Cast & Roles

Onus Probandi is a Queensland-set crime thriller short film. Below are the principal characters currently attached to the project.

Principal Characters

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Detective Daniel Bouric

Portrayed by Michael Coward

Michael has been acting for several years, working across multiple genres which has given him the chance to expand his skill and experience. He always does his best to add to the film in and out of scenes while focusing on the direction, and loves working with everyone in the industry.

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Detective Elise Watts

Portrayed by Anastasia O'Brien

Anastasia is a professional actress. Trained at University College Cork, Ireland, with a Master's in Theatre and Performative Practices, she has worked across both stage and screen throughout Ireland. Since returning to Brisbane, Anastasia has continued to develop her craft through ongoing training while contributing to a range of short films and feature projects. She is currently looking forward to stepping into the role of Detective Elise Watts.

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Mike

Portrayed by Denis Lwowski

A quietly manipulative character operating within the ambiguity of evidence and perception, testing the limits of certainty in the investigation.

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Senior Inspector Gerard Mackay

Portrayed by Russ Gallagher

A senior officer balancing political pressure, departmental accountability, and the pursuit of a definitive case outcome.

Additional Roles

Additional casting opportunities may arise as the project progresses. Expressions of interest can be submitted via the contact page.

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