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Anthony Peckham

7 scenes available · Post-Apocalyptic, Action, Post-Apocalyptic, Drama, Post-Apocalyptic, Thriller

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Hawthorne's Philosophy of Power

The Book of Eli

by Gary Whitta, Anthony Peckham

Hawthorne explains his obsession with finding a specific book to a wounded and skeptical Redridge. He views the text not as literature, but as a powerful psychological weapon capable of controlling the masses and expanding his rule over the post-apocalyptic landscape.

Villain Authority Figure Anti-Hero+2

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00:03:00

The Last Book

The Book of Eli

by Gary Whitta, Anthony Peckham

In a post-apocalyptic world, Eli explains the origins of his mission and the significance of the Bible he carries. He recounts the aftermath of the war and the divine voice that has guided and protected him on his twenty-year journey west.

Leading Man Ingenue Outsider+2

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00:02:00

The Choice to Stay or Go

The Book of Eli

by Gary Whitta, Anthony Peckham

Eli tricks Solara into returning to an underground spring so he can lock her inside for her own safety. Despite her furious protests and insults, Eli explains that the road is too dangerous for her and encourages her to stay and improve her own community before he departs on his mission alone.

Leading Man Leading Lady Anti-Hero+2

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The Cannibal Tea Party

The Book of Eli

by Gary Whitta, Anthony Peckham

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Eli and Solara find a seemingly cozy home occupied by an elderly couple, only to realize the horrifying truth behind their survival. The tension escalates from an awkward tea service to the discovery of a backyard graveyard and the physical symptoms of cannibalism.

Leading Man Ingenue Elderly+2

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Eli's Revelation

The Book of Eli

by Gary Whitta, Anthony Peckham

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Eli explains the divine origin of his mission to Solara. He recounts the history of the 'hole in the sky' and how a mysterious voice led him to the last remaining Bible, tasking him with its protection for over twenty years.

Leading Man Ingenue Mentor+2

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The First Encounter

The Book of Eli

by Gary Whitta, Anthony Peckham

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a lone traveler named Eli is lured into a trap by a woman feigning distress. When he realizes it is an ambush, he remains eerily calm while surrounded by five armed hijackers, leading to a tense standoff where he delivers a lethal warning.

Leading Man Action Hero Villain+2

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The Prayer and the Twinkies

The Book of Eli

by Gary Whitta, Anthony Peckham

Solara is sent to Eli's room to seduce him on behalf of Hawthorne, but the encounter shifts into a moment of genuine human connection. Eli reveals the importance of his mysterious book and teaches Solara a forgotten ritual of gratitude before sharing a meal.

Leading Man Ingenue Outsider+2

About Anthony Peckham

Browse 7 audition scenes and monologues written by Anthony Peckham, including scenes from The Book of Eli. Peckham's work on AuditionScenes spans post-apocalyptic, action and post-apocalyptic, drama and post-apocalyptic, thriller and features duologues and groups drawn from film. These scenes are particularly suited for agent showcase, self tape, general practice. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.