UNT. RONNY CHIENG PROJECT
Added 2022-05-11 09:11:52 +0000 UTCUNT. RONNY CHIENG PROJECT
Pilot
20th TV / Hulu
Executive Producers: Ronny Chieng, Jon Pollack, Melvin Mar, Joel Zadak, Jake Kasdan
Director: TBD
Writers: Ronny Chieng, Jon Pollack
Casting Director: Leslie Woo, CSA
Casting Associate: Julina Baber
Casting Assistant: Jalal Haddad
Shoots: July 20 - August 5, 2022
Location: New York
Seeking:
[ ENZO ]
To portray early to mid-20s Black or mixed Black male. MUST BE AT LEAST 5'10 OR TALLER. BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE A PLUS, PLEASE INCLUDE SUBMISSION NOTE. The star basketball player of the New York Nets. He is complicated, sensitive, keenly intelligent (a moody monkish genius) and eccentric. Even though he’s had years of media experience he constantly finds himself the center of controversy because he can’t help being real and responding to "haters" online. He is surrounded by snakes- both his literal pets and his slimy entourage. Enzo grew up in difficult circumstances, and has had a tough time navigating youth, wealth and society. While he’s benefited greatly from the system, he doesn’t trust it and often believes the world is against him. Enzo loves fashion, has released several rap albums, believes the earth is star shaped and aliens exist. His personal team includes a shaman...SERIES REGULAR
Storyline: The show centers on Ronny Chieng’s comedic journey as a recently promoted NBA General Manager balancing the politics of American culture, the glamour of pro sports, eccentric personalities, and a loving partner who is looking for her own success.
