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Job Description

A student production is casting a male lead actor for the short fiction drama The First Amendment, filming in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

The production is seeking an actor with the ability to portray a charismatic television host who balances confidence, wit, and emotional depth in a leading role.

Role

Jonathan Leonard (Lead)

• Male
• Playing age: 40–50
• Lead role

Character Description

Jonathan Leonard is the charismatic host of America’s highest-rated late-night talk show. The role requires an actor capable of portraying both quiet introspection and dramatic confrontation. Confidence, strong screen presence, comedic timing, and the ability to deliver dialogue like a seasoned television presenter are highly desirable.

Requirements

• Male actor with a playing age of 40–50
• Strong acting ability with emotional range
• Confident and commanding on camera
• Available for the scheduled filming dates