Walter Henron and the Chalice of the Beast
Casting Call!
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Director: Zachary Doll
Screenwriter: Connor Edwards
Producer: Dakota Roth
Description
Casting two men as WALTER HENRON, a crypt thief ala Indiana Jones, and his colleague and biggest fan, LIAM DON in "Walter Henron and the Chalice of the Beast."
Log-Line: When master smuggler Walter Henron brings home and drinks from the Chalice of the Beast, an ancient - supposedly cursed - relic from his latest excursion, he quickly learns that the curse surrounding its mythos may be more than just a legend.
Actors auditioning for the role of Walter must be comfortable with light stunt-work & special effects makeup.
In Fall 2024, Director Zachary Doll won the award for Best Directing at ACC's Establishing Shots Student Showcase, and is now directing his capstone project in his final semester, which we would love for you to be a part of.
The Roles
Walter Henron
Lead, Male, 25-45, Any Ethnicicty.
WALTER HENRON, a master smuggler and con-man, who has braved the darkest of crypts and uncovered the most legendary of artifacts. An effortlessly charming smooth-talker with a heart lined with gold from all the treasure he's stolen.
Liam Don
Support, Male/Non-Binary, 21-45, Any Ethnicity.
Walter Henron's biggest fan, a sycophantic true-believer that follows his every case. Believes himself to be Henron's best friend, though the jury's out on the truth of that. Superstitious and suspicious, but defers to Walter - he knows best.
Compensation
Pays $50/day, meals will be provided, talent will receive a digital copy of the finished film and credit in the film and on IMDb.
Key Dates & Locations
AUDITIONS:
In-Person Auditions on Thursday, September 18 in AUSTIN, TX, Self-Tapes to be delivered by 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 21.
SHOOT DATES:
TBD, 2 weekend days in October in AUSTIN, TX.
Audition Materials
Please provide a headshot, resume, and your weekend availability for the month of October.
In-Person Auditions will consist of reading sides with a scene partner, followed by a short get-to-know-you interview. Memorization is NOT required.
For self-tapes, please record yourself performing the sides attached. Scene partner is not required. We may contact you for a follow-up interview after you have submitted.