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  • We are currently casting for the following parts:

All of the scenes in this movie will be filmed in Kent, UK.

Ideally we would like talent to live in or near Kent.

We abide by all local ‘working with children’ regulations. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Covid-19

Due to Covid-19 and the social distancing rules we are not currently inviting potential talent to screen tests. Instead when we contact you we will send you a portion of the script for the part you wish to audition for and we ask that you send us a self tape.

For the same reasons we have delayed the start of principle photography, this will now commence in 2021. Dates TBC.

British Army Soldiers

Harry

Male. Age 18-40.

Harry is a typical British private of the time. Applicants should be of slim build, well-groomed and clean-shaven (moustaches are ok), and smart in appearance. Harry speaks with a Yorkshire or Northern accent.

Arthur

Male. Age 18-40.

Arthur is a typical British private of the time. Applicants should be of slim build, well groomed and clean shaven (moustaches are ok), and smart in appearance. Arthur speaks with a Yorkshire or Northern accent.

Henry

Male. Age 18-40.

Henry is a typical British private of the time. Applicants should be of slim build, well groomed and clean shaven (moustaches are ok), and smart in appearance. Henry speaks with a Yorkshire or Northern accent.

William

Male. Age 18-40.

William is a typical British private of the time. Applicants should be of slim build, well groomed and clean shaven (moustaches are ok), and smart in appearance. William speaks with a Yorkshire or Northern accent.

James

Male. Age 18-40.

James is a typical British private of the time. Applicants should be of slim build, well groomed and clean shaven (moustaches are ok), and smart in appearance. James speaks with a Yorkshire or Northern accent.

Charlie

Male. Age 18-40.

Charlie is a typical British private of the time. Applicants should be of slim build, well groomed and clean shaven (moustaches are ok), and smart in appearance. Charlie speaks with a Yorkshire or Northern accent.

Wilfrid

Male. Age 16-24.

Wilfrid is a young soldier that lied about his age to join the army. For this role we are looking for an actor with a younger look in appearance of around 16. Applicants should be of slim build, well groomed and clean shaven, and smart in appearance. Wilfrid speaks with a Yorkshire or Northern accent. We would prefer an actor aged 18+ with a much younger appearance if possible.

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British Army Officers

Brigadier General

Male. Age 30-50.

This a typical British stiff lipped Officer of the time. Applicants should be of slim build, well groomed and clean shaven (moustaches are ok), and smart in appearance speaking with a posh well spoken accent.

Colonel Saunders

Male. Age 30-50.

This a typical British stiff lipped Officer of the time. Applicants should be of slim build, well groomed and clean shaven (moustaches are ok), and smart in appearance speaking with a posh well spoken accent.

Civilians

Mrs Wilkinson

Female. Age 50+

Mrs Wilkinson is the local village gossip. For this we are looking for a bubbly full of energy actress able to portray a Yorkshire or Northern accent.

Constance Peeke
(Child Actor)

Female. Age 5-10.

Constance Peeke is the 6 year old daughter of Albert and Emma Peeke. The role requires a small amount of dialogue and VO.

Thomas Peeke
(Child Actor)

Male. Age 8-14.

Thomas Peeke is the 11 year old son of Albert and Emma Peeke, the role requires a very small amount of dialogue.

Ernest Peeke
(Child Actor)

Male. Age 8-14.

Ernest Peeke is the 9 year old son of Albert and Emma Peeke. This is a non-speaking role.

Percy Peeke
(Child Actor)

Male. Age 7-10.

Percy Peeke is the seven year old son of Albert and Emma Peeke. This is a non-speaking role.

Edward Peeke
(Child Actor)

Male. Age 3-6.

Edward Peeke is the 4 year old son of Albert and Emma Peeke. This is a non-speaking role.

Emma Peeke
(Child Actor)

Female. Age 2-4.

Emma Peeke is the 2 year old daughter of Albert and Emma Peeke. This is a non-speaking role.

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Extras

20-30 x British and German Soldiers.

Male. Age 18-35.

Slim build. Well groomed, smart appearance. Physically agile as a lot of running will be required. We are looking for both British (preferably able to speak with a Yorkshire or Lincolnshire accent) and German soldiers (can be British as long as you can speak fluent German)

Tea Room Extras

Anyone. 18+

Several background artists of any age but preferably older are required for our tea room scene.

French Woman

Anyone. 18+

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An original 1907 pattern Wilkinson bayonet from 19 An original 1907 pattern Wilkinson bayonet from 1918 we recently acquired for our incredibly talented modeller to mould rubber bayonets for our production 🎥🎬

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We are extremely delighted to welcome the talented We are extremely delighted to welcome the talented actor Jake Harrison to our incredible SOMME16 cast.

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We are extremely delighted to welcome the talented We are extremely delighted to welcome the talented actress Louise Devismes to our incredible SOMME16 cast.

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We are extremely honoured to have the incredible a We are extremely honoured to have the incredible actress Louise Thomas feature within SOMME16.

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We are extremely honoured to have the incredible a We are extremely honoured to have the incredible actress Hayley Emin feature within SOMME16 
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