Vertical
Non-Union Vertical Drama Series 'TLBP' (working title)
Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Vertical
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Supporting - $300/day Principal - $250/day
Deadline:
Apr 9, 2026
Shooting starts:
Apr 21, 2026 - 8 day shoot 1 day off
Shooting finishes:
Apr 29, 2026 
Shooting locations:
Metro Vancouver
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Storyline
Diagnosed with stomach cancer, Ethan Carter discovers that his parents are billionaires who deliberately let him starve while giving his adopted brother everything. Driven to despair, Ethan takes his own life—only for his parents to regret everything when it is already too late.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingRICHARD CARTERMale 40 - 50 Years old
Description
Richard Carter - Male / 45
Ethan’s father and the billionaire CEO of Carter Capital Group. Convinced that suffering will “discipline” Ethan, he is not truly religious, but uses religion as an excuse to justify years of abuse.
He blatantly favors his adopted son, Lucas. His pride and blind faith in Lucas lead directly to Ethan’s death. Only after Ethan is gone does Richard learn the truth and begin to regret what he has done.
Appearance: Around 45. A middle-aged man. Taller and more physically imposing than Ethan, with a strong, authoritative presence that feels intimidating and fear-inducing. A wealthy man who is used to being in control.
Personality: Harsh, controlling, arrogant, emotionally cold, and self-righteous. Later broken by guilt and regret.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingLUCAS CARTERMale 18 - 23 Years old
Description
**PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNDER LEGALLY 18YRS OLD.
Lucas Carter - Male / 18 to early 20s
Richard’s adopted son. Raised in luxury by the Carter family, Lucas sees Ethan as a threat and manipulates the family to secure his place as heir. He frames Ethan, covers up his illness, and hides the truth about his death. He is the undisputed villain of the family.
Appearance: Around the same age as Ethan. Slim, but healthy-looking. Should look well cared for and clearly come from wealth, with expensive clothes and a polished appearance. Needs to come across as sharper and meaner than Ethan, without Ethan’s soft or gentle look.
Personality: Manipulative, jealous, calculating, cruel, performative, and deeply insecure underneath.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingMARGARET CARTERFemale 40 - 50 Years old
Description
Margaret Carter - Female / 40s
Ethan’s mother. She has doubts about Richard’s twisted way of raising Ethan and is often the first to sense that something is wrong, but she is never strong enough to stand against Richard. Because she keeps trusting Richard and Lucas over Ethan, she repeatedly fails to protect Ethan. Her silence and disbelief ultimately help lead Ethan to his death.
Appearance: A middle-aged woman. Polished, wealthy, and refined. Should look like a high-status woman.
Personality: Weak-willed and easily influenced.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingNANCY FOSTERFemale 18 - 23 Years old
Description
**PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNDER LEGALLY 18YRS OLD.
Nancy Foster - Female / 18 to early 20s. She has feelings for Ethan and deeply sympathizes with the abuse he suffers at the hands of his cruel family. In the end, she is the one who reveals the truth to Ethan’s parents.
She must look kind and gentle. Around Ethan’s age, and should not look too mature. Big eyes are preferred. She needs to be able to express sympathy and determination without seeming harsh or aggressive. A cold expression is acceptable, since she has later scenes confronting Ethan’s parents.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingDR. MILLERFemale 30 - 35 Years old
Description
Dr. Miller - Female / 30-35. A female doctor in charge of Ethan’s medical care.
Female. 30-35. Professional, upright, and with a strong sense of justice.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalSAMMale 25 - 30 Years old
Description
Sam - Male / 30. Street thug and hired muscle. Dangerous, intimidating, and clearly villainous.
Sam must look stronger than Ethan, with visible facial scars (makeup).