Supporting Actor Job in 'Permission to Leave', Male, Age 45-65 - Father Dowling

50-60s any ethnicity. A longtime parish priest with a calm presence. He is intelligent, observant, and reassuring, but difficult to read fully. He has spent decades listening to confessions, grief, and doubt, and carries the weight of that experience just beneath the surface of his empathy. He is not outwardly threatening in any way, but there is something subtly intimidating about him that leaves room for interpretation.

Seeking an actor capable of conveying authority, compassion, and subtle unease with minimal effort. The role relies heavily on restraint rather than dialogue or emotional animation. Think a man who could be comforting or unsettling to you depending on the context, without him changing his tone.