NOW CASTING EXPERIENCED ACTORS FOR LOW-BUDGET HORROR FILM “THE DECEDENT”
We’re currently casting several roles in “The Decedent” an upcoming film about the surprising legacy left by a recently deceased serial killer. The film shoots in Pittsburgh between Dec. 1 – 10.
Pay is $200/day + 10% agency fee. Actors must be local to Pittsburgh, as there is no hotel, mileage, per diem, etc.
The film is written and directed by Andrew Bowser, former in-house auteur at Nerdist.com, and creator of several short films, including “Little Willy,” “Self-Tape,” and “Thrill Me.” You can see Andrew’s highlight reel at: https://vimeo.com/310227010
ROLES
- MARK: 30 to 40 years old, white, Black, or mixed ethnicity male. Police officer and former boyfriend of the lead, Bella. This clean-cut, square-jawed, former military-type responds to her call for assistance. Works 3 days.
- STEPHEN: 55 to 65 years old, white male. Bella’s loving father and owner of the funeral home. Warm personality and kind face. Grounded but a little aloof. Works 3 days.
- OTIS: 55 to 65 years old, white male. A dead serial killer who appears as a re-animated corpse. Should be able to deliver monologue almost as if it was something out of Shakespeare. No nudity, but must be comfortable wearing briefs while playing an embalmed corpse. Works 2 days.
- TEEN BOY: 18 to 22 years old, white male. A drug addict and thief who breaks into the funeral home to steal formaldehyde. Should be comfortable naturalizing written dialogue. Works 3 days.
- TEEN GIRL: 18 to 22 years old, white female. A drug addict who helps her boyfriend break into the funeral home to steal formaldehyde. Should be comfortable naturalizing written dialogue. Works 3 days.
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