African American Talent Wanted for TV Pilot

A new TV pilot titled “Preston” is now casting African American talent in Brooklyn, New York.

The production is seeking adults, teens, and kids for lead and supporting roles. Casting directors are looking for naturalistic performers with strong presence, subtle emotional depth, and authentic screen energy.

Filming will take place over a two-day shoot on May 23 and May 24. Talent must be available for both dates. Local actors are strongly preferred, as travel expenses will not be provided.

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Project Details

🎬 Project: Preston TV Pilot
📍 Location: Brooklyn, New York
🎭 Talent: African American adults, teens, and kids
📅 Shoot Dates: May 23–24
💰 Lead Rate: $250 per day
💰 Supporting Rate: To be announced
🚗 Travel: Not provided, locals preferred

Roles Currently Casting

Preston — Lead Role

Age: 13–20, must convincingly portray a teen

Preston is clean-cut, polished, composed, and observant. He is slightly reserved and serves as the protagonist of the story. Coming from a structured and possibly privileged background, Preston is adjusting to a louder, unfamiliar environment.

This role is ideal for an actor who can bring quiet emotional depth, curiosity, and subtle vulnerability to the screen.

Lamar — Lead Role

Age: 14–20, must convincingly portray a teen

Lamar has effortless Brooklyn energy. He is confident, witty, naturally charismatic, and socially instinctive. As Preston’s cousin and guide into the neighborhood, Lamar brings energy and connection to the story.

Beneath his street-aware confidence, Lamar has emotional depth and complexity.

Supporting Roles

✨ Aunt Michelle
Age: 30–40
A polished, structured, and nurturing maternal figure. She is strong, grounded, and leads through action rather than words. Aunt Michelle holds the household together with consistency and control.

✨ Grandpa Willie
Age: 60–70
Sharp, charismatic, and layered. Grandpa Willie is well-groomed with a lived-in presence. He is a philosophical observer with humor, unpredictability, and a way of speaking that feels both insightful and disarming.

✨ Nya
Age: 15–18
Stylish, confident, and full of presence.

✨ Mercedes
Age: 5–8
Observant and unintentionally funny, with a natural childlike charm.

What Casting Is Looking For

Applicants should be able to bring authenticity and grounded emotional energy to the screen. Ideal performers may have:

📌 Natural acting ability
📌 Strong screen presence
📌 Subtle emotional range
📌 Comfort with character-driven material
📌 Availability for both shoot dates

How to Apply

If available, actors should email to request self-tape information:

miamitalentcasting@gmail.com

When submitting, include your name, contact information, role of interest, current location, and any relevant acting materials such as a headshot, resume, or reel if available.

Final Notes

This is a great opportunity for Brooklyn and New York-based African American actors looking to work on a character-driven TV pilot. Since production is not covering travel, local talent or actors able to work as local hires are encouraged to apply.