Jackson Rathbone is both the Actor and Producer in his upcoming movie Aim High

Warner Premiere and Dolphin Entertainment today announced casting for their forthcoming multi-platform teen action series Aim High. Jackson Rathbone, best known for his role as the scarred vampire “Jasper Hale” in the Twilight movie series, stars as teenage government operative “Nick Green.” He is joined by Aimee Teegarden, known to loyal Friday Night Lights fans as “Julie Taylor,” who stars as Nick’s charming love interest “Amanda Miles.”

“We’re thrilled to have Jackson and Aimee on board,” said Producer McG. “They’re incredibly talented, collaborative individuals with undeniable screen presence.”

Aim High also stars Rebecca Mader (Lost) as Nick’s sultry science teacher “Ms. Walker,” Johnny Pemberton (Megadrive) as the well connected best friend “Marcus,” Clancy Brown (Highlander) as Russian mercenary “Boris the Bear,” Jonathan McDaniel (That’s So Raven) as Amanda’s jealous boyfriend and swim team captain “Derek Long,” and Greg Germann (Ally McBeal) as the protective “Vice Principal Ockenhocker.”

About Aim High
Aim High is the story of a young man leading a double life – juggling his studies by day and serving as a government agent by night. This series chronicles the life of Nick Green, a junior who’s just starting a new school year as one of the country’s 64 highly trained teenage operatives.

When he’s not handling international spies, Nick is dreaming of Amanda Miles, the most popular girl in school who’s cool, intelligent and very alluring. Amanda mercilessly flirts with Nick, but before he can enjoy her advances he has to avoid Derek – her overly protective boyfriend who threatens him for even looking at her.

Aim High, a Warner Premiere and Dolphin Entertainment series, comes from Director/ Producer McG (Chuck / Charlie’s Angels), Wonderland Sound and Vision, and production services are being provided by Bandito Brothers. Peter Murrieta, who served as Executive Producer for the mega-hit Wizards of Waverly Place is Executive Producer. Mary Viola, Andy Shapiro, Jackson Rathbone, Bill O’Dowd, Jim Henrie and Philip von Alvensleben also serve as Executive Producers. The series is written and created by Heath Corson (Living with Abandon / Scary Godmother) and Richie Keen (Living with Abandon) who also serve as Executive Producers, directed by Thor Freudenthal (Hotel for Dogs/ Diary of a Wimpy Kid) and produced by Lance Sloane (Yucatan) and McG.

Full Cast for Aim High:

Jackson Rathbone …………………………..Nick Green
Aimee Teegarden……………………………Amanda Miles
Rebecca Mader………………………………Ms. Walker
Johnny Pemberton……………………………Marcus Anderson
Clancy Brown………………………………..Boris
Jonathan McDaniel…………………………..Derek Long
Greg Germann……………………………….Vice Principal Ockenhocker
Matthew Moy………………………………..Scotty Winelin
Natalie Lander……………………………….Marcy
Michele Glavan………………………………Trish
Chris Wylde…..………………………………Terry
Nick Swardson..………………………………Deuce
Deena Freeman………………………………Mrs. Green
Dakota O’Neil……………………………….Natalia Fender
Fred Cross……………………………………Mr. Anderson
Zita Vass……………………………………..Allison Morton
Stephanie McVay…………………………….Ms. Tudball
Kevin Brief……………………………………Security Guard
Curtiss Frisle………………………………….Friend
Massi Furlan….………………………………Joey
Hans Marrero…………………………………Tony
Michael Dibacco………………………………Sal a.k.a. Scottie
Anthony Lewis Vitale…………………………Vince
Omid Zader……………………………………Goombah#1
Ray Corasani….………………………………Goombah#2
Jonathan Avigdori…………………………….Goombah#3