Son of the 11th Hour
Now casting Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern, and African Actors
Description
Son of the 11th Hour is a compelling feature film that intertwines the lives of Coptic prisoners, an African man from Ghana, and an ISIS leader, exploring themes of faith, resilience, and the impact of fatherhood. This is an English speaking film.
- Union/Non-union: Both (SAG Ultra Low)
- Production Dates: December 1st to December 22nd in and around Los Angeles.
- Rehearsal/Fitting Dates: November 14th to November 27th. Please see each role for the specific number of days required.
- Compensation: $200/day (non-union), $241/day (union)
Southeast Asian Roles
Soraya
- Age: 30s-40s
- Ethnicity: Asian (Filipino)
- Role Type: Major Supporting
- Days: Minimum of 10 non-consecutive production days, 3 rehearsal/fitting days
Character Description: Soraya is a former nurse from the Philippines, now a teacher in Libya who was captured by ISIS. Faced with a harrowing choice, she converts but keeps Christ in her heart. As a mentor to the protagonist (the African man from Ghana), Soraya is faithful, sharp-tongued, bold, and takes life-and-death chances. Gifted with an amazing sense of humor, she brings more jokes to this serious film than any other character.
Middle Eastern Roles
Female Mentor/Shams
- Age: 30s-40s
- Ethnicity: Middle Eastern (from Arabic origin only)
- Role Type: Major Supporting
- Days: 1 production day, 1 rehearsal/fitting day
Character Description: The Female Mentor/Shams is a commanding presence within the ISIS headquarters. She welcomes new recruits (ISIS brides) with a speech that emphasizes unity, sacrifice, and purpose. Despite her stern exterior, she is a complex character driven by deep convictions. She challenges the new arrivals to prove their dedication and solidify their place within the ranks. Shams must convey authority, charisma, and an underlying intensity.
Bishoy
- Age: 20s
- Ethnicity: Coptic (Egyptian origin)
- Role Type: Major Supporting
- Days: 7 non-consecutive production days, 3 rehearsal/fitting days
Character Description: Bishoy is a young carpenter from Egypt, working in Libya to support his family back home. Protective of his younger brother Samuel, who was also captured with him, Bishoy is serious, loving, sharp, and courageous, yet he carries a soft tone. His character exudes strength and compassion, embodying the themes of familial love and resilience.
Samuel
- Age: Late teens to early 20s
- Ethnicity: Coptic (Egyptian origin)
- Role Type: Major Supporting
- Days: 7 non-consecutive production days, 3 rehearsal/fitting days
Character Description: Samuel is Bishoy’s younger brother, a sweet, humble, and innocent young man working in Libya alongside his older brother to provide for their family back in Egypt. Bishoy is naturally funny, often bringing light-hearted moments without realizing it. He is serious when needed, showing love and loyalty to his family, embodying the themes of resilience and familial bonds.
Omar
- Age: 40s
- Ethnicity: Middle Eastern
- Role Type: Major Supporting
- Days: 3 non-consecutive productions days, 1 rehearsal/fitting day
Character Description: Omar is quirky, awkward, a subtle influencer and a father figure and planner of all things evil. He inspired the terrorist leader in the film to become the man he is today.
Sarah
- Age: 40s
- Ethnicity: Middle Eastern
- Role Type: Major Supporting
- Days: 1-2 consecutive production days, 1 rehearsal/fitting day
Character Description: 40s, beautiful, Arabic – the African man’s stepmother; has two children of her own.
Kyrolos
- Age: 20s
- Ethnicity: Coptic (Egyptian origin)
- Role Type: Day Player
- Days: 3 non-consecutive production days, 1 rehearsal/fitting day
Character Description: A young man, 20s, who left his home in Egypt to work in Libya. Coptic – loves telling long-winded stories with excessive detail without the self-realization that he does. Loves reading.
Fatma
- Age: 12
- Ethnicity: Middle Eastern
- Role Type: Day Player
- Days: 2 non-consecutive production days, 1 rehearsal/fitting day
Character Description: 12-year-old girl who almost drowns in quicksand.
Hassan
- Age: 40s
- Ethnicity: Middle Eastern
- Role Type: Day Player
- Days: 2 non-consecutive production days, 1 rehearsal/fitting day
Character Description: ISIS Soldier, well built, rugged features. Father of Fatma. Sympathetic towards Coptic prisoners as one of them saved his daughter’s life.
Aida
- Age: Late 30s
- Ethnicity: Middle Eastern
- Role Type: Day Player
- Days: 2 non-consecutive production days, 1 rehearsal/fitting day
Character Description: Mother of 12-year-old Arabic girl drowning in quicksand.
Shaima
- Age: 20s-30s
- Ethnicity: Middle Eastern
- Role Type: Day Player
- Days: 2 non-consecutive production days, 1 rehearsal/fitting day
Character Description: ISIS bride, realizes the price of her involvement with ISIS was too high a bit too late.
Other ISIS Brides
- Age: 20s-30s
- Ethnicity: Middle Eastern
- Role Type: Day Player
- Days: 2 non-consecutive production days, 1 rehearsal/fitting day
Character Description: Women recruited to marry ISIS soldiers. Featured extras.
Egyptian Prisoners
- Age: 20s, 30s, 40s
- Ethnicity: Coptic (Egyptian origin)
- Role Type: Day Player
- Days: 2 non-consecutive productions days, 1 rehearsal/fitting day
Character Description: Egyptian prisoners who left their homes to work in Libya and provide for their families. Multiple roles are available, some of which have lines of dialog.
African Roles
Al Barnawi
- Age: early-mid 30s
- Ethnicity: African (Nigerian)
- Role Type: Major Supporting
- Days: Minimum 3 non-consecutive productions days, rehearsal/fitting 1 day
Character Description: Al Barnawi is a former African prisoner from Nigeria who gained his freedom by joining the ISIS ranks. He sends money to his family and constantly tries to convince the protagonist to join ISIS, emphasizing the material benefits. Muscular and self-conceited, he has a strong African accent with an English dialect. Al Barnawi is a cold-blooded mercenary, embodying the ruthlessness and pragmatism of his choices.
African Bride/Akosua
- Age: early 30s
- Ethnicity: African
- Role Type: Day Player
- Days: 1 production day, 1 rehearsal/fitting day
Character Description: Black, innocent, from an African country. She was kidnapped by ISIS. She pretends to be married to the African man but is a confidante. Must have an African accent.
Abeiko
- Age: Late 50s to mid-60s
- Ethnicity: Brown/Black (Ghanaian origin)
- Role Type: Major Supporting
- Days: 1-2 consecutive production days, 1 rehearsal/fitting day
Character Description: Abeiko is the estranged father of the African man, originally from Ghana and now wealthy in Libya. Having abandoned his family years ago, he carries a deep sense of guilt. Despite his wealth, he is haunted by the family he left behind. Abeiko is a commanding presence, reminiscent of James Earl Jones, with a voice and demeanor that convey both authority and regret.
James
- Age: 10
- Ethnicity: Multi-racial
- Role Type: Day player
- Days: 1 production day, 1 rehearsal/fitting day
Character Description: Brown. The African man’s stepbrother, joyful, innocent like a ten year old. Looking for someone who is multi-racial who is the son of a Middle Eastern woman and a man from Ghana.
Abina
- Age: 16
- Ethnicity: African (Ghanian)
- Role Type: Day player
- Days: 1 production day, 1 rehearsal/fitting day
Character Description: The African man’s sister – from Ghana, precocious, intuitive, sincere.
Abnorama
- Age: 9
- Ethnicity: African (Ghanian)
- Role Type: Day player
- Days: 1 production day, 1 rehearsal/fitting day
Character Description: The African man’s brother, joyful, curious.
Requirements
- Must be local to LA or nearby
- Must have a very flexible schedule in December
- Must have a car (parent/guardian requirement for child roles)
To Apply
Please send your reel, headshot, which role you’re applying for, contact information, and availability (including ANY conflicts) to: casting@ravision.net.
20% of the film is complete and we are resuming production of the full feature.