Ernie is an energetic and completely unselfconscious old man. Despite his age, he has the enthusiasm and spirit of someone much younger. He’s friendly, talkative, and often hilariously oblivious to how strange his behavior appears to other people. Ernie sets out on Thanksgiving determined to find his family. Along the way, his confidence begins to crack as he encounters increasingly confusing reminders that his memory may be failing him. When applying, please include your headshot and any prior work examples.

Excited to see Grandpa during family reunion! Includes a brief comedic moment where one grandchild bites Ernie’s arm. (A parent or legal guardian must submit the child for consideration and is encouraged to remain on set during filming.) These characters don't appear until the very end of the film. If casted, you would only be needed for one day. When applying, please include your headshot and any prior work examples.

The Cashier works at the diner alongside Lizzie. The character helps establish the diner environment and reacts to Ernie’s unusual behavior. When applying, please include your headshot and any prior work examples.

Doug is an Uber driver who initially appears annoyed and uninterested in Ernie’s rambling conversation. However, as Doug spends more time driving Ernie around, he gradually becomes concerned about him. What begins as a routine Uber ride slowly develops into an unexpected friendship. When applying, please include your headshot and any prior work examples.

Lizzie is a waitress at a diner. When Ernie enters looking for his daughter Lindsey, he mistakenly believes Lizzie is his daughter. The scene plays largely as an awkward but humorous misunderstanding. When applying, please include your headshot and any prior work examples.

The Mother is cooking Thanksgiving dinner with her husband when Ernie pops in thinking that this is his family’s house. When Earnie pops in, both the mother and father get startled, causing food to fly everywhere. When applying, please include your headshot and any prior work examples.

Ernie’s daughter. Hasn’t heard from her father in several years. This character doesn't appear until the very end of the film. If casted, you would only be needed for one day. When applying, please include your headshot and any prior work examples.

Lindsey’s husband. Featured primarily in the final family reunion. This character doesn't appear until the very end of the film. If casted, you would only be needed for one day. When applying, please include your headshot and any prior work examples.

The Father is cooking Thanksgiving dinner with his wife when Ernie pops in thinking that this is his family’s house. When Earnie pops in, both the mother and father get startled, causing food to fly everywhere. The Father then walks Ernie out of the house. When applying, please include your headshot and any prior work examples.

The Pastor is preaching for a Thanksgiving service when Ernie unexpectedly begins wandering through the congregation looking for his family. The Pastor initially tries to remain professional but gradually becomes confused and concerned by Ernie’s behavior. When applying, please include your headshot and any prior work examples.

Nancy is Ernie’s sister-in-law who he briefly mistakes as his wife Patty. She recognizes Ernie immediately and eventually has to help him confront the reality of what happened to his family. When applying, please include your headshot and any prior work examples.