Spiro McLear and the Storyteller is about boy (Spiro) dealing with childhood cancer who dreams about being a superhero. Throughout his journey, Spiro is guided by a mysterious Storyteller who eventually helps him accept his true fate and pass on peacefully to the afterlife.
Casting four actors for Spiro McLear and The Storyteller, a short film production by York University.
Roles:
1. Spiro
Age: 8-12 years, any ethnicity
Description: A young, boisterous child dealing with childhood cancer who dreams of being a superhero.
2. Storyteller:
Age: 45+
Description: A modern grim reaper type; smoker with a beard. The Storyteller helps Spiro accept his true fate and pass on peacefully to the other side.
3. Doctor Doom
Age: 30+
Description: A comic book villain type who Spiro dreams of defeating in a fight.
4. Alice
Ages: 35-45
Description: As Spiro’s mom, she is protective of her son who is dealing with childhood cancer.
