Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Pilot
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA B206 Pilot Program
Deadline:
July 17, 2026
Auditions:
Self-Tape
Callbacks:
TBD
Shooting starts:
August 1-5, 2026
Shooting locations:
North Bay, Ontario
Cities for response:
Toronto, Sudbury
Comments
This is a network pitch teaser intended solely for internal evaluation and promotion to broadcasters. It is not a broadcast production, there is no buyout, and there are no distribution plans for the teaser itself.
The project contains mature language and adult themes.
MUST BE A NORTHERN ONTARIO RESIDENT.
The project contains mature language and adult themes.
MUST BE A NORTHERN ONTARIO RESIDENT.
Storyline
When two hilariously clueless brothers stumble through everyday life with absolute confidence, their quick-thinking grandmother is left cleaning up the chaos they create. As Moody's boundless optimism collides with Murray's spectacularly misplaced confidence, every ordinary situation spirals into outrageous comedy.
Kid Ignorant is a heartwarming, character-driven comedy about family, unconditional love, and the fine line between confidence and complete ignorance.
Kid Ignorant is a heartwarming, character-driven comedy about family, unconditional love, and the fine line between confidence and complete ignorance.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | MOODY | Male 18 - 23 Years old |
Description Open Ethnicity. Moody’s the grounded one — sarcastic, quick-witted, and convinced he’s the voice of reason. Problem is, his loyalty to Murray keeps pulling him into terrible plans he already knows won’t work. He trusts Murray’s judgment even when he shouldn’t.Dry sense of humor, often the audience’s way into the chaos around him. Murray charges in without thinking; Moody overthinks everything and still ends up making the wrong call anyway. Under the sarcasm is a genuinely good-hearted guy who cares about his family and friends, even when they drive him up the wall. Note: Strong comedic timing and the ability to land both the jokes and the real emotional beats. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | MURRAY | Male 20 - 25 Years old |
Description Open Ethnicity. Longer hair, usually messy, tucked under a worn-in ball cap. Murray is a walking bad idea with total confidence to back it up. Impulsive, loud, relentlessly optimistic, and blissfully unaware when he’s in over his head. He attacks every situation with enthusiasm instead of intelligence — and somehow, occasionally, that works. No filter whatsoever. He’s not the coolest guy in the room, but he’s usually the most fun to watch. Audiences should be rooting for him despite himself.Note: Strong comedic instincts, physical comedy skills, and improv ability. Should feel authentic and grounded. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | BETSY | Female 55 - 65 Years old |
Description Open Ethnicity. Betsy is the heart of the family — warm, nurturing, endlessly patient, and somehow still holding the household together despite the chaos around her. She loves hard, worries constantly, and spends a fair amount of time cleaning up messes she didn’t make.She looks sweet on the surface, but she’s tougher than she gets credit for. She knows exactly how ridiculous her family is and has no problem saying so. Her humor comes from honesty, exasperation, and an ability to find the joy in even the most absurd situations. She’s the glue — comfort, wisdom, and tough love, all dispensed as needed. Note: Exceptional comedic instincts, natural warmth, strong maternal energy. Needs to move easily between broad comedy and real heartfelt moments. Betsy should feel like the mom everyone wishes they had — loving, funny, supportive, and occasionally driven completely up the wall by her family. | ||