CASTING CALL

BACKSLIDERS SERIES SYNOPSIS

Never in a million years did Sybil Holmes imagine her life would come to this. As the reluctant First Lady of Jubilee Baptist Church, Sybil is struggling to live up to a role she never wanted. Trapped in an unfulfilling marriage to Pastor Holmes and quietly suffocating under the weight of other people’s expectations, Sybil finds her only escape in her true passion—writing… and in the arms of someone who isn’t her husband.

But secrets don’t stay hidden forever. Sybil’s teenage daughter, Amber, suspects her mother’s infidelity—and resents her deeply for it. In response, Amber turns rebellious, diving into a dangerous lifestyle that even her parents know nothing about.

Across town, Blaise appears to have it all—beauty, power, and success. But behind her sharp tongue and designer wardrobe lies a woman battling demons that threaten to make her into everything she despises.

And then there’s Joy—kind-hearted, brilliant, and endlessly overlooked. Everyone adores her, but no one takes her seriously. Constantly walked over and ignored, Joy must decide if being nice is worth the cost of her voice.

Back Sliders is a raw, emotionally charged drama that peels back the polished layers of three very different women connected by faith, secrets, and the haunting truth that sometimes, the people who fall the hardest are the ones you least expect.

Auditions for the web series BackSliders

Requirements:

- Must be an experienced actor

- Must be 21 years of age and up

- Must provide a headshot and entertainment resume to audition (you cannot audition without them)

- Must be available to film during the weeks of June 29th through July 19th

Characters We Are Casting For:

Charles, (character's age is late 20s): An ordained reverend with charm and ambition. Charles loves Joy, but fear of commitment and unresolved sins from his past—namely, a lingering connection to Sybil—keep him stuck. He's a man torn between faith, desire, and the pressure to lead both a church and a relationship he's not fully ready for.

Ron, (character's age late 20s early 30s): Handsome, funny, and full of charm, Ron is the lovable guy no one takes seriously. A product of the foster care system, he masks his emotional wounds with humor. He’s a wanderer with no real roots, drawn to much older women who provide the affection and stability he’s never had. Beneath the jokes is a man quietly chasing a life he’s not sure he deserves.

Amber - Female, (character's age, an adult who appears 15–17): Smart, bold, and emotionally conflicted, Amber is the teenage daughter of Sybil and Pastor Holmes. Suspicious of her mother’s infidelity and hurt by the dysfunction in her home, she’s grown resentful and rebellious. While she craves attention and truth, she hides her own dangerous secrets, living a life her parents know nothing about. Amber is the storm brewing in the background... until she can't be ignored.

Dorian Blake – Male, (character age late 30s - Supporting Role): A no-nonsense lawyer with deep ties to Blaise, quick wit, and legal muscle.

Keisha – Female, (early 20s - Featured/Minor Supporting Role): A no-nonsense, sharp-tongued waitress with a lot of personality and charm. Brief but impactful appearance.