Little America (Apple's Streaming Service Anthology Series Breakdown)

LITTLE AMERICA (fka Dream) Ep 101 "Farhad"
1/2 Hour Episodic
½ Hour Anthology Series
Apple/Universal Television/Major Streaming Service

Exec. Producers: Lee Eisenberg, Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V.
Gordon, Alan Yang, Joshuah Bearman, and Joshua Davis
Writers: Various
Casting Directors:  Telsey + Company/Bernie Telsey & Adam Caldwell
Casting Associate: Kristian Charbonier
Casting Assistant: Grace Ward
Shoots: each episode shoots over 7 days between March and May, 2019 
Location: New Jersey

FARHAD:
Character portrayed is early to mid 50s, Male, MENA (Middle Eastern North African). An immigrant from Iran with high entrepreneurial aspirations, driven to provide for his wife and son. An optimist in the face of ridiculous obstacles. Primarily speaks English but Farsi is his first language. Must be great with comedy. LEAD. ONE EPISODE.

NINA:
Character portrayed is 40s to early 50s, female, MENA (Middle Eastern, North African). An immigrant from Iran, she is Farhad’s wife. Steely sunshine. Farsi (Persian) is her first language, and her English is not as strong as the rest of the family’s. LEAD. ONE EPISODE.

BENHAM:
Character portrayed is 20s, male, MENA (Middle Eastern, North African). An immigrant from Iran, he is Farhad and Nina’s son. Primarily speaks English but Farsi is his first language. The hipster family cynic, he is an aspiring musician, and plays in a band. Vocal and instrumental experience a plus. LEAD. ONE EPISODE.

KUNAL AGE 8:
Character portrayed is age 8 (but can be between 7 and 10), Male, South Asian. A precocious and carefree young immigrant from India living in Utah. When his parents are deported, Kunal is left to run his family's motel. Speaks English and Hindi. LEAD. ONE EPISODE.

KUNAL AGE 12:
Character portrayed is age 12 (but can be between 10 and 14), Male, South Asian. A resourceful young immigrant from India living in Utah. He is successfully running his family’s motel when he runs into trouble. Speaks English and Hindi. LEAD. ONE EPISODE.

REYNA:
Character portrayed is age 14-16, Female, Latina. Short, Athletic. A burgeoning squash star and undocumented immigrant from Mexico living in California. Not very interested in school but dedicated and passionate about squash. Speaks English and Spanish. SEEKING ACTORS 18+. LEAD. ONE EPISODE.

RONNI:
Character portrayed is 40s, female, Caucasian. A Real Estate agent in Yonkers with pouffy hair who speaks a mile a minute. A few scenes. CO-STAR.

TROY:
Character portrayed is 20s, male, any ethnicity. A ridiculous looking hipster in Benham’s band. A few lines over a couple scenes. CO-STAR.

JASON:
Character portrayed is 20s, male, any ethnicity. A ridiculous looking hipster in Benham’s band. A few lines over a couple scenes. CO- STAR.

SUPER MANNY:
Character portrayed is 50s, male, a Greek immigrant. The superintendent of Farhad’s building. Speaks English but Greek is his first language. 1 scene. CO-STAR.

LIANNA:
Character portrayed is female, 30s, any ethnicity. A county records clerk. 1 scene. CO-STAR.

CLIVE:
Character portrayed is male, 30s to 50s, any ethnicity. A burly construction worker. 1 scene. CO-STAR.

TRAVIS:
Character portrayed is male, 40s to 60s, any ethnicity. A contractor with experience in demolishing bedrock. 1 scene. CO-STAR.

PERSIAN CASHIER:
Character portrayed is male, 30s to 60s, MENA (Middle Eastern, North African). An immigrant from Iran who works at the local Persian grocery store. Friends with Farhad. Primarily speaks English but Farsi (Persian) is his first language.1 scene. CO-STAR.

WAITER:
Character portrayed is male, early 20s, Caucasian, Deals with a salesman's odd questions at an upscale NYC restaurant. 1 scene. CO-STAR.

LINE COOK:
Character portrayed is male, 30s-50s, any ethnicity. At an upscale NYC restaurant. Speaks little English. 1 line. CO-STAR.

WAITRESS:
Character portrayed is female, 30s-50s, any ethnicity. At a diner. 1 line. CO-STAR.

VITOR:
Character portrayed is 24, male, LatinX. A Brazilian immigrant and parking attendant who works with Farhad and idolizes his drive and determination. A fun, supportive friend. A few scenes. GUEST STAR

JOSE:
Character portrayed is 30s to 50s, male, LatinX. An immigrant and contractor up for a challenging property. A few scenes. GUEST STAR