Web Series
Ambition
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Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Web Series
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
200-400/day depending on the role
Deadline:
Sept 13, 2024
Shooting starts:
Sept 20, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Sept 26, 2024
Shooting locations:
Metro Vancouver
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Storyline
Ambition is a drama web miniseries that revolves around Katherine Foden, the true heiress of the Foden family fortune, who is mistaken for an intern while her scheming colleague Kathleen Davis pretends to be the heiress. Katherine works her way through corporate politics, navigating betrayals, power plays, and romantic entanglements in her quest to prove herself without relying on her family’s wealth. Tension builds as Kathleen’s deceptions spiral out of control, leading to dramatic confrontations and a surprising twist when Katherine's true identity is revealed.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Katherine Foden | Female 20 - 30 Years old |
Description The true heiress of the Foden family, Katherine is independent, determined, and smart. She is mistaken for an intern in the office while her colleague Kathleen takes her place as the "heiress." Katherine is resilient, often enduring insults and mistreatment, but she is also clever and resourceful, with a sense of justice. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | David McGuire | Male 20 - 30 Years old |
Description The charming and authoritative CEO of MG Corp, who initially has an arranged engagement with Katherine (unknown to him that it’s her). David is caught in the crossfire between Katherine and Kathleen’s deceptions and begins to develop feelings for the real Katherine. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting Lead | Kathleen Davis | Female 20 - 30 Years old |
Description A manipulative and deceitful young woman who pretends to be the Foden heiress. She is opportunistic, rude, and obsessed with social status. Kathleen is constantly scheming to maintain her false identity and sabotages Katherine at every turn to climb the corporate ladder. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Ryan | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description David’s friend and colleague, who has his own hidden agenda. He plays both sides, trying to manipulate the situation for his advantage, especially when he discovers Katherine's true identity. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Mary James | Female 25 - 35 Years old |
Description A snakelike senior employee at MG Corp who allies with Kathleen and often bullies Katherine. She is power-hungry and willing to step on others to maintain her position within the company. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | John Mcguire | Male 50 - 60 Years old |
Description David's father and a powerful figure who tests Katherine’s character by pretending to be a janitor, assessing whether she is worthy of being part of the McGuire family.Katherine's controlling father, who is intent on seeing her marry into wealth and status, disregarding her own desires and independence. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Paul Davis | 45 - 55 Years old |
Description Kathleen's father, a limo driver who supports his daughter's ambitions despite her selfish and manipulative behavior. | ||