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Ross Marquand: Screen Test

Update #10 · Aug 11, 2011 · 6 comments

Before we cast Ross Marquand in the role of "Henry" we auditioned an impressive roster of very well-known celebrity actors. In this video update, we give you an exclusive look at those auditions, followed by the screen test for Ross that won us over.

WARNING: Be aware that this video contains strong language and may not be something you want to play with kids or co-workers around. (NSFW)

Ross's "Down and Dangerous" Screen Test

After moving to Los Angeles, Ross Marquand quickly garnered attention with credits in several independent films and television shows.  His feature film debut (Woodshop) placed him opposite cult actors Jesse Ventura and Mitch Pileggi.  Marquand's breakout performance in A Lonely Place for Dying found him performing with Academy-Award nominee James Cromwell and Michael Wincott.  The following year, Ross worked alongside Oscar-nominee Bruce Davison and Daniel Roebuck on The Congregation.  In the Summer of 2011, Ross will act in the company of Oscar-nominee Sally Kirkland in Broken Roads.

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      Creator Ayz Waraich on August 29, 2011

      god, i'm getting more and more excited for you...

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      Creator Jan Militello on August 15, 2011

      Beyond the spot-on impersonations... Ross embodies a completely believable authenticity when assuming the role.

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      Creator Tepring Piquado & John Magallanes on August 11, 2011

      WOW, can't wait!

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      Creator Wonder Russell on August 11, 2011

      I keep being blown away by this - must have watched it ten times so far!

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      Creator mathew Sandoval on August 11, 2011

      dude!
      this guy is amazing!
      what a find!

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      Creator Gary King on August 11, 2011

      Love them all but his HARRISON FORD gets me every time!!!

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