Casting (Part 1)

Erik was the first actor that I cast in the film. He's the best person to be working on a film with. He's always positive and willing to do anything to get the job done. It was pretty easy getting him on board. I sent him a partial script and said "Hey, do you want to play Allen?" and he read it and said "Yeah.". I wrote the script with him in mind. He played the "good" guy in my other two projects and this time I wanted to see a different side of him. Allen's character has very few, if any, redeeming qualities.

This film is 180 degrees from A New and Accurate Map of the World. That film was sweet and when the credits rolled, you were left with a good feeling. You will NOT feel the same way with Because of Time and Space. There's much more drama. The subject matter is real and honest. You're not going to have to suspend disbelief, at all.

That being said, I think the film will be a welcomed challenge for Erik, as an actor, and myself, as a director. We'll both be working outside of our comfort zones.

RA