Production Log - Casting

This week I have been considering who I will cast for my music video.

Firstly, I need a performer who will be able to lip sync the song and move/perform in a way that you would expect Justin Timberlake to. Therefore, I have decided to cast A Level Drama student Nick De Cruz.

I also need four actors to play the four characters in my video. I have two male characters and two female as, though JT has a predominantly female fan base, he does have a large male fan base also (compared to other younger male artists such as Justin Beiber or One Direction who are more specifically targeted at females).

I have decided to use model Philippa Aedy to play the vain character who is a model. As she is a part-time model herself, I feel that she will be able to bring some past experience into my video to make it more accurate and 'real'.

For the shopaholic character, I have used another A Level Drama student, Rhian Mitten. Again, her previous acting experience will help in the filming of my video, as it will be easier to direct her to produce what I want. Furthermore, her 'girl next door' image will allow the audience to relate to her character, who is largely relaltable to the primary target audience.

For the weird character, I have chosen another A Level Drama student, Zak Labiad. He has a very unique look, which I think works brilliantly for this character. Also, his experience as the lead in an amateur production of the 39 Steps will mean he is better equipped to be the central character for my narrative. He is very tall, and has styled curly hair which I feel will help create the unique character I envisioned.

Finally, the heartbroken character will be played by Sohrab Cooper, also an A Level Drama student. As this character is probably one of the most relatable to the audience, I feel that his 'laid back' appearance will male him extremely relatable to the audience.