Casting: The Wife

Casting: The Wife

The Wife:

The wife is a middle aged woman between the ages of 45 and 50. She has no career and so no motivation and that is why she is at home for the majority of her time. She loves her husband very much and so goes out of her way to show this. She dresses in a dressing gown and doesn't look after her appearances much because she has messy hair, tired make up and dirty fingernails. This doesn’t make her character very appealing or likable and so the audience will find it hard to connect to her and have empathy. 

Amanda Duncan - 45 years old and so the perfect age for our main character. she is available for the filming times and the days that we would need her to be there. Amanda doesn't have messy hair but we can change her appearance and use hairspray for filming. Amanda is also willing to act in our film and is prepared to play the part well and so this is a positive aspect. 

Mandy Sheridan - 60+ age and almost retired. This factor may help with this role because the wife always seems very tired and worn out. Mandy also has acting experience and so could play this part very well. However, she does have light hair this may not be suitable for an antagonist role. Mandy is also not as willing as the other casting options to play the part. 

Christina McDermott - middle aged which is perfect for the part and she does have curly, dark hair which would means that she wouldn't need much costume work because this is the look we are needing. Christina doesn't live locally though and so might not be available for all the filming dates. 

I think out of all these casting candidates for the role of The Wife, Amanda Duncan is the best. This is because Christina is unable to film even though she looks best for the part and Mandy doesn't want to play the part. Amanda Duncan is the right age and is available and willing to act. Amanda Duncan is playing the role of The Wife.