Casting Talent for Paid TV Pilot in CT
Casting actors for "Preston" TV pilot. See the details below. ONLY NY & LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: “Preston” is a grounded, character-driven short film exploring identity, environment, and emotional adjustment through the lens of a young man navigating a new world in Brooklyn. Rate: $250/day. Additional info: Independent TV pilot — festival circuit. Non-union. Filming: May 23–24, 2026. Location: Brooklyn, NY. Sides available. If interested, please apply.
4 roles
(Lead) (Must convincingly portray a teen) Clean-cut, polished, composed. Observant and slightly reserved. Protagonist. Comes from a structured, possibly privileged background and is adjusting to a louder, unfamiliar environment. Processes everything internally, often feeling like an outsider.
(Lead) (Must convincingly portray a teen) Effortless Brooklyn energy. Confident, witty, naturally charismatic. Cousin and guide into the neighborhood. Energetic, social, and instinctive. Street-aware with emotional depth beneath the surface. Brings humor and grounding while quietly carrying his own vulnerability.
(Supporting) Polished, structured, nurturing. Strong, grounded presence. Maternal figure who leads through action rather than words. Holds the household together with consistency and control. Provides stability within an otherwise unpredictable environment.
(Supporting) Sharp, charismatic, layered. Well-groomed with a lived-in presence. A smoker. A philosophical observer with humor and unpredictability. Reads people quickly and speaks in a way that feels both insightful and slightly disarming. Balances wisdom with moments of levity, adding both texture and tension to the household dynamic.
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