Planning: Cast List

    With the script done, I thought that it would be an appropriate time to cast the characters that are in the movie's opening. Filming will begin soon, and having the character actors together makes the transition into production smoothly as the actors will have been given time to familiarize themselves with the idea of their character and the role they play in the overall movie opening.

To begin looking for an actor to play Derek and an Actress to play Lisa, I had to look for people who would have a good dynamic together in order for their roles not to feel stale and mundane. The character of Derek needed to be played by a physically fit actor. This led me to the current actors whom I have cast. They both meet the needs required of the movie opening and are also easy to work with.

Derek's Actor- Sontee Szauer

Lisa's Actor - Angelina Lasalle

Whats Next 

With this cast of actors, I can now move forward in the acquisition of the different costumes needed for the characters. The reason I had waited until now was in order to purchase the proper costume sizes for the characters. My next step for this actor and actress is for them to go over the script and familiarize themselves with their character. I may also draw up a little sheet which will go over character motivations and the emotions that are commonly expressed by the character, so the actors will know how to carry themselves during filming.

For the costumes, I generally want the outfits of the characters to be very plain, and the fashion style should be around the 2010s. Since the character of Derek is older, he would be wearing clothes that are more mature but also laid back at the same time. The character of Lisa is younger, and since this takes place around 2018, Lisa will wear outfits that reflect the fashion trends of that time.