CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT
for the upcoming television show Mystery Inc on the CWB
Local TV Personality (20s+)
the professional gossip. ambitious and bold, those meddling kids keep getting in the way of developing any long-term stories (and their dog, too!)
will be portrayed by THE INFLUENCER
name. utp gender. utp age. utp. pronouns. utp status. open.
this character must be a poc.
it was only a few years ago that you were discovered by agents who had been scrolling through shortform video content. since then, you've been shuffled around by managers who know you have the goods but can't really figure out where you belong as a celebrity. these people also manage the director, and you're worried you only got the part because of it. when he's murdered, rumors swirling around set have you worried your career may finally end here.
fc ideas: drew ray tanner, vico ortiz, patti harrison, josh heuston, taylor zakhar perez, coco jones, eva reign, james majoos, krithi shetty
connections.
the gay icon. you're a fan. there's no denying it. you've been following their career trajectory since the spotlight first landed on them, and you cannot help but feel like you've known them since they were a nobody. you're desperate to get up and close with your idol, but they're quite resistant to your friendship. the parasocial relationship you've built up in your head is crumbling, but maybe something more meaningful can come from the rubble.
the up-and-comer. you two are in a similar boat, which they seem to think means you should be friends. however, you're aware that there are only so many breakout stars in a show like this. you're not looking for a rivalry, of course, but with how much attention and praise the director was giving them? it's going to be tough to build your enterprise if they're the favorite.
the unyielding artist. in order to get ahead, you need to get on screen. so it's only natural that you try to cozy up to the unyielding artist, especially when the director already has his favorite. you're working hard to get on their side, including standing up for them when people make unfounded accusations. they have to like you if you're the only person in their corner!