Sunny Runny Productions is seeking to cast PETE “THE MEAT” JENNINGS, a major supporting role in our debut feature film No Gentle Goodnight, shooting in Runcorn from the end of October 2026.
Role: Pete “The Meat” Jennings
- Gender: Male
- Playing Age: 50s–60s
- Accent/Region: Northern
Character Description: Pete is a local butcher and an old face from David’s past. He’s a hulking slab of sweat, sarcasm, and questionable dietary choices—usually found in a butcher’s apron with a pork pie in one hand and an opinion nobody asked for in the other.
Funny without trying to be, rough around the edges, and instantly recognizable as “the sort of bloke you probably already know.” Beneath the humor lies depth: Pete is not comic relief, but a layered character with strong dramatic material.
What We’re Looking For:
- Natural presence and comic timing without forcing the laugh.
- Ability to handle heavier dramatic moments.
- Someone who can make Pete feel authentic, not a stereotype.
Film Details
- Title: No Gentle Goodnight
- Genre: British independent psychological crime thriller
- Writer: Terence Caddick
- Director: Mark Holland
- Producers: Sunny Runny Productions & Going Nowhere Productions
This is a low-budget independent production operating on a contracted profit-share basis. Despite the budget, this is a professional feature-film shoot with experienced cast and crew, cinema-grade equipment, structured shoot days, and full production standards.
Production Information
- Location: Runcorn, Cheshire
- Principal Photography: Begins end of October 2026
- Schedule: Approx. 4 filming days for Pete (predominantly Sundays)
- Auditions: In-person, held in Runcorn
- Compensation: Contracted profit-share role
- Additional: Catering provided on filming days, full screen credit
Application Instructions
Please send:
- Name
- Playing age
- Location
- Recent photo/headshot
- Acting experience/CV
- Showreel (if available; not required)
If no showreel, simply tell us a little about yourself. Selected applicants will be invited to audition in Runcorn.
Email submissions to: [email protected]
To apply for this job email your details to casting@sunnyrunnyproductions.com
