"The Grand Rising Project" - TV Pilot
TV Pilot following the journey of four (4) African Americans working together in an effort to reclaim NYC and revive the Black Panther Party using ninjutsu, direction & mentorship from a previous BP member. Discovering Blackness comes in a multitude of forms, each is forced to question, what being Black means to them. They band together to rebuild their community inside and out…by any means necessary! Seeking four (4) Leads | *NYC LOCALS Early-to-late 20s ZURIA: AA-Female, 5’5 to 5’7 MONET: AA-Female, 5’5 to 5’7 LA’MONTE: AA-Male, 5’8 to 6’ KAREEM: AA-Males, 5’8 to 6’ Two (2) Supporting roles | NYC LOCALS COACH: AA-Male, 50s POLITICIAN: CA-Male, 40s *All other ages and ethnicities will be considered for Extras.
4 role s
AA-Female, 20s: Harvard grad, Associate Publicist (crisis communication department) at one of the top agencies in the country. An Observant empath who’s extremely involved in politics. Has a hard time stepping away from certain situations.
AA-Female, 20s: Harvard grad, Paralegal for a prestigious law firm focused on human trafficking. Extremely stubborn,morally gray, Nepo baby (uses this to her advantage). However, she will downplay her upbringing to be more ‘relatable’ at times.
AA-Male, 20s: Harvard grad, Therapist focusing on young black males. Believes in nature vs nurture, tends to pick things apart until he gets to the root of the problem. But analysis his own emotions & is quick to shut down. Believes all White people are inherently racist.
AA-Male, 20s: Professional Boxer on the rise. Extremely community driven and quick to defend others. Carries a nonchalant aura while gliding thru life. Doesn’t think much about tomorrow. Passive approach to racism; believes the Black community needs to look past slavery.
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