Show Synopsis
“The Decade” follows one man’s (Jake) journey through the Decade 2000-2010. From falling in love, to losing his pregnant wife in the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, to
joining the military and returning from Afghanistan broken to becoming addicted to opioids and finding that the world he once knew no longer has a place for him. All upon the backdrop of scenes from the decade and music created in “The Decade”.
Character Breakdown
Looking for five actors 18-30
Although these are soldiers, no firearms will be used, no stunts.
Soldier #1 – Stewart (supporting): Male Ethnicity: Caucasian
Stewart is one of the 6 soldiers that were part of Jake’s unit in Afghanistan (Jake being the only survivor). He is from Philadelphia, should be on the skinny shorter side.
Required media: Headshot/Photo – link to Demo reel (would be preferred, but not necessary).
Location: Phoenix, AZ – One day for fitting and pictures on in late March, April 15 and 16th, 2018 for principal photography – No transportation to Phoenix
provided
.
Soldier #2 – McCain (supporting): Male Ethnicity: Asian
McCain was also one of the 5 troops Jake lost in Afghanistan. McCain was adopted and by his mother and step-father in the Garden District in New Orleans. His mother passed when he was still
young and his step dad raised him from there. His name was his Mother’s husband, so between that and his appearance, his name does not seem to fit the man. His mother’s maiden name was Arnaud. He is the team medic and probably the most educated of the bunch, but still much younger than Jake.
Required media: Headshot/Photo – link to Demo reel (would be preferred, but not necessary).
Location: Phoenix, AZ – One day for fitting and pictures on
in late March, April 15 and 16th, 2018 for principal photography – No transportation to Phoenix provided.
Soldier #3 – Rodham (supporting): Female Ethnicity: Hispanic
Rodham is a gay women who is married with a child at home. She was the communications specialist in the group and is one of the 5
that were left I Afghanistan. It is still don’t ask and don’t tell, and her and her unit do neither. She is ½ Mexican (mother) and half Irish.
Required media: Headshot/Photo – link to Demo reel (would be preferred, but not necessary).
Location: Phoenix, AZ – One day for fitting and pictures on in late March, April 15 and 16th, 2018 for principal photography – No transportation to Phoenix provided.
Soldier #4 – Page (supporting): Male Ethnicity: Caucasian
Page is from Bisbee Arizona and is the child of two hippies, that moved to the town of Bisbee (an old mining town just north of the Mexican border). One of Jake’s troops that did not make it home. He loves the Grateful Dead and most music from the 60’s. A
little spacy, but smart, acts as translator.
Required media: Headshot/Photo – link to Demo reel (would be preferred, but not necessary).
Location: Phoenix, AZ – One day for fitting and pictures on in late March, April 15 and 16th, 2018 for principal photography – No transportation to Phoenix provided.
Soldier #5 – Booker (supporting): Male Ethnicity: African American
Booker is from South Lake Tahoe, California. He is the final person that is left in Afghanistan. His parents support everything he does. He had a full ride to Stanford and dropped out a few weeks after he started, right after 911. They take an interest in Jake. Michelle is his sister.
Required media: Headshot/Photo – link to Demo reel (would be preferred, but not necessary).
What To
Prepare
This film will be told entirely thru the lyrics of the songs. No Dialog, think long music video
Additional Info
Submit headshot/resume and demo reel (if you have one)
to [email protected]
