Hollywoo is where stars are born, a shining beacon of fame and fortune. From the ground, the sky is a lush garden of twinkling lights. However, between every star lies an expanse of empty space. Dark matter. Pure nothingness. For each star that finds its place in Hollywoo’s ranks, there’s a hundred times as much dark matter; the common person, whose name will be lost to history. You hear story after story about an average joe, just like you, making it big and shining bright for all to see. Can that really happen, though? Can dark matter form into a star?
Salty Dog Apartments is a building that is easily overlooked. It’s small and dingy with an atmosphere that makes you think you could get stabbed at any moment. The landlady chain-smokes through her work day and doesn’t care what her tenants do as long as it doesn’t cost her anything.
This is where you live. You wouldn’t have chosen this place, but you couldn’t afford to stay anywhere else. Some time ago, you packed up your entire life and moved to Hollywoo because you wanted to shine just as bright as the stars in the sky. But starting over is hard, and making it in entertainment is even harder. You’re not alone, though. The other residents of the Salty Dog seem to be in the same boat as you. They’re all Hollywoo hopefuls faced with the harsh reality of life behind the curtain. The dirty, seedy apartment building has become a haven for aspiring stars.
When enough nothings come together, do they have a chance to become something?
This will be a character-driven RP about the interactions and relationships of all the characters. Basically, a soap opera. There will be limited spaces for Salty Dog residents, but you’re free to create characters who don’t live there. Agents, established celebrities, other Hollywoo hopefuls, drug dealers, the world is your oyster!
The RP takes place in the universe of the Netflix show BoJack Horseman. The world in that show isn’t incredibly different from the real world (except for the animal people), so you don’t need to be a fan of the show or even know much about it to participate. I highly suggest checking out the show if you have Netflix, though. Not for the sake of the RP, just because it’s really good and I love it. If you can’t or don’t want to watch it, you can check out the wiki to find out anything you’re confused or unsure about. Or just ask me. I know more about this show than anyone besides the creators ever should.
❤ Useful Notes ❤
- BoJack Horseman includes both human characters and anthropomorphic animals; your characters can be either.
- The RP isn't affected by the show's plot, and characters from the show won't show up beyond possibly being mentioned.
- "Hollywoo" is not a typo.
- The GM is way too invested in this show and this world. I literally wrote so much relevant background info that it's kind of scary.
