05/17/2026
🚀🌍🎥CASTING CALL 🚀🌍🎥
THE LAST PHONE CALL
A Short Film Production by TakeOff Global Studios
Written & Directed by
Ferlonda-Nikol Gaines
🎬 NOW CASTING BACKGROUND ACTORS / EXTRAS 🎬
TakeOff Global Studios is now seeking lead and background actors for the upcoming short film The Last Phone Call, a gritty emotional drama centered around love, survival, betrayal, and revenge on the Gulf Coast.
No acting experience required for extras.
Professionalism, reliability, and positive energy are REQUIRED.
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE:
This is currently a NON-PAID independent film project intended to build portfolios, gain on-set experience, network with creatives, and help bring an original story to life. Food, networking opportunities, film credit, promotional exposure, and IMDb credit (if applicable) may be provided.
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LEAD ROLES
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🎭 DYNASTY / NIKOL PETTWAY (LEAD)
Female | African American | Ages 24–32
A determined nursing student struggling financially who secretly steps outside of her comfort zone to survive. Intelligent, emotional, beautiful, and ambitious. After tragedy strikes, she transforms into a fearless and dangerous woman seeking revenge.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Strong emotional acting ability
* Must portray vulnerability and strength
* Comfortable with dramatic relationship scenes
* Club/dance scenes required (filmed fully dressed)
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🎭 MILLION / CAMILLE REED (LEAD)
Male | African American | Ages 26–35
Charismatic, mysterious, smooth, and emotionally guarded. Million lives a dangerous double life as a gambler while trying to protect the woman he loves from his reality.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Strong screen presence
* Calm but commanding energy
* Romantic and dramatic scenes required
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🎭 LOYALTY / ASSONTI CARTER (SUPPORTING)
Female | African American | Ages 24–35
Dynasty’s best friend and fellow dancer. Funny, outspoken, loyal, and street-smart. She understands the dangers of the lifestyle more than Dynasty does.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Big personality
* Natural comedic timing preferred
* Emotional scenes required
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🎭 DETECTIVE BYRD (SUPPORTING)
Male or Female | Any Ethnicity | Ages 35–55
A sharp detective investigating the shooting of Million. Calm, observant, and suspicious.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Serious dramatic delivery
* Strong speaking voice
* Law enforcement look preferred
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SUPPORTING ROLES
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🎭 TASHA (SUPPORTING)
Female | Any Ethnicity | Ages 25–40
Nikol’s coworker at OarTego’s Diner. Realistic, caring, and blunt. Provides emotional support during Nikol’s financial struggles.
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🎭 CLUB MANAGER
Male or Female | Any Ethnicity | Ages 30–50
Confident, flashy, business-minded manager of the night club.
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🎭 VILLIAN / STREET CREW
Male | Any Ethnicity | Ages 21–40
Dangerous men tied to Million’s setup and robbery.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Intimidating energy
* Comfortable with action/dramatic scenes
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🎭 NURSE
Female or Male | Any Ethnicity | Ages 25–55
Works in ICU during Million’s hospitalization.
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HOW TO SUBMIT FOR LEAD ROLES
Please send:
* Name
* Age
* Headshot or recent photo
* Acting experience (if any)
* 30-60 seconds monologue in reference to the role you’re auditioning for (required)
* Role(s) interested in
* Contact information
BACKGROUND ACTOR BREAKDOWN
🍔 DINER SCENES
(10 Extras Needed)
Seeking:
* Men & women
* Ages 18–65
* Everyday diner customers
* Servers, couples, truckers, late-night guests
Wardrobe:
Casual everyday clothing.
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🏥 HOSPITAL SCENES
(5 Extras Needed)
Seeking:
* Men & women
* Ages 25–70
* Nurses, visitors, patients, hospital staff
Wardrobe:
* Scrubs
* Neutral clothing
* Hospital appropriate attire
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🎓 COLLEGE SCENES
(10 Extras Needed)
Seeking:
* Men & women
* Ages 18–30
* College students
* Nursing students preferred
Wardrobe:
Backpacks, casual campus attire, laptops encouraged.
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💃 NIGHT CLUB SCENES
(20 Extras Needed)
Seeking:
* Men & women
* Ages 21+
* Club patrons
* Dancers
* Security
* VIP guests
* Bartenders
Wardrobe:
Fashionable nightlife attire:
* Dresses
* Heels
* Designer-inspired looks
* Jewelry
* Clubwear
⚠️ Professional behavior is REQUIRED at all times. Actors must be dependable, emotionally expressive, professional, and comfortable performing dramatic scenes.
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FILMING LOCATION
📍 Pensacola, Florida & surrounding areas
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HOW TO SUBMIT FOR EXTRAS
Please send:
* Name
* Age
* Headshot or recent photo
* Contact information
* Which scene(s) you are interested in
📧 Email submissions to:
[email protected]
****PLEASE NO DM’s****
Subject Line:
“THE LAST PHONE CALL CASTING”
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FOLLOW FOR UPDATES
🌍 TakeOff Global Studios
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DIRECTOR’S NOTE
The Last Phone Call is a powerful story about survival, sacrifice, love, and transformation. We’re looking for passionate individuals ready to help bring this emotional story to life while building something meaningful together.
