1. ‘Absolution’ASMediaCharacterList
BenBampton – Eli
Reason–
I have chosenMr Bamptonto playthe role of Eli as I believe thathe portraysthe
character as needed. Due tohisathleticbuildwhichisneededtoshow thatEli is
and the top of physical fitness andbecause of the backgroundof the character.He
alsobringsthe fact that he appearsto be olderthanhe actuallyiswhichgivesa lot
of possibilitiesbutmainlymakesthe sequencemore believable. He isalso
currentlydoingDramaas one of hisA-levelwhich giveshimanadvantage when
performinginmypiece.
Costume –
I will have inmainlycomprisedof apair of dark colouredtrousersanda plainwhite topwitha
blue/blackbomberjackettoshowthe comparisontothe past where Iwill have himina suitor
businessattire toshowthathe was a professional whereasnow he isretiredandleftthatlife
Gina Robinson –Annie
Reason–
I have chosenMissRobinson forthe role of Annie asshe bringsa presentsof
calmnessincomparisontothe othercharacters. Herinnocence look,allowsme
to showthisotherside to the protagonisttoshow before the killinghe wasa
lover.MissRobinsonlooksolderthanheractuallyage whichhasa lot of
advantages.She isalsocurrentlydoingDramaas one of herA-levelwhichgives
himan advantage whenperforminginmypiece muchlike MrBampton
Costume –
I will have herincasual clothesas insomethingshe wouldweararoundthe house togive the
impressionof the homeboundinnocentwife whichwill helpthe audience see thatshe isspecial in
the protagonist’slife.
Max Hofgartern – Bishop
Reason–
Will be mybad guy aka ‘Bishop’ashe retainsthe grittyBritishlookandvoice allowing
himto pull off queen’sEnglishandultimatelygivinghimthe oldbond‘baddy’persona
whichgivesthe audience the immediate impressionof whatthisguyislike.Mr
Hofgarternhas playedpartsinothermediapiecesandshows,whichalsogiveshiman
advantage ininteractingtoan audience.
2. Costume –
I will Mr Hofgarternina grey suitand bloodredtie toshow he isat the topof hisprofessionand that
there isa danger abouthim.
RobinHolroyd – Henchman #1
Reason–
I have chosenMr Holroydas the part of Henchman# due to hisheightandstructure
are physical imposingallowinghimtoact a greathenchman.Due to hissize he will
showto have an advantage overthe protagonistandreinforcesthe skillof Eli.
Costume –
He will be wearingablackt-shirtanddark coloured clothes.
GideonLax – Henchman#2
Reason–
I will playthe secondhenchman.Ihave chosentodo thisbecause Ihave the experience
of doingA-Leveldramawhichgivesme the advantage whenitcomestoworkingwith
scriptsand alsodue to the fact I have hand to handcombat experience whichIwill use
to choreographthe fightstomake themrealistichoweverstill safeforthe otheractors.
Costume –
I will be weara blackt-shirtanddark colouredtrouserwitha blue bomberjacket.
3. Proplist–
M9 Beretta(replica) –standardMilitaryissue pistol,easilyhidden,compact
and useful inclose quartermovements.Iam usingbecause thisqualityandto
showthat the companyhas access tomilitarygrade items
WoodenBaseball bat – Classicgangweaponshowsbrutal nature and blunt
attitude of the personholdingit.Itisalsomessierthana gun showingaless
professionapproach.
Pool cue – showthe desperate attemptof apersontryingto fightas there
are no real weaponsleftitshow theyare unpreparedanduntrained
comparedto the protagonist
CrossNecklace – wore by the protagonist’swifeinthe flashbackto show
purityand innocence andisa keyremindertothe protagonistwhathe is
doingitfor inlaterscenes.
BishopChessPiece –maintotemof the antagonist whichreinforceshis
beliefsandideasthatthisall agame and that he can control people likeitwas
a chessname.Alsorepresentsthe role andstature he isin.
