Casting: Mean Goals - Short Film Casting Supporting Actors
Project Description:
After failing to make the LGBTQ soccer team's roster, Jesus's desire to win his father's approval is eclipsed by a new obsession to beat the mean gays at their own game.
Casting: By submission
Rehearsal Date: TBD
Shoot Dates: 4 days either July 5 - 8, July 19 - 22, or July 26 - 29
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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EUPIL | Male | Asian | Age: 21 - 29 | Role Type: Supporting
A Korean male who appears ages 21-29. He looks like he was plucked out of a K-pop band. His parents are wealthy since they are the creators of a famous fashion brand. And as a true offspring of fashion fame, he is a socialite who dresses flamboyantly and judges the men who want to date him on what they wear too. He drives fast cars, has a refined palette, lives large, and doesn’t believe anyone is good enough to date him. He is the captain of a gay soccer team. Because of his upbringing and prestigious business degree from USC, he feels entitled, so others see him as a selfish snob. Talent must have some experience playing soccer. Improv experience is a plus! Must be okay with partial nudity (bare butt) and character will be shirtless in most soccer field scenes. Character has an implied sex act and there will be an intimacy coordinator on set. Will be working 1 day.
A Korean male who appears ages 21-29. He looks like he was plucked out of a K-pop band. His parents are wealthy since they are the creators of a famous fashion brand. And as a true offspring of fashion fame, he is a socialite who dresses flamboyantly and judges the men who want to date him on what they wear too. He drives fast cars, has a refined palette, lives large, and doesn’t believe anyone is good enough to date him. He is the captain of a gay soccer team. Because of his upbringing and prestigious business degree from USC, he feels entitled, so others see him as a selfish snob. Talent must have some experience playing soccer. Improv experience is a plus! Must be okay with partial nudity (bare butt) and character will be shirtless in most soccer field scenes. Character has an implied sex act and there will be an intimacy coordinator on set. Will be working 1 day.
CHAUNCEY | Male | Caucasian | Age: 21 - 29 | Role Type: Supporting
Character is white male who appears ages 21-29. He has blonde hair and an airheaded demeanor. As a queer man, he faced ostracism from his strict Mormon family in Utah, which prompted him to move to California on his own. Now a hustler navigating the underground economy to make ends meet, Chauncey works tirelessly to fit into the high-status circles he admires. He is deeply materialistic, always dressed in designer clothing and accessories, often spending more money than he has. Character will be shirtless in most scenes. Talent must have some experience playing soccer. Stand-up comedy and Improv experience is a plus! Character has an implied sex act and there will be an intimacy coordinator on set. Will be working 1 day.
Character is white male who appears ages 21-29. He has blonde hair and an airheaded demeanor. As a queer man, he faced ostracism from his strict Mormon family in Utah, which prompted him to move to California on his own. Now a hustler navigating the underground economy to make ends meet, Chauncey works tirelessly to fit into the high-status circles he admires. He is deeply materialistic, always dressed in designer clothing and accessories, often spending more money than he has. Character will be shirtless in most scenes. Talent must have some experience playing soccer. Stand-up comedy and Improv experience is a plus! Character has an implied sex act and there will be an intimacy coordinator on set. Will be working 1 day.
TRE | Male | African-American | Age: 21 - 29 | Role Type: Supporting
Character is a black male who appears ages 21-29. He’s a soccer player with washboard abs and a contagious smile whose athletic prowess is matched only by his charm. Despite his own successes, he lives in the shadow of his famous family of music producers and vocalists. This dynamic creates an undercurrent of complexity in his life, as he navigates his own ambitions while constantly being compared to his family’s stardom. Among the gay soccer team, he stands out as the more soft-spoken member, but he’s "mean" by association. Talent must have some experience playing soccer. Singing experience is a plus! Character will be shirtless in most scenes. Will be working 1 day.
Character is a black male who appears ages 21-29. He’s a soccer player with washboard abs and a contagious smile whose athletic prowess is matched only by his charm. Despite his own successes, he lives in the shadow of his famous family of music producers and vocalists. This dynamic creates an undercurrent of complexity in his life, as he navigates his own ambitions while constantly being compared to his family’s stardom. Among the gay soccer team, he stands out as the more soft-spoken member, but he’s "mean" by association. Talent must have some experience playing soccer. Singing experience is a plus! Character will be shirtless in most scenes. Will be working 1 day.
REY | Male | Hispanic | Age: 55 - 65 | Role Type: Supporting
Character is a Mexican or Latine male who appears ages 55-65. He is both overweight and frail. His physical appearance reflects the toll of his many years working as a plumber. As a retired widower, he spends his days grappling with cognitive issues that affect his memory and comprehension. Despite these challenges, Rey's passion for soccer remains undiminished, an obsession that offers him both solace and a sense of connection to his past. Ideal if talent is fluent in Mexican Spanish. Knowledge of soccer is a plus! Will be working 2-3 days.
Character is a Mexican or Latine male who appears ages 55-65. He is both overweight and frail. His physical appearance reflects the toll of his many years working as a plumber. As a retired widower, he spends his days grappling with cognitive issues that affect his memory and comprehension. Despite these challenges, Rey's passion for soccer remains undiminished, an obsession that offers him both solace and a sense of connection to his past. Ideal if talent is fluent in Mexican Spanish. Knowledge of soccer is a plus! Will be working 2-3 days.
MELINA | Female | Hispanic | Age: 26 - 28 | Role Type: Supporting
Character is a Mexican-American or Latine female who appears age 27. She is known for her brash nature and athletic prowess. She is in a long-term relationship with her girlfriend, bringing a sense of stability and love into her life. As Jesus's cousin, Melina is unafraid to be real with him, offering candid advice and a grounding presence. She is a jokester with an outgoing personality, embodying a blend of supportiveness and nurturing care that makes her the "annoying cousin you love." Stand-up comedy or Improv experience is a plus! Will be working 2-3 days.
Character is a Mexican-American or Latine female who appears age 27. She is known for her brash nature and athletic prowess. She is in a long-term relationship with her girlfriend, bringing a sense of stability and love into her life. As Jesus's cousin, Melina is unafraid to be real with him, offering candid advice and a grounding presence. She is a jokester with an outgoing personality, embodying a blend of supportiveness and nurturing care that makes her the "annoying cousin you love." Stand-up comedy or Improv experience is a plus! Will be working 2-3 days.
ALEXIS | Female | African-American, Asian, Hispanic, Mid-East-Indian, Multi-Ethnic, Pacific-Islander, Native-American | Age: 26 - 28 | Role Type: Supporting
Character is a POC transgender female who appears age 27. As a talented makeup artist and popular social media influencer, she has built a successful career by sharing her passion for beauty and self-expression with a global audience online. She has known Jesus since high school before she transitioned. This shared history creates a deep and understanding connection between them. Talent should be comfortable with some physical exercise (i.e. running, kicking and catching a soccer ball). Improv experience is a plus! Will be working 2 1/2 days.
Character is a POC transgender female who appears age 27. As a talented makeup artist and popular social media influencer, she has built a successful career by sharing her passion for beauty and self-expression with a global audience online. She has known Jesus since high school before she transitioned. This shared history creates a deep and understanding connection between them. Talent should be comfortable with some physical exercise (i.e. running, kicking and catching a soccer ball). Improv experience is a plus! Will be working 2 1/2 days.
ROBBIE | Male | Hispanic | Age: 26 - 28 | Role Type: Supporting
Character is a Mexican-American or Latine male who appears age 27. A former college fratboy and high school jock. He’s a guy’s guy, the cool kid everyone wants to be friends with and the bisexual icon we’ve admired from afar. While he no longer plays soccer, he keeps a rigid workout regimen. He’s built like a professional athlete. He is also Jesus's childhood best friend, and their bond was forged on the soccer field where they met as teammates. Jesus and Robbie were inseparable as kids, but they grew distant through the years. Talent must have some experience playing soccer. Improv experience is a plus! Will be working 3-4 days.
Character is a Mexican-American or Latine male who appears age 27. A former college fratboy and high school jock. He’s a guy’s guy, the cool kid everyone wants to be friends with and the bisexual icon we’ve admired from afar. While he no longer plays soccer, he keeps a rigid workout regimen. He’s built like a professional athlete. He is also Jesus's childhood best friend, and their bond was forged on the soccer field where they met as teammates. Jesus and Robbie were inseparable as kids, but they grew distant through the years. Talent must have some experience playing soccer. Improv experience is a plus! Will be working 3-4 days.
MARTIN | Male | Hispanic | Age: 26 - 28 | Role Type: Supporting
Character is a Mexican-American or Latine male who appears age 27. Young, nerdy, father that’s eager to please. His glory days on the high school varsity soccer team are behind him, but he still has exceptional dribbling skills. Disheveled, he struggles to balance the demands of parenthood with the challenges of daily life. He shares a history with Jesus, Robbie, and others, having played alongside them on the high school soccer team. Talent must have some experience playing soccer. Will be working 2 1/2 days.
Character is a Mexican-American or Latine male who appears age 27. Young, nerdy, father that’s eager to please. His glory days on the high school varsity soccer team are behind him, but he still has exceptional dribbling skills. Disheveled, he struggles to balance the demands of parenthood with the challenges of daily life. He shares a history with Jesus, Robbie, and others, having played alongside them on the high school soccer team. Talent must have some experience playing soccer. Will be working 2 1/2 days.
JOHNNY | Male | Hispanic | Age: 26 - 28 | Role Type: Supporting
Character is a Mexican-American or Latine male who appears age 27. The weight of his experiences has aged him beyond his years. Struggling with depression, divorce, and alcoholism, Johnny's life is marked by a sense of profound disillusionment and despair. He shares a history with Jesus, Robbie, and others, having played alongside them on the high school soccer team. Character will be wearing only underwear. Soccer playing experience a plus! Will be working 2 1/2 days.
Character is a Mexican-American or Latine male who appears age 27. The weight of his experiences has aged him beyond his years. Struggling with depression, divorce, and alcoholism, Johnny's life is marked by a sense of profound disillusionment and despair. He shares a history with Jesus, Robbie, and others, having played alongside them on the high school soccer team. Character will be wearing only underwear. Soccer playing experience a plus! Will be working 2 1/2 days.