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TV Drama Casting Percy Masterson

About the Opportunity – WATZS Productions is seeking lead and supporting actors for our television drama series Percy Masterson. In person auditions only. No self tapes will be accepted at this time. Please submit your interest form for additional audition details (if) you will be in the following casting call cities on the listed dates above. 

Casting Cities:

New York, NY – March 21 – 22, 2024

Dallas, TX – May 17 – 18, 2024

Los Angeles, CA – June 20 – 21, 2024

Atlanta, GA – August 8 – 9, 2024 

Percy Masterson (TX) – Our casting team is currently seeking male and female leads for our upcoming television drama preparing to film in 2025. We are an independent production company based out of Dallas, TX and have an 10 episode, 30 – 50 minute series that we are currently casting for.

Synopsis – The inspiration behind Percy Masterson comes from the renowned fictional criminal defense attorney Perry Mason. This original screenplay follows the journey of Percy Masterson Jr., an ex-college football star whose career was cut short by a devastating injury. Returning to his hometown of Dallas, TX, Percy becomes an expert at defending marginalized individuals in a unique manner, following in the footsteps of his esteemed father Percy Masterson Sr., esquire. 

Casting 

Lead / Male / 29-36 / Black African Descent 

Percy Masterson embarked on his legal career following a heartbreaking knee injury that put an end to his college football dreams at Howard University. With determination, success, and an impeccable appearance, he joined the family law firm in Dallas, Texas. For the past five years, Percy has worked tirelessly alongside his trusted private investigator to provide a strong defense for those in need, particularly within the marginalized Black community. This noble pursuit is a tribute to his late father and the values instilled in him from an early age.

Supporting / Female / 29-36 / Black African Descent  

Seven Jones is a distinguished law graduate from an HBCU, currently in the midst of preparing for the Bar exam. While she currently serves as Percy Masterson’s dedicated paralegal her ultimate aspiration is to become his legal protégé, which poses a complex predicament considering their shared romantic interest.

Project Details

This is a non-union production.
The series will be filmed in Dallas, TX.
The opportunity includes a travel budget (round trip domestic flight, hotel accommodations in Dallas, TX, ground transportation in Dallas, TX to and from set in addition to on set meals during filming days).
Rate $420.00 per film day. 
The opportunity requires rehearsals and intensive workshops for series preparation and character chemistry.  All rehearsals and workshops are compensated. 
The completed series will be distributed to a major streaming platform. 
This production is seeking to align itself with actors and actresses who are serious creative professionals. 

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