Draft One: Characters & Actors

Emma, Jordan, Laurel, Gabriella

Character: “Keiran”Role in Opening Sequence

Keiran

Costume and props He will wear a dark coloured tracksuit and trainers. He will also have a bag (a rucksack) and a sports bad (a JD bag) and will wear a silver chain.

Actor Laurel Wilson-Gayle

How is this character represented?

He is represented as a stereotypical teenage boy from London. He likes sports which will be shown in the basketball scene, and in the fact his costume includes trainers and a sports bag. He wears a tracksuit and chain to suggest the sort of area he is from. This is the stereotypical attire of teenage boys from the more deprived areas of London. However, he will also have a kind and loving side which will be portrayed through his gestures and body language with his girlfriend.

Actor for “Keiran”BEFORE & AFTER

BEFORE AFTER

Character: “Zombie Keiran”

Role in Opening Sequence

Zombie Keiran

Costume and props He will wear a dark coloured tracksuit and trainers. He will also have a bag (a rucksack) and a sports bad (a JD bag) and will wear a silver chain. Other props throughout the film include dead flowers, a fake hand, fake fingers, a drink bottle, and a basketball. Fake blood, special effects make up including liquid latex and wax (scars and wounds).

Actor Laurel Wilson-Gayle

How is this character represented?

Represented as weak and vulnerable. Despite being a zombie, his soft and emotional side is represented through facial expressions and gestures. Also represented as oblivious, as he does not realise that he has become a zombie. This is shown in the fact he tries to continue with everyday life, without realising something is wrong.

Actor for “Zombie Keiran”BEFORE & AFTER

BEFORE AFTER

Character: “Lily”Role in Opening Sequence

Lily

Costume and props Lily will wear black trousers and a black t-shirt with a grey coat and a scarf. Her costume will look like the typical “sixth form” outfit.

Actor India McGuirk

How is this character represented?

Represented as caring and kind hearted, she doesn’t like to upset anyone’s feelings on purpose. The stereotypical teenage girl. These traits will be represented in her actions; facial expressions, gestures and body language.

Actor for “Lily”BEFORE AND AFTER

BEFORE AFTER

Character: “Zombie Lily”Role in Opening Sequence

Zombie Lily

Costume and props Zombie Lily will also wear black trousers and a black t-shirt with a grey coat and a scarf. Her costume will look like the typical “sixth form” outfit. Props will include strawberries (to make her mouth red) and a bottle of drink. Fake blood, special effects make up including liquid latex and wax (scars and wounds).

Actor India McGuirk

How is this character represented?

Represented a bit crazy, she goes to the extreme to please Keiran. This will be largely represented in her facial expressions and dialogue.

Actor for “Zombie Lily”BEFORE AND AFTER

BEFORE AFTER

Actor for “Keiran” and “Zombie Keiran”Real name: Laurel Wilson-Gayle

Age: 18

Reason for playing role: Laurel has to play the role of a boy, she will be good at playing this character as although she is a girl, she’s good at acting and can change her voice and the way she’s acting very quickly which is vital.

Costume/ props needed to play role:

Tracksuit, bags, trainers, chain, basketball, bottle. Fake blood, special effects make up (scars and wounds) for Zombie Keiran.

Availability: Tuesday eveningWednesday eveningSunday

Actor for “Lily” and “Zombie LilyReal name: India McGuirk

Age: 17

Reason for playing role: India is very good at acting as she does BTEC Performing Arts, so therefore will be good at portraying the different sides to the character of Lily.

Costume/ props needed to play role:

Black trousers, black t-shirt, grey coat, scarf, bag, hair down. Fake blood, special effects make up (scars and wounds) for Zombie Lily.

Availability: Tuesday eveningWednesday eveningSunday