy. The role suits an actor with a gentle authority and the ability to convey earnest, if not oblivious energy.

Clara is a strong-willed, honest young woman who finds herself navigating the disappearance of her best friend and older sister. When Clara wakes up in a field alone, and odd things begin occurring, she must make sense of her reality...or what she perceives as reality.

Michelle is a mother haunted by grief after her oldest daughter disappeared. She is terrified of losing her youngest daughter and son. Separation and resentment begin building as she takes on an overbearing parental role in her children's lives.

Adrian is an immature teenage boy who has a big heart and tries his best to keep the peace between his sister Clara and his mother. He silently struggles to manage his trauma after his sister mysteriously disappeared.

STEVEN is an unhoused man built by years of instability and isolation. Guarded and distrustful of others, he longs for safety, comfort, and a brief escape from life. Role requires the actor to shave facial hair midway through the course of filming. This role is entirely non-verbal and performance-driven. Accents or English fluency will not affect casting. Those applying for the role of Steven can also be considered for the role of "Screaming Man."

RALPH is a newly unhoused man he's messy, reckless, impulsive, and chaotic. Ralph moves through the world with confidence rather than caution, he relies on his charm and the kindness of strangers to survive.