Tyler Perry upgrades a background extra to a principal speaking role for his new show Too Close to Home.
Tyler Perry is one of the most powerful men in the entertainment industry. He has so much power, with a snap of his fingers he can turn you into an A-list celebrity over night. That is probably why millions of people would love to work with the Hollywood writer, actor, director and producer.
Currently, Tyler Perry is filming his new scripted TV series for TLC called Too Close To Home and while production has just started, Mr. Perry always keeps an eye open for new and aspiring talent.
Recently, an aspiring actor, hired to work as a background extra, was upgraded to a Principal speaking role in the series. Casting directors posted on Facebook the good news. “Congratulations to Hunter Watson on being bumped to a PRINCIPAL ROLE!! He is signing his contract as we speak! This goes to show you that it can happen to you at ANY MOMENT when you are working with us at Tyler Perry Studio!”
I guess you never know when your dreams will come true.
According to Variety, Tyler Perry is writing, directing and producing the first ever scripted series for TLC. “Too Close to Home” centers around “the story of a young woman who escaped her working class upbringing to discover unparalleled success in the fast-paced D.C. political circuit, only to find herself at the center of a scandal. After a steamy affair with a married senator makes national headlines, she is forced to return to her trailer park beginnings, where her past and everyone in it resurfaces to complicate everything.”
Tyler Perry’s new project is a major move for TLC, which has been known lately for scandalous reality shows. TLC has also given the green light to several new TV shows including an unscripted reality show about interior designing.
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