Casting Call For New Series ‘A.R.I.D’

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About The Series

The series is a science fiction thrillers. The series A.R.I.D is a web series which would contain various elements which would be startling and amusing to the audience. When a group of strangers who hardly know one another let alone get to know each other to work out a difficult situation, experience a strange truth their lives are turned and in an eccentric manner.

The world has vanished and they are left all by themselves to figure out what had happened and what could be done to bring back the life which had existed on the planet. The series A.R.I.D is a web series which would include supernatural elements along with science fiction and the first season is planned to have a set of 12 episodes.

The group of the 10 strangers left on earth without any trace of what had gone by and what was going to happen, is a journey none of them had fathomed in their life. They would have to search for clues and would be introduced with a character different in each eepisode helping them get to the core of the enigmatic situation and seek solutions to bring back what they had lost. They not only need to find answers to what happened to all the inhabitants of earth, but would also have to struglle for their own survival.

About The Roles

Following are the characters for which casting directors requires actors:

  1. For the role of Nolan

  • For the role of Nolan, a male actor is required
  • The age of the actor has to be between 35-45 years
  • People of any ethnicity may apply for the position
  • This is the role of a paramedic who is also a boxer at night time
  • He has lost his family, or say, it has vanished with everyone else and he would stop at nothing to find hi family again
  • A tough and steadfast character, it is
  1. For the role of Clayton & Fenton

  • For the role of Clayton and Fenton, two male actors are required
  • Clayton would be of 28-35 years of age
  • Fenton would be 25-30 years old
  • They both would be athletic and ruggedly handsome exuding physical power, with a look of farm boys
  • They both are great hunters but always quarreling with one another
  • Clayton is the sensitive one of the two
  • Fenton is mischievous and would not trust people easily
  1. For the role of Trip

  • For the role of Trip, a male actor is required
  • The age of the applicant has to be between 25 to 35 years
  • It has to be a Caucasian young man for the role
  • The character is freed from prison and would avail the opportunity to change his identity
  • He is charming but a psychopath and a killer who had just had a golden opportunity to do as he pleases
  1. For the role of Lizzy

  • For the role of Lizzy, a female actress is required
  • The age of the actress has to be between 19-25
  • The ethnicity required for the role is Caucasian or Asian
  • Displaying superior attitude due to her richness and considering others with disdain, this beautiful young woman would have to deal with her least favorite person after the disappearance of everyone
  1. For the role of Bryce

  • For the role of Bryce, a young male actor is required
  • The ethnicity requirement for this role is Caucasian
  • The age of the applicant has to be between 30-40 years
  • This is the character of a struggling lawyer who has not got his hands on some break through projects
  • He would have to get away from his addictions in order to have his career thriving
  1. Warrior/ Hunter

  • For the role of Warrior/ Hunter, a female actress is required
  • The age of the applicant has to be between 20-30 years
  • She would have an alluring complexion with dark olive colored skin
  • She would possess an athletic built which won’t be too far from femininity, with great body language and physical skills she’d be equipped
  • She has to be comfortable in minimal clothing as the role is of primitive type
  1. For the role of June

  • For the role of June, a female actress is require
  • The actress has to be of 50-65 years of age
  • Women of any ethnicity may apply for the said role
  • The character of June is that of a scientist with a mysterious air about her. She is an explorer and a highly intelligent woman with sharpened skills through knowledge and experience.
  • She is a great listener but is often regarded as too blunt for being outspoken and for speaking her mind whenever she pleases to and feels right
  • She might appear a bit crazy at times but has her own reasons for everything
  1. For the role of Cody

  • A male actor is required for the role of Cody
  • The age of the applicant has to be between 20-25 years
  • A Caucasian actor is required for the role
  • The character is that of a lazy young man who smokes put and is indulged in games most of the time, still no purpose and aim of life had been figured out for him
  • He would struggle to find the purpose of his life in the post trauma event
  1. For the role of Darius

  • For the role of Darius, a male actor is required
  • He has to be of 50-65 years of age
  • This is the role of an amazing scientist who is an expert in ancient technology. He also possesses knowledge in paranormal technology.
  • He is dedicated towards his work and is devoted to help mankind in any way possible, however this did not make him sociable at all
  • He is not very quick with reactions and lacks social skills altogether which would make it difficult for him in the state of adversity with 9 other fellows
  1. For the role of Darrell

  • The role of Darrell requires a male actor
  • He would be the guard of prison, so the applicant must have a strong built
  • Age of the applicant has to be 40-50 years
  • Open ethnicity
  1. For the role of Trisha

  • The role of Trisha would require a female
  • The age of the applicant has to be between 30-40
  • Her ethnicity would be based on Nolan’s ethnicity since she would play the role of Nolan’s wife
  1. For the role of Zeus

  • A male actor is required for the role of Zeus
  • The age of the applicant has to be between 40-50
  • People of any ethnicity may apply
  • He would be a drug lord, a powerful man filthy rich
  1. Big Guys

  • 2 men are required to be the big guys
  • Strong built is required
  • Age has to be between 30-45 years
  • Open ethnicity

Audition Details

  • The characters would be paid
  • The city of call would be Ontario, Windsor and Canada
  • The applicants must submit their details via email
  • The email address is aridseries@gmail.com
  • The deadline for application is May 07th 2016
  • Video auditions would be accepted
  • The shoot dates are July 2016 – September 2016 (These are tentative dates)
  • Ensure your availability
  • Apply for each role only if you fit the description
  • Submit your basic information and contact details via email

Hurry up and apply for a unique web series, and spread the word among those interested!

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