casting
Mr. Harris
An 11 year old Pakistani boy navigates life before and after 9/11
Rohaan
11 years old. Pakistani Rohaan is a sweet, smart and friendly boy. He enjoys video games, basketball and hanging out with his two best friends. He has a very close and loving relationship with his mother, while he and his father are a bit distant. No adult themes or mature or emotionally difficult dialogue or actions. Parent or Guardian allowed to be on set.
Rate of pay: $200 per shoot day, $100 per rehearsal day, $50 bump for personally supplied wardrobe. LEAD
Aisha
30 to 40 years old • Pakistani • Female
Aisha is a successful, strong and loving woman. She cares deeply for her family and would do anything to protect her son.
Rate of pay: $200 per shoot day, $100 per rehearsal day, $50 bump for personally supplied wardrobe. LEAD
Mo
35 to 50 years old • Pakistani • Male
Mo was very successful in Pakistan before he emigrated with his wife to the US. While he is stubborn, he is not mean. He loves in his own way and only after nearly loosing everything becomes more forthright about his love for his young son Rohaan.
Rate of pay: $200 per shoot day, $100 per rehearsal day, $50 bump for personally supplied wardrobe. LEAD
TJ
11 to 13 years old • Caucasian • Male
TJ is Rohaan's best friend. He is the team captain of the basketball team, maybe doesn't get the best grades but he is a ball of energy and loves his friends.
No adult themes or mature or emotionally difficult dialogue or actions. Parent or Guardian allowed to be on set.
Rate of pay: $100 per shoot day (one shoot day), $50 bump for personally supplied wardrobe. SUPPORTING
Yu
11 to 13 years old • Asian • Male
Yu (pronounced 'y-o-u') is Rohaan's best friend and the class clown. He is a talented basketball player and a loyal friend.
No adult themes or mature or emotionally difficult dialogue or actions.
Parent or Guardian allowed to be on set.
Rate of pay: $100 per shoot day (one shoot day), $50 bump for personally supplied wardrobe. SUPPORTING