Fan CastingZapp: Electric Dreams

In the late '70s and early '80s, Roger Troutman and his band Zapp changed the music landscape forever. Known for their innovative use of the talk box, they created a futuristic sound that bridged R&B, funk, and electronic music, laying the foundation for hip-hop and G-funk years before it even had a name. Zapp: Electric Dreams is a gritty, four-part biopic miniseries that captures the meteoric rise of a family band from Dayton, Ohio, their undeniable musical impact, and the personal battles that nearly tore them apart. The series opens with Roger, an ambitious and talented young musician, transforming his family’s modest garage into a music lab. He and his siblings, all skilled musicians in their own right, break into the industry with the infectious hit "More Bounce to the Ounce," challenging racial and industry norms with their audacious sound. Each episode unpacks the story of Zapp, from their tense partnership with George Clinton to their groundbreaking work with Dr. Dre and Tupac, whose collaborations made Zapp’s sound iconic to a new generation. But with fame comes struggle: Roger’s relationships with his brothers are strained by creative differences, financial pressures, and the conflicts of stardom.