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Julianne Moore was born Julie Anne Smith in Fort Bragg, North Carolina on December 3, 1960, the daughter of Anne (Love), a social worker, and Peter Moore Smith, a paratrooper, colonel, and later military judge. Her mother moved to the U.S. in 1951, from Greenock, Scotland. Her father, from Burlington, New Jersey, has German, Irish, Welsh, German-Jewish, and English ancestry.

Moore spent the early years of her life in over two dozen locations around the world with her parents, during her father's military career. She finally found her place at Boston University, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in acting from the School of the Performing Arts. After graduation (in 1983), She took the stage name "Julianne Moore" because there was another actress named "Julie Anne Smith". Julianne moved to New York and worked extensively in theater, including appearances off-Broadway in two Caryl Churchill plays, Serious Money and Ice Cream With Hot Fudge and as Ophelia in Hamlet at The Guthrie Theatre. But despite her formal training, Julianne fell into the attractive actress' trap of the mid-1980's: TV soaps and miniseries. She appeared briefly in the daytime serial The Edge of Night (1956) and from 1985 to 1988 she played two half-sisters Frannie and Sabrina on the soap As the World Turns (1956). This performance later led to an Outstanding Ingénue Daytime Emmy Award in 1988. Her subsequent appearances were in mostly forgettable TV-movies, such as Money, Power, Murder. (1989), The Last to Go (1991) and Cast a Deadly Spell (1991).

She made her entrance into the big screen with 1990's Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990), where she played the victim of a mummy. Two years later, Julianne appeared in feature films with supporting parts in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) and the comedy The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag (1992). She kept winning better and more powerful roles as time went on, including a small but memorable role as a doctor who spots Kimble Harrison Ford and attempts to thwart his escape in The Fugitive (1993). (A role that made such an impression on Steven Spielberg that he cast her in the Jurassic Park (1993) sequel without an audition in 1997). In one of Moore's most distinguished performances, she recapitulated her "beguiling Yelena" from Andre Gregory's workshop version of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya in Louis Malle's critically acclaimed Vanya on 42nd Street (1994). Director Todd Haynes gave Julianne her first opportunity to take on a lead role in Safe (1995). Her portrayal of Carol White, an affluent L.A. housewife who develops an inexplicable allergic reaction to her environment, won critical praise as well as an Independent Spirit Award nomination.

Later that year she found her way into romantic comedy, co-starring as Hugh Grant's pregnant girlfriend in Nine Months (1995). Following films included Assassins (1995), where she played an electronics security expert targeted for death (next to Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Banderas) and Surviving Picasso (1996), where she played Dora Maar, one of the numerous lovers of Picasso (portrayed by her hero, Anthony Hopkins). A year later, after co-starring in Spielberg's The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), opposite Jeff Goldblum, a young and unknown director, Paul Thomas Anderson asked Julianne to appear in his movie, Boogie Nights (1997). Despite her misgivings, she finally was won over by the script and her decision to play the role of Amber Waves, a loving porn star who acts as a mother figure to a ragtag crew, proved to be a wise one, since she received both Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. Julianne started 1998 by playing an erotic artist in The Big Lebowski (1998), continued with a small role in the social comedy Chicago Cab (1997) and ended with a subtle performance in Gus Van Sant's remake of Psycho (1960). 1999 had Moore as busy as an actress can be.

As the century closed, Julianne starred in a number of high-profile projects, beginning with Robert Altman's Cookie's Fortune (1999) , in which she was cast as the mentally challenged but adorable sister of a decidedly unhinged Glenn Close. A portrayal of the scheming Mrs. Cheveley followed in Oliver Parker's An Ideal Husband (1999) with a number of critics asserting that Moore was the best part of the movie. She then enjoyed another collaboration with director Anderson in Magnolia (1999) and continued with an outstanding performance in The End of the Affair (1999), for which she garnered another Oscar nomination. She ended 1999 with another great performance, that of a grieving mother in A Map of the World (1999), opposite Sigourney Weaver.

Josh Lucas was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Michele (LeFevre), a nurse midwife, and Don Maurer, an ER doctor.

Lucas' film career began by accident in 1979 when a small Canadian film production shot on the tiny coastal South Carolina island, Sullivan's Island, where Lucas and his family lived. Unbeknownst to the filmmakers, 8-year-old Lucas was hiding in the sand dunes watching filming during the climatic scene where teenage lovers engage in a lovesick fight. It was during this experience that Lucas decided to pursue a career in film which he has now done for nearly 3 decades. Born to young, radical politically active parents in Arkansas in 1971, Lucas spent his early childhood nomadically moving around the southern U.S. The family finally settled in Gig Harbor, Washington, where Lucas attended high school. The school had an award-winning drama/debate program and Lucas won the State Championship in Dramatic Interpretation and competed at the 1989 National Championship. Brief stints in professional theater in Seattle followed before Lucas moved to Los Angeles. After receiving breaks playing a young George Armstrong Custer in the Steven Spielberg produced Class of '61 (1993) and Frank Marshall's film Alive (1993), Lucas' career toiled in minor TV appearances. Frustrated, he decided to start over and relocated to New York City.

In NYC, Lucas studied acting for years under Suzanne Shepherd and worked in smaller theater productions like Shakespeare in the Parking Lot before receiving another break in 1997 when he was cast as Judas in Terrence McNally's controversial off-Broadway production Corpus Christi. The play led to his being cast in the films You Can Count on Me (2000) and American Psycho (2000). These films were followed by interesting performances in the Oscar-winning A Beautiful Mind (2001) and the box-office hit Sweet Home Alabama (2002).

Lucas has since worked with many of the film community's greatest talents. He starred alongside Jon Voight in Jerry Bruckheimer's Glory Road (2006), for which Lucas added 40 pounds to transform himself into legendary basketball coach Don Haskins. Lucas also starred with Kurt Russell and Richard Dreyfuss in Wolfgang Petersen's Poseidon (2006). He starred with Morgan Freeman and Robert Redford in Lasse Hallström's An Unfinished Life (2005). He also starred opposite Jamie Bell in David Gordon Green's Undertow (2004), which was also produced by Terrence Malick. Additionally, Lucas worked alongside Christopher Walken in Around the Bend (2004).

He performed with Jennifer Connelly and Eric Bana in Ang Lee's Hulk (2003). Other credits include Wonderland (2003), The Deep End (2001), American Psycho (2000), Session 9 (2001) and You Can Count on Me (2000).

Lucas' theater credits include the off-Broadway run of "Spalding Gray: Stories Left to Tell"; Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie", which appeared on Broadway in 2005; Terrence McNally's "Corpus Christi" at the Manhattan Theater Club; Christopher Shinn's "What Didn't Happen"; and "The Picture of Dorian Gray".

Lucas has always been fascinated by documentaries and performed voice work with film legend Ken Burns on the documentary The War (2007), and also provided voice-over work for Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience (2007), Trumbo (2007) and Resolved (2007). Lucas' first venture into production was Stolen (2009), in which he played the single father of a mentally challenged boy. The film was the first project to be produced through Lucas' production company, "Two Bridges".

In the past few years, Lucas' films include The Lincoln Lawyer (2011), Daydream Nation (2010), Peacock (2010), as Charles Lindbergh in Clint Eastwood's film J. Edgar (2011), and the massive Australian box-office and critical success Red Dog (2011), for which Lucas won Australia's best actor award (The I.F. Award). He also played Beat Generation legend Neal Cassady in Big Sur (2013). He can be seen in Kevin Connolly's Dear Eleanor (2016), the Sundance Festival film Little Accidents and the NY indie film The Mend.

Academy Award, Emmy and Tony Award nominee Brian Tyree Henry is a versatile actor whose career spans film, television and theater. Earlier this year, Henry starred opposite Jennifer Lawrence in A24's "Causeway," which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and is streaming globally on Apple TV+. For his role, Henry earned an Academy Award nomination and was included in Time Magazine's list of 10 best movie performances of the year. He also received the AAFCA Award and Black Reel Award for best supporting actor, a Critics' Choice Award nomination, Film Independent Spirit Award nomination and a Gotham Award nomination.

Henry is most widely known for his starring role in the Emmy, Golden Globe and Peabody Award winning FX series "Atlanta." For four seasons, Henry portrayed Alfred Miles, Atlanta's hot of the moment rapper who has been forced to navigate fame while remaining loyal to family, friends and himself. He received Emmy, SAG, Critics' Choice and MTV Movie & TV Award nominations for his work.

Henry is currently in production on the Apple TV+ series "Sinking Spring," which will be directed by Ridley Scott, and he will also reprise his role in Sony's animated feature "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, releasing this June. He recently completed production on several projects, including Warner Brother's "Godzilla vs. Kong" sequel, MGM's feature film "Flint Strong" and the FX original limited series "Class Of '09," where he will portray the character of Tayo Michaels, a brilliant and unorthodox FBI agent. The series, releasing this May, examines the nature of justice, humanity and the choices people make that ultimately define their lives and legacy.

In 2022, Henry starred as "Lemon" in Sony's hit feature film "Bullet Train" alongside Brad Pitt and directed by David Leitch. In 2021, Henry starred in four feature films, including Marvel's "Eternals," directed by Chloe Zhao. Henry starred as "Phastos," the intelligent weapons and technology inventor. He also starred in Warner Brothers' blockbuster "Godzilla vs. Kong," in which he portrayed the character of Bernie, a truth seeking podcast host and conspiracy theorist, the indie drama "The Outside Story," in which he received rave reviews for his leading role, and in Netflix's "The Woman in the Window" opposite Amy Adams and Gary Oldman.

In 2018, Henry had a prolific year on the silver screen, starring in a diverse array of feature films. He co-starred in the action thriller "Hotel Artemis" alongside Jodie Foster and Sterling K. Brown, Sony's drama "White Boy Rick" with Matthew McConaughey, director Steve McQueen's thriller "Widows" opposite Viola Davis, Sony's Oscar-winning animated film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" and Barry Jenkins' "If Beale Street Could Talk," for which he received critical acclaim (NAACP nomination) for his performance as the character "Daniel Carty." In 2019, Henry starred in MGM's "Child's Play," Blumhouse's "Don't Let Go," which premiered at Sundance, and the indie comedy "Fam-i-ly."

Henry's additional film credits include his NAACP nominated role in Netflix's "Vivo," "Superintelligence" with Melissa McCarthy and the indie films "Irreplaceable You," "Puerto Ricans in Paris" and "Crown Heights." On television, he has appeared in numerous shows, including "HouseBroken," Room 104," "Drunk History," "BoJack Horseman," "How To Get Away With Murder," "Vice Principals," "Boardwalk Empire," "The Knick," "The Good Wife" and "Law & Order." In 2017, he guest-starred as "Ricky" on NBC's "This Is Us," for which he earned an Emmy nomination.

Henry originated the role of "The General" in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, for which he received high praise. In Spring 2018, Henry returned to Broadway in Kenneth Lonergan's Tony nominated play Lobby Hero. For his role, he received Tony, Drama Desk and Drama League Award nominations. Henry's wide-range of theater credits include The Fortress of Solitude and The Brother/Sister Plays/The Brothers Size (Helen Hayes Best Actor Nomination) at The Public Theatre, as well as Romeo and Juliet and Talk About Race at New York Stage and Film and The Public.

A graduate of Atlanta's Morehouse College, Henry received his MFA from Yale's School of Drama.

Lisa Blount was an actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows, most notably as Lynette Pomeroy in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Along with her husband, actor Ray McKinnon, she received an Academy Award for the 2002 short film The Accountant (2001).

Lisa Suzanne Blount was born in Fayetteville (Washington County) to Glen Roscoe Blount and Louise Martin Blount, natives of Floral (Independence County); she had one brother, Greg. The family moved to Jacksonville (Pulaski County). Blount graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1975 and attended the University of Arkansas (UA) in Fayetteville, beginning classes there when she was sixteen; she left UA before graduating in order to pursue an acting career.

Blount's movie career began in earnest at age nineteen when she was chosen to play a lead role in September 30, 1955 (1977), which was shot in Conway (Faulkner County) and released in 1977. Written and directed by James Bridges, it starred Richard Thomas, Dennis Quaid, and Tom Hulce. Though surrounded by accomplished actors, Blount's vivid portrayal of a James Dean-obsessed girl named Billie Jean stood out among her more well-known co-stars.

Blount married cinematographer actor Christopher Tufty on March 19, 1982; they later divorced. She married Ray McKinnon in 1998. She had no children.

Blount is best remembered for her 1982 role in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982). The movie won two Academy Awards and was nominated for four others. Her screen character-the ambitious, cynical, and insecure Lynette Pomeroy-is the best friend of Paula Pokrifki (Debra Winger). As a result of her performance in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Blount was voted "Favourite Female Newcomer" in 1983 by a US magazine readers' poll.

Blount added television roles to her repertoire. She received critical plaudits for her appearance in the second season of Moonlighting (1985) in the episode Sleep Talkin' Guy (1986). She played a high-class call girl named Toby, whose client talked in his sleep, revealing details of planned murders. Another memorable role was that of Jim Profit's outrageous stepmother Bobbi Stakowski in the short-lived but critically acclaimed Fox series Profit (1996). She appeared in eight episodes in 1996 and 1997.

Blount was given a key role in director John Carpenter's horror film Prince of Darkness (1987), in which she appeared as the love interest to Jameson Parker. As a result of her appearance in this and a few other horror movies, she was sometimes referred to by the press as a "scream queen" star.

Blount and McKinnon received an Academy Award in 2002 for a live-action short film she produced and he directed titled The Accountant, which concerned the plight of American family farms. Many critics believe that Blount's most poignant role was in the 2004 movie Chrystal (2004), which was written, directed, and co-produced by McKinnon, who also played the character Snake in the film. The movie co-starred fellow Arkansan Billy Bob Thornton and was shot in the Eureka Springs (Carroll County) area.

Following the making of Chrystal (2004), Blount and McKinnon moved back to her home state of Arkansas after several years of living in Los Angeles, California. This was in part due to Blount's failing health. She continued to be active and was working on several projects. She shot a pilot for the FX television network series Outlaw Country (2012) with fellow Arkansan Mary Steenburgen, recorded demos for a music project on which she had been working, performed on stage with Eddie Vedder at a rally for the West Memphis Three, and continued the work of designing and remodelling her historic home in Little Rock (Pulaski County). Her last big-screen appearance was as Charlotte Pearson in Randy and the Mob (2007), her husband's crime comedy shot in Atlanta, Georgia.

Blount died at her home in Little Rock after spending seventeen years fighting a chronic illness called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Floral. She had been inducted into the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame on September 9, 2010, shortly before her death.

Megan Stott was born on 24 May 2003 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. She is an actress, known for Yes Day (2021), Little Fires Everywhere (2020) and Just Beyond (2021).

Mitchell Slaggert was born on 15 September 1994 in Fayetteville, Georgia, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Wish Upon (2017), Moss (2017) and Under the Sky.

Chris Brochu was born on 25 June 1989 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Station 19 (2018), The Big Cigar (2024) and Zero Contact (2022).

Kelley Wolf is a globally-recognized certified life & personal development coach, author, public speaker and thought leader. Her unique discovery and integration of her trademarked concept of FLOW - Finding Love Over Worry(TM) has led to her highly-anticipated debut book which breaks down the framework of the self-developmental process, FLOW: Finding Love Over Worry: A Recipe for Living Joyfully.

Kelley grew up as a well-traveled archeologist's daughter in the beautiful hills of Northwest Arkansas and later went to high school in Cambridge, England. After high school, Kelley pursued a degree in Broadcast Journalism until she was presented with an opportunity to be on television. She was cast on the groundbreaking hit MTV series, The Real World: New Orleans and went on to win the Real World/ Road Rules Challenge which led her to New York City, where she met her husband, actor Scott Wolf. Kelley was lucky to find a fellow adventurer in Scott because over the course of their 17-year marriage, the couple has moved more than 20 times to multiple countries.

In 2007, after moving from Los Angeles to Park City, Utah, she followed her natural curiosity of the human condition and pursued a B.S. in Clinical Psychology from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah. Upon graduation, she was clear her passion was in the burgeoning world of personal development coaching. Kelley believed her abilities were better as a coach than a therapist, so she signed up for Martha Beck's program, where she was certified as a life coach. In the decade that followed, Kelley became a sought-after life coach. Her client list included high profile clients such as leaders of Fortune 100 companies, C-level executives, but also small business owners, stay-at-home moms, and nonprofits, among others searching for peace in their life.

After five years of coaching experience under her belt, Kelley turned her awareness to a process commonly referred to by people as their "flow state". As Kelley began tracking the moments people referred to "being in flow", she soon discovered that a pattern emerged. If someone chose love over worry or fear, they entered their 'flow' state. Her theory seemed especially true whenever people would focus on their hobbies such as surfing, cooking or painting. The circumstances didn't matter as long as the mind made the choice to pursue love as the guide, instead of fear as a motivator.

Kelley soon began to incorporate this practice of FLOW into her own life and was amazed to find the practice offered relief to her postpartum depression and in dealing with her diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, known as EDS. She spent the next five years of her career teaching, cultivating and examining FLOW as a replicable methodology, which she used in her practice to help hundreds of individuals and companies challenge their own thoughts and change their behavior patterns.

In 2020, Kelley launched her podcast, FLOW: Finding Love Over Worry. The podcast offers strategies and interviews that examine various methods and techniques to teach the mind how to live in a state of FLOW more often. When understood and used properly, it is a technique everyone can use to lessen their suffering through life to live more joyfully. Now, with her debut book release, she hopes to continue to help others through their use of this methodology.

Over the years, together with her husband Scott, Kelley has also committed much of her time to philanthropy. In fact, a huge component of the FLOW method is mapped out in her tool called "The Circles of Service" which is built around a concept that guides you towards the power of a service-driven life. Kelley shares, "All the great teachings came to the same conclusion-when we pursue a life of growth, we must also open ourselves to the power of service." Kelley lives her practice and has visited many nations globally to provide aid and care. However, above all, Kelley has connected deeply to Africa, which inspired her to co-create The Chier Foundation in 2005. The non-profit organization's mission was to fund education for Sudanese refugees, known as the "Lost Boys of Sudan" and the Foundation successfully completed its mission in 2015. Since then, Kelley's charitable efforts have never stopped. She has visited various areas in Africa (Senegal, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and South Africa) to help with causes around HIV intervention and malaria. Additionally, Kelley has regularly worked with Feeding America, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. Kelley believes that being in service is far more impactful and simple than most people think. No matter where she is in the world, she finds a way to give back to that community, and believes that helping a senior neighbor with their groceries and taking soup to a sick friend is not only philanthropic, but a simple way for people to do what they can to give back to others.

Outside of her coaching work, Kelley is also an advocate of the importance of accessible meditation and mindfulness. As one of the core three foundations in her book: Munch, Move, Meditate, she hopes to shift the belief that meditation is costly, difficult, or needs training.

Kelley lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with her husband and three children-Jackson, Miller, and Lucy.

Singer/actor Randy Boone reached the summit of his career in the mid-60s when he became popular as the guitar-playing and singing ranch hand Randy Benton in The Virginian (1962). A former mathematics major at North Carolina State College, Boone had 'dropped out' to hitchhike across the United States as a gigging musician, often performing in exchange for meals and a roof over his head. After 18 months on the road, he ended up in Los Angeles in 1962. His career as an actor began when he was 'discovered' and found himself cast in the comedy-drama It's a Man's World (1962), as one of three carefree lads living aboard a houseboat. Though the show was axed after just one season, Boone was able to pick up steady work on TV afterwards, typically in westerns like Wagon Train (1957),Bonanza (1959), Hondo (1967) and Gunsmoke (1955). He had another recurring role, as aspiring reporter Francis Wilde in Cimarron Strip (1967) (starring Stuart Whitman), but this series was likewise short-lived. In 1987, Boone called it a day and left show business. He has been said to be a lover of horses and dogs and an avid collector of guitars and banjos.

Molly Griggs was born on 10 November 1993 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. She is an actress, known for FBI: Most Wanted (2020), Dr. Death (2021) and Prodigal Son (2019).

Tangie Ambrose was born on 4 June 1967 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. She is an actress and cinematographer, known for In Plain Sight (2008), A House Divided (2019) and A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996).

Felisha Cooper was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. Felisha is an actor and writer, known for Vacation Home Nightmare (2023), Date of Honor (2019) and Swedish Dicks (2016).

Jason Moore was born on 22 October 1970 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Pitch Perfect 2 (2015), Shotgun Wedding (2022) and Pitch Perfect (2012).

Lauren Sweetser was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Winter's Bone (2010), The Riot Act (2018) and True Detective (2014).

Bob McDuff Wilson was born on 16 December 1935 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was an actor, known for This Is Us (2016), Chopping Block (2005) and Retiring Tatiana (2000). He was married to Marion Wilson. He died on 20 February 2022 in Burbank California, USA.

Mary Kate Wiles starred as Lydia Bennet in the Emmy Award-winning 2012 series The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, and has since gone on to star in a slew of digital series and films, and has made multiple appearances on popular shows like Young Sheldon, The Middle, and Code Black. Her many digital projects boast over 125 million views and over 1 million dollars in successful Kickstarters. She's an accomplished producer, both with Shipwrecked Comedy and on her own, most recently creating radio play podcast adaptations of Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea.

Doug Brochu was born on 29 September 1990 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Sonny with a Chance (2009), iCarly (2007) and So Random! (2011).

Kristina Holland was born on 25 February 1944 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. She was an actress, known for Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (1972), The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969) and The Strawberry Statement (1970). She was married to Eric Alexander Tamm and Ron Poindexter. She died on 22 February 2023 in Berkeley, California, USA.

Jinger Vuolo was born on 21 December 1993 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA. She is known for Counting On (2015), 19 Kids and Counting (2008) and Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets (2023). She has been married to Jeremy Vuolo since 5 November 2016. They have two children.

George Floyd was born on 14 October 1973 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. He died on 25 May 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

Sheldon "Big Shel" Bailey is a modern-day Renaissance man, excelling in both sports and entertainment. Towering at 6'6", his powerful frame, combined with charisma, intellect, and signature smile, make him an unforgettable presence. Bailey is an accomplished athlete in multiple sports including Aussie Rules Football, Volleyball, Football, Boxing, and his Basketball skills and legendary dunks have left a lasting impression. Beyond the court, Shel has built an impressive acting career, consistently appearing in TV, film, and commercials since 2005. Shel is a trained actor since the 8th grade. Excelling in school and church performances, he graduated high school with Thespian Honors and Academic Honors. He received a D-1 athletic scholarship to Winthrop University but would later achieve a scholarship at Florida International University, his Alma mater. He functioned as the President of the Black Student Union and the unofficial Spoken Word Poet on campus. Towards the end of his senior year in college Sheldon Bailey found a talent agency in Miami to represent him and he got to work in the industry. Booking dozen and then hundreds of sports advertisements. While performing with and "as" some of the biggest sports talents in the world. Bailey worked tirelessly to develop as an actor and prove he was much more than an athletic talent. Over the years Bailey has landed dozens of acting roles on big shows for major networks, including Netflix, Showtime, and FX/Hulu, Nickelodeon, Amazon Prime, & Peacock. Acclaimed TV/Film critics Richard Roeper & Ebert called Bailey, "A standout" for his portrayal of DeAndre Jordan on the miniseries "Clipped". "Big Shel", the music artist has released 3 full music projects "Golden Eagle", "Crazy Joey", and "Carolina Blue Dream". Shel produced and cast the music videos. He's the author of a published book 180 Degrees, a collection of spoken word poetry. He produced a pilot called "Adulting", that garnished multiple film festival awards for casting and music which Bailey cast and scored the "short film". With success in sports and the television commercial industry, Bailey lends his hand and expertise to some of the world's most recognizable retail brands. A skilled writer and producer, he brings a deep passion for culture and human connection to every project he takes on. Drawing from his diverse career and life experiences, Shel continues to thrive as a creator, consultant, and storyteller. Bailey is a father of 3. He often lends himself to various charities like St. Anne's Today, The Salvation Army, SOS Children's Villages, Say No Bullying, and The Hoop Bus.

KATLYN NICHOL is a triple threat from North Carolina who stars as one of the leads in the BET series AMERICAN SOUL. Her success began in the music industry, where she had a record deal with Mary J. Blige's Matriarch/Island Def Jam label by the time she was 12. Not just a singer and songwriter, Katlyn studied acting at Cicely Tyson School of Performing and Fine Arts in New Jersey and with Ann Rattray in NYC. Her beauty, diversity, talent and tenacity make her an unstoppable force with a long and prosperous career ahead of her.

Joey Arias was born on 3 October 1949 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988), To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) and Flawless (1999).

Phillip Johnson Richardson was born on 17 August 1996 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is an actor, known for Haunt (2019), Sharper (2023) and Chicago P.D. (2014).

John Elvis Lara was born on January 10, 1992 in Fayetteville, NC. His middle name honors his late Uncle Steven, nicknamed Elvis. The son of a Korean National and a Mexican American, John was exposed to a lot of cultural diversity at a young age and loved it.

John moved around a lot until the age of 10, when his father decided to settle in his old hometown of Rockport, Texas. He was homeschooled/private schooled until his 8th grade year, then attended Rockport-Fulton Middle School and Rockport-Fulton High School.

John excelled in academics and extracurricular activities. He always had an A average in all 4 years, and graduated in the class of 2010 with honors. He lettered in varsity cross country during his freshman year. An avid fan of boxing, he pursued this sport throughout high school. In his 8th grade year, John picked up skateboarding (a love he has to this day). He was also a lifeguard at the local pool for 3 years, becoming head lifeguard within 3 months.

The oldest of three, John hopes to set a good example for his siblings. He also loves to make music. John has played drums in a number of bands in his hometown of Rockport. Currently, he is the drummer for the Hoodrat Hughes, a band he started with fellow artist Jake Shelton.

Through a random act of God, along with a call from a school called Barbizon, John began acting at age 19. Scouted by - and signed with - Calliope Talent Management and Calliope Talent, Model & Artist Management, John became a full-time working actor within 2 years. (He worked in the Calliope office as the company's full-time Production Manager during these 2 years.) John's nationwide team also includes CESD Los Angeles/New York, and the Landrum Arts Agency in Louisiana.

John looks forward to opening a skateboard shop someday, and to sponsor budding skateboarders who might not otherwise be able to afford to skate.

John is very excited to have scored the role of "Ben" in CBS's hotly anticipated summer TV series event Under the Dome (2013).