Jataun Gilbert

David

Fearless, quietly expressive young man with a higher calling on his life, unbeknownst to him.

Oscar Rodriguez

Salvador "Sal" Rey

Former gang leader turned ambitious, rising politician. Father of Jonathan, Myesha & Maribel

Rico McClinton

Samuel

Neighborhood church preacher who used to be a close advisor to Sal, but those days are far behind him. He takes a special interest in David making his ascension Samuel's ultimate goal.

Azeem Vecchio

Jonathan

Sal’s oldest son who is a little too honest to follow in his father’s footsteps, but he always tries to please him (and protect him). Values friendships above all.

Kasey Inez

Myesha Rey

Sal's oldest daughter who is fashion conscious, confident and in control. She knows the family business as well as her father, despite her youth. Her looks are one of her most lethal assets.

B. Alexander

Mirabel Rey

Myesha’s sister who is playful, naïve but fiercely loyal to her sister.

Saisha Teagues

Abby

Talented street artist/muralist who also has a unique gift for spoken word.

Franceli Varela

Jessie

David's foster mother who is a reformed drug abuser with a big heart for "strays".

Torrean Thomas

Big Philly

A rich, territory-grabbing, braggadocio gangster with a loud mouth, a penchant for drinking too much and becoming hostile.

Sara Jean Albrecht

The Reporter

Media savvy and ambitious, looking to take Sal down. Skeptical, unsympathetic, and driven by her dream of winning a Pulitzer.