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Unwritten is a stylistic, music-driven romantic dramedy that follows Toni, a quirky, emotionally guarded preschool teacher fresh off a devastating breakup, and Duke, a charming aspiring music producer with dreams of owning his own label. After a hilariously chaotic meet-cute in a record store, the two fall into a whirlwind romance soundtracked by Black love songs-past and present. But every great mixtape has its skips. As their love story unfolds, we dive into their exes, insecurities , and emotional baggage, all narrated by a sharp-tongued Cupid-esque guide. Through mixtapes, poetry nights, and slow jams, Unwritten asks:
Can two beautifully flawed people rewrite their love? Or is just heartbreak part of the track list?
Meet the Characters
BLUE (20's)
Toni’s well off, sharp-tongued, ride-or-die roommate and the definition of “tough love.” A sexually free (bad) poet with edge and attitude, Blue is deeply protective of her people and not afraid to get confrontational. She has the answers for everything, except real emotions.
JD (20's)
Duke’s best friend. Equal parts hilarious and delusional, JD talks like he knows everything about women and love but constantly proves he doesn’t. A true comic relief character who unexpectedly drops wisdom when you least expect it. Loud, loyal, and low-key sensitive.
TONI (20's)
A quirky, preschool teacher fresh out of a messy breakup. She’s a little lost, awkward, very dramatic, and always in her feelings…but has a vibrant warmth and deep well of humor. Toni feels everything deeply, and that makes her lovable, even when she’s a mess.
Duke(20's)
Write A geeky, music-obsessed dreamer who hides his vulnerability behind slick confidence and slow smiles. He works at a record store, but his real dream is starting his own label. Soft for the right person. Think: loverboy energy with ambition and an old-soul heart.
The Witty, poetic, and brutally honest Narrator who is guiding the audience through love’s highs and lows with humor, heart, and a heavy dose of R&B wisdom. Think: Morgan Freeman meets Kat Williams… so Samuel Jackson
NARRATOR (30's, male)
TIONNE (17, male)
The lazy too-cool-for-you grandson of the record store owner. Tionne’s got jokes, opinions on every track ever recorded, and zero filter. Think early-2000s hip-hop nerd meets Gen Z. He’s music encyclopedia meets menace, but still lovable
A smart, driven, slightly sarcastic teen with a passion for storytelling. Focused and unfazed, she is a confident visionary armed with her trusty VHS camcorder, dedicated to make her documentary, Black & Blues: Our Embodiment of Music. Witty, observant, and unafraid to speak her mind. Despite her age, she often serves as the comic relief, and unexpected voice of wisdom among the store's older crew.
A lyrical, magnetic presence who spits poetry throughout the series. Their voice is smooth like vinyl and cuts deep like a jazz solo. Poet doesn’t just perform, they sermonize. Witty, wise, soulful, and stylish, they embody the rhythm and spirit of Black love in every line. The voice of the Conscious.
QUINN (16, female)
POET (20's–30's)
Toni’s self-absorbed ex. A pilot with main character energy and professional F-boy tendencies. Fine and knows it. Always ready with a story, a line, and an excuse. Shannon has just enough charm to make you second-guess your better judgment.
SHANNON (20's-30's)
B JUICE (30's)
A loud, pun-obsessed poet with main-character energy, B Juice is all swagger and spectacle. Known for his juice-themed catchphrases (“squirt squirt,” “slurp slurp”), he’s more dramatic than deep—but unforgettable all the same.