Looking for Supporting Cast- Day Players and Extra

Greater Philadelphia Film Office

Looking for additional cast members to complete season 1 of web series. We’re scheduled to film the final 5 episodes in June. Shoots dates are three days a week in June. Filming will take place in Philadelphia. Rolls needed below.

Aiden Thomas.
Role Type:Day Player
Gender:Male
Ethnicity:All
Age Range:20-35
Role Description: Aiden is Kiera’s ex fiance who left her after she had a miscarriage. Aiden is a M.I.T grad who is outgoing, enthusiastic, and charming. He is a people person who loves to be around others. Aiden is a man who falls in love with a girl who is out of his league and dropped the ball. (Episode 6)

Jason Alexander
Role Type:Supporting
Gender:Male
Age Range:40-50
Ethnicity:Black / African Descent
Role Description:David’s father. Jason is a college professor who is wise, witty, and thoughtful. Jason is a native of Philly, and a child of the Hip-Hop era. He’s a hardworking man, a loving father and husband. Looks a lot younger than his age. Needed for (Episode 8).

Ray Henderson
Role Type: Supporting/ Day Player
Gender:Male
Age Range:40-50
Ethnicity:Black / African Descent
Role Description: Todd’s father. A grizzled, bitter, and scorned father who is stuck in the past of his former sports days. He pushed his son to be a top athlete and when his failed Ray disowned him.

Yvette Henderson
Role Type: Supporting/ Day Player
Gender:Female
Age Range:40-50
Ethnicity:Black / African Descent
Role Description: Todd’s mother. A poised, sophisticated, and educated mother father who hasn’t seen her son in three years.Unlike her husband she still loves her son but also loves her husband. She is caught in between.

Issac Sanchez
Role Type: Day Player
Gender: Male
Age Range:40-50
Ethnicity: Latino
Role Description: Emilia’s drunk uncle who ruins her birthday party.

Tessa Sanchez
Role Type:Day Player
Gender: Female
Age Range:40-50
Ethnicity: Latino
Role Description: Emilia’s well meaning aunt.

Dr. Hill
Role Type:Day Player
Age Range: 40s
Ethnicity: All
Role Description: College administrator. (Episode 8)

EXTRAS- Young Couple, who are Uber passengers. Both in their 20s

Additional Information
Meals will be provided. Production states: “Our goal was to shoot episodes 2 and 3 while applying to film festivals with episode 1 and self distribute through crowdfunding. In 2022 we had a good festival run. We wrapped episode 2 and 3. Unfortunately we didn’t reach our crowdfunding goal but the cast and crew all agreed to continue on with the production. With that being said this is a completely independent production. All I have is a vision and I need the right people to help share that vision. The show will premiere on YouTube.

For consideration, submit a reel, and resume. I’m looking for passionate, hardworking, creative, flexible, fun, friendly and reliable people to work with on this project. Students are encouraged to apply. I look forward to hearing from you.

Series synopsis.
Dear Life, You Suck! is a drama-comedy web series about six best friends living in Philly who struggle to navigate life in their mid to late 20s. Synopsis: Attempting to find their place in the world they fight through dreams deferred, disappointments, family tradition, mental health, and marriage in hopes of achieving the lives they dreamed of. This is an ensemble series that follows people on their journey of getting unstuck.

The web series is based on the short film ‘Dear Life, You Suck! Journal Entry One.’ That premiered at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival. As well as screened at Reelblack’s Film screening and Philm Factory’s Film Lounge. The pilot They Lied to Us was screened at the Ritz Theater as part of the three-piece production showcase in 2021. And has been accepted into 2022 The Philadelphia Independent Film Festival and Film Collective Short Film Festival.