CASTING: 4-Day Live Action + 7-10 Days Green Screen

LOVE NEVER DIES is a feature-length, faith-based historical drama adapted from the acclaimed novel Marching Through Culpeper by Culpeper native Virginia Morton. Produced by His Dream Productions LLC, 3 Days Studios, and Glory Stream Productions, this hybrid production combines the soul of live performance with the visual scope of AI-enhanced environments to create an emotionally rich, visually breathtaking Civil War-era story centered on love, redemption, and sacrifice.

We are currently casting for LOVE NEVER DIES, a Civil War-era faith-based feature film adapted from the novel Marching Through Culpeper by Virginia Morton. Filming will take place in Culpeper, Virginia, September 30 to October 14, 2025. This project will be produced using a hybrid filmmaking process that blends traditional performance with advanced visual storytelling tools.

This is a hybrid production that blends live-action with AI-enhanced visual storytelling.

• Actors will perform all roles live.
• A 3-4 day shoot on real sets will capture key performances as filmed.
• A 7–10 day green screen shoot will expand scenes into AI-generated environments.
• AI may be used to replicate actor likenesses where needed to support design and scene staging, always under creative supervision.

Union Status: Non-union production
Compensation: Though non-union, will use SAG-ULB rates + meals + credit

Location: Culpeper, Virginia (address provided once role is cast)

Production Company: His Dreams Productions LLC

• Video submissions accepted through June 30, 2025
• Send headshot, resume, reel, and AUDITION monologue to:  production@loveneverdiesfilm.com

You may use “Unlisted" YouTube link, Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer,  or Vimeo for your video submission link.

• In-person AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT: June 21–22 in Culpeper, VA

• Female | Age 18–25 | Caucasian
• Lead Role – Protagonist
• A pretty and spirited Southern belle with a scholar’s mind and a warrior’s heart.
• Constance is bold, intelligent, and fiercely principled. Educated and forward-thinking, she dreams of being a professional journalist in a man’s world. She is compassionate but unafraid to confront authority—whether Union generals or her own family. She undergoes enormous transformation: from idealistic daughter to battle-hardened caregiver and patriot.
• Skills: Must handle emotional intensity, sharp verbal confrontations, and quiet vulnerability. Scenes range from light romance to battlefield trauma to deep spiritual reflection.
• Arc: Learns to balance love, grief, and duty while sacrificing comfort to uphold honor
• (Speaks with a Virginia Southern accent.)
• THIS VIDEO DEMONSTRATES THE VIRGINIA ACCENT: https://youtu.be/c8EI5-GBaqg

• Male | Age 25–30 | Caucasian
• Lead Role – Romantic Hero / Former Antagonist
• A tall (6 foot or taller), reluctant warrior torn between allegiance and love.
• Ames begins as a by-the-book Union officer but grows into a tender, soulful man changed by the war and Constance’s unwavering spirit. He is rugged, educated (Harvard), and morally driven. After being wounded and cared for by Constance, he is transformed by faith and affection. Despite being from “the enemy,” he sacrifices safety and status to protect her.
• Skills: Needs charisma, emotional range, and physical presence. Must shift believably from rigid soldier to vulnerable lover.
• Arc: From enemy officer to redeemed protector and man of deep integrity.
• (Speaks with slight Portland, Maine accent.)
• THIS VIDEO DEMONSTRATES THE SLIGHT MAINE ACCENT: https://youtu.be/AX68AkoFoUc

• Male | Age 18–25 | Caucasian
• Supporting Lead – Spy / Comic Relief / Hidden Hero
• A small, wiry, clever Confederate scout with a quick tongue & fierce loyalty.
• Frank is charming, humorous, and highly intelligent. Though often underestimated for his size, he proves himself an elite spy and master of disguise (including convincingly playing a woman). He is deeply loyal to Constance, hiding his romantic feelings behind good-natured banter.
• Skills: Requires agility, comedic timing, gender disguise, and physical acting. Virginia Southern accent preferred.
• Arc: From boyish companion to unsung hero. His love remains unrequited but noble.
• (Speaks with a Virginia Southern accent.)
• THIS VIDEO DEMONSTRATES THE VIRGINIA ACCENT: https://youtu.be/c8EI5-GBaqg

1. The chemistry between Constance and Aaron is crucial to the film's success. We will conduct chemistry reads between potential pairs.
2. Period-appropriate speaking styles required, but avoid overly theatrical delivery—must balance historical authenticity with natural, accessible performances.