{"id":55560,"date":"2023-06-16T16:15:07","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T20:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=55560"},"modified":"2023-06-16T16:15:07","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T20:15:07","slug":"allblks-2023-shoot-your-shot-casting-call-results-revealed-ashanti-harris-to-star-opposite-omarion-in-new-dramedy-involved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/16\/allblks-2023-shoot-your-shot-casting-call-results-revealed-ashanti-harris-to-star-opposite-omarion-in-new-dramedy-involved\/","title":{"rendered":"ALLBLK&#8217;s 2023 &#8220;Shoot Your Shot&#8221; Casting Call Results Revealed: Ashanti Harris to Star Opposite Omarion in New Dramedy &#8220;Involved&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17570\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Allblk-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Allblk-logo.jpg 720w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Allblk-logo-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Allblk-logo-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Allblk-logo-260x146.jpg 260w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Allblk-logo-160x90.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>Popular AMC Networks streaming service, ALLBLK, today announced Ashanti Harris as the victor of their 2023 <strong><em>&#8220;Shoot Your Shot&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> national casting call which took place this evening during the American Black Film Festival. Ashanti Harris secured a starring role in ALLBLK&#8217;s upcoming scripted dramedy, Involved, co-created, executive produced, and starring singer\/songwriter\/author\/actor Omarion.<\/p>\n<p>This national search and final audition came down to five promising actresses who performed scenes in front of a live audience opposite celebrity reader Lance Gross. However, only one reigned supreme as a panel of expert judges including Omarion, Romeo Miller, casting director Leah Daniels-Butler, Brett Dismuke (Head of Content ALLBLK &amp; WE tv), Nikki Love, (SVP development &amp; Original Production, Scripted ALLBLK &amp; WE tv), Michelle Le Fleur (Executive Producer, Involved) and Kevin Boyd (Writer, Involved) chose Ashanti Harris to play the coveted role of Shayla Williams. However, the judges were so impressed they offered finalist Zing Ashford a role in the upcoming series Involved.<\/p><div id=\"morty-1463991408\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;This year&#8217;s audition submissions did not disappoint, the talent and competition were fierce,&#8221; shared Dismuke. &#8220;After much review, thought, and consideration, my fellow judges and I knew Ashanti Harris was perfect for the role of Shayla. The stellar turnout and response for ALLBLK&#8217;s 2023 <em>&#8220;Shoot Your Shot&#8221;<\/em> event at the American Black Film Festival further proves its impact and the tremendous opportunity it provides to actors and actresses around the country.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There was some substantial talent on this stage tonight!&#8221; shared series co-creator Omarion. &#8220;I&#8217;m truly thankful to all five actresses for giving their all and bringing their own vibe &amp; flavor to the character but Ashanti Harris truly embodied the essence of Shayla Williams and brought the character to life right before our eyes. I&#8217;m confident in the decision made tonight and look forward to working with Ashanti Harris and putting that energy on the TV screen for the world to see. It&#8217;s Involved 2024. Let&#8217;s gooo.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Produced by ALLBLK Involved will commence filming this fall. Omarion, Tommy Morgan Jr., Kevin G. 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She must utilize her pawns to not only to help free her but cover up more than what they promised at whatever costs before the secrets of the penthouse are exposed. Hush also stars Candiace Dillard Bassett, Caryn Ward Ross, Erica Mena, and TS Madison and is set to premiere November 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Last season ALLBLK&#8217;s thrilling anthology series<em> Terror Lake Drive: Single Black Female<\/em> took place two years after the chain of events that traumatized the tenants of the Freeman Lake Apartments in season one bringing a new and unsuspecting tenant to the mystifying lakeside apartment complex. Five years later, <em>Terror Lake Drive: Summer Purge<\/em> follows a Georgia family who mysteriously inherits a luxury property home on Lake Levi, the grounds previously known as (the haunted)<em> Freeman Lakes. Terror Lake Drive: Summer Purge<\/em> premieres December 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, everyone&#8217;s favorite coven is back as<em> Wicked City<\/em> returns for its sophomore season. 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