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 |