Fan CastingNeed for Speed: Overdrive (Movie)

Julian is in his senior year at a prestigious prep school in Rockport City. He has always led a safe and cautious life, but after turning 18 he yearns for excitement and to stand out. However, he is held back by his protective father, who is an R.C.P.D. detective. But one day that is about to change as his best friend Jason introduces him to the world of street races, which are very popular in Rockport City. For the first time in his life, Julian feels that this is something worth taking a risk for and, after learning some driving skills, he participates in one of the street races held in Rockport, where he arrives second, only behind Ellie Watson, one of the best, if not the best driver in Rockport. After this race he gets noticed by her and she introduces him to the Mercy Park Crew, one of the most powerful racing gangs in Rockport, which is also the one that Darren, Julian's dad, is investigating.