CASTING CALL

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Man

Age: 8 – 11

Black

TINY TIM

Tiny Tim is joy wrapped in resilience. Despite a chronic illness that leaves him physically fragile, Tim is emotionally strong, endlessly curious, and full of light. He has that rare ability to see the good in people—even when they don’t see it in themselves. To him, every moment is a chance to be grateful, to love big, and to believe in something better. He's the type of kid who will hand you a crayon drawing and mean every color of it. Tim’s illness is real, but it doesn’t define him. What defines him is his optimism, and the way he lights up a room just by being in it. He adores his parents, Bob and Emily, and even though he doesn’t always understand the weight they carry, he feels it—and does his best to ease it with a hug or a joke. The actor playing Tim should bring sincerity, warmth, and a natural charm. He’s not precocious or overly cute—he’s simply kind. He reminds us what’s at stake. Tim is the soul of this story, and his presence challenges Ebenezer (and the audience) to see that compassion isn’t weakness—it’s power.

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Woman

Age: 10 – 13

Black

FRAN (at 12 years old)

Fran is the light in a dark house. At just 12, she carries the kind of emotional intelligence and quiet strength most adults never master. She’s upbeat, nurturing, and fiercely loyal—especially when it comes to her older brother, Young Ebenezer. In a home clouded by their father’s grief and alcohol, Fran does her best to keep things together. She smiles when it’s hard, smooths over tense moments, and tries to make Christmas feel like Christmas, even when the warmth is in short supply. She’s the type of little sister who believes a paper snowflake and a hug can fix almost anything. But underneath her optimism is a subtle awareness that things aren’t okay—and she carries that weight without complaint. She’s the heart of the flashbacks, the emotional center that reminds Ebenezer what he lost when he shut the world out. The actor playing Fran should bring sincerity, hope, and a natural spark. She’s not naïve—she’s brave. Fran is the kind of character who doesn’t just tug at the heartstrings—she anchors the heart of the film.

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Man

Age: 27 – 35

Black

YOUNG ADULT JACOB MARLEY

Young Adult Jacob Marley is the epitome of charm. He’s the kind of guy who can light up a room without trying—and he knows it. Smart, magnetic, and disarmingly smooth, Jacob is the social glue at the office and Ebenezer’s closest friend, even if they couldn't be more different. Where Ebenezer buries himself in work, Jacob balances the grind with a good laugh and a glass of wine. But don’t mistake his charisma for lack of substance—Jacob is sharp, strategic, and ambitious in his own right. He just wears it differently. He sees how tightly Ebenezer holds everything in, and while he never pushes too hard, he’s one of the few people who truly sees the cracks underneath. Jacob genuinely wanted better for his friend. The actor playing Jacob should bring a grounded warmth and effortless presence. He’s the friend you root for—the one who still believes in joy, even when the world says otherwise.

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Man

Age: 27 – 35

Black

YOUNG ADULT EBENEZER

Young Adult Ebenezer is all sharp edges and ambition. He’s brilliant, driven, and dangerously disciplined. While others are out living life, he’s building a future—one spreadsheet, one late night, one missed relationship at a time. On the outside, he’s composed and calculated. But beneath the tailored suit and quiet arrogance is a young man who learned too early that survival meant control, and control meant never needing anyone again. He didn’t always used to be this way. There was a time when he laughed more freely, dreamed more openly. But loss hardened him. His mother died too young. His father drank away what was left. His sister, Fran, was his only safe space—and even she died too young. So when Belle came along, it shook something loose. But ultimately, the fear of vulnerability won out. He loved her… but not enough to risk being hurt again. That decision—subtle and tragic—set the course for who he would become. The actor who plays Young Adult Ebenezer must carry the weight of a complicated past while still hinting at who he could’ve been. He’s not a villain. He’s a young man clinging to control in a world that’s already taken too much.

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Woman

Age: 27 – 35

Black

BELLE

Belle is the one that got away—but not because she wasn’t willing to fight for love. She’s intelligent, grounded, and emotionally honest. Belle fell in love with Ebenezer when he still had hope in his eyes and a future that included more than numbers on a spreadsheet. She saw the best in him before he ever saw it in himself. But Belle is no pushover. When Ebenezer chose ambition over intimacy, work over relationship, Belle made the painful but powerful decision to walk away. It hurt—but she knew her worth. In that moment, she became the mirror Ebenezer didn’t want to look into. Belle’s strength lies in her quiet resilience. She doesn’t yell. She doesn’t beg. She simply tells the truth—with grace, but without apology. And that truth hits harder than any raised voice ever could. In this adaptation, Belle isn’t just a lost love—she’s a turning point. A symbol of what could’ve been, had Ebenezer chosen connection over control. Belle is layered, graceful, and strong. The actress who plays her must bring warmth, vulnerability, and quiet power to the scene.

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Woman

Age: 60 – 65

Black

GRANNY BOO (IRENE CRATCHIT)

Granny Boo is the family matriarch—sharp-tongued, sharp-dressed, and sharp-witted. Don’t let the name fool you—she’s got more edge than most folks half her age. Think church hat, fur-trimmed coat, and a purse full of peppermints... and opinions. She’s the kind of woman who can serve a side-eye and a blessing in the same breath. A retired nurse with a soft spot for her grandson Tiny Tim, Granny Boo doesn’t do sentimentality—but she shows her love in ways that count: through food, fussing, and fierce protection. She comes from the old school where strength was survival, and faith was non-negotiable. She’s quick with a joke, quicker with a judgment, and yet somehow, always there when it matters most. She loves her son Bob, but isn’t afraid to challenge him. She respects Emily, but doesn’t mind offering unsolicited advice. And she absolutely dotes on Tiny Tim—he’s her heart. Granny Boo brings comedic timing, gravitas, and a deeply human perspective to the Cratchit home. Underneath her sass is wisdom. Underneath the wisdom? A deep well of love.

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Man

Age: 59 – 65

Black

JACOB MARLEY

Jacob Marley, 60, was the kind of guy who could make a room laugh and sign a contract at the same time. Suave, ambitious, and always two steps ahead, Jacob knew how to play the game—and win it. He and Ebenezer weren’t just business partners; they were brothers in arms, hustling their way to the top. But where Ebenezer was guarded, Jacob was charming. Where Ebenezer pulled away, Jacob leaned in. But Jacob made the same mistake: he believed success could fill the holes life left behind. What makes Jacob compelling is that he wasn’t all bad. He had heart. He just lost his way. And by the time he realized the cost of his choices—burned bridges, missed moments, a life lived too fast—it was too late to fix it for himself. But not too late for someone else. Now, on the other side of life, Jacob’s got a second shot—not for himself, but for Ebenezer. He’s the warning and the wake-up call. The cautionary tale with unfinished business. He didn’t come back to haunt. He came back to help. Because if redemption is real—and he hopes it is—maybe helping Ebenezer find his way, is how Jacob finally finds peace.