ALL ACTORS MUST BE OVER 16. WEST MIDLANDS ONLY (can be living elsewhere, but must have origins in West Midlands)
Jeremy Zimmermann Casting are currently casting a webisodes-style series of short films about the early life of Damien Thorn, tying in with hit US TV series Damien.
Shooting 13th - 23rd February 2016 in the West Midlands.
Director: Edward Boase
Producer: Kristyna Sellnerova
Pay: Equity Minimum for a very low budget film
Production company: Portal Entertainment
CURRENTLY CASTING:
Damien Thorn (Male)
Playing age 15 - 18
MUST have good US accent and look like young version of Bradley James.
An outsider with few friends.
Not like everybody else - has darker urges (photographing crash scenes, mutilating animals).
He is the embodiment of evil BUT does keep his dark side in check. However, when the mask slips, he's terrifying.
Has extraordinary influence over others. Powerful and persuasive. Not afraid to use these powers.
Charles Powell (Male)
Playing age 15 - 18
Must have good US accent and look like young version of Joe Doyle.
The first in a long line of Damien acolytes/servants.
Will go to any length to please, protect and provide for Damien.
Loyal and devoted. This devotion borders on love.
Crushed when Damien does not reciprocate.
Sensitive, emotional.
Quiet, unassuming, nerdy.
Has a history of getting bullied - until Damien steps in.
Cray Marquand (Male)
Playing age 15 - 18
Must have good US accent and look like young version of Cody Ray Thompson.
American. School prefect.
Fierce defender of the school's Honour Code.
Asshole.
Abuses his privileges - behaviour is borderline-sadistic.
Everyone secretly loathes him.
Hates not getting his own way, hates being defied.
Always wants to come out on top. He is untouchable.
Jonathan Pryke (Male)
Playing age 15 - 18
Must have a good US accent.
American. School captain. The eyes and ears of the school.
The model of youthful authority on the outside. Charming, witty.
An American prince - think Jay Gatsby, or Dickie Greenleaf.
BUT beneath all this - he is vicious, manipulative and utterly lethal.
Wants to protect Damien at any cost.
Serves this dark authority without hesitation or mercy.
Peter (Male)
Playing age 15 - 18
Schoolboy suicide victim who makes frequent appearances as a ghost.
Damien’s ex-roommate.
Haunted, creepy-looking. Tim Burton-esque.
Mostly seen at a distance so strong features a plus.
ALSO CASTING:
The Deacon (Male)
Playing age 30 - 39
Must have good US accent.
American.
Haunted looking, heavy smoker.
Carries weight of the world on his shoulders. At the end of his tether.
He knows who - or what - Damien is.
Staunchly religious man.
Must expose the truth about Damien, whatever the cost.
Ann Routledge (Female)
Playing age 40 - 49
Must look like a younger Barbara Hershey. Good US accent.
Mysterious, uber-wealthy businesswomen/Damien benefactor.
Mistress of the Universe - with presentation to match.
Please send all applications to assistant@zimmermanncasting.com