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'The Neighbor' is now casting speaking roles as the feature film films in Jackson, Mississippi. UPDATE: Casting Directors are still casting several speaking roles in Jackson, Mississippi Morgan Casting is holding an open casting call in Jackson, Mississippi for several speaking roles. The open casting call is scheduled for Saturday, January 31st at The Ice House - Ice House Alley Warehouse from 11 am to 5pm. The movie centers around Heather Thomas and Shane Riley when they deliver children in the same hospital, they become fast friends. After an investment goes south, Shane takes drastic action, putting her family and her friendship with Heather in jeopardy. Now struggling to keep herself out jail and her family intact, Shane will say or do anything to get what she wants... To audition for a role on 'The Neighbor', check out the casting call details below: The Neighbor Casting Call UPDATE: Casting Directors are still casting several speaking roles in Jackson, Mississippi Still Seeking for THE NEIGBHOR - shoots soon in Jackson, MS HANDSOME HIPSTER/CAREY Ruggedly handsome, tattooed sleeves, this high school classmate of Shane's sarcastically congratulates her on her pregnancy. Early 20s. Caucasian or Hispanic...1 speech & 1 line, 1 scene - If you feel you fit the bill of someone who's close, would love helping in spreading the word. $504 for a day's work. You must work local at your own expense. Open to actors and non-actors too willing to give it a shot! Pease email a photo, name, age & current city to [email protected] Please title with "your name" for Hipster Carey for THE NEIGHBOR. Time is of the essence   THE NEIGHBOR SAG-AFTRA LOW BUDGET Feature Film due to shoot in Jackson, Mississippi Start Date is Feb. 19 - Mid March Open Casting Call - THE NEIGHBOR Saturday, January 31st The Ice House - Ice House Alley Warehouses 251 West South Street Jackson, MS 39203 11am - 5pm http://www.icehousevenue.com/ All talent MUST work local to central Mississippi at his or her own expense (travel, hotel, etc.) STORY LINE: When Heather Thomas and Shane Riley deliver children in the same hospital, they become fast friends. After an investment goes south, Shane takes drastic action, putting her family and her friendship with Heather in jeopardy. Now struggling to keep herself out jail and her family intact, Shane will say or do anything to get what she wants... ROLES TO CAST LOCALLY: [CHASE] 21 years old, childish and immature. Somewhat good looking, not the sharpest guy. Reference is Tim Riggins from Friday Night Lights. Chase is the father of Heather's baby. Incapable of acting like a responsible parent, he misses the birth of his child. Eventually, his daughter sparks a new sense of responsibility, and Chase cleans up his act; his floppy hair is combed, and his punk look is swapped for a more cleaned up appearance. This supposedly more mature Chase believes he is better suited to raise their child, and battles Heather for custody...SUPPORTING LEAD (4) [BECKY] Hard-working and doting, Becky is Heather's supportive mother. Mid-40s, a bit rough around the edges- life has not been easy. Sensitive to her daughter's struggles, she is quick to show love and support, but is sometimes at a loss when things get rough. She moves into an apartment with her daughter after Shane recommends an affordable place next door. Supporting the family has clearly taken a toll on her. When Heather has a particularly bad episode, Becky resorts to calling her therapist...SUPPORTING LEAD (12) [KEN BACHAN] Distinguished and hard-nosed, Ken is the patriarch of the Bachan family. Alex’s Father. Late 40s to late 50s (more in his 50s) He wears his disappointment for his son on his sleeves; Ken prefers instead to treat his son-in-law, Eric, as his favorite. His tune changes when Eric endorses Alex's new investment plan, but his skepticism remains obvious...SUPPORTING LEAD (42) [ERIC] In his 30s, slick, confident, Eric is Alex's brother in law. A successful businessman, Eric is favored by Ken Bachan, Alex's father. Uncomfortable with his position in the spotlight, he endorses Alex's ideas, and is happy to give some advice...2 speeches & 7 lines, 3 scenes (8) [SADIE] 6 years old, bright, Sadie is Alex and Shane's daughter. Alex and Shane are two of the lead actors for the film - yet to be cast Sadie is most likely Caucasian but do not limit with ethnicity for the child - open to all ethnic backgrounds, mixed race, etc. not yet sure who will play Mom and Dad. She takes a liking to Heather, referring to her as "Auntie"...4 lines, 10 scenes (6) [JEAN-LOUIS] French, wirey, in his 50s, animated and schmoozy, Jean-Louis is an entrepreneur opening a new club in town. Misunderstanding Shane to be a store owner rather than an employee, he immediately suggest she invest in his club. While securing her investment, Jean-Louis treats Shane like a business partner. As soon as Shane is involved in some legal trouble, however, Jean-Louis is nowhere to be found Open to someone who’s African American and/or a bit overweight, But please do not limit...6 speeches & 8 lines, 3 scenes (22) [KATE] Neighborly, married to Jennifer. 30 - 45 years. Open to all ethnic backgrounds. She lives in Heather's building with her wife and two sons. They befriend Heather, and begin hiring her as a babysitter. Their family is later seen at the wedding...4 speeches & 6 lines, 4 scenes (54) [JENNIFER] Friendly, married to Kate. 30-45 years. Open to all ethnic backgrounds. Jennifer lives in Heather's building with her wife and two sons. They befriend Heather, and begin hiring her as a babysitter. Their family is later seen at the wedding...4 speeches & 2 lines, 4 scenes (54) [ALI] In her early 30s, supportive, Ali is Alex's sister. Knowing her father looks down on Alex, Ali does her best to shed positive light on Alex's endeavors while at a family dinner. She's later seen at the wedding...2 speeches & 4 lines, 3 scenes (42) [DETECTIVE LAUREN LUND] Female. Late 30s to mid 40s, sharp, no-nonsense, Detective Lund investigates a robbery involving Alex and the bar where he works. Sensing a tension between Heather and Shane, Lund exploits the relationship to gain information. Reference could be Kim Dickens from Gone Girl / Treme….2 speeches & 3 lines, 3 scenes (62) [PETER] In his 40s, a cheerful, down-to-earth hipster in a wheelchair, Peter runs the bar where Alex works. After Alex becomes a suspect in a robbery, Peter reluctantly fires him knowing he's losing his best employee...4 speeches & 3 lines, 2 scenes (25) [MELANIE] 20 years old, self-centered, a wiry motormouth, Melanie is Chase's new girlfriend. Her efforts to befriend Heather come across as patronizing...2 speeches & 2 lines, 3 scenes (30) [SUSAN] This pleasant but stern banker assists Shane with a loan. 30s to 50s. Open to all ethnic backgrounds. She later calls Shane to tell her that the loan has been denied...1 speech & 7 lines, 2 scenes (33) [NURSE #1] 20s to 40s. Open to all ethnic backgrounds. This nurse tends to Shane and Heather post-delivery. She comes running when Heather panics, and escorts Chase from the room...2 speeches & 4 lines, 2 scenes (13) [MR. HUGHES] Late 50s - 60s. Wry, Mr. Hughes is Heather's English teacher. Aware of her struggles with pregnancy, he extends the deadline on her paper...2 speeches & 1 line, 1 scene (1) [LAWYER] This encouraging lawyer helps Heather plan her trial. 30s to 40s. Open ethnicity. She reassures Heather, explaining the likeliness of the case going in her favor...3 speeches & 1 line, 1 scene (20) [CONNOR SAVAGE] An aggressive young lawyer, Connor Savage is Ken Bachan's attorney. 30s. Open ethnicity. He meets with Shane and Alex while they're being held...2 speeches & 2 lines, 1 scene (74) [KATHLEEN] A Kathy Bates type in her 50s, this wealthy customer shops for a dress at the store where Shane works. She's a bit judgmental after discovering Shane never finished college. Think of her more as Kathy Bates with a bit of a ‘Real Housewives’ look/attitude....1 speech & 2 lines, 1 scene (20) [NICOLE] Catty, the ringleader of a group of mean girls, Nicole teases Heather about her pregnancy, implying that Heather sleeps around 18 + to look 18. Open ethnicity...3 lines, 1 scene (2) [HANDSOME HIPSTER/CAREY] Ruggedly handsome, tattooed sleeves, this high school classmate of Shane's sarcastically congratulates her on her pregnancy. Early 20s. Caucasian or Hispanic...1 speech & 1 line, 1 scene (7) [DR. HURWITZ] Seen in a therapy session with Heather, Dr. Hurwitz notices her increasingly manic behavior and decides to tweak her medication. 40s to 50s. Open ethnicity. Male or Female ...1 speech & 1 line, 1 scene (35) [DEFENSE ATTORNEY] In her 40s, wearing a power suit, this confident lawyer represents Shane in court. Open ethnicity...2 lines, 1 scene (94) [PROSECUTOR] This lawyer shouts an objection in court as Shane testifies…30s to 40s. Male or Female. Open ethnicity...1 line, 1 scene (95) [NEWS ANCHOR] Seen on television, this very serious female news anchor reports on a break in at the bar where Alex works, Open ethnicity. Late 20s to late 40s...1 speech, 1 scene (55) [JACKSON] 9 years old, Jackson is Kate and Jennifer's son. He plays with Sadie at the wedding, Open ethnicity...No lines, 3 scenes (54) [NOLAN] 7 years old, Nolan is Kate and Jennifer's son. He plays with Sadie at the wedding, Open ethnicity...No lines, 3 scenes (54) [FARMER] Following a stench emanating from an abandoned barn, this farmer discovers a dead body, Male. Charactery farmer types. 40s to 50s...No lines, 1 scene (1) [MOLLY) Heather's baby. Girl. We will need her as a newborn, up to 6 months and 6 months up to 1 year. Please include current age, date of birth, current city, parents' names and best contact number. - to be booked from photo [DYLAN] Shane's baby. Boy. We will need him as a newborn, up to 6 months and 6 months up to 1 year. Please include current age, date of birth, current city, parents' names and best contact number. - to be booked from photo Thanks so much, and we truly appreciate the support! Very excited about this film and script! Matthew c/o Morgan Casting Inc. Please email us to [email protected] Be sure to include the following info: 1. Current photo/s 2. Name 3. Age 4. Phone #s 5. Current City/State 6. Roles for which you would like to most be considered Please title your email with "your name" for the role of "___" for THE NEIGHBOR Sides/lines will be available at the casting session in Jackson. If time permits, we will try to send them prior to those who email who are best suited for the role. If you are a represented actor submitted through your talent agency, and selected to self tape for us (through breakdown services), that is our preference vs. attending the live casting session. The live session will be an open call and open to the general public, giving those who best fit the specs and characters above the opportunity to perhaps read for a speaking part for the film. We are open to seeing local actors represented, non represented, and also "real people/non-actors" hoping to land a line or two in a film. Once again, please be sure you fit one of the character descriptions. Open Casting Call - THE NEIGHBOR Saturday, January 31st The Ice House - Ice House Alley Warehouses 251 West South Street Jackson, MS 39203 11am - 5pm http://www.icehousevenue.com/ We ask that all babies do not attend the open call - we will book from photo or hold a separate casting session for those two roles (MOLLY & DYLAN). Thanks so much! Let's make a great film in Mississippi y'all! If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply Discuss this story with fellow Project Casting fans on Facebook. On Twitter, follow us at @projectcasting.

NBC's Voyage to Enthrall Viewers with Grosse Pointe Garden Society People worldwide, hold your breath and brace yourselves for an exceptional thrill as NBC takes a stimulating step closer to the much-awaited primetime season. Embracing innovation and creativity, the network plans to introduce a groundbreaking series called "The Grosse Pointe Garden Society." Straight out of the bustling production kitchens of Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television, viewers brace themselves for another binge-worthy narrative. Helming this series is an icon of creative writing – Davita Scarlett; synonymous with creativity and ingenuity. She has joined hands with Erin Cardillo and Richard Keith crowned for their work on "In the Dark" and "Life Sentence," bringing an enchanted touch of their storytelling magic. At the epicenter of this new offering from NBC, is a captivating story that resonates through the downtrodden journey of a young woman from the edges of society to its core. Defined by her predicaments and desires, she redefines herself in the world of unquestioned privilege and intricate social networks in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. The drama merges divergent worlds in a striking narrative that will have viewers on the edge of their seats. With the writers' successful track record and NBC's unwavering commitment to producing high-quality content, the "Grosse Pointe Garden Society" promises to add a fresh perspective to ongoing primetime programming. It's no surprise that a great expectation has riled up ever since its announcement. The brains behind the concept, Davita Scarlett received her first break as a production assistant on the Wife Swap show and continued her journey through series like Queen Sugar and Council of Dads, showcasing her diversified talent. Partnering with the dynamic duo of Erin Cardillo and Richard Keith, who have earned stripes with their skills on shows like Significant Mother and Fuller House, we can expect nothing less than a masterpiece. The series is served on a silver platter by reputed production giants – Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television, leaving no stone unturned in effort and creativity. Both production houses are well-acclaimed for their notable contributions to the television industry and their relentless pursuit to deliver compelling and intriguing stories. With the production expertise of Joanna Klein's The Bridge and the writing prowess of Scarlett, Cardillo, and Keith, the Grosse Pointe Garden Society is poised to be a significant addition to NBC's ensemble. The show promises not just to be another series on the block but a spotlight of empowerment, highlighting the journey of a woman determined to define her destiny. The Grosse Pointe Garden Society is much more than a typical primetime series, focusing on real-life issues to make the audience reflect upon their societal values and privileges. The drama presents an intriguing narrative, involving a stark contrast of societal disparity and portrays Grosse Pointe's intricate society network. In the vast sea of entertainment, the series plans to maintain NBC's unwavering commitment to produce high-quality content. The storyline's unique representation emphasizes diversity, making the audience appreciate the different perspectives it offers. There's already a buzz around town about this forthcoming show, and rightly so. It's not every day that a grand collaboration like this infrastructure on the television platform. NBC's decision to launch this fresh narrative reflects the network's dedication to introducing highly engaging, sophisticated, and pulsating storyline that keeps viewers glued to their seats. The announcement of the Grosse Pointe Garden Society has undoubtedly carved a mark for itself. Yet, the true anticipation lies in the experience that the series unveils. As we step into a new era of television, where narratives are becoming more profound, and production is increasingly innovative, this forthcoming series is sure to leave an indelible impression on every viewer. Buckle up for a delightful ride as this series prepares to release a stellar performance soon. With compelling characters, a gripping storyline, and a unique insight into a diverse world, the Grosse Pointe Garden Society is all set to redefine primetime television's landscape. We wait with bated breaths to see what's in store for us from the pens of Scarlett, Cardillo, Keith, and the entire team behind this intriguing television project, under NBC's commendable aegis.

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