Feature Film Casting Call for Tyler Washington

Role: Plaintiff — Eli Smith (Female, 20s–40s, Any Race)
Eli Smith, a single mother of two, is suing Devin Geyer for $1,300 after discovering three chipmunks living in the real Christmas tree she bought from his seasonal lot. Eli says the infestation damaged her property and forced her to pay for replacement items and a humane trapping service—turning a holiday tradition into an expensive, stressful ordeal for her and her kids.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Eli is a devoted mom who’s trying to create a magical Christmas on a tight budget and limited support. She’s practical, protective, and emotionally tapped out—so when the chipmunks appear, it’s not just gross or inconvenient; it feels like her home was violated and her kids’ safety and comfort were threatened. She’s anxious, outraged, and determined to hold the vendor accountable for what she believes was negligence.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Able to portray parental protectiveness, stress, and frustration authentically

• Comfortable delivering clear, detailed storytelling (what happened, what it cost)

• Can balance emotion with practicality (not just rage—real-world stakes)

• Strong reactive listening when challenged on proof and responsibility
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Plaintiff — Marcus Payne (Male, 36, Any Race)
Marcus Payne is suing his younger brother, Sidney Lattimore, for reimbursement and negligence related to the costs of raising a child. Marcus claims he’s been left carrying financial and emotional responsibility that should have been shared, and he wants repayment for what he believes he unfairly had to cover.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Marcus is a funny, blue-collar trucker/salesman who’s deeply family-oriented and guided by strong morals. He’s cordial at first, but he can turn aggressive when provoked—especially if he feels someone is dodging responsibility. Marcus believes in stepping up and doing what’s right, and he’s furious that he’s being painted as the unreasonable one after doing what he sees as necessary for a child’s well-being.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Comfortable playing “good guy with a temper” energy—moral, but reactive

• Able to portray frustration, protectiveness, and righteous anger without melodrama

• Strong comedic timing is a plus (blue-collar humor), while staying real

• Strong reactive listening for a tense sibling argument and courtroom questioning
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Plaintiff — Charlotte Gibson (Female, Late 20s–30s, Any Race)
Charlotte Gibson is suing her former friend Shannon Abell for $894 after a champagne cork hit Charlotte in the head on a boat birthday outing. Charlotte says the impact caused her to fall overboard, losing jewelry worth $244, a shoe valued at $350, and ruining her dress worth $300—turning her birthday celebration into an expensive and humiliating disaster.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Charlotte is the bold, assertive birthday girl who expects her moment to be special—and she’s not shy about saying when someone ruined it. She’s confident, direct, and still emotionally charged because the incident wasn’t just an accident to her; it was reckless, disrespectful, and avoidable. Add the tension of a former friendship, and Charlotte comes in feeling betrayed, embarrassed, and determined to be reimbursed.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Comfortable portraying bold, assertive energy without becoming over-the-top

• Able to play indignation, embarrassment, and “I’m owed” conviction believably

• Strong reactive listening in a heated back-and-forth with a former friend

• Can describe the incident and item losses clearly and consistently
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Job Description

A production is casting background performers to recreate key moments from a marathon journey, including start-line scenes with elite athletes and an emotional finish-line sequence. Talent will portray marathon runners (elite and fun runners) and energetic supporters in a finish-line crowd to help build an uplifting, cinematic atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a marathon runner or enthusiastic supporter on camera for key race-day scenes.

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity across takes.

• Arrive camera-ready and match the requested “early 2000s” (2003-style) look as closely as possible.

• Participate in light action such as running, reacting, cheering, and crowd movement as directed.

• Maintain professionalism on set and cooperate with cast, crew, and other background talent.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable being filmed in public, outdoor conditions.

• Ability to take direction, remain focused, and repeat actions for multiple takes.

• For runner roles: must be able to jog/run comfortably as needed for scenes.

• Must be able to provide your own wardrobe that fits the requested early-2000s marathon vibe (guidance/mood board referenced by production).

• Reliable transportation to set.

Compensation Details

• Unpaid role

• Reasonable travel expenses covered

• Water and light refreshments provided

Role: Defendant — Shannon Abell (Female, Late 20s–30s, Any Race)
Charlotte Gibson claims Shannon Abell popped a champagne bottle on a boat, sending the cork into Charlotte’s head and causing her to fall overboard and lose valuables and damage her outfit. Shannon argues it was an unavoidable accident: the boat jerked at the exact moment she uncorked it, the bottle had extra pressure because Charlotte’s boyfriend had shaken it, and she isn’t responsible for where the cork flew or Charlotte losing her balance.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Shannon is honest, compassionate, and not trying to be the villain—especially because Charlotte used to be her friend. She feels terrible that Charlotte got hurt, but she doesn’t believe she should be financially responsible for a chaotic, split-second accident. Shannon is calm but firm, focusing on the details (boat movement, pressure in the bottle, boyfriend shaking it) while trying to maintain empathy without admitting fault.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with calm, grounded presence

• Able to balance empathy with firm self-defense under accusation

• Comfortable delivering detailed explanations clearly and consistently

• Strong reactive listening and quick responses in confrontation

• Can portray guilt/concern without conceding liability
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Mark Frank (Male, 30s, Any Race)
Stacy Powers claims she was injured during a pop-out cake bachelor party performance and is suing Mark Frank for unpaid wages and $475 in urgent care bills. Mark argues it was Stacy’s fault—claiming she showed up late, was clumsy, and never actually performed, despite the party attempting to accommodate her.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Mark has major bro-vibes—life of the party, loud confidence, and a bit of arrested development. He believes the night didn’t go as planned because Stacy didn’t deliver, and he’s framing himself as the reasonable guy who tried to make it work. He can be charming and funny, but also defensive when called out. His energy is high, reactive, and sometimes immature—yet he insists he’s being fair.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with fast, natural back-and-forth

• Comfortable playing big social energy (party host) while staying grounded

• Able to balance charm and defensiveness without going cartoonish

• Strong reactive listening; can pivot when challenged on details

• Comfortable portraying blame-shifting and “I tried to help” logic convincingly
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Plaintiff — Stacy Powers (Female, 20s, Any Race)
Stacy Powers is suing Mark Frank for unpaid wages and urgent care bills totaling $475 after an accident at a bachelor party. Stacy says she was hired to perform a pop-out cake routine, but she fell off a table during the setup/performance moment and was left with medical costs and no proper payment for the job.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Stacy is an erotic dancer—attractive, fit, high energy, and strong-willed—with bigger dreams: she wants to become a professional cheerleader. She’s used to commanding a room and taking her work seriously, and she doesn’t like being disrespected or dismissed. After getting hurt, she’s frustrated, embarrassed, and angry that the situation is being spun as her fault. She’s determined to be taken seriously and compensated fairly.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Confident presence; comfortable owning the room without exaggeration

• Able to portray humiliation, frustration, and determination in a believable way

• Comfortable reenacting physical mishap beats safely (no stunts required)

• Strong reactive listening during confrontation and blame-shifting
  Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Plaintiff — Alex Thomas (Male, 29, Any Race)
Alex Thomas is suing his ex, Bradley James, for $5,000—seeking $2,500 for possession of their dog and $2,500 for emotional distress. Alex believes the dog is rightfully his (or at minimum shared), and says being separated from the pet has caused real emotional harm and destabilized his life.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Alex is warm, expressive, and deeply empathetic—someone who works as a trauma-informed youth counselor and genuinely understands emotional pain. His compassion comes from lived experience: he survived the Las Vegas shooting and had to rebuild his sense of safety afterward. The dog isn’t “just a dog” to him—it represents comfort, healing, and stability. Alex arrives hurt but determined, trying to communicate from the heart without losing control.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Able to portray empathy, vulnerability, and emotional steadiness under stress

• Comfortable handling sensitive backstory with authenticity and restraint

• Can deliver heartfelt testimony without becoming melodramatic

• Strong reactive listening for courtroom-style questioning and pushback

Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Bradley James (Male, 34, Any Race)
Alex Thomas is suing Bradley James for $5,000 for possession of a dog and emotional distress after their breakup. Bradley insists he is the sole owner because he purchased the dog, and believes Alex is trying to claim something that isn’t legally his—regardless of the emotional attachment.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Bradley is meticulous, quiet, and highly routine-driven. He depends on structure to keep his emotions stable, and the dog—Fleuzy—became central to his sense of safety and daily grounding. Bradley isn’t outwardly dramatic; he’s controlled, clinical, and detail-oriented, leaning on facts over feelings. Underneath the calm is a person who feels threatened and destabilized at the idea of losing what he sees as his anchor.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with restrained, naturalistic performance

• Able to portray emotionally guarded but deeply invested energy

• Comfortable leaning into logic, receipts, and “ownership” arguments

• Can communicate tension and protectiveness without raising the volume

• Strong reactive listening and consistent delivery under questioning

Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant 2 — Casey Johnson (Male, 40s, Any Race)
Savannah Jordan claims Casey and Mikayla Johnson refused to reimburse her after she took their son to Disneyland for his birthday. Casey insists Savannah is exaggerating costs and trying to get them to pay for an expensive day that included Savannah’s friends and unnecessary add-ons.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Casey is feisty, charming, and excitable—quick with opinions and not afraid to speak up. He’s the kind of person who can sound friendly one second and fired up the next. He believes the claim is a hustle and wants to protect his family from being taken advantage of. His energy can heighten the conflict, but he’s still grounded as a real dad who thinks he’s in the right.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability; comfortable with confrontation and big personalities

• Able to play charm, humor, and defensiveness in the same scene

• Quick reactions and believable courtroom-style arguing

• Can escalate without going over-the-top or “acting for the camera”

• Strong listening skills to track details and respond naturally

Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Mikayla Johnson (Female, 40s, Any Race)
Savannah Jordan claims Mikayla and Casey Johnson failed to reimburse her for expenses after she took their son to Disneyland for his birthday. Mikayla argues Savannah is trying to take advantage of them and expects them to pay a small fortune for a “magical day” that included Savannah and her friends’ extra spending.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Mikayla is hardworking, calm, and disciplined with money. She’s not easily rattled and believes in boundaries, budgets, and accountability. She may sympathize with Savannah as a young sitter—but she’s not willing to be guilted into paying what she sees as unnecessary extras. Mikayla comes prepared, practical, and firm, determined to show she’s being reasonable.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with calm authority

• Able to play “financially savvy and unbothered” under pressure

• Comfortable delivering firm boundaries without coming off cruel

• Can handle fast back-and-forth questioning and stay consistent

• Natural, grounded performance (real mom energy)

Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Ashley Patel (Female, Early 30s, Any Race)
Kayla Thompson claims Ashley Patel lost her wedding ring just before the ceremony due to carelessness, distraction, and possibly being intoxicated while assigned to handle it. Ashley insists she was doing her best in a chaotic situation, juggling two excited preschoolers and last-minute wedding tasks, and argues she should never have been responsible for the ring in the first place.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Ashley is Kayla’s former sister-in-law and the protective mother of the twin children in the wedding party. Divorced from Kayla’s brother a year after the twins’ birth, she agreed to attend despite lingering tension. Ashley feels blamed for something she didn’t ask to carry, and she’s determined to defend her character while navigating the emotional minefield of being the “outsider” at a family wedding. She’s stressed, defensive, and hurt—yet trying to stay composed for her kids.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with calm-but-firm presence

• Able to portray a protective mom juggling chaos and pressure

• Comfortable playing defensiveness, frustration, and emotional restraint

• Able to communicate “I was set up to fail” without seeming uncaring

• Strong reactive listening and quick, believable responses under questioning

Compensation:

• $20 per hour