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About the Role

A New York-based film production company is casting for a key role in an action crime drama series based on true events from the 1980s. The production seeks a talented actor to portray a significant historical figure in Jamaica's criminal history. This dramatic role requires capturing the complex personality of a notorious character across different identities and time periods.

Responsibilities:

• Portray the lead character across multiple aliases and time periods
• Maintain authentic Jamaican accent and mannerisms
• Participate in scheduled filming sessions in New York
• Attend costume fittings and makeup sessions
• Collaborate with directors and cast members

• Jamaican heritage or authentic ability to portray Jamaican character
• 3-5 years of professional acting experience
• Strong command of Jamaican patois and accent work
• Physical ability to perform in action sequences
• Experience in period piece productions is a plus
• Ability to portray different personas convincingly
• Strong emotional range and dramatic capabilities