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CASTING CALL
Character Breakdown
Character breakdown for casting call
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Casting Call – Main Characters (Episode 1)
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Dr. Michelle Royal a.k.a. “Mickey”-Female role
• Commitment: Lead role (multi-episode)
• Age Range: 30–35 (Older)
• Traits: Strong-willed, intelligent, heavier build, fair skin
• Relationships: Mother to Marcus, sister to Chris, complicated ties with Marley West
• Arc: From ambitious teen to powerful adult, balancing survival, loyalty, and control
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Young Micky-Female Role
• Commitment: Lead role (multi-episode)
• Age Range: 17 (Younger)
• Traits: Strong-willed, intelligent, heavier build, fair skin
• Relationships: sister to Chris, complicated ties with Drew
• Arc: From ambitious teen to powerful adult, balancing survival, loyalty, and control
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Marley West (Already Cast –Ace Dawson )-Male Role
• Commitment: Lead role – cast already
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Maquesess-Female Role
• Commitment: Major supporting role
• Age Range: 30–35
• Traits: African-American, average build, outspoken and confident
• Relationships: Close ally/confidante to Mickey, challenges her choices
• Arc: Serves as truth-teller, shaping Mickey’s personal journey
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Nief-Male Role
• Commitment: Recurring supporting role
• Age Range: 30–35
• Traits: African-American, tall, darker complexion, authoritative
• Relationships: Works within Mickey’s circle, balances loyalty and ambition
• Arc: Struggles with trust and shifting alliances
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Rocky-Male Role
• Commitment: Recurring supporting role
• Age Range: 30–35
• Traits: African-American, average build, smooth but calculating
• Relationships: Married to Mickey, tension with Maquesess and Micky
• Arc: Represents temptation and risky decisions
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Tre-Male Role
• Commitment: Supporting role
• Age Range: 30–35
• Traits: African-American, lighter complexion, smaller build, quick-witted
• Relationships: had a small fling with Mickey, he is the lieutenant in the Texas pipeline since Nief moved to Atlanta when Mickey went to jail, clashes with Micky
• Arc: His impulsive choices drive conflict
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Baby Boy (Already Cast)-Male Role
• Commitment: Supporting role – cast already
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Marcus (Mickey’s Son)-Non speaking Role-Male Role
• Commitment: Significant recurring role
• Age Range: two roles 12 (Younger) / 18 (Older)
• Traits: African-American, average build, curious, emotional depth
• Relationships: Son of Mickey; nephew to Chris
• Arc: His growth reflects the consequences of Mickey’s choices
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Twin-Female Role
• Commitment: Supporting role
• Age Range: 30–35
• Traits: African-American, darker complexion, sharp-tongued, observant
• Relationships: Ally to Mickey
• Arc: Pushes Mickey’s boundaries and tests her trust
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Mickey’s Mother (non speaking Role)-Female role
• Commitment: Supporting role
• Age Range: 50–56
• Traits: African-American, tall/slim, wise but hardened by life
• Relationships: Mother to Mickey and Chris
• Arc: Serves as grounding force and reminder of sacrifice
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Miss Kim Lee-Female Role
• Commitment: Supporting role
• Age Range: 30–35
• Traits: Asian, petite build, meticulous, sharp-minded
• Relationships: Business associate to Mickey
• Arc: Brings outside influence and cultural tension to Mickey’s world
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Chris Royal (Mickey’s Brother)-Male Role
• Commitment: Major recurring role
• Age Range: 30–35
• Traits: African-American, tall, protective, quiet intensity
• Relationships: Brother to Mickey, uncle to Marcus
• Arc: Loyalty is tested between family and survival
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Fresh-Male Role
• Commitment: Supporting role
• Age Range: 30–35
• Traits: African-American, average build, smooth-talking, street-smart
• Relationships: Connected to Mickey’s and crew
• Arc: Adds unmatched loyalty and unpredictability, but creates calmness to Micky
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Drew-Male Role
• Commitment: Minor recurring role
• Age Range: 18–25
• Traits: African-American, tall, eager but inexperienced
• Relationships: Young protégé, introduced micky to street life
• Arc: Illustrates the dangers of youth pulled into the lifestyle too soon
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