There are 12 speaking roles in the film. Keeping the budget low this would be mostly filled with newer actors – however one or two small roles assigned to established names as dayplayers can help sell the film to distributors when it is complete. This is considered part of the “packaging” of the movie. (More on this in MARKETING)
Preliminary casting potentials;
Harriet Ghost – Ellie. (LOI agreed)
Malcolm McDowell – Cafe Owner (In talks)
Katie Ellis – Olivia (LOI agreed)
Mickey McGregor – Zack (In talks)
Wayne Thompson – Peter (LOI agreed)
Michael Bird – Santa (LOI agreed)