THE VANGUARD
Casting
Callbacks are September 19–20, 2026.
Self-Tape Instructions
Everything you need to record and submit your self-tape, including framing, slate, and file naming.
View InstructionsCharacter Descriptions
Full character breakdown for THE VANGUARD, a short film by Yhá Mourhia Wright.
View Character BreakdownSelf-Tape Sides
Select your role below to open your side(s). Self-tapes are required for all principal, supporting, and day player roles, and not required for non-speaking or background submissions.
Principal
SIMONE
Lead
ADRIAN
Lead
JULIAN
Lead
Supporting
THE FOUNDER
Supporting
Side A is drawn from the series scripts.
MARCUS
Supporting
NIA
Supporting
Drawn from the series scripts.
Day Players
VANGUARD STAFFER
Day Player
HANDLER
Day Player
SECURITY GUARDS
Day Player
Non-Speaking & Background
PHOTOGRAPHER
Non-Speaking
Self-tape not required.
AIDE
Non-Speaking
Self-tape not required.
THE FOUR FELLOWS
Background
Self-tape not required.
DONORS / GALA GUESTS
Background
Self-tape not required.