PAID PRINCIPAL ROLES – LOS ANGELES Travel, Housing & Pay Provided Based on the remarkable true story of Spencer Reed. The Fundamentals is seeking exceptional Los Angeles actors for principal roles in an emotionally powerful coming-of-age drama filming in North Carolina. We are casting a small number of key roles that form the emotional heart of the film. Selected actors will receive paid travel, housing, and compensation. Filming: Mid-August 2026 Location: North Carolina Union Status: Non-Union (SAG-AFTRA actors welcome to submit) CURRENTLY CASTING JOEY (Lead) Black male, 18+ to portray 16–17 Athletic. Intelligent. Quietly intense. After discovering an abandoned basketball instructional cassette, Joey teaches himself the game through imagination, discipline, and relentless determination. This is an emotionally demanding lead role requiring vulnerability, strength, and subtlety. Basketball experience is helpful but not required. YOUNG JOEY Black male, ages 6–10 Expressive, imaginative, and emotionally authentic. Joey's childhood scenes establish the emotional foundation of the entire film. JOHN HENRY Black male, 50–70 Joey's grandfather. Proud, disciplined, intimidating, and deeply loving beneath a hardened exterior. A beautifully layered dramatic role culminating in one of the film's most memorable scenes. RONALD SALMON White male, 45–65 Former high school basketball star turned respected businessman. Confident, compassionate, and quietly influential. Ronald recognizes Joey's extraordinary talent before almost anyone else. MARGARET MAY Black female, 50–70 Joey's grandmother. Warm, practical, emotionally grounded, and quietly humorous. The emotional center of the family and Joey's earliest believer. TO SUBMIT Please send: Headshot Resume Demo reel (preferred) Current location Contact information Role of interest Selected actors will receive sides and additional production information. We're looking for actors who believe the smallest moments often carry the greatest emotional weight.
