Dennis is the comedic backbone of the movie. A washed-up drifter, Dennis enjoys philosophy and light home maintenance. He’s terrified of the shed, loves flannel and 80’s vests, and does not know the meaning of good hygiene.
The purpose of Dennis’ character in the film is two-fold. He’s a huge part of the comedy in the movie. However, there is also something very serious about him. Dennis represents the idea that is prevalent in our culture that it is okay to go from state to state, god to god, belief to belief, in order to run away from commitment. He is so afraid to commit to one belief that he’ll run away from his own family to escape being faced with the bigger questions. Dennis represents our need to commit to a relationship with Jesus, rather than go from idea to idea. It’s not enough to just say that we sometimes believe in God – He’s seeking a true commitment. Dennis will never be satisfied by his searches. Will you?
Brian Morvant (Dennis)is from New Orleans, Louisiana and currently lives in New York City. His theatrical credits include work in Mother Courage with the Public Theater starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline, the world premiere of A.R. Gurney’s Screen Play at the Flea, as well as performances at Theater Row, American Globe, Collective Unconscious, Theater for a New City, the Sanford Meisner Theater, Urban Stages, and NYC Opera. On TV & Film he’s done work for MTV, the History Channel, NYU, New York Film Academy, and has created his own short films, with a group of 5 stunt men, called Sisyphus Rising and Orpheus Descending. For more check out: www.BrianMorvant.com
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