23 May 2021
California Dream - A Second Chance
A has-been teen celebrity gets his life in order, however, upon returning to the entertainment industry, he is faced with a new, darker side to it.
The Great Nick D
The greatest story of a man ever told.
A sweet-natured tale of redemption following a washed up 90's porn star now a Venice Beach nobody, who gets a second chance to restart his mainstream acting career in order to win back the Oscar nominated actress girlfriend from his past.
Top Billed Cast
Nathan Wilson Nicholas Hatton / 'Nick Dick'
Kathryn Leigh Scott Helen Zimmerman
David Selby Jim Hatton
O-Lan Jones Phyllis
Douglas M. Eames Aldo
Kelly Erin Decker Starla Hatton
George Russing Ned Zimmerman
Alexa Wisener Faye Davenport
Lisa Blake Richards Aunt Judy
Lara Parker Miss Stella Channing
Matthew Anderson John Richardson
Asia Maxine Bass Ava, the Casting Associate
Melanie Brook Jean, the Receptionist
Justin Dray Freddie Van Rosen
Seong Park Braxton
Ben Solenberger Bucky Schultz
Christine Tucker Kathy, the Assistant Director
David Wunderlich Sam Johnson
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