ENGLAND: actors (m/f) 18-79 English spkrs, for short film in London [P]

ref # 176292

closing date: This casting is now closed

project title: Wolfe
production type: short film
pay: paid

looking for: actors
based in/around: London, England

about the project

For a short film titled “Wolfe”.

Synopsis: A modern cautionary tale about a Bailiff who repossesses items from debtors. On his debt collection, Peter encounters a surreal experience that will change his life forever.

Shooting date November 2022, in and around London. 

Paid work: £100 per day.


Looking to fill the following roles:
role 1 | actors | male
playing age: 40 - 60
role languages: English
role ethnicities: White
LEAD ROLE: Peter
m, 40-60, White/European descent, must have a driving licence as you will be driving a vehicle. Being able to grow a moustache is a bonus but not compulsory.
Peter is a darkened Bailiff in the pursuit of money and riches, who will do anything to get money and repossess items from debtors. He's a stoic, a big lump of a man, a bigot. Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver meets Phil Mitchell from Eastenders.
role 2 | actors | male
playing age: 18 - 20
role languages: English
role ethnicities: Black
SUPPORTING ROLE: Alfred
m, 18, Black/African descent
Alfred is a serial gamer who makes money online. A real, funny guy, full of energy, and always up for a laugh.
role 3 | actors | female
playing age: 55 - 79
role languages: English
SUPPORTING ROLE: Mary
f, 55-79
Mary is an older woman in debt who has mysterious supernatural abilities. She has a strong resemblance to the wicked witch. On the surface, she seems slow but she is cunning, smart and well-spoken.
role 4 | actors | female
playing age: 25 - 45
role languages: English
role ethnicities: Eastern European
SUPPORTING ROLE: Barunka
f, 25-45, petite, must be able to speak another language, preferably from the Balkan and surrounding area. Eastern European actresses fluent in their native language are encouraged to apply for this role.
Barunka is a single mother struggling to pay debts. Tired from handling three children, although well-kept.

NOTE: If you have children (10-15) who also speak another language, we encourage you and your children to apply for the roles of: mother, sons (10-15), and daughter (8-10).