New York's In Here
Web Series
Non Union
New York City
New York’s In Here is a vertical format digital web series created for YouTube and social media audiences that captures the raw, unfiltered spirit of New York City through the lens of its diehard sports fans. Each 10–15 minute episode takes place inside the car of HALYTE, a charismatic, quick-witted New York driver who becomes an impromptu therapist, hype man, and friend to the passengers he picks up across the five boroughs. Every episode features one featured actor playing a fictional New Yorker, either born and raised in the city or a long-time transplant who now bleeds orange and blue for the New York Knicks. These passengers aren’t just catching a ride, they’re catching a moment: a candid, funny, and heartfelt conversation about life, love, family, work, and, of course, New York sports. Format & Structure: Each episode begins with HALYTE pulling up to pick up a passenger from somewhere in the city (Brooklyn brownstones, Queens boulevards, Manhattan midtown chaos, Bronx side streets, or Staten Island ferry drop-offs). What starts as casual small talk quickly unfolds into an improvised dialogue blending personal storytelling with Knicks fandom. The actor’s task is twofold: 1. Be a real New Yorker (or a convincing one) — share believable, unscripted stories about everyday struggles: family drama, workplace headaches, relationship woes, or dreams deferred. 2. Be a Knicks fan — react authentically to a recent Knicks game (win or loss), recalling real players, moments, or emotions. The goal is to blend sports passion with human experience. The tone is conversational, funny, and deeply relatable — think High Maintenance meets Taxi Cab Confessions with a Knicks twist similar to the fantasy league sports fanatic show "The League."
Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Braydon has just been kicked out of his girlfriend’s apartment in Long Island City after months of passive disengagement. The breakup went exactly as he planned—except for one thing. A video of his friends, helping him move and jokingly singing Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable” while he smiled in the backgr... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Kwame is a white man with a black first name, reflecting his deep connection and admiration for African-American culture. He is intellectually curious and socially conscious, often reflecting on issues of race, privilege, and systemic inequities. Kwame uses humor and self-deprecation to mask underly... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Irvin is married to his high-school girlfriend, bought a narrow two-car driveway home with a 30-year mortgage, and raised one teenage son. He's financially stable but emotionally drained. He works long hours estimating construction costs, dealing with developers, city inspectors, and subcontractors ... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Romany once intended to become a police officer but changed course after a traumatic event tied to law enforcement. His uncle Carlos had a best friend named Lt. Rafael Delgado, an NYPD officer who was the kind of man kids looked up to, But, Rafael’s life was collapsing. One night Rafael called Carlo... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Daniel Drives rideshare part-time to supplement income. He Lives in a polyamorous household to afford rent and save for a home. His Wife Jennifer’s boyfriend, Ty, lives with them; they split rent, groceries, and utilities. Maintains a public persona of stability and achievement despite financial... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Vanessa works behind the curtain of some of the biggest theatrical productions in New York. As a stage manager, she is responsible for coordinating rehearsals, calling cues, managing actors, and ensuring every performance runs smoothly. In theater culture, the stage manager is often called “the hear... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
By her late twenties, Cassidy was working as a curator for a respected SoHo gallery. She was rising quickly: Organizing exhibitions Connecting collectors with artists Helping lesser-known artists gain recognition In the competitive Manhattan art world, reputation is everything. Cassidy built he... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Despite her unconventional work as a professional line sitter, Octavia is ambitious and constantly thinking of ways to leverage her visibility into other opportunities, such as social media content creation, influencer collaborations, or event consulting. Octavia reveals her central insight: “In Ne... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Zella comes from a family where: Alcoholism is normalized, Money replaces accountability, Men are indulged and Women absorb the emotional labor. Her uncle Matteo is a long-term hard working functioning alcoholic: Charismatic when sober, Obnoxious, aggressive, and inappropriate when drunk. Enabled f... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Cassian Ward is a quiet observer of other people’s wealth and lives. Every night he sits in a dimly lit security room watching dozens of surveillance monitors displaying the interiors of luxury apartments worth tens of millions of dollars. Most of them are empty. Cassian has spent years guarding wea... [See More]
More Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Braydon has just been kicked out of his girlfriend’s apartment in Long Island City after months of passive disengagement. The breakup went exactly as he planned—except for one thing. A video of his friends, helping him move and jokingly singing Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable” while he smiled in the backgr... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Kwame is a white man with a black first name, reflecting his deep connection and admiration for African-American culture. He is intellectually curious and socially conscious, often reflecting on issues of race, privilege, and systemic inequities. Kwame uses humor and self-deprecation to mask underly... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Irvin is married to his high-school girlfriend, bought a narrow two-car driveway home with a 30-year mortgage, and raised one teenage son. He's financially stable but emotionally drained. He works long hours estimating construction costs, dealing with developers, city inspectors, and subcontractors ... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Romany once intended to become a police officer but changed course after a traumatic event tied to law enforcement. His uncle Carlos had a best friend named Lt. Rafael Delgado, an NYPD officer who was the kind of man kids looked up to, But, Rafael’s life was collapsing. One night Rafael called Carlo... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Daniel Drives rideshare part-time to supplement income. He Lives in a polyamorous household to afford rent and save for a home. His Wife Jennifer’s boyfriend, Ty, lives with them; they split rent, groceries, and utilities. Maintains a public persona of stability and achievement despite financial... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Vanessa works behind the curtain of some of the biggest theatrical productions in New York. As a stage manager, she is responsible for coordinating rehearsals, calling cues, managing actors, and ensuring every performance runs smoothly. In theater culture, the stage manager is often called “the hear... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
By her late twenties, Cassidy was working as a curator for a respected SoHo gallery. She was rising quickly: Organizing exhibitions Connecting collectors with artists Helping lesser-known artists gain recognition In the competitive Manhattan art world, reputation is everything. Cassidy built he... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Despite her unconventional work as a professional line sitter, Octavia is ambitious and constantly thinking of ways to leverage her visibility into other opportunities, such as social media content creation, influencer collaborations, or event consulting. Octavia reveals her central insight: “In Ne... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Zella comes from a family where: Alcoholism is normalized, Money replaces accountability, Men are indulged and Women absorb the emotional labor. Her uncle Matteo is a long-term hard working functioning alcoholic: Charismatic when sober, Obnoxious, aggressive, and inappropriate when drunk. Enabled f... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Cassian Ward is a quiet observer of other people’s wealth and lives. Every night he sits in a dimly lit security room watching dozens of surveillance monitors displaying the interiors of luxury apartments worth tens of millions of dollars. Most of them are empty. Cassian has spent years guarding wea... [See More]
