Executive produced, directed and written by Perry, the story follows a family whose world is turned upside down when their nephew, Young Dylan (Gilmer), an aspiring hip-hop star, moves in unannounced. Michelle Sneed also serves as Executive Producer along with Will Areu and Mark E. Swinton who serve as Producers of the series, which films at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.
When Dylan’s grandmother Viola (Wright) realizes raising her grandson is too much to take on, she decides to send him to live indefinitely with her affluent son Myles Wilson (Payne), his wife Yasmine (Hillman) and their two kids Rebecca (Smith) and Charlie (Hunter).
(Top L-R) Carl Anthony Payne, Mieko Hillman, Celina Smith (Bottom L-R) Hero Hunter, Aloma Wright and Jet Miller. Credit: Tyler Perry Studios.
The Wilson family household is soon turned upside down as lifestyles clash between rising hip hop star Young Dylan and his straight-laced cousins. From Dylan giving Rebecca and Charlie lessons in “swag” and street smarts, to learning that even “rappers” have rules in the Wilson house, the series follows the hilarious hijinks this family faces as they try to get on the same beat.
Perry made a surprise visit to The Ellen DeGeneres Show last October when Gilmer was a guest and announced that the young rapper would be starring in his own Nickelodeon show.
Young Dylan - Dylan Gilmer. Credit: Dolly Faibyshev/Nickelodeon.
Nickelodeon’s partnership with Perry is part of his long-term pact with ViacomCBS, producing original series for BET Networks (The Oval and Sistas) and other ViacomCBS networks, with exclusive licensing rights on this programming. Additionally, Perry recently announced his joint venture with BET Networks for the new streaming video on demand service BET+.
Born and raised in Annapolis, MD, Gilmer is best known for his appearances and performances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and at NBA All-Star Weekend. He also has an overall talent deal with Telepictures, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Television. In 2019, Gilmer made a guest appearance on the revival of Nickelodeon’s hit sketch comedy series All That.
Gilmer is repped by Sherry Kayne of The Green Room and Chris Abramson at Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson.
Hillman, who recently wrapped feature Psycho Nurses, is repped by Mavrick Artists Agency and manager Bob McGowan.
Update (2/6) - Dylan Gilmer has revealed a first-look at the Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan logo on his Instagram!:
From Project Casting:
Nickelodeon’s Tyler Perry Series ‘Young Dylan’ Open Casting Call
Nickelodeon and Tyler Perry are now casting for an upcoming live-action family series starring 10-year-old rapper Young Dylan.
Written by Tyler Perry, the new series centers around the story of a family whose world is changed when their nephew, an aspiring rapper (Dylan), moves in.
“I’m excited to work with Brian and the team at Nickelodeon and find creative ways to reach new audiences,” said Perry. “I love creating comedy television and can’t wait to work with the talented Young Dylan.”
“It’s a thrill to bring this new series to Nickelodeon from the incredibly talented and prolific Tyler Perry, whose track record speaks for itself” added Nickelodeon President Brian Robbins. “Dylan is an incredibly talented 10-year-old who at heart is a relatable kid making his dreams happen. We know kids are going to love watching Dylan and we can’t wait to introduce him and his new show to our audience.”
Tyler Perry Studios landed this deal as part of Tyler Perry’s partnership with Viacom to produce original series for BET Networks and other Viacom networks. Tyler Perry Studios recently announced a venture with BET Networks for its upcoming streaming video-on-demand service BET+. The platform has more than 1,000 hours of content including original content, movies, series, and specials from Tyler Perry, Will Packer, and others.
Young Dylan is most known for his appearances on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” He made a guest appearance on ‘All That’, which is set to air on Saturday, October 12th.
Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent including kid actors to work on the upcoming Nickelodeon TV series by Tyler Perry. Producers are looking for kids, teens, and adult actors to work as background actors, extras, stand-ins, photo doubles, and stand-ins in Atlanta, Georgia.
Extras Casting Call
CAB Castings, LLC. is NOW CASTING FOR PAID MINOR EXTRAS (ages 9 and up ONLY) to be PREP SCHOOL EXTRAS on a new TYLER PERRY/NICKELODEON show, “YOUNG DYLAN” filming in Atlanta, GA from now til the end of the month of FEBRUARY 2020.
The breakdown for the MINOR FEATURED EXTRAS is:
– ALL RACES TO MAKE UP A DIVERSE PREP SCHOOL
– AGES 9 AND UP (For legal reasons this age is a must)
– MUST BE IN HEIGHT RANGE OF (4’4 to 5’0 tall)
– LOCALS IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA
The rate for extras on this production is $80 for 8hrs of work (Paid time in half each hour after 8hrs which is $15hr), which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.
Please have open availability in the month of FEBRUARY 2020 as dates vary through it. Minors will be on set for 10 hours or less and will receive meals and have craft services for snacks throughout the day.
The payment will be by check through the mail. All information for the check will be filled out on a voucher the parent submits upon the minor’s arrival to set.
This is a job, therefore minors will need paperwork for identification from the GA Department of Labor found here.
Minors will receive a work number from the state which is necessary to be hired as an extra.
Once all information is received, the booking process begins.
During booking, someone from casting will call and confirm the minors and parents are still available for filming. They then will receive more information pertaining to the shoot with info such as date, time, location and wardrobe instructions.
If this is of interest to you and you would like to submit your MINOR for consideration, please email the information below to [click here for email address]
w/ Subject Line: PREP SCHOOL 2020
PLEASE INCLUDE EVERYTHING BELOW IN YOUR SUBMISSION:
– Name (minors & parents)
– Number
– Email Address
– Age
– Height
– Weight
– 2 Photos (1 Headshot/ 1 Full Body)
***DOES NOT HAVE TO BE PROFESSIONAL!
– GA DOL Minor work number (From website above)
– DATE OF BIRTH (NEEDED FOR GDOL NUMBER TO MATCH IN SYSTEM)
*******PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION ABOVE IN YOUR EMAIL FOR PROPER BOOKING!!!
A member from CAB CASTINGS, LLC. will call you to book your attendance in a scene and confirm availability if interested in booking you for the show.
***SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.
****AT THIS TIME WE ARE ONLY LOOKING FOR MINORS… NO ADULTS! NOTHING ELSE IS AVAILABLE OR CASTING AT THIS MOMENT. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU ARE NOT HERE FOR THIS CASTING.
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Originally published: Thursday, January 23, 2020.
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