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This document provides casting notes and considerations for roles in an upcoming production. It lists several candidates for the roles of Claire, Helen, Isabel, and Rachel along with their ages and experience. The final casting decisions select Eisvina Dumbliaskaite as Claire due to her natural personality, Vanessa Thomas as Isabel because she is an A-Level drama student, Jasmin Bispham as Helen since she is the oldest, and Busayo Matuluko as Hannah because she and Eisvina are best friends in real life.
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Claire is diagnosed with leukemia and given a poor prognosis. She begins writing a letter to her loved ones to express her gratitude for their support during her illness and say goodbye. The letter flashes back through key memories with her sister Helen, mother, friends Rachel and Isabel. As Claire continues writing, she grows tired and loses consciousness, with the heart monitor flatlining. The film ends with Rachel visiting Claire's grave, leaving flowers and leaving in mourning.
Representation
Claire Williams is the main protagonist who is a cancer patient in the last stages of her life. She wears dull clothing to represent her physical and emotional exhaustion. Claire's mother Helen tries to support her and remains optimistic, wearing brightly colored clothes. Claire's best friend Isabel is also a countertype as she is extroverted and lively despite being a black female character. Another friend Rachel is typically presented positively as a caring person, unlike stereotypical portrayals of black teenage girls, as she wears black but is calm and compassionate.
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Cast notes and considerations
- 1. Cast notes and considerations: Considerations: For the role of Claire: Name: Eisvina Dumbliaskaite Age: 17 Previous acting experience: No Name: Promise Oladimeji Age: 14 Previous acting experience: No Name: Bridget Jacobs Age: 18 Previous acting experience: No
- 2. For the role of Helen: Name: Jasmin Bispham Age: 23 Previous acting experience: No Name: Rachel Lopez Age: 18 Previous acting experience: yes Name: Frankie Goldsmith Age: 16 Previous acting experience: No
- 3. For the role of Isabel: Name: Vanessa Thomas Age: 17 Previous acting experience: Yes Name: Sarah Gakpe Age: 17 Previous acting experience: No Name: Divine Kemi Age: 12 Previous acting experience: No
- 4. For the role of Rachel: Name: Busayo Matuluko Age: 17 Previous acting experience: No Name: Eisvina Dumbliaskaite Age: 17 Previous acting experience: No Name: Bridget Jacobs Age: 18 Previous acting experience: No
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