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
Betty-Ann “B.A.” Campbell-Wiseman is a Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-raised mother who now lives in Riverdale with her white girlfriend, Sarah Wiseman, a mild-tempered, intellectual social worker who balances Betty’s chaotic emotional world. Betty is both magnetic and conflicted: a woman who speaks openly... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Dana is plagued by the realization that emotional disrespect is still disrespect, even when it doesn’t leave bruises. His fiancé’s: Aggressive tone, Passive-aggressive dismissals, Deflection during accountability and Inability to apologize have begun to erode his sense of self-worth. The most painfu... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Reggie “Stacks” Johnson Became known as “Stacks” after consistently stacking successful events and earning local respect. He developed rivalries in the music scene; competition was fierce, sometimes personal. Despite outward success, Reggie is hyper-aware of competitors in the DJ and event-prom... [See More]
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Web Series
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Man, Woman, Non-Bina...
Gender:
Man, Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man, Trans Woman
New York City
28 - 39
Non Union
Web Series
Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Yasmine is a Hospice Nurse. She has seen a lot of darkness and somehow discovered how to hold on to light. She speaks like someone who has learned to comfort the dying but has never fully learned how to comfort herself. Yasmine intended to do Pediatrics but became a Hospice Nurse because it was the... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Lateek Mason is a very pro-black polished, articulate, hyper-informed republican podcaster. He is highly educated and well-spoken and very masculine. Lateek is the type of man who has read too much, seen too much, and is a wounded idealist. As a Black Conservative Republican, he genuinely believe... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Married her husband 10 years ago, entering a relationship with someone significantly older and wealthier than her who is accustomed to legacy-based financial security. • Struggled with the power dynamics of wealth inequality in the marriage; contributes proportionally but earns less, leading to fin... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Brooke is a pragmatic, results-oriented professional who values accountability and competence above social niceties. She is deeply frustrated by people who fail to take responsibility for themselves, especially when their lack of effort affects others in high-stakes environments. Her Core Struggle: S... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
BellaDonna has always operated in predominantly white spaces. While she has had interactions with Black peers during schooling and in limited professional contexts, these were never in spaces where Black people formed the majority. She has internalized subtle stereotypes without overtly believing th... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Julia Colman is a warm, open-hearted, curious woman who believes deeply in communication. She loves introspective questions, meaningful conversations, and believes that connection comes from asking the right things. But during her ride with Halyte, she admits a painful truth: She is in a relationshi... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Vivian is a sharp, insightful, and articulate woman who studies human behavior and relationship dynamics through observation and experience. She has strong opinions about dating, marriage, and gender dynamics, particularly regarding emotional communication between men and women. Core Struggle: She i... [See More]
More Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Betty-Ann “B.A.” Campbell-Wiseman is a Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-raised mother who now lives in Riverdale with her white girlfriend, Sarah Wiseman, a mild-tempered, intellectual social worker who balances Betty’s chaotic emotional world. Betty is both magnetic and conflicted: a woman who speaks openly... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Dana is plagued by the realization that emotional disrespect is still disrespect, even when it doesn’t leave bruises. His fiancé’s: Aggressive tone, Passive-aggressive dismissals, Deflection during accountability and Inability to apologize have begun to erode his sense of self-worth. The most painfu... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
05/31/2026
Reggie “Stacks” Johnson Became known as “Stacks” after consistently stacking successful events and earning local respect. He developed rivalries in the music scene; competition was fierce, sometimes personal. Despite outward success, Reggie is hyper-aware of competitors in the DJ and event-prom... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Yasmine is a Hospice Nurse. She has seen a lot of darkness and somehow discovered how to hold on to light. She speaks like someone who has learned to comfort the dying but has never fully learned how to comfort herself. Yasmine intended to do Pediatrics but became a Hospice Nurse because it was the... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Lateek Mason is a very pro-black polished, articulate, hyper-informed republican podcaster. He is highly educated and well-spoken and very masculine. Lateek is the type of man who has read too much, seen too much, and is a wounded idealist. As a Black Conservative Republican, he genuinely believe... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Married her husband 10 years ago, entering a relationship with someone significantly older and wealthier than her who is accustomed to legacy-based financial security. • Struggled with the power dynamics of wealth inequality in the marriage; contributes proportionally but earns less, leading to fin... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Brooke is a pragmatic, results-oriented professional who values accountability and competence above social niceties. She is deeply frustrated by people who fail to take responsibility for themselves, especially when their lack of effort affects others in high-stakes environments. Her Core Struggle: S... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
BellaDonna has always operated in predominantly white spaces. While she has had interactions with Black peers during schooling and in limited professional contexts, these were never in spaces where Black people formed the majority. She has internalized subtle stereotypes without overtly believing th... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Julia Colman is a warm, open-hearted, curious woman who believes deeply in communication. She loves introspective questions, meaningful conversations, and believes that connection comes from asking the right things. But during her ride with Halyte, she admits a painful truth: She is in a relationshi... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Vivian is a sharp, insightful, and articulate woman who studies human behavior and relationship dynamics through observation and experience. She has strong opinions about dating, marriage, and gender dynamics, particularly regarding emotional communication between men and women. Core Struggle: She i... [See More]
