The Wrong Guys for the Job

The Wrong Guys for the Job is an interactive comedy web series, created by Matthew Tibbenham and Sutton McKee, where the viewer gets to decide how each episode ends. The series follows Larry and Charlie, two inept low-level criminals, who take any job they can get from the local mafia. Each episode is based around a job they take.
The series is greatly influenced by Quentin Tarantino, Edgar Wright, and Guy Ritchie films as well as playing homage to numerous films from cinematic history including The Godfather, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and Pulp Fiction.
The first season premiered on January 23rd on their YouTube Channel.
Format
Every episode revolves around a job Larry and Charlie take for the mafia or they take upon themselves to improve their status in the world of organized crime. However, Larry and Charlie aren't the smartest criminals and they always mess up the job they're on. After throughly screwing up a job, the viewer gets to decide how they get out of trouble or get into more trouble. Every episode has three different endings.
Casting
* Brian Dobski as Larry - a stubborn know it all, takes everything very seriously. Every job is an opportunity to advance to the next level.
* Ryan Barry McCarthy as Charlie - the free spirited brother-in-law, tends to go with the flow and tag along for the ride. He's very romantic and falls in love very quickly.
* Elizabeth Schranck as Coffee Shop Worker - a cute barista with a spirit for adventure
* Esmey Leon as Alex - the boss's mistress. Charlie accidentally knocks her out in The Knockout.
* Ian Hutton as Rodney - another criminal who Larry and Charlie sometimes work with
* Andi Mattingly as Natalia - the spoiled daughter of the head Russian mob boss
* Thomas McCarthy - the Senator
Production
Season One was shot in Los Angeles, CA in December 2011. The production was first planned to be shot in New York, NY, but was moved to Los Angeles at the last minute for creative reasons.
Before deciding to use the interactive "Choose Your Own Adventure" format for the series, twelve episodes were planned. But after deciding to use the interactive format, the first season was reduced to five episodes because of the extra time to create three different endings per episode.
One of the episodes of Season One, The Shakedown, was only half filmed because of logistical issues. The creators are hoping to shoot this episode for Season Two.
Episodes
The Knockout (1-22-13)
Larry and Charlie are sent to stakeout a house and follow anyone who leaves. After hours of waiting, Larry's impatience leads him to take matters into his own hands, blowing their cover and jeopardizing their lives.
The Hostage (2-12-13)
Larry and Charlie must exchange the head Russian mob boss's daughter, Natalia, for ransom money. After mistaking two Hispanic men for the Russians they're supposed to meet, things start to get interesting.
The Senator (2-26-13)
Larry and Charlie meet with a corrupt US Senator to convince him to introduce a law to legalize prostitution. When the Senator won't agree to the terms, Larry must take him out.
The Heist (3-12-13)
Charlie decides to rob a local coffee shop with Larry's help. The only problem is that no one is there to rob.
Awards
*Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series - 2013 L.A. Webfest - Matthew Tibbenham & Sutton McKee
*Outstanding Cinematography in a Comedy Series - 2013 L.A. Webfest - Bruce Logan, ASC

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