ENGLAND: actors (m/f) 17-42 English spkrs, for sizzle shoot in London [P]

SIMON is the oldest member of Ova-headz barber shop. Mr heard-it-all-seen-it-all! big sense of humour and at times does not act his age.

His age makes him an honorary co-manager next to Mover. Uncle Si has seen and done it all in this patch of North London. As an OG in the barber game Simons opinion holds a lot of weight. But Simon believes he deserves a lot more respect than he gets. As the one who was there at Ova-headz inception he grows a little resentful of Mover and other co-workers who seem to have more of the affection from the younger customers.

Across the series he signifies the voice of the older generation constantly getting snubbed by those younger and seemingly more knowledgeable.

ABI is a soft, compassionate female with a big heart and, Lawrence’s older sister. She does her best.

After being left with the responsibility by her parents to look after their home and her teenaged brother. Abi finds herself in a position that someone ten years her senior might be deemed more suited for. Her level of maturity is passed someone aged twenty-five and the daily hustle of work and bringing-up her adolescent brother starts to take its toll.

Calvin her boyfriend temporarily provided necessary support in her reality. Until things take a violent turn and leaves her heart-broken and questioning her judgement. She views herself as the elected captain of the ship and takes it upon herself to make sure her little brother stays on the right path by being his support network and helping to stimulate his ambitions outside of the work life.

Actor must be able to perform excellent body language, as her character will have a lot of internal struggles.

CALVIN is good looking, fit, flashy, devious eyes, menacing look. He is a self proclaimed alpha male, and possessive.

The boyfriend from hell. He is the boyfriend of Abi (Lawrence's sister). His approach to his private life is like his working attitude. He believes that by showing dominance he is capable of tackling life’s pitfalls. A well-educated city boy who at a young age is making well above average leaving him to feel he is god’s gift to this world. In a sadistic way of gaining affection from those around him he makes others believe he’s a family man, when all he really cares about is himself and his pockets.

NORINA (RINA) is glamorous, well groomed, head strong, can quickly flip in and out of in her mother-tongue (Jamaican patois or African language) when she jokes or gets upset.

Everybody loves Rina. As the Matriarch of our story Rina works her way around the male ego with charisma and finesse. Having grown up in a male dominated household, (three brothers) Rina fits the bill like a glove. She’s not afraid to get flirty with clients or give them a piece of her mind when needs be. Rina is the most open member of Ova-headz there is not a question you could ask her that will leave her feeling awkward.

She’s very strong willed in her approach to getting customers, if only her product was as good as her pitch. She often needs help finishing a Cut. Rina is a single mother so often she shows up later for work then Mover would like to but there’s a level of understanding between the two having briefly dated. Rina made the transition from hairdresser to barber later in life because she felt male establishments would be a lot less drama than female, little did she know.

LAWRENCE is handsome, cheeky, glint in his eye, urban, confident.

A college student in the middle of his training to become a full-time barber. He has dreams of being an actor, but for now lives on his sister's couch due to his mum and dad retiring and moving 'back home'. Lawrence is eager to gain income and barbering allows him to structure his hours around any auditions or acting related opportunities that come his way.

Aside from his career path Lawrence is your everyday inner-city youth, from Hackney. From an early age he developed a love for money and a determination to prove himself. Lawrence made the choice to stay away from gang culture very early in his teenage life. His only option was to find a trade and that's how he became a barber. Barbering gives him freedom of expression that all creative minds love. His talent for skin-fades is like no other!

Over time and if he can apply himself, Lawrence may grow to be a main pillar of Ova-headz barbershop. Being raised in the borough of hackney the allure of the street life was always present. But working in the shop has taught him to to make better choices, and become a positive role model for the generations that follow. Although sometimes they might not see it, that’s what his co-workers are to him and his community.

DARRIUS is smart, possibly glasses / intellectual look.

The Overqualified One. With his degree in physics and love for a debate, there isn’t a topic brought to his attention that Darrius won’t have an opinion on. He has the most unique quality of them all - he wears a veil and acts as though he does not care about anything or anyone besides himself. Darrius is who Lawrence doesn’t want to end up like! A relic that missed the boat for his dreams, so resentful that he now shits on everyone else’s. His only obstacle is that deep down he does care for those around him. But over the years he has dug himself a hole of isolation that is too deep to get out of.