Casting Child Actors for "Karate Earl" Project
Looking for child actors ages 10-14 for "Karate Earl" Project. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Karate Earl is a grounded Philadelphia underdog story about redemption, mentorship, and the people society overlooks. Set in the early 2000s, the film follows a fallen karate master who finds purpose through an unlikely friendship with a young boy from his neighborhood. Rate: TBD. Additional info: Genre: Drama / Coming-of-Age / Underdog Story Location: Philadelphia, PA Production Dates: August 7, 8, 9 When applying, please send a headshot, a resume (if available), and a self-tape or reel.
2 roles
(Lead role) - Earnest, curious, and impressionable. Kai is caught between childhood innocence and the pressures of growing up too fast. Drawn to Earl's discipline and wisdom, he sees value in a man the rest of the world has written off. Performance Notes: Seeking a young actor capable of carrying significant emotional weight. Must be able to portray admiration, conflict, guilt, and growth with authenticity. Martial arts experience is applicable but not required.
The neighborhood's young leader, the kid older boys respect, and the younger ones follow. Charismatic and sharp, he moves with confidence beyond his years, already absorbing the codes of the street. Drawn to the violence and bravado of the hustlers around him, Sim embodies the path many boys admire, pulling others, likekai, toward a version of manhood built on reputation, power, and survival. Notes: Natural leadership qualities. Must be able to balance charm, confidence, and vulnerability.
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