“Almost Trying” Open Casting Call
Actors, Voice Talent, Musicians and Featured Background for “Almost Trying” Feature Film
Job Description
The independent feature film “Almost Trying” is casting principal supporting actors, featured supporting talent, day players, voice talent, featured background performers, and specialty performers in Sevier County, Tennessee, primarily around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. This character-driven dramatic comedy follows a Smoky Mountains rideshare driver whose encounters with a series of passengers force him to reconsider the direction of his own life. The film blends grounded situational comedy with emotional themes of responsibility, relationships, avoidance, and personal growth. Performances should feel natural and authentic rather than exaggerated, particularly when portraying Southern and Appalachian characters.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray assigned speaking, non-speaking, voice, background, or specialty roles according to the screenplay and director’s vision.
- Deliver natural, grounded performances that balance comedy with emotional authenticity.
- Prepare scripted material and develop believable character choices for assigned roles.
- Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production crew.
- Maintain character and performance continuity throughout production.
- Perform with an authentic Southern or Appalachian accent when required for the assigned role.
- Participate in specialty performance elements such as music, line dancing, or choreographed movement when applicable.
- Work locally in the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and greater Sevier County, Tennessee area.
Requirements
- Daisy: Woman, late 20s to mid-30s. Warm, funny, perceptive, and emotionally strong. Authentic Southern/Appalachian accent required. Approximately four to five shooting days.
- Shiloh: Man, late 20s to late 30s. Laid-back, eccentric, naturally funny, loyal, and sincere. Authentic Southern/Appalachian accent required. Approximately three to four shooting days.
- Jolene: Woman, late 20s to mid-30s. Sharp, guarded, darkly funny, and emotionally layered. Southern/Appalachian accent preferred. Must be comfortable portraying simulated hallucinogen use and discussing depression and guilt. Approximately two shooting days.
- Matt: Man, 35–55. Strong character actor capable of balancing large comedic moments with emotional sincerity. One shooting day.
- Carla Jean: Woman, late 40s to late 50s. Bold, flirtatious, unfiltered, and emotionally grounded. Southern/Appalachian accent preferred. Must be comfortable with explicit dialogue. One shooting day.
- Corbin: Man, early to late 30s. Polished, analytical, intelligent, decisive, and quietly confident. One shooting day.
- Annabelle Grace: Woman, mid-20s to mid-30s. Energetic, bold, impulsive, and confident. Authentic Southern/Appalachian accent required. One shooting day.
- Boone: Man, mid-20s to mid-30s. Earnest, romantic, impulsive, sincere, and sympathetic. Authentic Southern/Appalachian accent required. One shooting day.
- Tiffany: Woman, 40–55. Affluent, demanding, image-conscious, confident, and naturally comedic. One shooting day.
- Brett: Man, 40–55. Enthusiastic, vain, well-meaning, and suited for grounded physical comedy. One shooting day.
- Morgan: Woman, 18 or older who can portray a mid-to-late teenager. Intelligent and highly observant with precise, dry comedic timing. One shooting day.
- Bartender: Any gender, 30–50. Confident and understated performer; Tennessee-area talent preferred. Bartending or hospitality experience is helpful. One shooting day.
- Gary: Man, 35–55. Grounded, frustrated, loyal, and capable of portraying a believable longtime friendship. One shooting day.
- Orion: Man, 30–70. Serious, guarded, private, and intense. Must portray the character with realism rather than exaggerated mysticism. One shooting day.
- Brock: Man, 30–45. Confrontational, self-absorbed, and panicked. Strong physical comedy skills grounded in believable emotion are required. One shooting day.
- Cassie: Woman, 25–45. Practical, sharp-tongued, confident, and difficult to intimidate. Authentic Southern/Appalachian accent required. One shooting day.
- Duke: Man, late 20s to late 30s. Must balance desperation, tension, and grounded comedy. Authentic Southern/Appalachian accent required. One shooting day.
- Todd: Man, late 30s to early 50s. Self-important, argumentative, and capable of establishing a memorable character quickly without exaggerated comedy. One shooting day.
- Melissa: Woman, late 30s to early 50s. Must convincingly move from fear to anger and frustration while grounding an otherwise absurd situation. One shooting day.
- Juniper: Woman, mid-20s to mid-40s. Calm, enigmatic, intelligent, and subtly authoritative. Requires restrained performance rather than theatrical mystery. One shooting day.
- Ryan: Man, mid-20s to mid-40s. Blunt, anxious, frustrated, and suited for relationship-driven comedy with precise timing. One shooting day.
- App Voice: Adult voice talent of any gender. Must deliver a bright, polished, pleasant corporate voice that remains consistently positive without sounding robotic or sinister. One recording session with possible pickups.
- Angela: Woman, late 20s to mid-30s. Featured non-speaking role requiring expressive, restrained close-up acting and the ability to communicate strong emotion without dialogue. One shooting day.
- Daisy’s Friend: Woman, 20s–30s. Featured background role with an easy, natural social presence. Line-dancing experience preferred.
- Featured Party Guest: Woman, 30–60. Must be comfortable taking simple physical direction during a crowded celebration scene.
- Male Entertainer: Man, 21–40. Must be comfortable appearing shirtless and performing simple choreographed movement. No nudity or simulated sexual activity is required.
- Jolene’s Cousin: Any gender, 20s–40s. Featured non-speaking background role requiring warmth, concern, and familiarity without dialogue.
- Blues Musicians: Two performers, preferably age 55 or older. Must genuinely play guitar and/or harmonica. Authentic musical ability and natural chemistry between performers are desired.
- Must be comfortable with a screenplay containing strong language and adult humor.
- Tennessee and regional performers are strongly encouraged to apply.
Compensation
- Paid opportunity.
- Rates vary by role and position.
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