Stop That Homeless Man Is An American Hero
The story follows Ethan Barrett, a military rucksack, and the ashes of his fallen war brother. When he notices a terrified woman being forced to withdraw money from an ATM, Ethan calmly intervenes and single-handedly rescues her kidnapped child, revealing extraordinary combat skills. Though he brushes off the praise as “just doing what any soldier would do,” it’s soon revealed that Ethan is no ordinary veteran—he is a highly decorated former military hero whose actions draw the attention of the FBI and the President of the United States. Ethan is publicly honored with the Medal of Honor, which he accepts not for himself, but on behalf of his fallen comrade, Pierce, whose life he feels was the true sacrifice. Rejecting fame and ceremony, Ethan chooses to return quietly to a small town to finally lay his friend to rest and live in peace. Instead, he becomes the target of a corrupt, abusive local sheriff who judges him solely by his appearance. Mistaken for a homeless vagrant and illegal immigrant, Ethan is harassed, arrested, and tortured in custody. Despite severe provocation, Ethan restrains himself, determined to honor his fallen brother and avoid unnecessary violence. With the help of Victoria Lawson, the lawyer whose child he once saved, the truth finally begins to surface. As federal forces close in and Ethan’s real identity is exposed, the power dynamic flips completely—revealing a sharp contrast between those who abuse authority and those who embody true honor. The story explores themes of sacrifice, dignity, injustice, and what it truly means to be an American hero, showing that real heroism often goes unnoticed until it’s tested.
Roles For This Project
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Fbi Officer
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$100/8hrs or $150/12hrsMan
Minneapolis
20 - 50
Non Union
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Submissions Due: 02/07/2026
Portraying FBI officers.
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Police Officer
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$100/8hrs or $150/12hrsMan
Minneapolis
20 - 50
Non Union
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Submissions Due: 02/07/2026
Portraying police officers.
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Firing Squad
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$100/8hrs or $150/12hrsMan
Minneapolis
20 - 50
Non Union
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Submissions Due: 02/07/2026
Portraying a firing squad.
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Townspeople
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$100/8hrs or $150/12hrsMan, Woman, Non-Bina...
Gender:
Man, Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man, Trans WomanMinneapolis
20 - 60
Non Union
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Submissions Due: 02/07/2026
Portraying townspeople.
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Riot Geared Guard
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$100/8hrs or $150/12hrsMan
Minneapolis
20 - 50
Non Union
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Submissions Due: 02/04/2026
Portraying guards.
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Guests
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Man, Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man, Trans WomanMinneapolis
20 - 60
Non Union
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Portraying guests.
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Reporters
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Man, Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man, Trans WomanMinneapolis
20 - 50
Non Union
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Submissions Due: 02/04/2026
Portraying reporters.
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Soldiers
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$100/8hrs or $150/12hrsMan, Woman, Non-Bina...
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Man, Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man, Trans WomanMinneapolis
20 - 50
Non Union
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Submissions Due: 02/02/2026
Portraying soldiers.
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Neighbors
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$100/8hrs or $150/12hrsMan, Woman, Non-Bina...
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Man, Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man, Trans WomanMinneapolis
20 - 60
Non Union
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Submissions Due: 01/30/2026
Portraying neighbors.
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Kent Corbain
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$300/12 hrs or $150/6 hrsMan
Minneapolis
30 - 39
Non Union
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Submissions Due: 01/28/2026
Director of the FBI. A man of honor and loyalty. Was Ethan's subordinate in the army. Very serious about his job. Has deep respect for veterans.
More Roles For This Project
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Vertical Short
$100/8hrs or $150/12...
Role Rate:
$100/8hrs or $150/12hrsMinneapolis
Non Union
Submissions Due: 02/07/2026
Portraying FBI officers.
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Vertical Short
$100/8hrs or $150/12...
Role Rate:
$100/8hrs or $150/12hrsMinneapolis
Non Union
Submissions Due: 02/07/2026
Portraying police officers.
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Vertical Short
$100/8hrs or $150/12...
Role Rate:
$100/8hrs or $150/12hrsMinneapolis
Non Union
Submissions Due: 02/07/2026
Portraying a firing squad.
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Vertical Short
$100/8hrs or $150/12...
Role Rate:
$100/8hrs or $150/12hrsMinneapolis
Non Union
Submissions Due: 02/07/2026
Portraying townspeople.
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Vertical Short
$100/8hrs or $150/12...
Role Rate:
$100/8hrs or $150/12hrsMinneapolis
Non Union
Submissions Due: 02/04/2026
Portraying guards.
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Vertical Short
$300/12 hrs or $150/...
Role Rate:
$300/12 hrs or $150/6 hrsMinneapolis
Non Union
Submissions Due: 01/28/2026
Director of the FBI. A man of honor and loyalty. Was Ethan's subordinate in the army. Very serious about his job. Has deep respect for veterans.