FACES I HAVE SEEN A MEMOIR OF MURDER
Infomercial Casting Notice
We are casting an infomercial for the book Faces I Have Seen A Memoir of Murder. We are seeking actors for re-enactments of passages from the book that will be read through voice over (Think America's Most Wanted or Forensic Files). The actor must have strong acting skills and be able to convey emotion non verbally.
Please send your Headshot, Resume’, and Acting Reel or Video Clips to:
FacesIHaveSeenCasting@gmail.com
**IMPORTANT** Put the character you wish to be considered for in the Subject Line.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
Ted Johnson - Criminal Defense Attorney ; late 30's brown skin, handsome. Conflicted by his past and the people he represents but good at his job.
David - Suspect; late 20's brown skin, attractive. Accused of molesting and beating a child that he swears he did not hurt. He is emotional and seeks representation from Ted.
Sara - Suspect, late 20's, African American, attractive, she is on trial for murder and she is being represented by Ted. There seems to be a mutual attraction between them and it appears that she seeks salvation through Ted.
Young Ted - 6yr old version of Ted. He witness his brother being brutally attacked by their father.
Rock - mid-late 50's, brown skin, tall ; He is Ted's father; No nonsense, calls it like he sees it type of guy. He is a provider to his family but can be brutal when it comes to disciplining his wife and seven kids.
Mr. George - mid-late 50's light skin, tall; He is accused for killing his wife and seeks representation from Ted. Mr. George share a lot of Rock's belief's and reminds Ted tremendously of his father. He is also know for his brutal disciplining of his family and extra marital affairs.
Lil Junior - late 20's early 30's, light or caramel complexion; He is Mr. George's son and meet's with Ted to discuss his father's case. He is very upset about the death of his mother and tells Ted about a time his father used excess force when disciplining him.
Foreperson - Open to ages over 25yrs old, Male (open ethnicity). Reads the verdict in the courtroom.
Casting Director
Myles Grier