Casting call issued for Fiona’s Guardians — the film
Director/screenwriter Stuart R. Wahlin has issued a call for actors for a short film adaptation of my vampire novel, Fiona’s Guardians. We’ll be paying special attention to suitable actors auditioning to play the blood-drinking Fiona, her main guardian Daniel, another vampire named Søren, and Wolf, a guardian-in-training.
There are also three supporting roles, plus a handful of extras. To get a sense of the director’s vision of this film, here’s a teaser/trailer he put together.
Below you’ll find details of what Stuart and I, author of the adapted novel, are looking for:
Synopsis: Daniel is eager to retire from serving as the caretaker of a 250-year-old vampire named Fiona. But first, he’ll need to find a suitable candidate to be her new guardian. He recruits a college dropout named Wolf to be his successor, and prepares the young protégé for the dark world he’s about to enter.
Production Dates: T/B/D — 2023
Location: Rockford, IL and surrounding area
Casting: Stuart R. Wahlin, director, and Dan Klefstad, writer.
Non-Union
Please electronically submit a headshot, resumé, and link to reel. E-mail to stuartwahlin@yahoo.com.
[OLD DANIEL]
60–75, Male. One-armed guardian of vampire Fiona. Has grown Fiona’s fortune and developed an elaborate system to ensure she gets the blood she needs. Weary and unshakeable after a lifetime of perilous service, he longs to retire by finding a successor. LEAD.
[YOUNG DANIEL]
20 to 27, male. A college student who falls into a job as a vampire’s caretaker, and quickly proves to be very capable. LEAD.
[FIONA]
28 to 35, female. Stunningly beautiful. A cunning 250-year-old vampire. Assertive, alluring, ruthless. LEAD.
[RAMON]
30+, male. Human guardian of vampire Søren. SUPPORTING.
[SØREN]
28 to 40, Caucasian male. Vampire who hires Daniel as his guardian after Ramon’s passing. LEAD.
[WOLF]
21 to 26, male. Forced to drop out of college, is recruited to be Daniel’s successor as guardian to vampire Fiona. LEAD.
[HOMELESS WOMAN]
30 to 40, female. A down-and-out Navy veteran addicted to heroin and living in a tent city. Tattoos a plus. She prefers handouts, but is desperate enough do just about anything for money. Mature themes in this role. SUPPORTING.
[TANYA]
28 to 50, female. Fiona’s driver. SUPPORTING.
Additional speaking roles, featured extras and extras also needed.
If you know someone who’d be perfect for any of these roles, please forward this article to them. And if you fit the requirements to play Fiona, Daniel, Søren, and Wolf, we definitely want to meet you.
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