OPEN CASTING CALL FOR THE FEATURE FILM “TEARS” IN RALEIGH, NC

WHEN:  Sunday, November 18, 2012 from noon to 6pm

WHERE:  Club Flashbacks - 4004 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604

BRING:  Headshot with acting resume or recent photo, pen/pencil.

SEEKING ACTORS FOR LEAD AND SUPPORTING ROLES LISTED BELOW.  ADDITIONALLY SEEKING ALL TYPES, ETHNICITIES AND AGES FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING AND DAYPLAYER ROLES NOT LISTED. UNION AND NON-UNION ACTORS MAY SUBMIT.

PROJECT INFO

TEARS

Feature Film

SAG-AFTRA (SAG terms) Ultra Low Budget
Director:  TBS
Writer:  Terrance Shepard
Executive Producer: Jermaine Hopkins

Producer:  Dedra N. Tate
Casting Director:  Winsome Sinclair

Start Date: March 2013
Shoot location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Open Casting Call Date:  Sunday, 11/18/12 in Raleigh, North Carolina

Cast:  [T-Banks] Jermaine Hopkins (Lean On Me, Juice)  

[MONSTER MIKE]  African-American Male, 25-35, T-Bank’s best friend, the muscle of the two who has no problem handling the “dirty work” when it needs to be done…LEAD

[BJ]  African-American Male, 25-35, wants to be in charge, quick to offer assistance…LEAD

[FELICIA]  African-American Female, 20-30, medium build, Monster Mike’s girlfriend, a ride-or-die chick but takes no nonsense from Mike…LEAD

[NINA]  African-American Female, 20-30, very shapely, T-Bank’s supportive girlfriend, passive demeanor…SUPPORTING

[MS. BANKS]  African-American Female, 45-58, average to medium build, T-Bank’s mother, sweet demeanor, bubbly personality…SUPPORTING

[MS. LANE]  African-American Female, 45-58, average to medium build, Monster Mike’s mother, serious disposition, sometimes stressed in voice…SUPPORTING

[J-HOP]  African-American Male, 25-35, medium build, great comedic timing…SUPPORTING

[LAY-LOW]  African-American Male, 25-35, average build…SUPPORTING

STORY LINE:  Tears is a story about two childhood friends, Tyrone Banks (T-Banks) and Mike Lane (Monster Mike) who grow up in the menacing inner city streets of a metropolitan city selling narcotics.  While dodging the authorities and other D-Boy cliques, the two manage to become the drug suppliers of, not only the city they're in, but also several other major cities across the nation.  For years, the Russian Mafia has supplied the crew and things are going better than expected until Monster Mike, against the better judgment of T-Banks, decides to start dealing with a notorious Colombian kingpin, Guierrmo Manuel.  Because of the death of the Russian mob boss, Mike is propelled to do the deal with the Columbians, but THE DEAL is not the only thing Manuel has in mind. After Mike turns down an offer by Manuel, their lives are instantly MARKED FOR DEATH!  Unbeknownst to Banks and Mike, their lawyer and a shady politician are working to bring them to their demise, while the Columbians are hard at work doing the same.  In the midst of the chaos, Mike gets word that he has a second child on the way which prompts him to rethink his life goals, and he decides to retire from the game.  After Mike disappears for a few days, Banks is visited by Manuel and given an ultimatum that could change their lives forever...kill his best friend Mike, or suffer a total "BLACK OUT" of both their families!

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If you can't attend the open call in Raleigh but would like to submit, please email your picture and resume to  tearsmoviecasting@gmail.com.