The sports mystery comedy
you didn’t know you wanted.
Synopsis:
A hilariously over aggressive basketball fanatic and his ragtag team of amateur detectives race to stop a corrupt businessman from destroying their beloved community center, forcing him to confront the childhood trauma that's kept him from ever saying, "I'm sorry."
Starring Christian McCartney
One of the fastest-rising comedic performers in entertainment, Christian McCartney brings infectious energy, fearless physical comedy, and genuine heart to DEFENSIVE. After building an audience of more than nine million followers through his unforgettable characters and stand-up comedy, Christian has quickly established himself as a versatile actor with credits including Mayberry Man and Just One More. In DEFENSIVE, he steps into his biggest leading role yet, blending laugh-out-loud comedy with an underdog story and a mystery that keeps audiences guessing until the final buzzer. Whether he's delivering razor-sharp comedic timing or uncovering clues on the court, Christian is the kind of leading man audiences can't help but root for.
Production Starts: August 10th
The Cast
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Tony Miller
nice looking, seems approachable and sincere, with a charm that is disarming. But don’t be fooled – inside he is a cold, vindictive schemer motivated by a childhood grudge.
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Elizabeth Jones
Elizabeth is Clarence’s older sister. She’s smart, very capable, although she hasn’t been given a lot of opportunity to show it yet. She is witty, deeply loyal, and a grounded presence to Clarence’s chaos.
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Coach Ike
He is the Community Center director and basketball coach. He is a little bit goofy with a fun sense of humor, but also a warm, faith-driven, down-to-earth, and a patient mentor figure to those who attend the various sporting and community events at the center.
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John Doe
John Doe is a uniquely quirky unhoused guy with a straggly grey bear who has a fascination with sci-fi and conspiracy theories.
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Shiv Patel
Shiv is a buttoned-up, articulate, focused, man with a plan. He has the soul of a slick film noir private detective…but…he is still in high school.
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Officer Sisson
He is a small-town cop with a deadpan and dry demeanor. He is perpetually exhausted by Clarence, the two couldn’t be more different. At moments we see a brewing menace just beneath the surface.