God’s Not Dead 3 is now casting speaking roles in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The third movie in the God’s Not Dead series will begin shooting next month in Little Rock, Arkansas and casting directors announced this week they are hoping to find actors to play various roles during an open casting call this week.
Actors between the ages of 18 and 65 who could portray college students, lawyers, security guards, pastors or executive types can audition for roles during the call Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5 Shackleford Drive.
Actors must have some previous experience in film, TV or theater and should bring a headshot and resume, the film’s casting director said in a news release.
Roles in the film listed on the casting company’s website include:
[SYDNEY] FEMALE, 20-21 yrs. old, CAUCASIAN. Sydney is a friend to Keaton (her roommate), Adam, and Mateo. Feisty, but also good- natured. She’s smart, loyal, and supportive of Mateo’s endeavors in activism. More extroverted than Keaton. She’s interested in the religious vs. non-religious debate, and definitely sides with Mateo in her criticism of organized religion and the church. SUPPORTING
[THOMAS ELLSWORTH] MALE, 50-55 yrs. old, CAUCASIAN. The president of Hadleigh University, Thomas is stately and polished, if not a bit physically imposing. He’s comfortable in his own skin as the face of the university with all of the best qualities of an effective politician. A long-time friend of Dave’s, he maintains a friendly, affable approachability despite his lofty status. SUPPORTING
[GOVERNOR ROSS] MALE, 62-68 yrs. old, ANY ETHNICITY. He is charming and focused, traits he has used to great benefit during his career in politics. He has a moral compass, but it is sometimes trumped by public perception. SUPPORTING
[BARBARA SOLOMON] FEMALE, 50-55 yrs. old. ANY ETHNICITY. Barbara is the Chair of the Board of Trustees for State University of Arkansas. Retired CEO of a management consulting company and philanthropist. Intelligent, methodical, articulate. One of the few women in the US to sit Chair at the university level, she takes her position seriously. While at ease with politicians and the wealthy, she probably hasn’t spoken to an actual student since she was one. SUPPORTING
[REVEREND ROLAND DIAL] MALE, 60-65 yrs. old, AFRICAN-AMERICAN. Pastor of an affluent Baptist church. A moving preacher and good communicator. His many years behind the pulpit in predominately black churches situated in the deep south have not dimmed his inner light and in fact have only made him stronger in his faith and resolve. SUPPORTING
[NATHANIEL MBAYE] MALE, 70-75 yrs. old, KENYAN. Nathanial is Jude’s father. Although bi-lingual, he chooses to speak primarily in Swahili. Old school, old fashioned and doesn’t trust airplanes. He is married to Cecilia. SMALL SUPPORTING
[CECILIA MBAYE] FEMALE, 70-72 yrs. old, KENYAN. Cecilia is Jude’s mother and Nathanial’s wife. Quiet and soft spoken, translates to English for Nathaniel while in America. Devout Christian. Two minutes with her and we see where Jude gets his positivity and warmth. SMALL SUPPORTING
[JUDGE HUDSON] FEMALE, 50-60 yrs. old, ANY ETHNICITY. She is a judge in the district where Pastor Dave’s church is located, and when the church is under threat of being demolished, they seek out Judge Hudson’s help for an injunction. TWO SCENES
[ANGELA ELLSWORTH] FEMALE, 40-48 yrs. old, CAUCASIAN. She is Thomas Ellsworth’s (President of Hadleigh University) wife. She is concerned about her husband and the toll the conflict with the church is taking on him and the family. That becomes even more clear when someone throws a brick through their window at home. TWO SCENES
[KAYLA ELLSWORTH] FEMALE, 6-7 yrs. old, CAUCASIAN. She is Thomas Ellsworth’s (President of Hadleigh University) young daughter. She and the family ends up in the middle of the conflict when someone throws a brick through their window at home. TWO SCENES
[ROGER] MALE, 42-48 yrs. old, ANY ETHNICITY. He is a dedicated member of Pastor Dave’s church. He becomes very involved in the fight to save their church and land from the eminent domain threat. SMALL SUPPORTING
[JUDY] FEMALE, 42-48 yrs. old, ANY ETHNICITY. She is a dedicated member of Pastor Dave’s church. Very professional and intelligent. She becomes very involved in the fight to save their church and land from the eminent domain threat. SMALL SUPPORTING
[BRUCE] MALE, 42-48 yrs. old, ANY ETHNICITY. He is a dedicated member of Pastor Dave’s church. He becomes very involved in the fight to save their church and land from the eminent domain threat. SMALL SUPPORTING
[CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN] MALE, 42-48 yrs. old, CAUCASIAN. He is hired to oversee the demolition of the church, but is interrupted by Pastor Dave and Pierce, an interruption that does not go over well with him. He doesn’t get involved in politics or protests, he just wants to get his job done. SMALL SUPPORTING
[UNIVERSITY ATTORNEY] MALE, 45-50 yrs. old, ANY ETHNICITY. He represents Hadleigh University in their conflict with Pastor Dave’s church. He is very professional and capable, likely comes from a very prominent law office. TWO SCENES
[GOVERNOR’S ASSISTANT] FEMALE, 40-50, ANY ETHNICITY. She is professional and very capable. She is discreet when necessary, always looking out for the Governor’s best interest. TWO SCENES
[ON-AIR NEWS REPORTERS] (Multiple Roles) MALE or FEMALE, 35-50 yrs. old, ANY ETHNICITY. STRONGLY PREFER SUBMISSIONS WITH REAL ON-AIR NEWS REPORTING/NEWS ACHOR EXPERIENCE. These are new anchors and field reporters who are covering the story of the church/school conflict.
[POLITICAL COMMENTATORS/PUNDITS] (Multiple roles) MALE or FEMALE, 40-55 years old, ANY ETHNICITY. These are various on-air political commentators and pundits who have an opinion about the conflict between Hadleigh University and Pastor Dave’s church.
[ANGRY PROTESTORS] (two roles) MALE, 40-45, CAUCASIAN. Two protestors on opposites of the conflict between the university and Pastor Dave’s church. ONE SCENE
[BOARD MEMBERS] (two roles) MALE or FEMALE, 45-55 yrs. old, ANY ETHNICITY. These board members are supportive of the church’s side of the conflict with the University. ONE SCENE
[SECURITY GUARDS/POLICE OFFICER] (three roles) MALE, 40-45 yrs. old, ANY ETHNICITY. These are men who respond at the scene of the church fire. ONE SCENE
[CAMPUS SECURITY GUARD] MALE, 30-35 yrs. old, ANY ETHNICITY. Security guard on the campus of Hadleigh University – breaks up a conflict involving Pastor Dave. ONE SCENE
The third film in the series will begin shooting in Arkansas’ capital city on Oct. 7, and filming will continue for 5 weeks, the release said.
