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Realistic or Modern Lights, Camera, Action! Character Thread

PixieDust

Ten Thousand Club
Roleplay Availability
Roleplay Type(s)
My Interest Check
Characters for this RP will not be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Think of your character sheet as an audition of sorts and try to add as much about your character as you can think of. Make them come alive! I will be accepting sheets until Sunday 8 May or until I’ve found the perfect cast. Break a leg, as they say (but not really xD)!

CHARACTER TEMPLATE

FACECLAIM (Realistic, optional)
NAME
AGE (18-21)
ACTING STYLE (Are they more comedic, dramatic, witty, physical comedy, always stays in character etc?)
PERSONALITY (at least a paragraph)
APPEARANCE (at least a paragraph
BRIEF HISTORY (at least a paragraph, character can be from anywhere in the world so have fun with this!)
ACTING INFLUENCES (favourite actor, director etc.)
EXTRA TALENTS (optional: screenwriting, aspiring director, good at making social connections etc.)
CHARACTER THEY PLAY (You can make a brief summary of the type of character they play in the show. I deliberately created vague character roles so you could make them up yourselves! Note that in the tv show, the general population of the school are wealthy kids)

ROLES
Holly Monroe as Rachel Coby (Female Lead): PixieDust PixieDust
Preston Cash as Hunter Brooks (Male Lead): Qwertycakes Qwertycakes
Noelle Geller as Carmen Stark (Female Lead Best Friend): elderflower elderflower
Nick Finnbar as Chip Fontaine (Male Lead Best Friend): Qwertycakes Qwertycakes
Bianca Ellis as Kristine Tenenbaum (Popular Girl): tamarapasek tamarapasek
Lucas Kim as Michael Lee (Popular Guy): weldherwings weldherwings
 
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Holly Elizabeth Monroe

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FC: Holland Roden
THE ACTOR

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NAME
Holly Elizabeth Monroe

NICKNAME(S)
'Miss Golightly', 'Broadway', 'Trench Coat', probably a few insulting nicknames that she may or may not know about.

AGE
19 (almost 20)

SEXUALITY
Heterosexual

APPEARANCE
Holly is petite, standing at a height of 5"4. She is well toned due to taking dance lessons for almost the entirety of her life. Her hair is a rich shade of auburn, dark red, though considerably lighter in the sunlight and is nearly always left in its natural wavy condition either in a ponytail or left to drape her shoulders. Her eyes are a light brown shade and rather large and doe-like. She likes this about herself because it makes for extra drama when told to cry on demand. Her skin is pale with a smattering of freckles adorning her cheeks, though they are not too noticeable, and her lips are nearly always coloured in a bold shade of pink lipstick, her signature look.

Holly's fashion sense is very preppy, knee-high pleated skirts in any colour you can think of, cashmere sweaters, Audrey Hepburn style dresses, sometimes even a string of pearls around her neck, pink pearls at that. She loves the classic Audrey Hepburn style look and owns three pairs of replica Jackie Onassis sunglasses. That would be the only way to sum up Holly's style. Another thing to note is that she is never seen without a trench coat. She wears them in all colours and all weather, even if it's 100 degrees outside. Holly would never get a tattoo, but she does have her ears pierced; probably about as adventurous as she is ever likely to get.

PERSONALITY
If there is one word to describe Holly it is 'driven'. Since the age of three she was convinced she was meant to be a star because she was named after three iconic characters, Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany's and Eliza Dolittle from My Fair Lady, not to mention sharing her last name with Marilyn Monroe. This theory has caused the girl to be somewhat obsessive about her goal to be famous and she follows many rituals for herself such as always singing 'The Rain In Spain' once a day at exactly eight thirty in the morning. To others she can easily come off as full of herself, obnoxious and overly ambitious, which are all true, but even with those flaws she is not so ruthless as to back stab her friends, she is loyal, smart and a little naive to the real world outside her bubble. She also develops intense crushes fairly easily, though she is incredibly picky with whom her affections lie and is prone to melodrama if a relationship fails.

Although she doesn't mean to be, she can be insensitive towards people, especially those of a lower social standing. If one can stand her intense nature long enough, they will find that she is quite a caring person, albeit a tad superstitious and angsty with a strong need to feel well-liked.


LIFE & CAREER

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PLACE OF ORIGIN
New York, New York

LIFE
Holly was born into a family of wealth. Her father owns a chain of superstores and her mother is a casting agent. Holly had always been given the things she wanted, but was always reminded of the value of hard work. It seems the conflicting messages manifested in her life in different ways. On one hand she relies on the wealth of her parents and doesn't see the value of money, on the other hand, she is driven as hell when it comes to her acting and singing ambitions. Her parents would dote on Holly and bend to her every whim, possibly because she was a miracle child, having nearly died when she was born due to complications. They encouraged her singular, passionate nature and though she doesn't always appreciate them, they shower her with love even now that she has moved to LA.

When she was a little younger (around 15) Holly suffered with major body issues. She was diagnosed with bulimia. Other girls had teased her about her weight despite being a healthy weight. It took six months for her to get back on track, though even now she has body image issues, not to the same extent.

Though Holly's mother Elaine has worked in the casting industry for over twenty years, Holly still had to work her way up in the industry and whilst she grew up in New York she participated in many high school theatre productions to hone her craft as a bonafide triple threat (actor, dancer, singer). She learnt how to act to camera as well as her extensive theatre roles and when she turned eighteen, Holly decided to focus her career on acting for screen. Her parents were sad to see her go, but encouraged their daughter to head off for Los Angeles and make her own contacts in Hollywood.

Since moving to Hollywood, Holly has found it difficult to adjust to not having her creature comforts and working waitressing jobs whilst regularly auditioning for roles. She has had success with minor non-speaking roles in a couple of well known legal dramas, but this will be her very first leading role and she is more than excited for the task.

ACTING INFLUENCES
Holly's favourite movies are American Beauty, Breakfast At Tiffanys and Gone With the Wind. Her favourite actors are Meryl Streep, Helena Bonham-Carter, Robert DeNiro and Audrey Hepburn. She loves the Hollywood powerhouse Shonda Rhimes and her favourite director is Alfonso Cuaron.

ACTING STYLE
Holly is good at dramatic roles and enjoys more eccentric character acting due to her theatre background.

CHARACTER ON THE SHOW

Rachel Coby is the leading female character and protagonist on the show. She is 17 years old, a new transfer to Northwood High School and a fish out of water amongst the wealthy populous of the school. She is at the prestigious school on scholarship and must navigate her way through a world she knows nothing about, trying to fit in whilst also trying not to lose herself and forget her roots.
EXTRAS

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THEME SONG
Oddly enough, Eye of the Tiger. It's her workout jam

LIKES
Holly's three favourite colours are pale pink, lavender and mint green. Her favourite movies are Breakfast at Tiffany's, American Beauty and Gone With the Wind. Her celebrity crushes are Chace Crawford and Andrew Garfield and her idols are Meryl Streep and Audrey Hepburn. Holly loves herbal teas and animals of any kind more than people.

-herbal tea

-movies

-plays

-long and complicated vocabulary

-morning workout routines

-success

-ambitious people

DISLIKES
Holly dislikes slackers and those who choose to coast through life without really trying. She also dislikes caffeinated drinks and horror movies. Despite being a lover of Broadway, she dislikes the musical Hairspray.

-distraction from her goals

-not receiving due attention or recognition

-not receiving leading roles

-seeing animals in danger

-slackers

-unhealthy lifestyle choices

-the musical 'Hairspray'

QUIRKS/HABITS
Holly has a habit of blinking rapidly when trying to be diplomatic to someone she dislikes. As well as this, she always carries round a flask of herbal tea everywhere she goes and sings 'The Rain In Spain' every morning at 8:30am.

HOBBIES
Reading, singing, going to see live theatre, collecting playbills, more singing...she is a very focused individual. Most of her hobbies are perfectly selected to coordinate with her dream of success.

FEARS
Holly truly fears being hated by everyone and failing at her life's ambition. As far as she is concerned the arts are her one gift to the world and she does not think enough of herself to realise she is more than one thing. Another of her fears is going back to hating her body image.




 
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FACECLAIM: TBC
NAME: Robert Watkins
AGE: 21
ACTING STYLE: There's no real preference to his acting. He has a wide range whether it's slapstick comedy or acting in a period drama. Given his influences he also has a penchant for character acting.
PERSONALITY (at least a paragraph)
APPEARANCE (at least a paragraph
BRIEF HISTORY (at least a paragraph, character can be from anywhere in the world so have fun with this!)
ACTING INFLUENCES: Sir Anthony Hopkins, Gary Oldman and Andy Serkis are three actors he looks up to. All are critically acclaimed with a wide range who inspire him to push himself.
EXTRA TALENTS: Talented musician who is also part of a band. Created multiple short horror films as a teenager.
CHARACTER THEY PLAY: Sully Marshall - 18 - Lead or Best Friend - Son to a widowed father who works more than he is home, Sully dreams of flying the coup. He has natural talent for almost everything but is held back by his often laid back attitude. While he is laid back most of the time, he does find himself in trouble from time to time. Whether it's stopping the jocks from bullying a new kid or talking back to teachers, it is often all a result of his home life. While his mother has been dead for many years, his relationship with his father is almost non-existent. The pair butt heads regularly and at no point have they ever discussed the passing of the most important woman in their lives.

His one shining light is his music and he hopes it'll be what he can use to get away from everything. He doesn't even want fame, just to be able to make a career out of music so he can see the world and live a happy life in honour of his mother.
 
Nick Finnbar
virtues: Charming, affable, clever, confident, idealistic, curious, energetic
flaws: Stubborn, impulsive, cocky, procrastinator, frivolous, immature, prone to jealousy

about
name: Nicholas Jamison Finnbar

nicknames: Nick, Nicky, Nicky Finn

role: Male best friend

character: Chip Fontaine, the comic relief and funny slacker sidekick to the leading male who's always dreaming up wacky schemes to get out of class, make money, or get girls

age: 19

gender: Male

sexuality: Heterosexual

hair: Golden brown, longish and highly coifed in an effort to appear
artfully messy/tousled

eyes: Chocolate brown flecked with a deep forest green

height: 5'11

body type: Thin, athletic

body modifications: None

face claim: Joe Keery

personality:
Nick is a friendly, goofy class clown type, who loves being the center of attention. He's fun and outgoing with a bit of a mischievous air, giving off a charmingly boyish, impish vibe. Fancies himself as sort of a lady's man, and will hit on every girl he comes in contact with. In truth, he doesn't have much dating experience, and will become a shy, flustered mess if a girl actually shows an interest in him. Actually very sweet under all the suave posturing.

likes: Singing, cheesy '80s music, basketball, performing, making people laugh, traveling, meeting new people

acting influences: Steve Martin, Mike Myers, Bill Murray, Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright

acting style: Comedy, drama, musical theater

extra talents: Singing, dancing

fears: Failure, rejection, small spaces, being unloved/irrelevant/forgotten

quirks:
- Way too obsessed with his hair. This boy can't pass a mirror without checking out/fussing with his hair or primping in some way.
- Has a slight New Jersey accent that he tries very hard to suppress
- Tends to be quite excitable and animated, often talking with his hands when telling a story
- While he's usually confident in his acting abilities he can be insecure about his looks, often comparing himself to others and inwardly fretting he's not good-looking enough to land a lead role



bio
Nicholas Finnbar always knew he wanted to be an actor. As a young child, he was always singing and mimicking lines from his favorite films for anyone who would listen, religiously watching television, musicals, even commercials, wishing to be part of them. His parents were very supportive of his dreams of acting, and absolutely the types to get swept up in the excitement of show business. They took him on auditions constantly; who wouldn't love to see their child on TV, and brag about their success? All that dedication actually did land young Nicky a minor role of sorts; he appeared in a cereal commercial at the age of 8.

Unfortunately Nick's parents got divorced a couple of years later, and his acting "career" went on the back burner, as they were much too busy being single parents now to take him on auditions. Nick continued acting as much as he could in the local theater group and school drama club, however, often getting a prominent role or even the lead in every production. His senior year of high school, he started skipping class to hop the train to the big city to start auditioning again.

After graduation, Nick had no interest in college. He worked as a waiter, scrimping and saving as much as he could until he had some money saved up to move across the country to LA. Not long after, he managed to book his first big role in a teen high school drama, and is loving every minute of finally being a "real" actor.

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  • bianca.





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    character name

    Bianca Joanne Ellis









    nickname(s)

    Bee









    Age

    18(July 16)









    Sexuality

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    * n.name(s)
    Noel
    * d.o.b.
    01.05.2000
    * p.o.b.
    Berlin, Germany
    age
    22
    faceclaim
    Lily-Rose Depp







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    #taurus




    #queer




    #female best friend















    * height
    5'8
    * weight
    47kg
    * build
    lean
    * hair colour
    mousy brown
    * eye colour
    brown



















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name

Damien Taeyong Lee


nickname

Dammy/Tae


age

22


date of birth

December 7th


place of birth

Seoul, SK












gender
Cis Male

Role
Male Lead

Occupation
Actor

Sexuality
Bisexual/Demiromantic

Languages
Korean, English, and Spanish

University degree
Bachelor's in Fine Arts, Drama.

Theme
Heartless - The Weeknd







visage
height
188 cms (6 ft 2 inch)

weight
75 kg (165 lbs.)

hair
Natural, deep black hair. As part of his "glamorous" persona, he often dyes his hair various colors. Currently, it is now a light blonde.

eyes
Black.

body type
He has a lean, athletic build. Damien frequents the gym whenever he can fit time into his busy schedule. Working out helps him relax from many stressful days at work. What started as a small interested soon gave way into a consistent hobby, making his body all the more fit and tone. He sports a small waist, and most definitely a six pack, so he is not afraid to show off. Is this cockiness or confidence? Either way, Damien doesn't care.

body mods
Multiple ear piercings. A dragon tattoo that scales his left ribcage (he got it on a dare).

face claim
Hwang Hyun-Jin


personality type - ESFP / The Entertainer

Positive traits

- Bold
- Rational and Practical
- Original
- Perceptive
- Direct
- Sociable
- Excellent Aesthetics

Negative traits

- God-complex
- Insensitive
- Impatient
- Risk-prone
- Unstructured
- Defiant
- Easily bored




extraverted


observant


feeling


PROSPECTING


Assertive


INTUITIVE


Goodness, where do we even begin? Over the years as Damien grew to be more confident (and gained more access to fame and fortune), he slowly began climbing out of his once reserved shell. Eventually, he bloomed into a confident person who is still troubled by their past, but is more comfortable with where they are at in life. Let it be known, he is that bitch. Yes, he listens to Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat. While self-assured, in some places more than others, he can sometimes come off as extremely rude or arrogant. In Damien's eyes, he is simply right, and will not hesitate to say as much. To clarify, he is not awful to be on set with - he can be quite kind when he wants - however he probably does need to be knocked down a peg. He probably unironically has a god complex. Someone should get that checked out, huh? He's a diva and will get his way. Come hell or high water, Damien will not back down once he's been challenged.
He's also sassy and enjoys the more flamboyant side of things. Due to this, he certainly has an eye for design, aesthetics, and reputable fashion trends (however he openly opposes fast-fashion. The boy has some morals, at least).

Damien can also be quite playful, often times teasing or poking fun at whoever gets to be his unwilling victim. The way he goes about it is subtle - it's something you think about after the fact. Not exactly in a Regina George or Heather Chandler way, but more so in an if Elle Woods was slightly more mean and direct. Due to his charms and good lucks, Damien has taken quick notice that he can get away with this more than others. He messes around on Twitter a lot! Although he cares little for others, he does care somewhat for his fans and always treats them well. Catch him at 1 am posting a thirst trap and then deleting it the following morning, only to continue shit posting as usual. He has a couple of fears, namely suddenly everything being taken away from him in a blink of an eye. He's also not... the best at relationships, a pain point even he is aware of. Loyalty isn't exactly in Damien's dictionary, or at the very least, it's reserved for the people that are in the deepest depths of his heart. He's irritating, but hot. Annoying, yet lovable. Damien is a contradicting enigma that Hollywood would love to someday exploit.




likes
shopping, clubbing, getting hit on anywhere he goes, attention (that's almost bordering on worship), flamboyant things, pink, superhero comics/nerdy stuff

dislikes
feeling stifled/held down, country music, reality tv shows (he thinks he's "better" than them - he's not), overly serious people, every live action movie for superheroes (he will gave a long winded speech about why they're bad)

allergies
He has asthma so his lungs are definitely shit if so much as a speck of dust hits the air. Although his attacks have been less frequent, the severity of them has increased. Idiot never takes his preventive meds.

extra talent
Surprisingly good at art. He's well versed in classical painting skills. Furthermore, due to his sociableness and charisma, he's also amazing at social networking to land deals.

acting style
Oscar Isaac, Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, Matthew Macfadyen


acting influences
-- A hodge-podge of Shakesperian drama meets absurd realism comedy. Damien based his entire acting style off of the entire cast of Succession. Very, very good at witty remarks while staying in character, while simultaneously being able to build the dark undercurrents of a scene.

character they play
-- Ryan Lockley is a 17 year old senior in high school. Although he also comes from a background of immense wealth like much of his peers, he consciously chooses not to flaunt it. He is a quiet, reserved, and an unassuming boy. He is acquaintances with many people, but keeps his circle small and tight knit. Even though he is awkward, he strives to be kind and benevolent towards others, and treats everyone with the same level of respect. Still, he is the epitome of "I don't wanna be perceived" due to his social anxiety. The male lead's best friend will serve as a good foil to Ryan, as they balance each other out. (It's funny, because Damien is nothing like this).


little more



history



01. beginning

I used to pray when I was sixteen
If I didn't make it then I'd probably make my wrist bleed
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As the child of a Korean-American mother and immigrant Korean father, Damien had his works cut out for him the moment he was born. Though he grew up in what is to be understood as a loving home, Damien's environment impacted his life decisions greatly. At a young age, he had to grapple with being the middle child of four while seeing his parents struggle to have ends meet. His parents never argued - something Damien is grateful for - but their stress would often times conflate with the overall energy at home. This lead to a strong emphasis on achieving high marks in school in order to get into the best colleges, which would then merit getting into the best professions, and so on. Although all the children understood their parent's sentiment and where it stems from, not all of them exactly agreed with having their entire lives already paved for them. However, Damien was, and to this day, still is, the only child to have openly defied this rhetoric.





02. middle

Not to mislead, turn my nightmares into big dreams
Whole squad mobbin' even though we only six deep
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Since he was a small child, Damien would participate in anything that would allow him to perform on a stage, such as earning the lead role in his elementary school's graduation play to joining the slam poetry and theater clubs in high school. His natural charisma was even apparent then, so much so that it felt like Damien was born for this. It was as though the very gods themselves handpicked and carefully crafted Damien to be the blossoming starlet he is today - or at least that's what he tells himself at night. He is close with all of his siblings, particularly his twin sister, Delilah. Without them and their continuous support, Damien surely wouldn't be where he is today.

After high school, much to his parents chagrin, Damien was accepted into Juilliard's Bachelor's in Fine Arts for Drama. He did exceptionally well during his undergraduate period there, and due to his affable personality and sweet talking, he even managed to befriend many people already working in Hollywood and the industry. It was through one of his close friends, and eventual manager, that Damien would land his first role in a major production.







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Photoshoots, I'm a star now (I'm a star)
I'm talking Time, Rolling Stone and Bazaar now (Bazaar)
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After graduation, he began shooting for his first small role as a supporting character. He made his debut in a cult-like-following-book-turned-movie adaptation. Although his role was minor, many fans took to his acting skills and vowed to "stan" him. (Although his character was only in a couple of scenes, many people enjoyed his playful banter in an otherwise grim story). Damien, of course, soaked up the attention like a sponge. It wasn't too long before he earned many other small roles, all cultivating in his major breakout debut in a space opera from a conglomerate company. He has earned awards ranging from the BAFTAs to being an Oscar nominee, the categories being topics such as "Best Debut Male Actor," "Best Supporting Actor," etc. He thrives in dark comedic settings, his notable repertoire upholding this claim. He eventually was scouted to join this upcoming show, no doubt the producers relying on his name and fame to bring them a dedicated audience so that they won't get axed by the powers that be. Damien wouldn't necessarily blame them, though. He, of course, is always willing to work - for a price. In short, he was paid handsomely (the show is.. slightly out of his scope/preferred settings for work. Think more of... Succession, Peacemaker, or The Boys. That's what he's exceptional in, not some romantic dramedy pertaining the lives of high schoolers). Before shooting began, he did get entangled into some controversies with the Head Executive for the show. Apparently, rumors began circulating on Twitter that the only reason why he got the male lead was because he slept with a producer for the show. Well... First, it wasn't a producer, it was the head executive. Don't ask how this makes it better (it probably doesn't). Second, Damien got the role first before slept with the exec. OH... Yeah, he did sleep with them, though. Oops, anyway-
Indeed, it does seem as though Damien is gearing up to be the next "IT" boy of the generation. It certainly also helps that he's quite good looking. Knowing how passionate fandoms are these days, who knows what incredible heights he'll climb? All he knows is that once he reaches the peak, it's a long fall down.







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    male

    he/him

    nineteen

    sixth of may

    new jersey, usa

    korean-american

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the male lead.




the come-up.



leon pierce.

Raised in Brooklyn, new York by a single mother who struggled with drug addiction, Leon's childhood was far from the easiest. If you ask him, though, he'd never complain about it and seems to love his mother dearly. Growing up in the big city meant being constantly aware of the possibilities the world had to offer, and being aware that it predominantly offered possibilities to those with money, fame, or connections. Having none of these meant acting was never supposed to be in the cards for Leon. Truth be told, he's still not really sure how he got here, but he is determined to make the most of it.




the basics.

name
Leon Pierce
nickname
Leo
date of birth
december 02
age
twenty
sexuality
not picky
gender
not picky
role
the male lead




the visage.

height
188 cm (6'2″)
weight
73 kg / 162 lbs
hair
the lower layer of the back of his hair is dyed white with the rest normally being left in its natural light brown. the curls are not natural and leon gets regular perms in order to maintain them to his liking.
eyes
light blue and wide; almost make him look innocent
features
he has prominent dimples in both cheeks when he's genuinely smiling. nearly all aspects about his appearance are designed to capture others' attention: his hair, his sense of style, his use of makeup.
body type
he's a lanky fella with little muscle. if he didn't seem so sure of himself, one might even say his build is awkward.
face claim
Gauge Burek (heir.of.atticus on instagram)








the clean up act.






the personality.

The adjective most people would immediately use to describe Leon would be eccentric. His interests are broad and a little strange, and he'd be a little off putting to some if it weren't for his infallible confidence and charm. Where exactly it comes from he isn't sure, but he's not one to doubt himself and dives head first into every decision he makes. His high level of impulsivity may have something to do with this as he tends to not give most of his actions anywhere near enough thought.
He's never been one for routine and much prefers spontaneity, though his work ethic and drive means he's an extremely reliable castmate. It also helps that he's a remarkably laidback dude and everything rolls off of him like water. He thinks its a better use of energy to simply adapt to life's curveballs than to resist them. His childhood taught him the art of navigating the eye of the storm and helping others get through it as well.


the virtues.

eclectic

He draws inspiration from all sorts of sources spanning various decades. His largest source of inspiration, namely for his stylistic choices, would be the 1980s rock and punk, though he often mixes trends from other decades into his outfits. The same can be said for almost everything he does, including his acting. He's a master of making these various inspirations fit seamlessly in his fashion choices, and is hoping to be able to do the same with his acting.

open-minded

Passing judgement on other people, especially ones he isn't very close to, is something he isn't fond of. He much prefers listening to everyone's opinions and ideas and come to a mutual consensus, especially in a group environment. He aspires to make sure everyone feels welcome and heard whenever he can.

adaptable

This is something he prides himself on - his chameleon-like ability to blend in with his environment and do what's needed of him to be successful. He doesn't let new demands phase him and comes up with creative ways to meet them. He's often willing to put aside his own comfort for the sake of meeting what's expected of him. Unexpected situations and circumstances are met with a grin and a willingness to be overcome no matter what's necessary.

calm

That level of adaptability requires a certain level of calmness that Leon has found imperative to his survival and his growth. Wasting energy on worrying or getting mad doesn't appeal to him, and it often irks him just slightly when those around him are unable to remain level-headed. As such, he's also mastered the art of helping others regain composure in intense, high-stress situations.

reliable

Though this wasn't true during his youth and would shock anyone who knew him then, Leon has an incredible work ethic and commitment to his craft. He hates the idea of letting down his castmates and the crew members and would hate to extend their already long work hours. He's a remarkably trustworthy friend and can keep a secret like no other.

the vices

imposter syndrome

He doesn't fully feels as though he belongs amongst all the glitz and glam quite yet. Sure, he adores the attention but constantly questions whether or not he truly deserves it. He has moments of self-doubt regularly and finds himself in dark spots mentally as a result. It also leads to some issues connecting with castmates and doubts regarding how they may truly feel about him.

impulsive

Fully thinking things through is not his strong suit. He's a menace during interviews because you can never really be sure what he's going to say. Honestly, he doesn't even know what he's going to say half the time. Even when there's a script prepared, the chance his mouth runs faster than his brain is high. Aside from words, the same is true for his actions. He's known to find himself in rather precarious situations because he decided to follow his whims without considering potential consequences.

noncommittal

He can be a little wishy washy with his commitments, often not being fully clear about his intentions or opinions. He's terrified of saying the wrong thing to the wrong person and messing it all up. So, he prefers to say little and remain stoic. He also has a deep fear of committing to things that may or may not work out, and has never been in a serious relationship. Most of his relationships, platonic or otherwise, are kept at arm's length.

bad habits

Despite his best efforts to clean up his act, Leon still struggles with the vices he picked up during childhood. He's a chainsmoker and fond of marijuana, though he has managed to give up most other substances. He just hopes his past doesn't come back to bite him when he's trying so hard to move on from it.

self-deprecating

Feeling like he doesn't deserve these opportunities and having doubts about how others view him leads him to view himself in a rather negative light. The unwavering confidence he portrays is as manufactured as his hairstyle. He's deeply insecure and known to put himself down. One of the more annoying consequences of this would be the constant doubt regarding his performances on set.

likes.

He adores music from the 80s and 90s, as well as the general vibe of the time period.
He loves mingling and networking.
His favorite movie is Rebel Without a Cause, though his favorite movie genre is horror.
He loves visual arts and going to museums.
Spontaneous plans are his favorites.
His favorite TV show is either The Good Place or Shameless US.
He thrives off of attention, both good and bad.

dislikes.

Strict routines make his skin crawl.
The sight of blood makes him super queasy.
He absolutely despises all sorts of seafood besides fried calamari.
People that can't let go and relax are not his type.
Similarly, people that can't match his energy and vibe.
He can't stand repeating himself more than twice.
Feeling unseen makes him want to act out.
People that were born into money often piss him off.




the style.

His primary acting inspirations are James Dean, Jared Leto, and Tony Todd. Well, those are some of his favorite actors to watch, at least. He admires James Dean's ability to weave in his own life and experiences into his roles, granting the characters he played more life and honestly revolutionizing acting as a whole. The same goes to Jared Leto, who Leon knows to take method acting to a new extreme and become fully immersed in the world of his characters. As for Tony Todd, he honestly just admires his performance in Candyman and considers it one of the greatest horror movie villain performances of all time.

His specific acting style is a little more undefined given his limited background. He hopes to refine himself with time. As of now, he considers himself an amateur employer of Stanislavski's System, relying on his own feel and understanding for his character to carry out his performance. He spends a lot of time contemplating what his character would do if presented with certain situations and does his best to then dissect his imagined scenarios.

the character.

Samuel "Sami" Moore, 17
Sami is something of a bad boy, with the tattoos and don't care attitude to prove it. Or at least, that's what he wants the world to think. Sami wants to be perceived as a tough guy with nothing to lose, so he's carefully crafted a persona to prevent others from wanting to get too close to him. If they get too close, they might start asking questions he doesn't exactly want to answer. He's also carefully crafted answers to those potential questions:
What do your parents do? Dad's an architect, mom's a defense lawyer. Do you have any siblings? Nope, just me. Do you wanna go out? Don't wanna break your heart, love.
And the list goes on. He desperately wants to fit in and feels as though there's no way he'd be able to if anyone really knew him and where he came from. He's been at the school since freshman year on scholarship but has maintained a rich kid facade since his arrival. He's the oldest of five children and his parents haven't really held down jobs since he was in elementary school.
He gets attached way too easily and as such has decided to make as little attachments as possible. This has left him feeling lonely and the weight of his homelife, both the real and fake, are starting to get to him. He's desperately trying not to fall behind academically or socially, but feels as though he's starting to sink.

the talents.

Leon has been playing the guitar for as long as he can remember and has added drums, bass, and piano to his repertoire in recent years.
He is fantastic at making connections with people due to his ability to read others and adapt accordingly. It definitely helps that he just loves talking.
Capturing others' attention is one of his strong suits.
He can run, like, scary fast.
He has an impeccable and unique sense of style, and can be creative with makeup application and ideas.
He's got a tattoo license back home in New York, and is currently working on registering with the State of California.
Along the same vein, he's an incredibly artist.





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Theo Alexander

Life's a stage. Start rehearsing.
Theodore James Alexander


FC: Rudy Pankow
THE ACTOR

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NAME
Theodore James Alexander

NICKNAME(S)
Theo, Teddy, TJ

AGE
20

SEXUALITY
Bisexual (Closeted)

APPEARANCE
6'0
Light Brown Hair
Blue eyes
Ripped even though he hates working out.

Theo doesn’t really have any fashion sense. If it were up to him, he’d wear a pair of jeans, t-shirt and a baseball cap everywhere he goes. Unfortunately, he’s an Alexander and that means that he must keep up appearance and wear the latest fashions his mother and father feels best suits him. Constantly in the latest designer street clothes, he feels like a fraud, but it’s better than the alternative which is having his father berate him for embarrassing him.

PERSONALITY
Despite his newfound obsession to build a career outside of his father’s influence, Theo is constantly seeking his father’s approval whether he admits it or not. He has embraced the fame that came along with being born into his family, but he doesn’t let it get to his head. He’s always made it a point to get to know the crew and support staff: mostly because he wants to know anything and everything about the filmmaking process, but also because he can be himself with them and doesn’t feel the need to put on a show.

He’s ambitious and determined. Rebellious and kind. Sarcastic and witty. Angry and dejected. Despite his father’s distaste for television, he felt a connection with the role of Dylan (daddy issues much?) and thought it was the best way to separate him from his father and show the world that he is just as talented as his father, if not more. In spite of his desire to be amongst normal people, he’s pretty naive when it comes to the real world. Growing up in the business puts a weird skew on things and he’s still trying to navigate the world.

LIFE & CAREER

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PLACE OF ORIGIN
Los Angeles, California

LIFE
Theo was born into Hollywood royalty. Named after the role that won his father his first Academy Award, he is the son of A-Listers Nathan Alexander and Fiona Paul-Alexander. Like most kids, he idolized his father growing up. He wanted to be just like him and was often caught on video by his mother acting out scenes from his father’s movies. Most of them ended up on social media and the daily talk shows. He never wanted for anything. He was given the best education and opportunities and by the age of seven landed his first role playing his father’s son in a feature film. It was a small role, just a few days of shooting, but Theo fell in love with the process…or getting to spend more than just a day with his father in a row. He couldn’t tell you now.

His mother wanted to limit his exposure the best she could. Even taking it as far as stepping back from the limelight and only taking roles that she felt were worthy of her caliber, she was the doting mother to him and his two siblings. Though his father’s consistent absence and his family’s constant scrutiny in the tabloids took its toll on his psyche and as he got older, he eventually rebelled. He skipped school. Partied with other celebrity children and inevitably ended up in a scandal when he was caught doing drugs at a popular celebrity club.

His father was furious.His mother was disappointed. Both ignored the cry for attention as anything but Theo acting out. For publicity’s sake, he was sent to rehab and spent three months “getting better”. When he got back home it was announced that his parents were getting divorced. He wasn’t sure, but he knew his father had cheated. Despite his animosity toward his father, he loved the movie industry and decided that he wanted to pursue an acting career. His first audition and role was for the male lead in the latest high school drama.

ACTING INFLUENCES
His favorite movies include Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Lars and the Real Girl and Leaving Las Vegas. He looks up to actors like Ryan Gosling, Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio.

ACTING STYLE
Theo has mainly had dramatic roles, but he has a great comedic timing.
CHARACTER ON THE SHOW

Dylan Mcall is the male lead and protagonist on the show. He's 17-years-old and the class president at Northwood High School. Dylan is popular, well-known and, as the Mayor's son, one of the most influential members of the student body. While he's used his status to get him where he wants to be, he's found himself at a crossroads: become who his father wants him to be...or finally think for himself.
EXTRAS

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THEME SONG
I Don't Want to Be by Gavin Degraw

LIKES
-coffee
-movies
-video games
-fast cars
-talent
-candy
-people who don't know who he is

DISLIKES
-brussel sprouts
-being called Nathan Alexander's son
-nepotism
-rap music
-paparazzi
-musicals

QUIRKS/HABITS
Theo carries a bag of Skittles everywhere he goes. Tends to flip off most of the paparazzi when they photograph him. Takes a cold shower before really dramatic scenes.

HOBBIES
Filming, Filling in as a PA on his down time and learning anything and everything about filmmaking when he's on his off time. Likes music, video games and anything that keeps him from the gym.

FEARS
Theo fears that he'll always be recognized as Nathan Alexander's son and that he'll never be recognized as his own talent. He also hates spiders.



 
Monty Cash
virtues: Intelligent, generous, witty, leaderly, fearless

flaws: Cynical, reckless, hedonistic, arrogant, apathetic

about
name: Preston Montgomery Cash

nicknames: Monty

role: Male lead

character: Hunter Brooks, the friendly boy-next-door jock whose biggest worry in life is making quarterback on the football team--until a new girl arrives at Northwood, who seems to bring about strange, supernatural occurances

age: 21

gender: Male

sexuality: Questioning

hair:
Naturally golden blonde, kept in a sleek short style that always looks styled yet just a tad bit messy to come off as endearing

eyes: Bright, sky blue

height: 5'10

body type: Athletic and muscular

body modifications: None

face claim: Lucas Till

personality:
Having spent nearly the entirety of his young life in the entertainment industry, it's no suprise Monty is as jaded as he is. While naturally charismatic and beguilingly charming when needed, he often comes off a bit stoic and aloof, preferring to keep his real life emotions under wraps to appear cool and collected at all times. He does have a short fuse and can be quite irritable however, at times even difficult for the crew and fellow actors to work with.

likes: Drinking, parties, traveling, working out

influences: Robert Downey Jr., Al Pacino, Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Thomas Anderson, Stanley Kubrick

acting style: Drama, comedy

fears: Failure, drowning, not living life to the fullest, being stuck in stupid roles forever and never being able to develop as an actor

quirks:
- Sarcastic and snarky with a dark sense of humor
- Lowkey has a substance abuse problem
- Despises paparazzi and will flip them off every time he sees them
- Known for being kind of a player and breaking hearts among the popular young starlets



bio
WIP but basically a former child star with failed actor parents who relished in his success. His wholesome reputation took a hit as he aged and started dabbling more and more in drugs and alcohol. With bad PR floating around he was lucky to land this role on Northwood to hopefully clean up his image, even though he'd much rather be doing more serious or interesting dramatic roles.

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