The Get Down will take place in Bronx in the 1970s, covering the birth of hip-hop culture by following a rag tag group of teenagers who are wild in the streets. The show will star Shameik Moore from Sundance hit, Dope; Skylan Brooks who I thought would be huge after The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete; plus newcomer TJ Brown and Justice Smith of Paper Towns. Here's the breakdown:
TJ Brown as “Boo-Boo,” a mechanically-minded kid who wants to get down, he is an irrepressible 40-year old in a 14-year old body.
14 years old, TJ lives in the Bronx, NY. An aspiring rapper and dancer, TJ hones his craft by performing in the NYC subway, where he was discovered by “The Get Down” casting team.
Justice Smith as “Ezekiel,” a smart, resourceful teen brimming with untapped talent and unrequited love who is determined to make his mark in this world. 19 years old, born & raised in Anaheim, CA, Justice is one of the stars of Paper Towns, which will be released by Fox 2000 this June.
Shameik Moore as “Shaolin Fantastic,” a child of the streets, thrill-seeking, unpredictable, eccentric but above all, enigmatic.
19 years old, born & raised in Atlanta, GA, Shameik is the star of the 2015 Sundance hit Dope, and was named by Indiewire as one of the ’12 Major Breakouts’ of the festival.
Skyline Brooks as “Ra-Ra,” a loyal, respected, protective friend and brother with his head screwed on tight, he’s the voice of reason beyond his years. 16 years old, born & raised in Los Angeles, CA, Skylan is the star of the film The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete, for which he was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film. He will next be seen opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams in Antoine Fuqua’s Southpaw.
The Get Down runs for 13-episodes and will hit Netflix in 2016.
