A New Beginning | Prologue Casting Call

Teen Lead Casting Notice

A NEW BEGINNING | PROLOGUE CASTING CALL | FEATURE FILM

Written and Directed by Jason Manchester

Seeking strong teen actors for the prologue / younger timeline of the feature film A New Beginning, an emotional thriller/drama centered on friendship, family, trauma, and obsession in a small-town setting. Looking for grounded, naturalistic performances with emotional truth. No overly theatrical reads.

NOW CASTING:

Younger Ryan Wallace (Male, 14-16): Thin, guarded, watchful, emotionally wounded. Quiet, internal, deeply dramatic role. Requires subtlety, restraint, and depth.

Younger Chris Meyers (Male, 15-17): Likable, grounded, confident, emotionally steady. Natural leader with warmth and easy charisma.

Younger Sara (Female, 15-17): Sharp, warm, confident, emotionally perceptive. Strong chemistry role with natural intelligence and presence.

Supporting / Adult Casting Notice

A NEW BEGINNING | SUPPORTING CASTING CALL | FEATURE FILM

Written and Directed by Jason Manchester

Seeking grounded supporting actors for the prologue of A New Beginning. Open ethnicity unless otherwise noted. Real, lived-in performances preferred.

NOW CASTING:

Molly (Female, 45-60): Tough, kind-hearted diner owner with strong presence, heart, and realism.

Ryan’s Dad / Tom (Male, 40-50): Volatile, bitter, alcoholic, controlling. Quietly dangerous.

Chris’s Mom (Female, late 30s-mid 40s): Brisk, warm, capable, deeply maternal.

Chris’s Dad (Male, early 40s-early 50s): Steady, practical, decent, quietly strong.

Ryan’s Mom (Female, 30-40): Emotionally vacant, worn down, disconnected. Small but meaningful role.

Ryan

Also seeking: Chris’s Friend, Kid #1, Kid #2, Kid #3, School Secretary, Hardware Store Boss, Neighbor, featured students, diner patrons, and townspeople.

Please submit headshot, resume, reel if available, current location, role of interest to: casting@manchesterproductions.com