NOW CASTING
DOUBLES WITH SLIGHT PEPPER
Feature Film
ACTRA Talent To Watch Program (Application Pending)
Writer/Director: Ian Harnarine
Producer: Mark Andrew Sirju
Casting Director: Jesse Griffiths
Casting Assistants: Tanu Ravi & Leah Galloway
Shoot Date: January 10th – 28th 2022
Location: Greater Toronto Area
TORONTO LOCALS ONLY
WE ARE SEEING BOTH UNION AND NON-UNION PERFORMERS FOR ALL ROLES.
ROLES
- [DHANI] 20 to 30 years old, Indo-Caribbean male. Introverted and unhappy with his life as a street-food vendor in a rural Indo-Caribbean community in Trinidad. He wants to get money from his father, Ragbir, who abandoned the family decades ago. Speaks with a Trinidadian accent. LEAD
- [SUMINTRA] 60 to 70 years old, Indo/Caribbean female. She doesn’t like change. She raised Dhani by herself after Ragbir abandoned them. Speaks with a Trinidadian accent. PRINCIPAL
- [SAM] 60 to 70 years old, Caribbean/any ethnicity (East Asian, Southeast Asian, white, South Asian, Black, etc, with Caribbean heritage) male. Overworked and underpaid lawyer in Toronto. Messy, but knows where things are on his desk. ACTOR
- [TREE SELLER] 60 to 70 years old, white male. Jovial and perceptive. Willing to make a deal with any customer. FRENCH-CANADIAN ACCENT. ACTOR.
- [GUY] 20 to 30 years old, Indo/Caribbean male. Fun, party animal. He sees the humour in any part of life and is very loyal to his friends. ACTOR
Related jobs:
Casting Call: Female Pool Shark Body Double for Eyewear Campaign
Job Description: We are casting a highly skilled female pool player to serve as a body double for an actress in an upcoming eyewear campaign. The selected candidate will perform in scenes that require advanced pool-playing skills, ensuring the shots appear seamless and professional. While this role involves a body double, the focus will be on skillful execution rather than recognizable features. The ideal candidate will closely match the height and complexion of our lead actress and be confident performing in a lively party atmosphere.
Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as the body double for the actress, executing advanced pool shots during the campaign shoot.
- Confidently handle a pool stick, align shots accurately, and execute them flawlessly in front of a crowd.
- Collaborate with the director and production team to ensure the visual continuity between the actress and the body double.
- Maintain professionalism and follow directions to achieve the desired results for the campaign.
Requirements:
- Female, aged 25-40.
- Height: 5’8” to 5’10”.
- Medium brown complexion (please refer to the photo in the casting notice for reference).
- Must be a highly skilled pool player, capable of performing advanced shots with confidence.
- Comfortable performing in a dynamic environment surrounded by party onlookers.
- Experience in similar roles is a plus but not required.
- Must be available to shoot in Toronto.
Compensation:
- Pay: $3,000 if selected.
- This is a non-union campaign.