Every Extraordinary Story Begins With the Right People
Barrington is rooted in real lives, real relationships, and an extraordinary true story. Bringing that story to the screen requires more than finding actors—it requires finding performers who can capture the humanity, strength, vulnerability, and spirit of the people behind it.
From Barrington's years as a young Morehouse student to the accident that changed everything and the long journey that followed, the film spans moments of ambition, heartbreak, faith, family, friendship, and resilience.
BRINGING BARRINGTON TO LIFE
We are committed to assembling a cast capable of honoring the truth at the heart of this story while creating unforgettable characters for the screen.
Casting for the film included principal, supporting, and featured roles representing different periods of Barrington's life and the community surrounding him.
the Story
Barrington is an inspirational feature film based on a powerful true story of family, faith, resilience and the determination to overcome the unimaginable.
At the center of the film is Barrington Brown, a young Morehouse College student whose promising future is suddenly changed by a devastating automobile accident. What follows is not simply a story of survival, but of a family and community coming together through an extraordinary journey of hope, perseverance and recovery.
The Characters
SHEILA BROWN
Female | African American | 45–55
Barrington's mother and the heart of the Brown family. Sheila is a strong, faith-driven businesswoman, wife and fiercely devoted mother whose strength is tested when her son's life changes in an instant. A natural "Mama Bear," she refuses to give up when the circumstances surrounding her family seem impossible.
Sheila's journey carries much of the emotional weight of the film because of her strength, vulnerability, faith, fear and determination.
KENNY BROWN
Male | African American | 45–55
Sheila's husband and father to Barrington, Blaine and Morgan. Kenny is a hardworking, pragmatic family man who provides a steady presence during an extraordinary family crisis. As medical, emotional and financial pressures mount, he works to hold his family together while confronting fears of his own.
BARRINGTON BROWN
Male | African American | 20–25
Blaine's twin brother and a Morehouse College student whose promising future is suddenly interrupted by a catastrophic automobile accident.
Intelligent, disciplined, ambitious and creative, Barrington is a talented young financial mind and clothing designer. His journey takes him from an independent college student with his future ahead of him to a young man fighting through devastating injuries, hospitalization and rehabilitation.
At the center of Barrington's character is his faith, resilience and extraordinary determination to reclaim his life.
BLAINE BROWN
Male | African American | 20–25
Barrington's twin brother and fellow Morehouse College student. The brothers share the unique closeness of twins as well as the experiences and ambitions of two young men entering adulthood together.
Barrington's accident abruptly changes that world. Blaine must confront the possibility of losing his twin while navigating the uncertainty surrounding his brother's condition and supporting his family through the crisis.
MORGAN BROWN
Female | African American | 22–28
Barrington and Blaine's sister and Sheila and Kenny's daughter. Morgan is part of the close-knit Brown family whose world is dramatically altered by Barrington's accident. She shares the family's fear and uncertainty while becoming an important part of the support system surrounding her brother throughout his fight and recovery.
MAJOR SUPPORTING ROLES
DOCTOR LEE
Male or Female | 40–60 | Major Supporting
An experienced physician involved in Barrington's care following the accident. Doctor Lee must communicate difficult medical realities to the Brown family while navigating a complex and rapidly evolving medical situation.
ANITA
Female | 20–25 | Supporting
Barrington's girlfriend and an important part of his life before the accident. Anita represents the relationships and future Barrington had been building before everything suddenly changed.
DR. MILTON
Male | 40–60 | Supporting
A physician involved in Barrington's recovery and the difficult process of rebuilding his life following catastrophic injury.
KORAN
Male | 20–30 | Supporting
A member of Barrington's wider family and community circle who is present during a life-changing period for the Brown family.
PASTOR BOSTIC
Male | 45–65 | Supporting
A pastor and spiritual presence within the world surrounding the Brown family. As the family faces circumstances beyond its control, Pastor Bostic represents the faith and community that help carry them through their ordeal.
SUPPORTING & FEATURED ROLES
NURSE
Male or Female | 25–55 | Supporting
A medical professional caring for Barrington during his hospitalization.
JAMAL
Male | 20–35 | Featured
A character within Barrington's wider world.
DOCTOR
Male or Female | 35–65 | Featured
A member of Barrington's medical team, who is professional, composed and credible within the hospital environment.
KELSEY
Female | 20–35 | Featured
A supporting character appearing across several moments within Barrington's story.
PASTOR PRIDGEN
Male | 40–65 | Featured
A pastor appearing within the family's extended faith community.
JOYCE
Female | 35–65 | Featured
A supporting character within the wider world surrounding Barrington and the Brown family.
DAVID
Male | 30–50 | Featured
A supporting adult character appearing within Barrington's wider story.
DAY PLAYERS
PILOT
Male or Female | 30–60
WOMAN
Female | 25–60
SURGEON
Male or Female | 40–65
ELDERLY WOMAN
Female | 65–80
JAMAICAN MAN
Male | 30–65 | Jamaican / Caribbean
CLERK
Male or Female | 20–60
MAYOR BROWN
Male or Female | 40–70
A civic leader appearing within the wider story.
KIM
Female | 20–55
JERICKA DUNCAN
Female | 30–50
Professional news/media personality appearing within the story.
SECRETARY
Male or Female | 25–60
Professional office person
WORKER
Male or Female | 20–60
NEWS ANCHOR
Male or Female | 30–60
Professional broadcast journalist/news anchor.
FREEZER NURSE 1
Male or Female | 25–55
Hospital nursing staff involved in Barrington's care.
FREEZER NURSE 2
Male or Female | 25–55
Hospital nursing staff involved in Barrington's care.
VOICE
Any Gender | 25–65
TRUCK DRIVER
Male or Female | 30–65
CAB DRIVER
Male or Female | 30–65
EMPLOYEE
Male or Female | 20–60
DEAN OF STUDENTS
Male or Female | 40–65
College administrator.
ENSEMBLE & BACKGROUND
FAMILY / FRIENDS
Various Ages
Members of the Brown family's extended family and circle of friends who surround them during significant moments in Barrington's journey.
CONGREGANTS
Various Ages
Members of the family's church and faith community.
CHURCH
Various Ages
Additional church attendees and community members creating an authentic faith-community environment.
Ensemble
Various Ages
Barrington is ultimately a story about more than one young man's survival. It is about the family that stood beside him, the community that surrounded him and the faith and determination that carried them forward.