Jon Bragg

Series based on the novel Jon Bragg: Blue Essence by Kenney Myers

Jon Bragg enjoys a quiet life in the small town of Grinwell, Iowa. He has loving parents, a typical, bratty little sister, and a best friend named Marc Miller, who is so fascinated by Norse mythology that everyone at school calls him Thor; mostly to tease him, but he doesn't mind. However, when Jon turns sixteen, a new kid arrives, stirring up a whirlwind of trouble, and Jon and Marc find themselves caught in the middle of a hunt for demigods and their blue essence.

The Opportunity

Screenwriter Candice Cain has turned JON BRAGG into a half-hour series, based on the first novel by Kenney Myers. As the owner of Gemelli Films, Candice has produced 25 feature films and four television series, two of which have two seasons. All of the titles from Gemelli Films have international distribution. The JON BRAGG series is guaranteed to be distributed at the very least on Tubi, Amazon, Roku and/or YouTube.
Everyone who selects a role will have still photos from a professional photographer taken in their character's costume, at least one clip for their reel (once the episode is through post-production), IMDb credit, end credit, and two tickets to any premieres and screenings of the episode they are in. Furthermore, everyone that claims a role will receive an investor agreement for the cost of the role, where you will receive 110% of the cost back once the project is sold.

The first episode of JON BRAGG will film January 31 - February 4, 2026 on Long Island, NY.

AVAILABLE ROLES

MARC MILLER

(15 – 16) Caucasian. Jon’s best friend. Obsessed with Greek Mythology —Especially Thor. Very enthusiastic about things in general. Big personality. Kind of nerdy. 10 scenes, 55 lines. LEAD.

Films 1/31, 2/1, 2/2 and 2/3

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JESS CANTWELL

(16) Caucasian. Pretty and popular girl in school. Jon has a major crush on her, but she is Brad’s girlfriend. Sweet and kind. Trusts Jon. 4 scenes, 9 lines. RECURRING.

Films 1/31 & 2/1

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BRAD DILLON

(16) Any ethnicity. On the wrestling team. Athletic. Jon’s bully. Tough. Mean. Stereotypical high school bully. Handsome. Popular. 2 scenes, 4 lines. RECURRING.

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KEN

(15-16) Any ethnicity. A student at Grinwell High School in Jon’s homeroom. 1 scene, 2 lines. Can also appear in the high school hallways and other classrooms. FEATURED / SERIES REGULAR.

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JOLENE

(15-16) Any ethnicity. A student at Grinwell High School in Jon’s homeroom. 1 scene, 2 lines. Can also appear in the high school hallways and other classrooms. FEATURED / SERIES REGULAR.

Films 1/31

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REYNOLDS

(35 – 55) Any ethnicity. A police officer that stops the Braggs’ minivan on the way to school. 1 scene, 4 lines. GUEST STAR.

Films 2/1

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BRAGI

(55+) Caucasian. The Norse God of Poetry. Long hair. Beard. Looks to be at least 55, but Gods have no age. 1 scene, 1 line – The opening scene of the first episode. The scene also repeats as a flashback later in the scene with just Bragi handing the golden lyre to Jon, so it’s technically two scenes in the episode, but taken from the same one scene filmed. GUEST STAR.

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STUDENTS IN JON'S HOMEROOM

(15-16) All ethnicities. Students in Jon's homeroom. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance as a class. React to news from the principal during morning announcements. No lines. FEATURED. (12 available)

Films 1/31

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STUDENTS IN JON'S MATH CLASS

(15-16) All ethnicities. Chuckle when Jon gets caught not paying attention in class and is called out by the teacher. . Somber and sad reactions when Ms. Spector reads Jon's poem out loud. No lines. FEATURED. (14 available)

Films 2/1

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STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL HALLWAY

(13 - 17) All ethnicities. Students walking through the hallway during a conversation between Jon and Marc. No lines. FEATURED. (20 available.)

Films 2/1

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STUDENTS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL

(13 - 17) All ethnicities. Students coming in and/or leaving school while Jon and Marc chat with Jess and Brad. No lines. FEATURED. (30 available.)

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CLAIMED ROLES

MS. SPECTOR

Any ethnicity. Stern. Strict. Authoritative. Jon’s Math teacher. Puts Jon on the spot and reads his poem out loud, then softens.

IDUN

Caucasian. The Norse Goddess of Youth. Long, blonde hair. Eternally young and beautiful.

JACK BRAGG

Caucasian. Strong, kind, caring and compassionate. Loves his family very much. Matter-of-fact and down-to-Earth. Accommodating.

JANET BRAGG

Caucasian. Warm and loving to her children Jon and Jill. Great wife to her husband Jack. A bit distracted and because her father isn’t well and her mother is missing. Tries to stay positive.

JILL BRAGG

Caucasian. Jon’s annoying younger sister. Has a bit of a mean streak, but loves her family very much—Including her brother. Sarcastic.

JON BRAGG

Caucasian. Intelligent. Loves poetry. From a great family: Mom Janet, Dad Jack, and younger sister Jill. Shy. Has a crush on Jess, the most popular girl in school.

MELANIE

Any ethnicity. A student at Grinwell High School in Jon’s homeroom.

MR. DOUGLAS

Any ethnicity. The principal of Grinwell High School. Strict. No-nonsense. Overwhelmed with a murder of one of the teachers, and has to deal with the students.

MR. YOUNG

Any ethnicity. Jon’s homeroom teacher. Somber. Marc suspects him of killing Coach Keith.