ON THE WAY OUT
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Audition / Call Type: Films
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN AND CASTING NEEDS
Phil “P” King (Lead)
Gender: Male
Age: 30s to early 40s
Ethnicity: Black
Description: Charismatic, street-smart, and authoritative. A former kingpin with a sharp mind for business, trying to go legit. Torn between his old life and his dreams of redemption.
Casting Needs: Strong emotional range, able to portray intensity, vulnerability, and leadership.
Marquis “Quis” (Supporting)
Gender: Male
Age: Late 20s to 30s
Ethnicity: Black
Description: Ambitious and smooth-talking, Marquis is P’s protégé who becomes the FBI’s pawn in a dangerous game of betrayal.
Casting Needs: Actor must convey charm with an underlying sense of conflict and desperation.
Agent Martinez (Supporting)
Gender: Female
Age: 30s to 40s
Ethnicity: Latina
Description: A relentless FBI agent with a personal vendetta against P. Intelligent, fierce, and driven, she walks the fine line between justice and obsession.
Casting Needs: Requires a commanding presence and ability to deliver tension-filled dialogue.
Agent Martinez’s Partner (Supporting)
Gender: Male
Age: 30s to 40s
Ethnicity: White
Description: A methodical and pragmatic FBI agent who works closely with Martinez. He serves as her sounding board but often questions her motives.
Casting Needs: Actor must display subtle tension and analytical skills in performance.
Christina (Supporting)
Gender: Female
Age: Late 20s to 30s
Ethnicity: Afro-Latina
Description: P’s fiancée and moral compass. Strong, loving, and fiercely loyal, she struggles with P’s choices and the looming danger they bring.
Casting Needs: Actor should display warmth, strength, and emotional depth.
Jason (Supporting)
Gender: Male
Age: 30s to 40s
Ethnicity: White
Description: P’s trusted business partner. Smart, dependable, and business-savvy, Jason provides a grounding presence amid the chaos.
Casting Needs: Actor must portray intelligence, loyalty, and subtle comic relief.
Fernando (Supporting)
Gender: Male
Age: 40s to 50s
Ethnicity: Latino
Description: A veteran cartel leader who values loyalty and power above all. Charismatic and menacing, Fernando commands respect and fear.
Casting Needs: Actor must bring gravitas and intensity to the role.
Fernando’s Henchmen (Supporting)
Gender: Male
Age: 30s to 50s
Ethnicity: Latino
Description: Intimidating enforcers who carry out Fernando’s orders without question. Physically imposing and menacing.
Casting Needs: Actors with strong physicality and presence are preferred.
Finesse (Supporting)
Gender: Male
Age: 20s
Ethnicity: Black
Description: A talented rapper signed to P’s label. Reckless and impulsive, Finesse’s financial troubles land him in dangerous situations.
Casting Needs: Actor should be comfortable portraying a mix of swagger, vulnerability, and street smarts.
Ron (Supporting)
Gender: Male
Age: 30s to 40s
Ethnicity: Black
Description: P’s best friend and bodyguard. Loyal, dependable, and level-headed, Ron is the rock in P’s turbulent life.
Casting Needs: Actor should convey strength, reliability, and understated wisdom.
Jada (Supporting)
Gender: Female
Age: 10-12
Ethnicity: Black
Description: P’s young daughter, wise beyond her years. Jada shares a deep bond with her father but struggles with his frequent absences.
Casting Needs: Child actor must bring natural charm and emotional resonance.
Trina (Supporting)
Gender: Female
Age: Late 20s to 30s
Ethnicity: Black
Description: P’s ex and Jada’s mother. Strong, independent, and critical of P’s choices, Trina often clashes with him but ultimately prioritizes their daughter.
Casting Needs: Actor should convey resilience and a fierce love for her child.
Miss Maria (Supporting)
Gender: Female
Age: 40s
Ethnicity: Latina
Description: Fernando’s wife, warm and maternal. The heart of her family, she serves as a contrast to her husband’s cold demeanor.
Casting Needs: Actor should convey kindness and resilience.
Los (Supporting)
Gender: Male
Age: 30s to 40s
Ethnicity: Latino
Description: A ruthless loan shark with a volatile temper. Los demands payment by any means necessary.
Casting Needs: Actor must bring intimidation and unpredictability to the role.
Jasmine (Supporting)
Gender: Female
Age: Late 20s to 30s
Ethnicity: Open
Description: The owner of a neighborhood bar, Jasmine is confident, witty, and has a no-nonsense attitude. A friendly face in P’s turbulent world, she offers him moments of clarity.
Casting Needs: Actor must portray quick wit, charm, and depth in quieter moments.
Woman in the Gym (Supporting)
Gender: Female
Age: 20s to 30s
Ethnicity: Open
Description: A confident and flirtatious gym-goer who tries to catch P’s attention. A minor but memorable role.
Casting Needs: Actor should exude confidence and playfulness.
Payment: Non-Paid
City or Location of call: Phoenix, Arizona
Please submit to: phillyp@blackcottonent.com by 03/14/2025 11:30 PM
AUDITION DETAILS
Actors are encouraged to:
Prepare a short monologue (1-2 minutes) in line with the character they are auditioning for.
Demonstrate their interpretation of the role through tone, personality, and depth.
TO AUDITION
Audition submissions are being accepted effective immediately.
Please submit the following to phillyp@blackcottonent.com:
Headshot & Resume (no experience required—enthusiasm is key!)
Reel or Monologue (video submission preferred).
Role(s) You’re Interested In
This casting notice was posted by: Black Cotton Entertainment