Non Union Production

Lead Talent, Episodic TV Drama Percy Masterson Season 1 

Lead Talent, TV Drama @ WATZS (Dallas, TX) 

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Posting Date: July 28, 2025​​

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Submission Deadline: 09/30/2025
We encourage interested talent to submit as quickly as possible due to casting interest. This is a time-sensitive opportunity for casting, and to ensure review we suggest that your submission is received promptly.

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Submission Instructions:

Chosen talent will be emailed directly and asked to submit a self tape. 

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Open Role:

[ PERCY MASTERSON ] Lead / Male / 29-36  / Black African Descent

Percy Masterson embarked on his legal career following a heartbreaking knee injury that put an end to his college football dreams at Howard University. With determination, success, and an impeccable appearance, he joined the family law firm in Dallas, Texas. For the past five years, Percy has worked tirelessly alongside his trusted private investigator to provide a strong defense for those in need, particularly within the marginalized Black community. This noble pursuit is a tribute to his late father and the values instilled in him from an early age.​

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[ YOUNG PERCY ] Supporting / Minor Male / 10-13 / Black African Descent

A young boy named Percy Masterson has a genuine passion for football, and his father is the most well-known lawyer in the city. Brave and full of courage, young Percy navigates who he is outside of his respected family name. Any minor selected for a role must be accompanied by their legal parent or guardian at all times while on set. Working hours will strictly follow all child labor laws and will be limited to the legally permitted hours for minors.

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[ ROBBIE NORTH ] Lead / Minor Female / 11-14 / Black African Descent

A young girl going through life in the public eye because her father is the star player of the local football team. She strives for recognition akin to that of other overlooked kids, yet the spotlight consistently turns back toward her. Robbie is both kindhearted and courageous, sociable yet reserved - a soft voice amidst a noisy crowd - but she is discovering how to find her voice. Any minor selected for a role must be accompanied by their legal parent or guardian at all times while on set. Working hours will strictly follow all child labor laws and will be limited to the legally permitted hours for minors.

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Synopsis 

The inspiration behind Percy Masterson comes from the renowned fictional criminal defense attorney Perry Mason. This original screenplay follows the journey of Percy Masterson Jr., an ex-college football star whose career was cut short by a devastating injury. Returning to his hometown of Dallas, TX, Percy becomes an expert at defending marginalized individuals in a unique manner, following in the footsteps of his esteemed father Percy Masterson Sr., esquire. 

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Project Details

• This is a non-union production. 

• Submissions must come directly from the talent themselves. We do not accept submissions through third parties, including agents or managers.

• The series will be filmed entirely in Dallas, TX.

• The opportunity includes a travel budget (round trip domestic flight, hotel accommodations in Dallas, TX, ground transportation in Dallas, TX to and from set in addition to on set meals during filming days).

• Rate $420.00 per film day. 

• The opportunity requires rehearsals and intensive workshops for series preparation and character chemistry.  All rehearsals and workshops are compensated. 

• The completed series will be distributed to a major streaming platform. 

• This production is seeking to align itself with actors and actresses who are serious creative professionals. 

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WATZS Productions is a Dallas, TX-based media firm dedicated to producing exceptional visual content with an emphasis on diversity. Our mission is to share powerful narratives that spotlight Black American and minority characters, challenging outdated norms and harmful stereotypes.

With our unique ownership led by Black women as double minorities, we are committed to offering high-quality and meaningful visual experiences for our viewers. WATZS Productions also serves as the global media entity behind the television series Frame of Reference, currently available for streaming on Roku Channel, Tubi TV, and Prime Video.