G321 - Types of people that could star in our opening

Sarah Young

The type of actress that i could imagine playing the role of Sarah would have to be someone who is in their thirties who has a soft look about them and who usually plays quite motherly and loving roles. The character of Sarah is someone that is not threatening but she is very emotional so the actress would have to be someone who could pull of that emotion and be able to portray a stay at home, ordinary mum who is dedicated to her children

Actress 1 - Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts is an actress who would suit the role of Sarah perfectly as she is the correct age and also plays similar roles. She is well known for acting in many drama's and often plays a down to earth character with a kind nature. She has also played the part of a devoted mother in the film 'Erin Brockovich' (2000). Because of this she would easily be able to pull off being a loving mother and would be able to bring across the correct emotion.

Actress 2 - Keri Russell

Keri Russell is the kind of actress who would be able to pull of the character of Sarah perfectly. In most of her roles she plays a likable character who comes across as being caring and never the villain. In 'August Rush' (2007) she plays the role of a mother who is desperate to be with her son again. This is a very similar role to what we are aiming for as she portrays a loving mother well in this film so would be perfect as Sarah in our film. Also is 'Extraudinary Measures' (2010) she plays yet again another role of a typical mother who would do anything for her children. This is exactly how we want Sarah to come across. Her look also matches our expectations as she is the correct age and would pull off the look of a typical mum who is grieving over her daughter

Actress 3 - Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock portrays a caring mother in the film 'The blind side' (2009) which is the type of character we want Sarah to come across as. In this film she is not only a devoted mum she is very independent and strong. This is how we want Sarah to be but we want to show how without her daughter her life is beginning to crumble as her children are her life. Sandra Bullock is also her perfect age for Sarah and would be able to play her character well as she has experience in acting in drama's were emotion is involved.





Nick Young
The type of actor who would play the character of Nick would have to be someone very involved in their work and very professional. Hes not necessarily the villain but he holding back what he thinks and isn't being there for his wife like he knows he should be. It should be an actor who is not associated in playing romantic roles as in our opening he certainly isn't loving towards Sarah. He isn't aggressive towards her or a threat but he just isn't the typical role of a husband but as time has passed and the family falls apart the gap between them has got further apart without control. Because of this his characters would have to be quite serious but also the audience should be able to feel sympathy towards him in certain parts.

Actor 1 - Clive Owen

This actor is someone who could play the character of Nick well as he has played similar roles in other Drama's. He plays the kind of characters where he is likable yet can be serious when he wants to. 'The boys are back' (2009) shows Clive Owen playing the part of a single father. In our opening even though he does not feel as though he can show his emotions he is still a father and no matter what loves his children but just struggles to come to terms with finding out that Ella is not his. Clive Owen portrays the typical father who would do anything for his children and in other films often plays the typical business worker which is the kind of character we want Nick to be like.

Actor 2 - Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg is an actor who often plays roles that portray quite a tough character who is very strong minded. He has a good image and age that fits the role of Nick and has also played varies roles of father like in 'The Lovely Bones' (2009) and 'The happening' (2008). These roles show him as a naturally loving father but also concentrates on other matters. We want Nick to come across as though he is not bad and actually loves his children but is afraid to show his emotions and struggles to open up due to the discovery he has kept hidden from his wife. He plays characters who are usually lead independent roles which is exactly how we want Nick to be as he is now seen alone without the connection he used to have with his wife.

Paige Young
The type of actress that would play the part of Paige would have to be someone young and have the kind of image that we have created for her. Even though her character is only seen through flashbacks she is still the focus of our film making her an equally important part which would mean her actress would have to suit the role. She would have to have a sense of innocence about her and have a youthful look that shows her as a vunreble young female. It is vital that she has an innocent lok as we need the audiance to feel sympathy for her.

Actress 1 - Elle Fanning

This young actress is perfect for the part of Paige as she has the exact look we are looking for. Her blonde hair and striking features make her appear angelic and innocent which is what we are after. When researching  the films she has starred in she tends to play the type of child that provides the emotion as she is the one put through the stress or conflict. 'Phoebe in Wonderland' (2008) shows her as a young girl who faces mental health problems therefore is put through strain and provides the film with emotion as you follow her through her struggle in trying to cope but also acting obvlivious to her problems. Because of this her family also suffer. This is something similar to our film as the family in our film are also put through difficult situations because of thier greif over loosing thier daughter.