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Travel, Housing & Pay Provided Based on the remarkable true story of Spencer Reed. The Fundamentals is seeking exceptional Atlanta actors for key principal roles in an emotionally powerful coming-of-age drama filming in North Carolina. We're casting the emotional core of the film and are looking for actors capable of delivering feature-quality performances in a character-driven story. Filming: Mid-August 2026 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Compensation: Paid (minimum $125/day for principal performers) + travel, housing, copy, and screen credit. Union Status: Non-Union (SAG-AFTRA actors welcome to submit.) ABOUT THE FILM After being abandoned at his grandparents' rural home, a young boy discovers an old basketball instructional cassette tape and secretly teaches himself the game through obsession, repetition, and imagination. Set between 1985 and the mid-1990s, The Fundamentals is a Southern drama about resilience, family, identity, and discovering purpose against overwhelming odds. The film is being produced for the festival circuit and serves as the opening chapter of a larger feature story. CURRENTLY CASTING JOEY (Lead) Black male, 18+ to portray ages 16–17 Athletic, intelligent, emotionally expressive, and quietly determined. Joey teaches himself basketball using an abandoned instructional cassette, transforming his life through discipline, imagination, and perseverance. Basketball experience is helpful but strong acting ability is the priority. YOUNG JOEY Black male, ages 6–10 Expressive, imaginative, and emotionally authentic. Joey's childhood scenes provide the emotional foundation for the entire story. 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 emotional moments. MARGARET MAY Black female, 50–70 Joey's grandmother. Warm, practical, emotionally grounded, and quietly humorous. Margaret May becomes Joey's greatest source of encouragement and the emotional heart of the family. TO SUBMIT Please send: Headshot Resume Demo reel (preferred) Current location Contact information Role of interest Subject Line: THE FUNDAMENTALS – [ROLE NAME] Selected actors will receive sides and additional production information. We're looking for actors with emotional honesty, authenticity, and a passion for meaningful, character-driven storytelling. VISIT www.thefundamentalsfilm.com for more details!

Jul 9, 2026

Location: Atlanta, GA

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