Tokens(2019)

Tokens is a comedy series following the chaotic lives of actors working for an on-call casting agency. Dispatched to film and television productions across the city, these performers are hired primarily to fulfill diversity quotas—a reality they navigate with humor and frustration. The catch: they're constantly cast in roles that defy their expectations, forcing them into situations both absurd and revealing. The show mines comedy from the tension between ambition and pragmatism, exploring what it means to book work in an industry obsessed with checking boxes. Sharp writing and ensemble chemistry drive the humor as these actors juggle their day jobs, their dreams, and the uncomfortable truth of how casting actually works. Tokens offers a behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry that's equal parts funny and thought-provoking.