American Dad Casting

Production Dates: 7/31/2023-8/5/2023

Running Time:10 minutes

“American Dad” Project Summary: As a 10-minute pilot, it will display the storyline and conflicts among the main characters for the future 6-episode mini-movie series.

• Rates are negotiable.

• Accommodations and meals are provided during the production.

• Transportation, end credits, IMDB credits and production insurance are provided.

**All the applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

 

MASON

Chinese male; appearing to be around 18 years old; native Mandarin speaker (with Taiwanese accent); speaking basic to intermediate English; introvert and quiet in general, music lover, only revealing his emotions when singing and playing piano. 

Audition requirement (online audition or self-tape): 

1. Headshot and resume

2. A slate in the video 

3. Casting director will assign a scene from the script for you to perform in audition

4. Sing “Yellow” (from Coldplay)

5. Sing a song of your choice (an R&B or lyrical English song is preferred)

6. Play a song with piano of your own choice (optional)

 

Scope of work: online rehearsal, on-site rehearsal starting from two days before shooting, 5-6 days of shooting

JEROME

Chinese male; appearing to be around 43 years old; native Mandarin speaker (with Taiwanese accent); speaking fluent English; a Pittsburgh college professor; knowledgeable and self-centered; insecure; caring about food choices very much. Having a son who he hasn’t seen for many years, but with no interests in taking the responsibility of being a father.

Audition requirement (online audition or self-tape): 

1. Headshot and resume

2. A slate in the video 

3. Casting director will assign a scene from the script for you to perform in audition

 

Scope of work: online rehearsal, on-site rehearsal starting from two days before shooting, 5-6 days of shooting 

CRAIG

Chinese male; appearing to be around 27 years old; native English speaker; talented in music; an open gay; Mason’s English teacher at school and an indie rock band lead vocal; good-looking and charismatic; a local LGBTQ movement leader.

Audition requirement (online audition or self-tape): 

1. Headshot and resume

2. A slate in the video 

3. Casting director will assign a scene from the script for you to perform in audition

4. Sing “Yellow” (from Coldplay) 

5. Sing a song of your choice (an R&B or lyrical English song is preferred)

6. Sing a song of your choice with your guitar accompaniment

 

Scope of work: online rehearsal, on-site rehearsal starting from two days before shooting, 5-6 days of shooting

SARAH

Chinese female; appearing to be around 43 years old; native Mandarin speaker (with northern China accent); strong will and very capable; ; focus on achievement of her life, such as marriage, children and work; the relationship with her husband is entangled at the moment and at the brink of collapse.

Audition requirement (online audition or self-tape):

1. Headshot and resume

2. A slate in the video

3. Casting director will assign a scene from the script for you to perform in audition

 

Scope of work: online rehearsal, on-site rehearsal starting from one day before shooting, 1-2 days of shooting

How to apply

Please note your role of submission with No.1 & 2 requirements and send to americandadcasting@gmail.com.

The casting director will contact you.