“Almost Trying” Casting Call for Orion

Casting Companion; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

Casting Companion in Sevier County, Tennessee, seeks a male actor aged 30–70 to portray Orion in the independent feature film Almost Trying. The role requires a serious, private, and guarded presence with strong character acting and understated comedy.

Compensation is paid per project, with rate varying by role; on-set collaboration with the director and crew is essential. The candidate should deliver a grounded performance under increasingly absurd situations, maintaining authenticity while

Qualifications

• Must have strong character acting ability.
• Ability to deliver a serious, restrained performance in comedic contexts.
• Strong on-camera presence with subtle timing.

Responsibilities

• Portray Orion in the independent feature film Almost Trying.
• Deliver a serious, restrained performance within growingly unusual situations.
• Bring authenticity to Orion’s guarded and intense personality.
• Communicate irritation through subtle facial expressions, dialogue, and body language.
• Treat unusual circumstances sincerely and avoid overacting.
• Deliver understated comedic moments through timing and interactions.
• Maintain consistent characterization and emotional progression throughout filming.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the director and crew.

Skills

Character acting

Understated comedy

On-camera presence

Subtle timing

Comfort with adult humor

Job description

Male Actor for Orion Role in “Almost Trying” Feature Film

Job Description

The independent feature film Almost Trying is casting a male actor ages 30–70 to portray Orion, a supporting character in an upcoming production filming in Sevier County, Tennessee. This paid feature film role calls for a performer with strong character acting skills and an understated approach to comedy. Orion is a serious, guarded traveler carrying a collection of unusual objects that he refuses to explain. As the circumstances around him become increasingly absurd, his frustration grows while his demeanor remains intensely private and sincere. The comedy comes from how seriously Orion approaches every situation, so the performance should remain grounded and restrained rather than intentionally quirky, mysterious, or cartoonish.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Orion in the independent feature film Almost Trying.
• Deliver a serious, restrained performance within comedic and increasingly unusual situations.
• Bring authenticity to Orion’s guarded, private, and intense personality.
• Communicate growing irritation through subtle facial expressions, dialogue, and body language.
• Treat the character’s unusual circumstances sincerely rather than deliberately playing them for laughs.
• Deliver understated comedic moments through timing, reactions, and character interactions.
• Maintain consistent characterization and emotional progression throughout filming.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production crew.

Requirements

• Male actor, ages 30–70.
• Strong character acting and understated comedic ability.
• Able to portray a serious, guarded, private, and increasingly frustrated character.
• Strong natural on-camera presence and subtle comedic timing.
• Must be able to keep the performance realistic despite unusual or comedic circumstances.
• Should avoid portraying Orion as intentionally eccentric, mystical, or exaggerated.Must be comfortable with material containing strong language and adult humor.
• Must be able to work in Sevier County, Tennessee.

Compensation

• Paid feature film acting opportunity.
• Rate varies by role.