CASTING CALL – Wish You the Worst

Description

Low-budget psychological thriller – Student Film
Expenses paid

Seeking 4 actors based in London


Logline
On her birthday, a deeply judgmental young woman discovers her thoughts have deadly power.
When she uses it to help her family in hopes of earning their love, their rejection convinces her she is justified in punishing them – sending her need for validation into a spiral that leaves her alone to confront herself.

ROLES

CLAUDIA – Playing age 20–25
Sharp, observant, and quietly seething.
Grew up unseen and unheard, learning to survive through judgement rather than expression.
Becomes intoxicated by the powers she newly discovers.
A restrained but psychologically demanding role driven by inner tension.

BROTHER – Playing age 18–20
Loud, impulsive, and unapologetically himself.
Moves through life with ease and audacity.
His visibility and openness make him the first target of Claudia’s power.

MOTHER – Playing age 45–55
Obsessed with perfection and appearances.
Hides resentment and fear behind a fixed, artificial smile.
Controls everything around her while ignoring the truth in plain sight.

FATHER – Playing age 45–55
Emotionally absent and deeply routine-driven.
A workaholic who avoids conflict and believes providing financially equals love.
Unable to form deep emotional connections with his children or wife.

PROJECT DETAILS

• Psychological thriller
• Student film
• Low budget
• Expenses paid