Casting "Phil And Sophie." Synopsis: Freaks and Geeks meets End of the Fucking World in this coming of age, comedy-drama. Phil and Sophie are two senior high school students coming face to face with the realities of the changing world around them, brazenly confident despite their glaring lack of life experience.
Female Barista: Background / Extra, Female, 20-30
cheery and friendly.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter
Lidia: Supporting, Female, 18-25
teenager; posh but trying to be counterculture.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter
Jeff: Supporting, Male, 35-60
Father of lead character, Sophie. Well put together suburbanite dad. Loving father and husband. Comedically navigating the intricacies of his family - his wife and two daughters.
Ethnicity: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Latino / Hispanic, White / European Descent
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter
Stoner Guys: Supporting, Male, 18-25
nervous about being cool; hyper analytical of casual social interaction.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter
Male Extras: Background / Extra, Male, 18-25
quick wits; competitive sense in conversation.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter
Nico: Supporting, Male, 16-25
Nico is a high school senior who thinks he has everything figured out. He plays low stakes in life, but thinks big of himself. He tends to be defensive when challenged on issues of pride and family, resorting to bitter and aggressive humor to deflect conversation. Having a cemented place in his social circle, he is also known to be funny and a good hang who generally catches a lot of women, though they may not be the highest caliber.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Additional: Compensation will be provided for travel outside of Chicago. Meals will be provided
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Zoom auditions and rehearsals; possible in person rehearsals. Shoots TBD in Chicago, IL and surrounding area.
Chicago, IL