Fred

About the Job

FRED PHILLIPS (27) — Supporting Lead / Ensemble Male, mid-20s, any ethnicity Character Snapshot: Fred is the quiet heart of the trio — an earnest, creative guy who believes in the ideals behind their rebellion but lacks the confidence to lead it. More comfortable in his small studio or behind the camera than in front of people. He has a dry, unintentional sense of humor and an open face that reveals every thought before he says it. Personality: Sensitive, introspective, and conflict-averse. He’s the “voice of reason” who gets swept up in his friends’ chaos. Fred wants to do good and make meaningful art, but his fear of confrontation and tendency to defer make him complicit in things he doesn’t fully agree with. Deep down, he craves purpose and validation — especially from the women around him. Physicality / Vibe: Lean or lanky build; artsy, unpretentious look. Could have an indie-band energy — someone who lives in hoodies, paint-stained jeans, and beat-up sneakers. Should feel approachable, slightly awkward, and unintentionally funny. Think: a boy who never stopped believing people can be good, but who’s starting to doubt it. Tone References: Jesse Eisenberg in The Social Network (but more guileless), Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 500 Days of Summer, or Paul Dano in Little Miss Sunshine — soft-spoken men discovering conviction