MOW

Never Been Chris'd - WINNIPEG ONLY

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Details

Union:

Union

Area of media:

MOW

Network:

Hallmark

Paid?:

Yes

Rates:

Actra Scale + 110% buyout

Deadline:

Apr 21, 2023

Auditions:

next week!

Shooting starts:

May 12, 2023

Shooting finishes:

June 3, 2023

Shooting locations:

Winnipeg and Area

Cities for response:

Winnipeg

Comments

Condition of Employment: Talent will comply with Producer's COVID protocols

Storyline

Lifelong besties Liz and Naomi have been through everything together. From gap toothed toddlers to unpopular high schoolers, they've seen each other through the best and worst times in each others lives. After moving to California from the small town of Westin, they developed "BESTIES" an app that help people find a new best friend! But this holiday season, a visit back home forces Naomi and Liz's friendship to the limit when they're reconnected with their high school crush, Chris Silver! Facing family struggles, long kept secrets, and some deep soul searching, Liz and Naomi will be forced to reconcile their past, so they can look forward to the future.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	LIZ	Female 32 - 40 Years old
Description Sharp, dry, and hilarious, LIZ WAITT seems to be always focusing on the past. The "brains" behind the operation, Liz is a strong leader who keeps cool in tough situations. That is, unless she's talking, or arguing, with her mother! When Chris and Naomi start a romantic relationship, Liz befriends the former "Cool kid" Karly who helps Liz to realize that it's ok for the past to stay in the past. Any Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	NAOMI	Female 32 - 40 Years old
Description Sweet, charming and effortlessly likeable, NAOMI GALINDO was never popular, but it didn't matter because she had her best friend Liz at her side. The "heart" of the duo, Naomi is an hopeless romantic and not the best at setting boundaries. When her father died 17 years ago, she did everything she could to make her mother happy. But that's all going to change! This holiday season, Naomi is going to discover who she truly is and what it means to foster strong and independent relationships.Any Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	CHRIS	Male 32 - 40 Years old
Description The leader of the pack, CHRIS SILVER was the IT guy in high school. Kind and energetic, everyone knew who Chris Silver was. Every girl he dated was immediately elevated in popularity, and those he didn't date (called the "never been Chris'd"), pined for him. Now, Chris is a staunch VEGAN and head of the English Department at the High School. When he chooses to start dating Naomi instead of Liz (gasp!) it causes quite a stir. But Chris has a dark secret of his own... sometimes he a pescatarian! Any Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Large Principal	LINDA	Female 60 - 70 Years old
Description Excitable, energetic and sometimes overwhelming, LINDA GALINDO, is Naomi's mother. After her husband died 17 years ago, Linda turned her love and attention to her daughter. Now, she has a holiday surprise for Naomi. She's selling her house in Westin and plans to move in with Naomi in California! Only problem is, this is the first Naomi has heard of it! Any Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Large Principal	KARLY	Female 32 - 40 Years old
Description Former Homecoming Queen and fashionista, KARLY now is the successful owner of two boutique shops in Westin. When everyone comes home for the holidays, Karly sparks up an unexpected friendship with Liz. As their friendship grows, Karly has the excellent idea to turn the annual JINGLE BALL into a Class of 2006 reunion! Any Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Large Principal	MIMI	Female 50 - 60 Years old
Description Liz's mother, MIMI HOOPER has not always had the greatest relationship with her daughter. At times when she should have been supportive, she was possibly more judgemental than she should have been. But this Hanukkah, age and wisdom have helped Mimi learn that even though mistakes where made, it's never too late to set relationships on the right course. Any Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	MINDY	Female 32 - 40 Years old
Description Graduating class of 2006's valedictorian, MINDY is now classy in Chicago. Back in Westin for the holidays, Mindy is re-connecting with old friends, and spilling some secrets while she's there... Any Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	RYAN	Male 32 - 40 Years old
Description Former All-American and fitness buff, RYAN is back in Westin for the holidays. In high school he was pat of the "cool kids", now he's a new father living in Florida nut during the holidays. Any Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	VENTURE CALITALIST	All 30 - 50 Years old
Description Listening to Naomi and Liz pitch their app, "Besties" the VENTURE CAPITALIST holds the ladies future in their hands. Will they invest?? Any Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	JOJO	Female 16 - 20 Years old
Description Liz's brilliant and self-assured half sister, JOJO HOOPER has just been accepted to Stanford. Not only is it a great school, but it means she'll live closer to Liz! any ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	TRAVIS	Male 50 - 60 Years old
Description TRAVIS HOOPER, is Liz's step-father. He's proud of her accomplishments but makes sure to stay out of the way when Liz and Mimi are fighting. any ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	MARTY	Male 32 - 40 Years old
Description MARTY used to the the bad boy in high school and has no qualms still teasing this former classmates. Any Ethnicity
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	DRIVER	Male 25 - 50 Years old
Description This impatient UBER driver is picking up Liz and Naomi from the airport. Any Ethnicity

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