Details
Episode:
WINNIPEG ONLY
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Mini-Series
Network:
Limited Series (8)
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA + 110% buyout
Deadline:
Nov 12, 2025
Auditions:
Date TBC - Expressions Film Studio
Shooting starts:
Nov 3, 2025
Shooting finishes:
Feb 6, 2026
Shooting locations:
Winnipeg and Area
Cities for response:
Winnipeg
Comments
Winnipeg Only
Storyline
Based on a true story. In 1977, at a local radio news station in Indianapolis, beloved on-air broadcaster Fred Heckman (Jon Hamm) is facing a tough decision: stay with the home news station that's been his lifeblood the last twenty-two years, or move his family to New York City, where a big job at CBS awaits him. As he ponders his decision, a breaking news story captures the town's attention: volatile TONY KIRITSIS is holding DICK HALL, the president of a mortgage company, hostage with a gun rigged to his head, in protest of the mortgage company's upcoming foreclosure of Tony's commercial property. Tony wants to be heard live on air with Fred Heckman to tell his story. Fred is all for it -- it's the biggest breaking news story in town, maybe the country right now -- but he comes up against pressure from his GM and the FCC. Tony liberally uses of profanity, and there's also the possibility that he just might go ahead and shoot Dick during the live interview. Fred and his colleagues grapple with the dilemma of how to tell a vital news story and still maintain some responsibility to listeners -- and how much power the sponsors, the FCC, and a nervous station manager should have over the airing or dismissing of real news...
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Recurring | OFFICER MARCH | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description Can play the role of male, we meet OFFICER MARCH in a flashback when he arrests a passed-out Dick Hall, sleeping on the side of the road in his car. March eventually plays a bigger role in Chief Gallagher’s plans to end the hostage crisis. CAUCASIAN | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | FATHER KOUSOULIS | Male 55 - 70 Years old |
Description Can play the role of male, Tony’s spiritual advisor, FATHER KOUSOULIS has tried his best to help guide Tony through his troubles but has concluded that he has done all he can except refer him to one of his parishioners, a psychiatrist… CAUCASIAN | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | LOU MACDONALD | Male 40 - 50 Years old |
Description Can play the role of male, a fellow country club member, LOU runs into the Heckman's while having dinner. He can’t help but stop by and gush over Cookie’s Space Sticks and space pen. OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | DR. SCHOLEVAR | Male 45 - 55 Years old |
Description Can play the role of male, on Jimmy’s recommendation after being fired, Tony visits a therapist, DR. SCHOLEVAR. While Dr. Scholevar tries his best, Tony absolutely has no time for shrinks. CAUCASIAN | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | STEPHEN KIRITSIS | Male 38 - 50 Years old |
Description Can play the role of male, STEPHEN is one of two of Tony’s stepbrothers THAT HE HATES and they don’t like him much either. After Tony is fired from his dealership job, Stephen, Thomas, and the rest of Tony’s family meet with Father Kousoulis for guidance. CAUCASIAN | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | THOMAS KIRITSIS | Male 38 - 50 Years old |
Description Can play the role of male, THOMAS is one of two of Tony’s stepbrothers THAT HE HATES and they don’t like him much either. After Tony is fired from his dealership job, Stephen, Thomas, and the rest of Tony’s family meet with Father Kousoulis for guidance. CAUCASIAN | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | IBBY’S FATHER | Male 50 - 65 Years old |
Description Can play the role of male, IBBY’S FATHER is in mourning for his son Thomas who was killed in Vietnam. Expected to say a few words at the service for fallen veterans, it seems like he may not be able to follow through until Ibby reminds him of just how weird and wonderful his son was. Caucasian | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | IBBY’S MOTHER | Male 50 - 65 Years old |
Description Can play the role of female, IBBY’S MOTHER is in mourning for her son Thomas who was killed in Vietnam. Concerned about her daughter's wellbeing, Ibby’s mother is also worried her husband may not be able to speak at the memorial. CAUCASIAN | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | VFW OFFICIANT | Male 30 - 60 Years old |
Description Can play the role of male, the OFFICIANT discusses the order of events to the Metsker family at the service for fallen veterans. CAUCASIAN | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | MAITRE ‘D MIKE | Male 20 - 40 Years old |
Description Can play the role of male, MAITRE ‘D MIKE is working the front desk at the Indianapolis Country Club. When Tony comes barreling in attempting to talk to M.L. Hall, Maître ‘D Mike tries desperately to stop him. CAUCASIAN | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | CHARLOTTE | Female 20 - 29 Years old |
Description Can play the role of female, CHARLOTTE is a model brought in by Jerry to help sell his newest spring campaign, “Swiiiing into WIBC.” * Actor will need to be comfortable in a 70’s style swimsuit. CAUCASIAN (107) | ||