Like “Ted Lasso,” Apple TV+’s “Stick” channels its feel-good forefather to bring a new lighthearted sports comedy to life. (In this case, that sport is golf.) Starring Owen Wilson (“Wedding Crashers,” “Cars”), “Stick” drops its first three episodes on June 4, but it’s already garnering comparisons to its predecessor.
For those interested in learning more about the upcoming comedy series, including cast members and casting directors, let this be your go-to resource.
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Created by Jason Keller, “Stick” follows Pryce Cahill (Wilson), a former professional golfer whose career ended abruptly 20 years prior. Now, with his marriage collapsing and his job at a sporting goods store in the rearview, Pryce finds himself coaching retirees to pass the time (and pay the bills). One day, while on the course, he encounters a teenage boy, Santi (Peter Dager), who sneaks in to aggressively hit some balls around the green. Despite Santi’s obvious rage, the washed-up pro offers to coach the boy, knowing Santi has the makings of a prodigy. With Pryce’s former caddy and Santi’s mother in tow, the mentor and his protégé seek out tournaments, finding glory and fortune (plus friendship) along the way.
The cast of “Stick” Season 1 includes:
- Owen Wilson as Pryce “Stick” Cahill
- Peter Dager as Santi Wheeler
- Mariana Treviño as Elena
- Marc Maron as Mitts
- Judy Greer as Amber-Linn
- Timothy Olyphant as Clark Ross
- Lilli Kay as Zero
- Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Angela
For Wilson, golf was somewhat of a mystery, so he studied hard to become a “natural” of sorts. “[W]ith this one, maybe because my dad played, and I know friends that are really good, I felt more of a responsibility, a pressure, or almost anxiety that I wanted to, hopefully, make it as convincing as possible,” Wilson shared with Yardbarker. “That’s probably why I started taking all the lessons, and you know, just to also soak up some of the jargon. And so, I think kind of getting to where I felt comfortable enough to be able to talk about golf in a way that felt real to me, I was happy with that.”
Rachel Tenner (“Fargo,” “Maid”) of Rachel Tenner Casting served as the primary CD on “Stick” Season 1. An Emmy winner herself, Tenner also cast Apple TV+’s “Severance,” which earned multiple acting nominations at the 2022 Primetime Emmys, so it may be wise to take her advice when she explains how actors can stand out in the audition room.
You also don’t have to be an athlete to land a role in a sports-related show. Our guides will help you convince the casting team you’ve been traversing the fairway since you learned to walk:
- How to Act Like You Know How to Play Golf
- How the Lessons Learned Playing Sports Can Help Performers Succeed
- How to Act Like an Athlete Even if You Can’t Catch a Ball
With Season 1 set to premiere on June 4, there’s no news on the show’s future just yet. However, there are plenty of roles waiting for you to take a whack at them. Check out these gig roundups that are casting now:
Our casting directory pages frequently update as new opportunities become available, too, so you might want to bookmark these links for easy access:
And these morsels of advice will help you hit a hole-in-one during the audition process:
- The Audition Process: An Actor’s Guide to Everyone in the Room
- How to Become an Actor in Vancouver in 6 Steps
- How to Audition for Apple TV+