Casting

Production Title: Word and Deed
Genre: Faith-Based Drama / Action
Format: Film Series
Location: Carroll County, Maryland & Adams County, Pennsylvania
Union Status: Non-Union
Shoot Dates: Starting summer 2025
Compensation Main Cast: Deferred: Profit Share

Casting for the pilot and the first few episodes. Prefer the main cast to be local to the Carroll County, Maryland & Adams County, Pennsylvania area where filming will take place. If you are interested in any of the listed roles or upcoming ones not listed yet, email me your information at Tammy@ThompsonProductions.film. Please include a headshot, full body images, and links to reels, and links to any of your social media sites.

LEAD ROLE: Agent Derrick Miller/Pastor (Male, late 20s to late 30s)

Character Description:
A hardened federal agent with a guarded heart and a sharp mind. Beneath his tough exterior is a man struggling with grief, justice, and purpose. As he steps into the role of a pastor in witness protection, he’s forced to confront his brokenness and rediscover the meaning of grace, redemption, and leadership.

Looking For:

A strong dramatic actor with the ability to portray emotional depth, inner conflict, and transformation.
Experience with action or tactical roles is a plus.
Attractive and fit. James Bond image type.
Must be able to carry a role that blends intensity with compassion.

SUPPORTING LEAD: Handler/Pastor’s Wife (Female, 30s)

Character Description:
Undercover handler posing as pastor’s wife. She is calm, discerning, and fiercely intelligent. Though trained in operations, she becomes a moral anchor in Derrick’s journey. She has her dark secrets that cause her pain but drive her with purpose.

Looking For:

Versatile actress with a strong presence and emotional intelligence.
Ability to balance professional composure with heartfelt sincerity.
Slender and fit, with a conservative appearance.
Chemistry with the lead actor is essential.

Role: Commander Ava Daker – Lead Recurring Role (Pilot + Series)

Casting Call – Female Actor (Ages 45–60)

We’re casting a slim, fit female actor to portray Commander Ava Daker, the no-nonsense leader of Blackwater operations in Word and Deed. Ava is cool under pressure, razor-sharp in her decision-making, and carries the kind of quiet authority that turns heads when she enters a room. This is a major recurring role starting in the pilot and continuing throughout the series.

Character Breakdown:

Gender: Female
Age Range: 45–60
Look: Slim and physically fit, with a composed, authoritative presence. Polished, professional, and commanding.
Personality: Stoic, decisive, intensely focused. Commander Daker is not easily rattled and doesn’t waste words. She leads with precision, confidence, and tactical brilliance.
Vibe: Think military strategist meets agency director — she doesn’t just lead; she controls the room.

Wardrobe: Must provide a tailored black fitted skirt suit. Sleek and sharp.
Scene Types: Command room operations, issuing orders, dealing with mission complications, and managing agents under pressure.

Filming Date: Summer 2025
Location: MD/PA
Compensation Main Cast: Deferred: Profit Share
Union: Non-union

Submit headshot, full body photo, and availability to: Tammy@ThompsonProductions.film

Role: Blackwater Agents – Clean-Cut, Federal Look

Male Extras & Day Players (Ages 25–45)

We’re casting five sharp, fit, and serious-looking men to play Blackwater agents in the pilot episode of the action-drama series Word and Deed. These agents appear at headquarters scenes, with a mix of non-speaking and minor speaking parts.

Casting Breakdown:

Gender: Male
Age Range: 25–45
Build: Fit, lean, or athletic
Look: Military/law enforcement/federal agent — clean-shaven or well-groomed
Wardrobe: Must provide your own black suit, white dress shirt, black tie, and black shoes for headquarters.
Experience: Acting, military, or tactical movement experience a plus
Roles: Headquarters Agents (background & dialogue roles)

Filming Date: Summer 2025
Location: MD/PA
Rate: Non-paid
Union: Non-union

Submit headshot, full body photo, and availability to: Tammy@ThompsonProductions.film

Role: Agent Roy Willington – Supporting Role (Pilot, Possible Recurring Guest)

Casting Call – Male Actor (Ages 30–45)

We’re casting a strong, grounded male actor to portray Agent Roy Willington, a skilled Blackwater operative who works closely with the series lead on a high-stakes mission in the Word and Deed pilot. Roy is steady under pressure, dependable, and knows how to get the job done — no questions asked.

This is a speaking role in the pilot, with potential guest appearances in future episodes. The role calls for someone who can bring quiet strength, tactical awareness, and natural presence to the screen.

Character Breakdown:

Gender: Male
Age Range: 30–45
Personality: Loyal, sharp-minded, confident but not flashy. A calm and collected agent who’s seen a lot and keeps his cool. Has a dry sense of humor.
Physicality: Should be reasonably fit and able to move in tactical scenes
Wardrobe: Must provide black outfit (standard agent/federal look)
Scene Type: Works side-by-side with the lead on a mission involving high tension and subtle dialogue. Tactical awareness and presence are key.

Filming Date: Summer 2025
Location: MD/PA
Rate: Non-paid
Union: Non-union

Submit headshot, full body photo, and availability to: Tammy@ThompsonProductions.film

Role: Blackwater Field Agents – Tactical Mission Van Scene

2 Male Extras (Ages 25–40)

We’re casting 2 male extras for Blackwater field agents in a van-based mission scene in the pilot episode of Word and Deed. One role is a speaking driver, the other is a non-speaking support agent monitoring the mission from the back. Both should have a tactical, professional presence.

Casting Details:

Gender: Male
Age Range: 25–40
Build: Fit, athletic, clean-cut, agile
Look: Federal/tactical/military type — clean-shaven or short, neat facial hair
Wardrobe:
- Must bring your own all-black clothing (black shirt/jacket, pants, boots)
- Black tactical gear or accessories (vests, gloves, etc.) is a plus but not required
Experience: Movement/stunt experience helpful but not necessary
Tactical Van Driver (Speaking Role) Confident delivery of brief mission-focused lines, natural presence behind the wheel. Comfortable driving a van or SUV.

Filming Date: Summer 2025
Location: MD/PA
Rate: Non-paid
Union: Non-union

Submit headshot, full body photo, and availability to: Tammy@ThompsonProductions.film

Role: Blackwater Receptionist Agent – Speaking Role

Female Actor (Ages 22–35)

We’re casting a young, fit female actor to portray the Blackwater receptionist agent in the pilot episode of Word and Deed. This is a professional, no-nonsense character with speaking lines and a polished, confident, and conservative presence. Think federal-level receptionist meets field-capable operative.

Character Description:

This receptionist isn’t just answering phones — she’s the gatekeeper to high-level operations. Sharp, composed, and observant, she handles internal security and communications with efficiency and authority.

Casting Details:

Gender: Female
Age Range: 22–35
Build: Fit, poised, clean-cut
Look: Professional, serious, tactical edge
Wardrobe: Must have a black business suit (blazer, slacks or pencil skirt, white blouse, black shoes). No cleavage. She is dressed conservatively.
Experience: Acting experience preferred; ability to deliver lines with confidence and clarity.
Scene Type: Front desk/hub of activity — interaction with main characters, scripted dialogue

Filming Date: Summer 2025
Location: MD/PA
Rate: Non-paid
Union: Non-union

Submit headshot, full body photo, and availability to: Tammy@ThompsonProductions.film

Role: Agent Dean Parker – Supporting Role (Pilot) plus future episodes

Casting Call – Male Actor (Ages 20–30)

We’re looking for a young male actor with a “geeky intelligence” vibe to play a tech surveillance specialist working deep inside Blackwater’s command room. He’s smart, focused, and knows how to work under pressure — but he’s not a field agent. He’s the brain behind the screen, constantly monitoring intel feeds and coordinating with Commander Daker.

Character Breakdown:

This character is a data and tech expert, fluent in high-stakes surveillance, hacking, and satellite tracking. He’s sharp, reliable, and fully committed to the mission. He’s one of the few civilians trusted inside Blackwater’s inner circle, and he knows more than he lets on.

Casting Details:

Gender: Male
Age Range: 20–30
Look: Lean, intelligent, “tech nerd” or “young analyst” appearance
Wardrobe: Must provide a black suit (modern/conservative style preferred) wear glasses, fake ones can be provided.
Scene Type: Works closely with Commander Daker in the command room, monitoring mission feeds and feeding tactical intel to the field. His speaking role may involve fast, clipped dialogue and high-tension data moments.
Personality: Smart, alert, low-key confident, focused under pressure.

Filming Date: Summer 2025
Location: MD/PA
Rate: Non-paid
Union: Non-union

Submit headshot, full body photo, and availability to: Tammy@ThompsonProductions.film

Role: Blackwater Transition Artist – Speaking Role

Female Actor (Ages 30–50)

We’re casting a confident, stylish female actor to play the Blackwater Transition Artist in the pilot episode of Word and Deed. This character is a makeover expert responsible for transforming agents into new identities — hair, wardrobe, and cover-story polish included. She’s cool under pressure, impeccably professional, and uses her dry wit and charm to help agents relax while she works.

Casting Details:

Gender: Female
Age Range: 25–35
Build/Look: Polished, expressive, confident
Wardrobe: Must provide a sleek black professional suit (modern, conservative fitted style preferred)
Scene Type: Speaking role with interaction — humor and warmth balanced with precision and professionalism
Experience: Strong acting skills; must be able to deliver lines with nuance and charisma

Filming Date: Summer 2025
Location: MD/PA
Rate: Non-paid
Union: Non-union

Submit headshot, full body photo, and availability to: Tammy@ThompsonProductions.film

Role: Victor Stonecore – Speaking Role, Primary Antagonist (Pilot)

Male Actor (Ages 40–60)

This is a speaking role in the Word and Deed pilot, with potential for future episodes. A foreign or subtle international accent is preferred to convey his global presence.

We’re casting a commanding male actor to portray Victor Stonecore, a dangerously sophisticated international criminal who’s as cocky as he is ruthless. Always dressed in black and one step ahead, he carries himself with smug confidence — the kind of villain who walks into a room and owns it without raising his voice.

Character Breakdown:

Victor Stonecore is sophisticated, dangerous, and untouchable. He operates at the highest levels of organized crime. He is calculated, smug, and stylishly intimidating. Always ten steps ahead, always amused by the efforts of those trying to catch up. His overconfidence is part of his power, and he wields charm like a weapon. A man who smiles while pulling strings that affect governments and empires.

Casting Details:

Gender: Male
Age Range: 40–60
Look: Strong screen presence, well-groomed, intimidating yet charismatic presence.
Wardrobe: Must provide a sleek all-black outfit (tailored look preferred)
Accent: International accent or multilingual ability preferred (not required, but strongly favored)
Scene Type: Speaking role that is poised, commanding dialogue with cool, cocky, and power controlling.
Experience: Strong dramatic acting required; theater or villain experience a plus

Filming Date: Summer 2025
Location: MD/PA
Rate: Non-paid
Union: Non-union

Submit headshot, full body photo, and availability to: Tammy@ThompsonProductions.film

Role: Armed Guards – Gritty, Intimidating, Disposable

Male Extras (Ages 25–55)

We’re casting tough, rugged-looking men to play guards in an action sequence for the pilot episode of the faith-based series Word and Deed. These characters appear in a tense mission scene and are taken out by the heroes — so we’re looking for actors who can look intimidating, take light direction, and perform basic stunt reactions (being grabbed, falling, reacting to hits, getting shot, etc.).

Casting Breakdown:

Gender: Male
Age Range: 25–55
Build: Athletic, bulky, or rugged
Look: Military/law enforcement/criminal types (tattoos, shaved heads, scars, beards welcome)
Experience: Acting or stunt experience is a plus, but not required
Non-speaking roles

Filming Date: Summer 2025
Location: MD/PA
Rate: Non-paid
Union: Non-union

Submit headshot, full body photo, and availability to: Tammy@ThompsonProductions.film

Role: Rescued Teen Girls – Non-Speaking, Dramatic Scene

4 Female Teen Extras (Ages 13–17)

We’re casting four female teen extras for a powerful rescue scene in the pilot episode of Word and Deed. These characters are victims of abduction who are freed during a mission — emotionally intense, but non-speaking roles. Must be able to convey vulnerability, fear, and relief through expression and body language.

Casting Details:

Gender: Female
Age Range: 13–17 (Must have parent/guardian permission and on-set guardian)
Look: All ethnicities welcome; natural, expressive faces preferred
Build: Any
Scene Type: Rescue scene — girls are discovered by agents during a mission and guided to safety
Wardrobe: Plain clothing, nothing bright or patterned — may be given wardrobe/styling to reflect distress
Acting Experience: Not required, but must be able to take direction and show emotion physically

Filming Date: Summer 2025
Location: MD/PA
Rate: Non-paid
Union: Non-union

Submit headshot, full body photo, and availability to: Tammy@ThompsonProductions.film

Role: Valerie Clark – Recurring Role (Non-Speaking in Pilot)

Casting Call – Female Actor (Ages 24–28)

We’re casting a slender, attractive blonde actress in her mid-20s to play Valerie Clark, the girlfriend of the main character in Word and Deed. While her appearance in the pilot is non-speaking, she will appear in future episodes with emotionally rich flashback scenes that include dialogue and deeper story development.

Character Description:

Valerie is the heart behind the hero’s past — gentle, kind, and deeply loved. Her warm smile and presence say everything, even when she doesn’t speak. She plays a central emotional role in the lead character’s backstory and moral struggle.

Casting Details:

Gender: Female
Age Range: 24–28
Look: Slender, blonde, soft-featured, sweet smile
Vibe: Natural beauty, expressive eyes, emotional depth
Scene Type (Pilot): Silent, memory-based scene — must convey connection and feeling through body language and facial expression
Future Episodes: Flashbacks and speaking scenes that explore her relationship with the lead

Filming Date: Summer 2025
Location: MD/PA
Rate: Non-paid
Union: Non-union

Submit headshot, full body photo, and availability to: Tammy@ThompsonProductions.film

Role: Salley Hansole – Recurring Role (Pilot + Future Episodes)

Casting Call – Female Actor (Ages 25–35)

We’re casting a compassionate and grounded female actor to portray Salley Hansole, a young single mother of four struggling to make ends meet in a small town. Salley appears in the pilot episode of Word and Deed and will have a recurring presence throughout the series.

She’s exhausted but resilient, worn down by life but not broken. A quiet strength and deep faith carry her, even when the road is hard. She attends church, trusts God, and leans on the kindness of others when life gets overwhelming. Salley is a character viewers will deeply relate to and root for.

Character Breakdown:

Gender: Female
Age Range: 25–35
Look: Thin build, modest appearance, often tired but naturally attractive. A believable working-class mom with warmth beneath her stress.
Personality: Humble, good-hearted, soft-spoken, and strong in her faith despite life’s struggles. A quiet but powerful presence in emotional scenes.
Wardrobe: Modest, casual clothing (church or thrift-style wardrobe) preferred

Scene Types:

At home and in church caring for her children
In emotional or vulnerable moments
Attending church or receiving help from the community

Filming Date: Summer 2025
Location: MD/PA
Rate: Non-paid
Union: Non-union

Submit headshot, full body photo, and availability to: Tammy@ThompsonProductions.film

OTHER ROLES

Silvia Miller/Derrick Miller’s mom is 50 -65 years old and a modest woman of average build.
Caroline Goldmill. A wealthy woman in church who is a busybody.
Colton Goldmill. A wealthy man in church who likes to make his wife, Caroline happy.
Miss Candice. The church secretary. Sweet lady, widowed.
Pete Moreland. Church treasurer.
Billy, Gabby, Marsha, Seth. (Salley’s young kids.)
Drew DellFord. Older man. Brother of the previous pastor. Church member.
Holly Rosenberg. Wealthy, boasting older woman. Church member.
Herald Rosenberg. An older man married to Holly. Church member.
James Bowman. A retired older man helping people with his free time. Church member.
Mildred Larnsworth. Elderly woman at church.
Edith Dellrose. Elderly woman at church.
Charlie & Gina Smith. A middle-aged couple with a daughter Tabitha, college age. Church member.
Tabitha Smith. Smart girl but can’t afford college. Church member.
Greg and Shellia. Young couple at church in 20s not married.

The show will need more guest appearances and extras.