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Title: Blood, Lies, and Street Ties
Storyline: This urban crime drama follows Ricky Johnson, a street-smart hustler torn between ambition and redemption, while battling the cycle of crime and betrayal. With rival gangs, family struggles, and personal demons at play, each character must confront loyalty, loss, and the price of survival in a dangerous world where every choice has consequences.
This is a perfect opportunity for actors looking to gain experience in a story-driven project full of tension, drama, and emotional depth
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Character roles
Character roles summary
Male 18 to 34
Ricky Johnson. A sharp, street-smart hustler torn between ambition and redemption, secretly running weight while struggling to escape the cycle of the streets
Male 25 to 41
Monroe Johnson. A hardworking single father and moral anchor, weary but steadfast, fighting to keep his son from being swallowed by the streets
Female 18 to 34
Desiree “Des” Mindle. A sharp, grounded college student and nurse’s aide who loves Ricky but refuses to be blinded by the dangers of his world
Male 25 to 41
Fat Tony. A respected OG and mentor who schools Ricky in the game, clinging to old codes of loyalty even as his influence and power slip away
Male 25 to 41
Skip. A recently released ex-con and rival of Fat Tony, ruthless and determined to seize his empire—even if it means taking his life
Male 18 to 34
C.C. Wells. A loud but loyal street soldier, Ricky’s best friend whose big dreams end tragically in a drive-by that fuels Ricky’s descent
Male 18 to 34
Spank. A jealous associate from Ricky’s past whose envy drives him to betrayal, aligning with rivals and sealing his own downfall
Male 18 to 34
Yokes. A goofy, fun-loving crew member close to Ricky and C.C., known for joking around, chasing girls, and being there through thick and thin
Male 18 to 34
Mike. A loyal street friend in Ricky’s crew, always ready to hustle and hang with the guys
Male 25 to 41
Black. A tough, bald, and imposing bodyguard, loyal to Fat Tony, always armed and impeccably dressed, the man you see wherever Tony goes
Female 18 to 34
Shay. A bubbly, strong-willed best friend who’s confident and commanding in public, soft and funny in private, always keeping people accountable
Male 18 to 34
Rocky. A loyal enforcer for Skip, with dialogue in key confrontational scenes
Male 18 to 34
Mobb. A minor but tough crew member loyal to Fat Tony, appearing in street and action scenes
Male 18 to 34
Conner. Another enforcer for Fat Tony, adding muscle and presence in key street scenes
Male 25 to 41
Charlie. A former member of Fat Tony’s crew who betrays him in a shocking way, creating a tense turning point for Ricky and the street hierarchy
Male 18 to 34
Brian. A streetwise crack fiend appearing in key scenes, adding tension and grit to the neighborhood
Female 18 to 34
Female crack fiend. A minor but memorable character, a street addict interacting with Ricky and the crew
