the larger world.
— The seed for the series came from a time in my early 20s spent traveling abroad in South America. At the time, I had no ideas of pursuing writing or filmmaking, but years later, when I did, the experiences there were ready to be drawn from. While the final location and setting for Bound hasn’t been decided (the above picture is just for reference), a Caribbean or South Atlantic environment was pictured during writing. In the scripts, the place the characters land is called “Lina” (lee-nuh). It’s written as a city with a nice blend of the urban and the natural, with varied architecture plus lush greenery and the sea. It’s got dynamic politics and population and it will greatly influence the story of the characters as it undergoes a changing time.
The passengers.
“Devika”
— A defense lawyer with roots in the Jaipur region. She loves the theater. She’s maybe the most “normal” one, bringing big sister energy. She’d like to hold importance.
“Mei Ling”
— A pediatric nurse with roots in the Chengdu region. She used to practice ballet. She’s a little dorky, bringing sweetness, but has some spunk to her. She’d like to be liked.
“Samirah”
— A vegetable farmer with roots in the Lyon and Lubumbashi regions. She likes to write and paint. She’s cool but still likes to get down. She’d like control of things.
“Valya”
— An electrical engineer with roots in the Yekaterinburg region. She draws her own comic. She’s a little strange, or maybe, just candid. She’d like to know the reason.
“Al-Haj”
— A binman with roots in the Alexandria region. He has a passion for photography. He’s streetwise and lively (and funny by accident). He’d like to have his place.
“Dwi”
— A high school teacher with roots in the Bandung region. He can make almost anything by hand. He’s easygoing, bringing some grace. He’d like things to be straight.
“Gustavo”
— A roofer and builder with roots in the Puebla and DC regions. He used to play guitar in a band. He’s sort of a brute but with some sincerity. He’d like a little attention.
“Jonathan”
— A police officer with roots in the Abuja region. He plays in a local orchestra. He’s smooth, bringing sunniness, but still with bite. He’d like to know what you’re about.
The locals.
“Fernanda”
— 60s. Owner of “The Wild Horse” hotel. She has a mature, worldly quality.
“Catalina”
— Teen. A maid at “The Wild Horse.” More reserved; wants to work in fashion.
“Joy”
— 70/80s. Runs a small, city news blog. Luminous; has a killer smile.
“Vicky”
— 40/50s. Owns a small, hair & nail salon on the hotel block. More outgoing; kookier.
“Samuel”
— 60s. Owner of “The Lime Tree” bar. A former soldier; a real straight arrow.
“Boo”
— 80s. Bartender at “The Lime Tree” (when he wants). Charming; thoughtful.
“Red”
— 50s. Owns a corner, drug store (with a secret theater in the back). He’s … spiritual.
“Wilson”
— Teen. A delivery driver that frequents the block. Independent; wants to study animals.
NOTES — It’s expected (hell, it’s inevitable) that characters will change during casting and development, so we’ve kept descriptions broader and shorter for now. … In So Far Bound the main cast (the passengers) would perform in a co-lead manner, like that one, hit show from the ‘90s. The support cast (the locals) would add variety to the story and depth to the setting in smaller capacities. … The main characters are all written as in their 30s, with the support characters ranging widely in age.
the main sets.
— After the flight makes its emergency landing, a few passengers are shepherded to a hotel that’s seen its better days: “The Wild Horse.” It’s envisioned as smaller, in a city center location; it’s quaint and eclectic and with a few issues. Once the passengers decide to stay a little longer, the hotel will act as a makeshift home and workplace. … Across the street stands “The Lime Tree,” a bar and cafe that will become a de facto kitchen, living room and secondary workplace for the passengers. It’s envisioned as compact, but with enough room to boogie when the music is on. At night, its tall, wide windows should light the street’s corner. (The drawing shows an early idea of the main sets).
ALT sets.
“Victoria’s [Salon]”
— In addition to the main hotel and cafe/club, there’s an idea to build out a fuller “block” which the characters inhibit. The hair & nail salon would be owned by a supporting character named Vicky. It could be a place for fun conversation, and maybe other side (and less regulated) operations for the main characters and locals.
“Foods and Books!”
— Foods and Books! would be a corner, drug store owned and operated by Red, another supporting character. The store would be unique in that its interior is filled with books for sale, mixed in among the foods, et al. Also Red, being a cultured man, might have a small, secret theater in the back.