Casting Talent for "Friends From the Neighborhood" TV Series
Casting for the "Friends From the Neighborhood" TV Series. See details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Friends From the Neighborhood is a Black-led, independent dramatic TV series. The show is raw, emotional, and grounded in real city experiences, focusing on family, loyalty, love, power, and survival. Rate: Non-paid. Meals provided, IMDb credit, promo, and experience. Additional info: Filming in St. Louis. Currently casting main and supporting roles. Must be comfortable portraying authentic, street-level characters Raw, natural performers sought. First-time actors welcome. Real people with real stories are encouraged to apply. Strong personalities and presence on camera. Audition options: In-person auditions (details provided after submission) or video auditions accepted. When applying, please send a headshot (or clear photo), short intro video. SUBJECT: "FFTN Audition – (Character Name)".
15 roles
MAIN CHARACTER (Stud Lesbia) Street-smart law student, future leader of the Phorello family. Balanced between books and bullets. She ain’t to be f*cked with.
MAIN CHARACTER Quiet but calculated. Grew up with Trace, ex-military, now her ride-or-die. In a poly love triangle with Ell and April.
MAIN CHARACTER Book-smart, Trace’s homegirl, studying to become a CPA. Lowkey pregnant. Pressure from her daddy got her shook.
MAIN CHARACTER Hustler with a heart. Taking care of his grandparents and in love with Brianna. Leader of his block. Must spit bars or be able to fake it.
MAIN CHARACTER Trace’s daddy. A respected boss in the streets. Appears in flashbacks. Real OG energy.
MAIN CHARACTER Trace’s momma. Soft, sweet, spiritual — but don’t play about her baby girl. Think auntie who’ll cuss you out at church.
MAIN CHARACTER Pimp and trafficker. Bad dude. Needs strong acting for aggressive scenes.
MAIN CHARACTER Dirty cop and hidden villain. Calm on the outside, sinister underneath. Appears trustworthy at first.
MAIN CHARACTER Clean cop working with Trace on the low. Got ambition and integrity. Working to become captain.
MAIN CHARACTER Youngest Black judge in St. Juke. Brilliant, commanding, becomes Trace’s love interest.
SUPPORTING CHARACTER Trace’s cousin. Just got out the military. Still in love with Stacks. Bold, loyal, a real one. In a poly relationship with Stacks and April.
SUPPORTING CHARACTER Part of a poly relationship with Ell and Stacks. Supportive, grounded, and open-minded.
UPPORTING CHARACTER Old-school. Wise, respected, trains Trace to stay sharp. Will throw you in the ring if you soft.
SUPPORTING CHARACTER JV’s mother. Battling addiction, caught up with Meek. Has a powerful redemption arc.
mportant: This character is a down-low (DL) gay man. Actors must be comfortable portraying a gay character, including romantic scenes, affection, and emotional moments with another male character. Jerk is a major recurring role with a strong character arc throughout the series. The role includes dramatic, emotional, and street-related scenes.
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