The document discusses casting choices for a psychological thriller film. It selects Simon Pepper, a 23-year-old pale male with long dark hair, to play the mysterious main character called The Man. Stephen Claxton, a 26-year-old male who provides a visual contrast, is chosen to play the sinister Watcher character. Minor criminal roles are chosen to be played by Ashley Quinton and Jamie Read, while family members will be portrayed by the document author's own family and friends.

1. Casting

2.  Having looked at the casting in other
psychological thriller movies, I have
noticed that it somewhat reflects the
intended audience (white males are the
most common protagonist, for example).
 I have kept this in mind whilst choosing
my own cast.
Picking The Cast

3. Major Characters

4.  The Man is intended to be mysterious to
audiences; they learn more about him as
the movie progresses. This will be
reflected in the trailer and ancillary tasks
and, thus, must also be reflected in my
casting.
The Man - Specification

5.  I have chosen Simon
Pepper to portray the main
character.
 Simon is 23 years old and
male – he would fit into my
target audience, therefore
making him easier for
audiences to relate to.
 As I want the main
character to have a dark
and mysterious look,
Simon fits the physical
requirements; pale skin,
long black hair, tall and
thin – these traits are
unconventional and
different, which catches
the eye.
The Man

6.  The Watcher, like the man, is a mysterious
entity. Most extroverted than the man,
The Watcher’s appearance will have to
reflect his pro-active, sinister nature.
The Watcher (Character)

7.  I have chosen Stephen
Claxton to portray the
Watcher character.
 A 26 year old male,
Steve is in a similar age
range to my target
audience, making him
easier for the audience
to relate to.
 I have chosen Steve to
play this role as he will
provide a visual contrast
with ‘The Man’. He can
also looks somewhat
intimidating, which I
want in my character.
The Watcher (Character)

8. Minor Characters

9.  The criminals are
to be briefly
portrayed by
Ashley Quinton and
Jamie Read, two
males also in the
age range of my
target audience.
Criminals

10.  The man’s family are to be
portrayed by members of
my own family; my mum
and cousin have agreed to
play these roles. One of my
friends has agreed to play
the role of the man’s
murdered wife.
Family