Carter lives slightly out of step with the world: socially awkward, imaginative, and comforted by routine. Having grown up isolated and emotionally dependent on his dog Arjun, he struggles profoundly with loss, clinging to magical thinking as a way to cope with grief. Despite his fragility, Puppy-like enthusiasm, and undeniable sweetness,Carter possesses a sincere warmth and unwavering loyalty, and his emotional openness makes him both vulnerable and quietly compelling. Gentle, sensitive, and deeply earnest.(SEEKING NAME TALENT).

Quick-witted, grounded, and outwardly put-together, Pete is a young lawyer balancing ambition with a deep sense of loyalty to his family, especially his cousin Carter. Pragmatic and sarcastic, he often plays the voice of reason, but his instinct to protect Carter reveals a softer, more conflicted side. Torn between responsibility, career pressure, and doing what’s “right,” Pete’s charm and relatability come from his struggle to navigate adulthood while holding onto the people who matter most.( GABE GREENSPAN IS PLAYING THIS ROLE)

Pete's sharp, confident, and unapologetically direct girlfriend. Dani is feisty. A behavioral psychology grad student with a no-nonsense worldview and a quick, cutting sense of humor. Highly analytical and grounded in logic, she initially sees Carter’s beliefs as delusion but beneath her blunt exterior is a fiercely loyal partner who shows up when it matters. As the journey unfolds, Dani’s skepticism is challenged by empathy, revealing a thoughtful, emotionally intelligent woman learning to balance reason with compassion.(SEEKING NAME TALENT)

Pete’s father and a seasoned lawyer, John is authoritative, exacting, and deeply invested in appearances: both personal and professional. He places high expectations on Pete, viewing his son’s career as an extension of his own legacy, which creates underlying tension between them. Though not overtly unkind, John’s rigid, success-driven mindset leaves little room for emotional nuance, making him a quietly imposing presence in Pete’s life(SEEKING NAME TALENT)

Pete’s mother. Warm, attentive, and quietly perceptive, Maggie provides a softer counterbalance to her husband’s rigidity. She carries a gentle, nurturing presence and a deep understanding of family dynamics, often acting as an emotional buffer within the household.(SEEKING NAME TALENT)

The voice of Carter’s beloved mastiff, appearing in visions as a serene, otherworldly guide.(SEEKING NAME TALENT)

A passionate, old-school Italian restaurant owner with a commanding presence and a deeply sentimental heart. Ornella is expressive, warm, and unapologetically intense: quick to anger when disrespected, but equally quick to offer compassion when she senses genuine feeling.

A bubbly, offbeat motel clerk with a disarming friendliness and a tendency to overshare, Beans lives in her own slightly skewed reality. Endearingly spacey yet oddly matter-of-fact, she delivers bizarre or unsettling information with cheerful sincerity, often catching others off guard.

A small-town police officer with a practical, no-nonsense demeanor, Hemley is used to dealing with minor disturbances and eccentric locals. Calm but firm, he approaches situations with grounded skepticism, aiming to restore order without escalating conflict.

A perpetually stoned, easygoing ice cream shop employee with a spaced-out charm and zero sense of urgency. Drew drifts through conversations with a hazy logic, often missing the point entirely but remaining unfailingly friendly.

A sleep-deprived, tightly wound mother pushed to her limit, she reacts with explosive frustration when her already fragile routine is disrupted. Fiercely protective and quick-tempered, she meets Carter’s late-night antics with hostility, wielding sharp words (and whatever’s in hand) to defend her home.

Striking, confident, and outwardly charming, Kayleigh presents herself as warm and helpful but beneath the surface she’s opportunistic and unscrupulous. A local sex worker with a knack for reading people, she uses her charisma to gain trust quickly, often with ulterior motives.

A weary, no-nonsense small-town resident, he’s quick to irritation when his peace is disturbed, especially in the middle of the night.

SPECIALIST PHYSICAL SKILLS REQUIRED: STAGE COMBAT, HEMA (HISTORICAL EUROPEAN MARTIAL ARTS), SHIELD-AND-AXE WORK, MOUNTED COMBAT / HORSEBACK RIDING, PERIOD MOVEMENT, STUNT PERFORMANCE, OR MARTIAL ARTS. LIST ALL SKILLS AND CREDENTIALS CLEARLY IN YOUR SUBMISSION. ENGAGED ACROSS THE FULL SERIES — NOT EPISODE-SPECIFIC. APPROX. 20 PERFORMERS SERIES-WIDE. Provides the underlying movement library for all action, combat, and physical performance sequences across the series. NON-CHARACTER role: not cast as named figures; provides authentic human movement that is mapped onto digital doubles of soldiers, knights, retainers, raiders, court figures, and battlefield combatants throughout the series. Strong physical control, spatial awareness, and motion-capture responsiveness essential. The role is the engine room of the show's action — your work is what makes every battle, duel, and ride feel real. We are building a small, deep pool of skilled performers who can be deployed across multiple episodes as the historical subjects, geographies, and combat styles change. Performers may be asked to take direction from a stunt coordinator, fight director, riding master, or movement director depending on sequence. Period costume fittings and weapon/equipment familiarisation will be provided in advance of performance days.

TIER 1 / HERO SCAN — $750 FLAT. The episode's primary scan. Cast at the main age (~39) and aged digitally to span 6–59 across the episode. William is a commanding presence in any room, with absolute certainty in his own vision for how things should be done. Shaped by a lonely and perilous childhood as an illegitimate son, he carries that determination as a chip on his shoulder, channelled into proving his brilliance through the Norman Conquest of England. Physically imposing with long arms and legs; height ~5'11". Clean-shaven (per the Bayeux Tapestry). Hair and eye colour unknown — AI completes the final historical look. Cast must contrast visually with Harold Godwinson, and read as plausibly partnered with a small-stature Matilda.

TIER 1 / HERO SCAN — $750 FLAT. England's last Anglo-Saxon king. Well-mannered and intelligent with a quick wit, Harold can persuade and inspire those around him with ease. Not an overly grandiose figure but brimming with self-confidence and ambition. A fearless leader in battle with the strength of a warrior-king, though sometimes prone to impatience in military strategy. Moderately tall — depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry as a similar height to William (~5'11"). Strong, athletic build. Blond hair in a bowl-cut style with a moustache. Features influenced by Danish ancestry. Must be visually distinct from William; the moustache, blond hair, and athletic carriage are key differentiators. Cross-reference with Gyrth and Leofwine for Godwinson family resemblance.

TIER 2 / FEATURED SCAN — $500 FLAT. PETITE FEMALE PERFORMERS STRONGLY PREFERRED. CROSS-REFERENCE WITH WILLIAM AND CECILIA (CHILD) FOR FAMILY CONSISTENCY. William's queen and a smart, shrewd political operator with a strong will and boundless ambition — a ruler in her own right who runs Normandy on William's behalf during the invasion. A steadfast supporter of his vision, she offers wise counsel and works to secure the backing of the Pope. Described by a chronicler as "one of the most beautiful women that could be seen." Possibly very small stature — a 1961 analysis of remains suggested as short as ~4'2", though disputed. Hair likely fair or light brown. Significant height differential to William is historically suggestive and visually striking on screen.

TIER 2 / FEATURED SCAN — $500 FLAT. TALL MALE PREFERRED; MOUSTACHE REQUIRED OR WILLING TO GROW. CROSS-REFERENCE WITH HAROLD AND LEOFWINE — THE THREE GODWINSON BROTHERS MUST READ AS PLAUSIBLY RELATED. Younger brother of Harold. Tall — depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry as taller than the soldiers around him. Family resemblance to Harold; features influenced by Danish heritage. Has a moustache (per the Bayeux Tapestry). Loyal to Harold even as their brother Tostig betrays the family — fights Tostig at Stamford Bridge, where Tostig is killed. At Hastings, appeals to Harold to stay off the battlefield, fearing for his brother's life and for the future of England.

TIER 2 / FEATURED SCAN — $500 FLAT. TALL MALE PREFERRED. SHOULD READ AS VISIBLY YOUNGER THAN GYRTH AND HAROLD. CROSS-REFERENCE WITH HAROLD AND GYRTH. Youngest of the Godwinson brothers active at Hastings. Tall (similarly depicted as taller than other soldiers in the Bayeux Tapestry). Family resemblance to Harold; Danish heritage features. A brave warrior, fiercely loyal to Harold. Controlled overlapping lands in Hertfordshire and follows Harold to all corners of the country, fighting valiantly by his side, wielding his trusted axe. Limited physical detail survives in the historical record; presence and physicality are the casting focus.