Thomas Ayling Audition Tape and Notes on Actor

Thomas showed dedication to the role, really trying to get into character and establish him. He worked well with the camera and seemed confident. He dressed the part for the audition, showing how keen he was for the role. For these reasons and the fact he was good on screen I chose him for this role.

I chose Orlando to be wearing a suit, this instantly tells us he's working, he has high standards and that he's a smart character. The spotty tie adds a flare to his character but also helps to distinguish him from other characters which I would of had wearing plain ties if I had done the whole film. It also signifies the importance of his role. His dark hair and clean cut look makes him seem more stern and focused compared to the more scruffy and casual look of Phillip North. I think the idea he is a lot younger than Phillip and smarter shows the sheer advantage Orlando has over him, however at the same time it shows Phillips been doing this for a long time so knows what he is doing. I also used a laptop and a phone in the shots of Orlando, but paper and pen with Phillip, this also helps to show the advances of Orlando's position and helps to establish who he is, part of MI5, and help to show how behind the times Phillip is.