THE CURSE

THE CURSE

Episodic

First Season Series

A24 / SHOWTIME

Director: Nathan Fielder

Writers: Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie

Shoot Dates: June - Sept 2022

Location: New Mexico

CAST: Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder, Benny Safdie

Seeking:

[ HANI ]
(50s-60s) Female or Male- Please submit Haitian, Somali, Caribbean, African actors. An observer, overly protective of granddaughter, Rebecca. Doesn’t like being beholden to anyone, but makes compromises for the good of Rebecca. RECURRING. 6 Episodes.

[ REBECCA ]
(8-10 years old) Female. Please submit Haitian, Somali, Caribbean, African actors. Scrappy, resilient, clever. Keeps to herself. She doesn’t let her circumstances get in the way of what she wants. She is learning that her words have power. RECURRING. 5 Episodes.

[ KIMI ]
(Mid 20’s - Early 30’s) Female, American Indian/First Nations, radical, an artist that pushes boundaries in her work and her personal life. She likes to keep people guessing and on their toes.  RECURRING. 3 Episodes.

[ FERNANDO ]
(40s) Male, Latinx. Has a realistic approach to life and his neighborhood. He takes opportunities when provided and seriously puts his mind to succeeding his own way even if it contradicts his boss’ wishes. RECURRING. 5 Episodes.

[ AMPUTEE HOUSEKEEPER ]
(20’s - 40’s), Male / Female, double amputee of arms, holds himself / herself with grace in a household of great wealth.  Has a dry sense of humor that catches people meeting him / her for the first time off guard.  He or she is good at their job, giving nothing away on his / her face toward his / her emotions.  CO-STAR.
 

Storyline: THE CURSE is a genre-bending scripted comedy that explores how an alleged curse disturbs the relationship of a newly married couple as they try to conceive a child while co-starring on their problematic new home renovation television show.