Casting Actors for "Ambition" Project

Zaire’s best friend, trusted lieutenant, and brother. Rafi is loyal, intelligent, and willing to take risks. He sees opportunities where others see an exit and becomes an important bridge between Zaire and Shen. Height: open.

A self-interested member of Zaire’s organization who sees Zaire’s shooting as an opportunity to move up. His ambition eventually leads him to betray the crew. Height : 5’10 - 6’2.

Zaire’s second-in-command. Solid, loyal, dependable, and highly serious about loyalty. He constantly clashes with Dre and ultimately becomes responsible for handling Dre’s betrayal. Height : 5’5 - 6’0.

A respected police sergeant and Donovan Blackwood’s daughter. She gradually discovers her father’s involvement with dangerous people and eventually finds herself investigating the events surrounding his death. Height: open.

A politically ambitious woman who publicly presents herself as a force for positive change while using manipulation, blackmail, extortion, fraud, and deception to gain power. Height: open.

A calm, understanding woman who believes in redemption and legitimate influence. Sierra becomes an important influence on Shen as she transitions from criminal power toward business, public influence, and politics.

A police officer whose parents were killed in Jamaica when she was young. Her investigation into their deaths eventually reveals a police cover-up, forcing her to question the institution she once trusted. Height: open.

A determined detective who leads a task force targeting criminal organizations. Aggressive during interrogations and relentless in her investigations, she becomes a major threat to the criminal world. Height: open.

A law-enforcement character connected to the investigation surrounding Shen, Zaire, and their organization. Height: open.

Jazira’s friend whose frustration with their friendship eventually leads her to become an informant. Her actions contribute to Jazira’s arrest and put her directly in Shen’s path. Height: 5’0 - 5’5.

Jazira’s loyal friend who accepts her lifestyle rather than judging her. Eventually becomes Jazira’s right-hand person. Height: 5’3-5’7.

Simone’s boyfriend and an honest mechanic shop owner whose life changes after he becomes caught in the middle of a shootout. His experience eventually pushes him toward politics. Height : 6’0 +.

Supporting character. Additional character details will be provided during the casting process. Height: open.

A 22-year-old whose murder becomes an important mystery connected to Marcus. His phone contains information that begins raising questions about his connection to the criminal organization. Height: open.

A reckless wannabe gangster with a serious drug problem and a need to prove himself. His obsession with appearing powerful ultimately puts him directly in the crosshairs of law enforcement. Height: open. (If you have sleeve & body tattoos , that’s a bonus for this character).

A spoiled rich kid who tries to portray himself as a gangster. After getting involved with multiple crews, JB becomes an information source and eventually finds himself running for his life. Height: 5’0 - 5’7.

A political figure whose ambitions and methods challenge the people around him. He is willing to say what others are afraid to say and operates in the complicated space between power, politics, and change. Age: 30. Height: 6’0 +.