Casting Call
Noah Day Production. LLC Casting Call: “Liberation: The Harriet Jacobs Story”
We are excited to announce the casting call for Liberation: The Harriet Jacobs Story, a historical drama chronicling the life of Harriet Jacobs, an African American woman who escaped from slavery and became a prominent abolitionist. This film will be shot in Charlotte, North Carolina and in authentic historical locations in Edenton, North Carolina.
Available Roles:
1. Nancy Horniblow
o Description: African American female, aged 40 -50.
o Requirements: Strong, versatile actress with a compelling presence.
2. Margaret Horniblow
o Description: White female, aged 40 -50.
o Requirements: Must convey depth and a commanding presence.
3. Maria Horniblow Norcom
o Description: White female, aged 30 – 50.
o Requirements: Seasoned actress with the ability to portray complex emotions.
4. Elizabeth Horniblow Pritchard
o Description: White female, aged 60 – 70.
o Requirements: Mature actress with a strong screen presence.
5. Hannah Pritchard
o Description: White female, aged 60 – 70.
o Requirements: Must portray wisdom and resilience.
6. Dr. James Norcom
o Description: White male, aged 50 – 60.
o Requirements: Extremely seasoned actor capable of delivering a powerful and nuanced performance. Ability to ride a horse is preferred but not mandatory.
7. Samuel Sawyer
o Description: White male, aged 30 – 40.
o Requirements: Must be a seasoned actor with a strong and dynamic presence. Ability to ride a horse is preferred but not mandatory.
8. James Norcom Jr.
o Description: White male, aged 20 – 30.
o Requirements: Strong actor capable of portraying complex character dynamics. Ability to ride a horse is preferred but not mandatory.
9. John Jacobs
o Description: American male, aged 18 – 30.
o Requirements: Must be a seasoned, versatile actor with a compelling presence.
10. Mark Horniblow
o Description: African American male, aged 20-30.
o Requirements: Strong actor with a dynamic presence.
11. Leroy
o Description: African American male, aged 18-30.
o Requirements: Versatile actor with strong character portrayal.
12. Peter
o Description: African American male, aged 20-30.
o Requirements: Dynamic actor with a strong screen presence. Ability to ride a horse is preferred but not mandatory.
13. Fanny
o Description: African American female, aged 18-30.
o Requirements: Versatile actress with a compelling presence.
Main Cast (Roles Tentatively Filled by Well-Known Actresses):
• Harriet Jacobs (African American female, aged 18-30)
• Molly Horniblow (African American female, aged 60-70)
However, you are still welcome to submit for these roles, as all submissions will be carefully considered.
Additional Information:
• If cast, further details about the roles, production schedule, will be provided.
• The remaining roles will be cast after finalizing the main cast.
Submission Instructions:
• Please send your headshot, resume, and a brief cover letter to michael_extrem@yahoo.com
• Include a link to your demo reel or any relevant performances.
• Subject Line: “Casting Submission – [Role Name] – [Your Name]”
We are committed to assembling a talented and dedicated cast to bring this important story to life. We look forward to your submissions and the opportunity to work together on this meaningful project.
Sincerely,
Noah Day Productions LLC
