AMC to cast veteran!

AMC has put out a casting call for the character of Brot, but they aren't looking for just an actor for this role. AMC's casting director, Judy Blye Wilson, wants to cast an actual war veteran to play this part. Brot's character is the long time love of Taylor Thompson (Beth Ehlers) whom she believes died during his tour in Iraq. Brot's injuries have prevented him from contacting Taylor, not wanting to burden her and allowing her to think he's dead.

The story will unfold as soon as the veteran/actor is hired and will not only involve Taylor but will also involve Dr. Jake Martin (Ricky Paull Goldin), who is very much anti-war and has put in his own time in a warzone while working in Darfur for Doctors Without Borders.

AMC is working with the organization USA Cares, a non profit group that provides support to wounded soldiers and families, to help the show with the accuracy of a military storyline and war injuries. I personally applaud AMC for telling this story. The war in Iraq is something that many people are affected by and can relate to and AMC is no stranger to tackling such important issues. Back in 1973, Mary Fickett (then Ruth), won the very first ever Emmy Award for a daytime actress when she delivered a very powerful anti-war speech about Vietnam.