🎬 Audition for a spec project

Plastic Empire

Created by George Ware & Alfred Williams | Written by Shannon R. Martin

Welcome to the official casting call for the gritty new crime drama, Plastic Empire.
We’re seeking bold, dynamic talent to bring our South Side Chicago underworld to life. If you’ve got the passion, presence, and performance to match — we want to see you.

AVA “ACE” CARTER

• Female | 30s–40s | African American

• Fierce, calculating, magnetic

• Commands loyalty and respect

• Stylish but dangerous

• Emotionally guarded; always thinking three steps ahead

MOCHA / SERGEANT MONIQUE CARTER

• Female | 30s–40s | African American

• Dual nature: loyal cousin & federal informant

• Intelligent, emotionally conflicted

• Ambitious, strategic, morally complex

• Wears guilt behind a tough exterior

SIN

• Female | Late 20s–30s | Latina or Mixed Ethnicity

• Ava’s closest confidant

• Smooth, loyal, intelligent

• Tech-savvy with street smarts

• Calm under pressure, master manipulator

NIA

• Female | 20s–30s | African American

• Stylish, witty, bold

• Social butterfly of the crew

• Handles public-facing roles & networking

• Not afraid to throw shade or tell it like it is

LACE

• Female | 20s–30s | Afro-Caribbean or African American

• Creative, artistic, deeply loyal

• Financially savvy; handles accounts

• Calm but deadly when pushed

• Carries trauma but masks it with calm

JADE “JJ” MARKS

• Female | 20s–30s | African American

• Muscle of the crew

• Athletic, aggressive, fearless

• Short temper, always ready for action

• Fierce protector of Ava’s circle

MARCUS

• Male | Early 20s | African American

• Young, ambitious, impulsive

• New recruit trying to prove himself

• Street smart but unpolished

• Struggles with balancing ambition and loyalty

REESE GOODMAN

• Male | 40s–50s | Black

• Ruthless businessman with cartel ties

• Cold, elite, power-driven

• Believes in control, not chaos

• Has no issue using violence to send a message

KAREN GOODMAN

• Female | 20s–40s | Black

• Elegant, manipulative, calculated

• Business partner and sister to Reese

• Can turn charm on and off like a switch

• Strategic mind with a venomous smile

ESSENCE

• Female | 20s | Black or Afro-Latina

• Dancer at a local strip club

• Streetwise, charming, resourceful

• Trying to find a way out of that life

• Entangled with Ava’s world unexpectedly

TANK

• Male | 30s–40s | African American

• Former ally turned rival

• Intimidating presence, volatile

• Prideful, loud, reckless

• Doesn’t take threats lightly but isn’t smart enough to plan far ahead

📌 Submission Instructions:

Please complete the form below and include all required materials. If selected, you will be contacted for a callback or virtual reading.

"We are casting for an original spec pilot titled Plastic Empire, a crime drama series about a fierce and strategic financial queen pin, who operates a multi-layered empire built on fraud, manipulation, and power. This is an independent project with the goal of pitching it to networks/streaming platforms or producing it as a proof-of-concept to attract investors."

"This is a speculative (spec) project, meaning it is not yet sold or funded, but we are committed to developing it into a full series."

"The audition is for the pilot episode, which we plan to shoot as a [sizzle reel] to showcase the concept."

This is a passion project, and at this stage, roles pay are negotiable. However, if the project is picked up, we intend to negotiate fair compensation for all involved.

"This is a independent production. Our goal is to use this as a stepping stone to secure further funding."

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