Details
Episode:
501 & 502
Union:
Union
Area of media:
TV Series
Network:
BELL MEDIA/CTV Comedy
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Actra Scale + 50% buyout/advance
Deadline:
Apr 13, 2026
Auditions:
auditions next week
Shooting starts:
May 11, 2026 (BL1 May 11 - May 21, 2026)
Shooting finishes:
July 3, 2026
Shooting locations:
Winnipeg and Area
Cities for response:
Winnipeg
Storyline
After falling flat on his face in the big city, Paul tries to slip back into life on the rez as if nothing happened, but his eccentric family's not having any of it. On Grouse Lake First Nation, way up in Northern Manitoba, you’ll find a community that lives by its own set of rules. The only way to get up to this isolated fly-in community is on a bumpy nine-passenger bush plane that has a dashboard like an 89’ Corolla and every time it bounces in the air you think you’re going to crash. It’s up on Grouse Lake where you’ll find Paul and Dean, two bickering cousins who have been running the family lodge for years, and their assorted family and friends - amongst whom the worst insult you can hurl at someone is the accusation of "Acting Good." - a common rez expression that people wield against each other whenever they’re perceived to be full of themselves. It’s basically the process of making sure nobody ever gets too big for their britches (and humility is one of the seven sacred teachings after all.) Deep down, "Acting Good" is a celebration of life on the rez. Despite the feelings of isolation, life up north comes with freedom and natural beauty that you don’t often find anywhere else - and lots of good-natured but occasionally barbed ribbing amongst family… and friends so close they might as well be family.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Recurring Principal | BRONSON | Male 45 - 60 Years old |
Description A Hydro worker, BRONSON calls into Roger's show to debate the finer points of Hydro workers. But when Roger invites Bronson to the studio to debate face to face, neither of them are expecting sparks to fly. BIPOC Special consideration to LGBTQ+ actors. Ep. 502 | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Recurring | MEREDITH DILL-SUTTON | Female 30 - 40 Years old |
Description Now that PJ has become a musical sensation, he needs a handler. MEREDITH DILL-SUTTON (a Charlotte Pickles type) is there to make sure the interviews run smoothly and that PJ’s time isn't wasted. CAUCASIAN Ep. 501 | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | DAWN | Female 60 - 75 Years old |
Description Dawn and Don Whyte are a retired couple who kayaked into Grouse Lake. Hippies to their core, they have traveled to Grouse Lake to understand Grouse Lake culture and eventually leave their estate worth millions and millions of dollars. But Rose’s resistance to having the Whytes around might force them to take their millions to Greater Grouse Lake instead…even if it isn't their first choice. CAUCASIAN Ep. 501 | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | DON | Male 60 - 75 Years old |
Description Dawn and Don Whyte are a retired couple who kayaked into Grouse Lake. Hippies to their core, they have traveled to Grouse Lake to understand Grouse Lake culture and eventually leave their estate worth millions and millions of dollars. But Rose’s resistance to having the Whytes around and might force them to take their millions to Greater Grouse Lake instead…even if it isn't their first choice. CAUCASIAN Ep. 501 | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | JOHNNY LOVE’EYES | Male 50 - 75 Years old |
Description Johnny Love'Eyes, of the the Land's Department, has such an animal magnetism that every time he takes his sunglasses off, everyone in sight becomes his love slave. Thankfully Rose and Paul are secure in their relationship. But for Johnny, are his Love'Eyes a blessing or a curse? INDIGENOUS Ep. 502 | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | LEONA | Female 30 - 40 Years old |
Description Cousin Leon's long lost daughter, LEONA visits the Yeah Man to meet and learn about who her father is. After some misunderstandings, Leona uncovers the real Leon and is impressed with all he has done in his life, even if some of it is questionable...legally speaking. FILIPINA Ep. 502 | ||