CASTING NOW – Male Lead for Short Period Drama

Description

Casting for Ed Morris, the lead role in The Stuntman — a 3-minute period drama made as part of a final year at UWE Bristol.

The film will be shot in Bristol on 11th & 12th November 2025. This is a student production (unpaid, with travel expenses covered) and will be shown at our university showcase and submitted to film festivals.

Story: Set in 1920s Wiltshire, The Stuntman follows Ed Morris, a small-town silent cinema owner fighting to keep his theatre alive as the arrival of sound threatens to change film forever. Determined to save his livelihood, he stages one final ambitious stunt — a warm yet bittersweet story about passion, creativity, and the struggle against inevitable change.

Role: Ed Morris (Lead, 28) Charming, intelligent, and hardworking. Outwardly confident, but quietly desperate as he clings to his dream of preserving silent cinema. Must have strong screen presence and emotional depth.

Self-tape deadline: Thursday 30th October

Zoom recalls: Friday 31st October

Filming: 11th & 12th November (Bristol area)