Casting Directors are currently seeking acting talent for a 1-hour drama for the OWN network called “The Haves and the Have Nots” Season 2.
The show focuses on the dynamics between the affluent Cryer family and the impoverished family of Hanna, the housekeeper. Both families have many obstacles and many secrets. The series met with critical acclaim as one of the highest watched series on the new OWN Network.
Tyler Perry recently joined with Oprah Winfrey’s Television Network, OWN, to produce two new television shows. Tyler Perry signed a multi-year deal to produce two scripted shows that broke records for the new Network.
“I have been looking forward to the day when we would be in the position to enter the world of scripted televisoin. That day has come,” Oprah Winfrey, CEO of OWN said in a statement. “We are all energized by the opportunity to collaborate with Tyler who has a proven track record for producing highly succesful cable series. He has an incredible ability to illuminate life stories and characters in his unique voice and inspires and encourages people all over the world”.
Tyler Perry has created a list of sitcom hits for TBS, including “House of Payne” and “Meet the Browns.” Perry will also write, direct, and executive produce both new shows on the OWN network.
“It’s a dream realized to partner with Oprah and bring scripted programming to OWN,” Perry said recently. “She has accomplished so much with the network and I’m excited to work with her to be a part of its continued growth.”
Still interested? See the following Casting Call information below for details
For tomorrow Wednesday 10/8 in Atlanta — looking for first some African American men and women 18 to 70’s to portray various family members at a funeral – then some men and women of all types and ethnities 18 and over for other attendees as well as a few clean cut tv reporter types — for all please email a recent photo and all contact info to: [email protected]
