Talents for Drama Thriller - "American"
When a beloved right-wing evangelical congressman helps pass a harsh deportation order, he is forced to confront the human cost of his convictions—and question the theology he believes he has built his life, faith, and political platform upon. AMERICAN is a provocative political drama thriller about faith, power, conviction, and the dangerous distance between what we believe and how those beliefs affect others. When Matt’s politics become painfully personal, he must choose between defending the ideology that made him who he is or confronting the possibility that he may have gotten it wrong.
14 roles
An evangelical Christian congressman with strong conservative convictions. Intelligent, polished, articulate, and extremely confident in his beliefs.
Matt’s longtime neighbor and close friend. Rough around the edges, hardworking, funny, loyal, and deeply caring. A cigarette-and-beer kind of guy who also possesses genuine faith and love for his family.
Jose’s wife and Matt’s longtime neighbor. Warm, energetic, nurturing, outspoken, and treats Matt like family.
Intelligent, fearless, articulate, physically competitive, and determined. The daughter of a Nigerian immigrant being held in ICE custody.
Sharp, professional, poised, and efficient. Knows how to command a room, control an unpredictable crowd, and keep the event moving.
Matt’s wife and former Miss America. Beautiful, accomplished, and deeply loved by her husband.
An enthusiastic young supporter of Congressman Jackson. Baby-faced, energetic, outspoken, patriotic, and fully bought into Matt’s message.
A homeless, struggling mother traveling with her young children who unexpectedly crosses paths with Matt.
An armed man connected to the traumatic event that forever changes Matt’s life. Intimidating and dangerous.
A Nigerian immigrant, longtime restaurant owner, and bi-vocational pastor who has served his community for years.
Physically commanding, authoritative law-enforcement figures involved in several intense moments throughout the story.
Hardworking men gathered for work when federal agents suddenly arrive.
Background performers portraying staff and production personnel working Congressman Jackson’s university appearance.
College students in the crowd during Congressman Jackson’s university appearance.
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