CASTING CALL:YOUNG JAPANESE STUDENTS–for AMAZON SERIES “MODERN LOVE”.

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Subject: CASTING YOUNG JAPANESE STUDENTSPlease see the breakdown for Modern Love Japan Episode 106.

MODERN LOVE – JAPAN, Episode 106
Episodic
Network: Amazon Studios
Union Status: SAG-AFTRA
 



 
[MICKEY] Female. 30s, Japanese or Japanese-American,  she is Emma’s roommate, also the bartender at the restaurant where Emma is a hostess. Candid, witty with a great sense of humor, she keeps telling Emma that it’s time to fully sever her relationship with her former boyfriend…LEAD (9)

[KOJI] 51, Japanese, a businessman, he is one of Emma’s English language students. Fun guy, a big presence, outgoing, loves to sing. A great singing voice is a plus. He is clearly smitten by Emma…3 speeches & 3 lines, 1 scene (1)

[BOB] 56, white, he is the bearded, long-haired owner of a lowbrow recording studio in the valley, and often hires Emma for voice-over work (and pays her under the table). Probably an ex-hippie or ex-rocker type….1 speech & 3 lines, 2 scenes (11)

[MR. KIM] 71, Korean, he is another of Emma’s online English language students, sweet and smiling. He, too, is enchanted by Emma…2 speeches & 1 line, 1 scene (3)

[JUNYA] 19, male, Japanese, he is another of Emma’s students who is learning English online, nerdy, serious, over-attentive. He takes his lessons very seriously….2 lines, 1 scene (12)

[WOMAN AT RESTAURANT] 30s – 40s, white, with a Southern accent, friendly, she compliments Emma on her British accent. Quintessential attractive friendly Texas-type American gal with big hair and a big smile…1 line, 1 scene (9)

[IMMIGRATION OFFICER] 20s – early 30s, male, Japanese, he is the businesslike immigration officer in the Japanese airport. Expressionless…2 lines, 1 scene (24)

[TAXI DRIVER] 60s, male, Japanese, balding, this taxi driver eyes Mamrou and Emma warily as he gives them a lift to Emma’s hotel after their moments of indecision…1 scene (25)

[COUPLE AT OKONOMIYAKI RESTAURANT] Japanese, must speak Japanese, these college-age sweethearts are giggling playfully as they share a meal…no lines, 1 scene (28) 


May be non-speaking but will be paid as day-players. Please submit both male and female ideas for this couple, they are young and innocent, must be at least 18.
 
THIS IS AN INTERNATIONAL VERSION OF THE AMAZON SERIES “MODERN LOVE”.
 

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