News 12's Elly Morillo talks pilot, inspiration with queer, minority-led 'Natives' cast

The pilot is a queer and minority-led cast. Inspired by Hinton's New York experience, the series follows a group of unapologetic New Yorkers who think they have it all figured out.

News 12 Staff

Oct 28, 2021, 1:06 AM

Updated 1,140 days ago

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Afro-Puerto Rican actor and filmmaker Ronald Hinton's new pilot "Natives" is showcasing what he says our television screens are missing.
The pilot is a queer and minority-led cast. Inspired by Hinton's New York experience, the series follows a group of unapologetic New Yorkers who think they have it all figured out.
However, to make this pilot happen, the cast must raise $25,000.
News 12's Elly Morillo talks with the cast on why the show focuses on a new perspective and shifting the focus on growing up in our everyday communities.