Guys, according to this casting call: "All For One" is going to go through some VERY BIG changes!
I sure hope this works.
https://www.backstage.com/casting/all-for-one-107226/
EDIT: The changes seem to be as follows:
1. D'Artagnan will be a woman this time around who "is attempting to honor her father's wishes and become a Musketeer". Maybe this could work if the revised writing is good.
2. Milady De Winter is replaced by Count Rochefort who is a bigger, and fitting, antagonist in the many adaptations of the story. Rochefort killed D'Artagnan's father in the adaptations of the book so this idea of character conflict can work if done well.
3. Queen Anne is no where to be found unless they reduced her role to the same level as King Louis XIII in the ensemble. Which is a shame because I liked her role in the show last year.
4. Planchett is mostly the same except now he's "protective and has a penchant of pyro that complicates matters for the Musketeers".
The differences between last year's and this year's show is already apparent in the casting call. I'm crossing my fingers that I hope these new ideas will work come June 30th.
EDIT EDIT: Here's the casting list in case the link doesn't work.
[D’ARTAGNAN] Female. She is a dashing newcomer who is attempting to honor her father’s
wishes and become a Musketeer. Her passion and drive, coupled with an eagerness to
prove her worth through fighting, complicate the story. Seeking a dynamic actor with
excellent fight skills. Athletic experience, bullwhip training, parkour, gymnastics or previous
stunt experience a plus.
[ATHOS] Male. The elder statesmen and proverbial leader of the Musketeers. Seeking an
experienced theatrical actor combatant with stunt training. Comfort with heights required.
[PORTHOS] Male. The extrovert of the Musketeers. Seeking an experienced theatrical actor
combatant with stunt training. Comfort with heights required.
[ARAMIS] Male. An ambitious, womanizing soldier who values friendship above all else.
Seeking an experienced theatrical actor combatant with stunt training in acrobatics, parkour,
tricking, and aerials. Comfort with heights required. Athletic experiences, gymnastics or
previous stunt experience a plus.
[PLANCHET] Male. The comic guardian of D'artagnan. Well-intentioned and protective, his
antics and penchant for pyro complicate matters for the Musketeers. Strong comedic actor
with athletic experiences required. Stunt training, stage combat, and experience with pyro
and explosions a plus.
[ROCHEFORT] Male. Captain of the Red Guard. A deadly mastermind and enemy of the
Musketeers. Seeking strong actor with stunt experience and heavy sword fight training that
can command the stage with a powerful presence.
[HIGH FALL ENSEMBLE] Male and Female. The Red guards and ensemble characters that
make up the story. High Fall experience doing face offs and headers from 25 feet required.
Extensive stunt training and fight experience required. Will play multiple characters.
[ENSEMBLE] Male and Female. The Red guards and ensemble characters that make up
the story. Fall experience a must. Stunt training and fight experience required. Will play
multiple characters and some will understudy lead roles