[ESSO] Male, 18-22 (talent to look 18), always high and mellowed out, loyal, with heart, Esso is another snowmobiler who's good friends with Longer and Polly. Like Dust, Esso isn't much of a go-getter but he's there for Longer when he winds up in the hospital after getting a terrible beating, and he's totally supportive of Polly's dreams of going pro, acknowledging her talent...PRINCIPAL *this role has 8 tentative days Snowmobiling experience: Preferred or willing to learn (will be filmed snowmobiling). Professional snowmobiling experience is an asset/ large social media following

Although no dialogue, the little kid appears throughout many scenes - a character we continuously follow that connect our various scenes/locations. Ethnicity: Latin American / Mixed Latin Heritage Languages: English; Spanish/Portuguese helpful Description: Playful, curious kid who hands the soccer ball to podcast hosts and plays a video game at home. Expressive, natural reactions, believable child energy.

Lead character in Party/Salsa Scene Ethnicity: Latin American Languages: Spanish / Portuguese accent acceptable Description: Charismatic but quietly intense. Starts as one of a loud group, then becomes visually softened and single-minded when he spots the Girl in the Beautiful Dress. Needs to read love-at-first-sight over three beats (look, approach, near-touch). Skills: Natural salsa rhythm and casual club movement (not pro). Strong eye-acting and micro-expressions.

Lead character in Party/Salsa Scene Ethnicity: Latin American Languages: Spanish / Portuguese background is a bonus. Description: Elegant, slightly enigmatic. She holds herself with quiet poise; her small facial shifts must carry the scene. Not a dancer star — but very present. Skills: Comfort with slow, cinematic movement/dancing. Able to “act” with stillness - express curiosity, surprise, warm politeness without words.

Lead character in Film Crew Scene Ethnicity: Latin American Languages: English with one line in Spanish Description: Confident, no-nonsense, authentic film-set presence; should look like an experienced director (wardrobe, mannerisms). Skills: Clear, authoritative vocal delivery; comfortable doing one Spanish line.

Lead character in Podcast Scene Ethnicity: Latin American Languages: English + Portuguese phrase (“não posso”) — must be able to pronounce comfortably. Description: Warm, energetic, opinionated about soccer; natural host energy. Comfortable conversationally, able to banter and improvise. Skills: Bilingual switch (English <> Portuguese phrase) Natural comedic/timing sense; strong mic discipline. Should feel authentic as a bilingual Latin sports podcaster.

Lead character in Podcast Scene Ethnicity: Latin American Languages: English + Spanish slang line (“Papi el niño moi…”) — must sound natural. Description: Relaxed, humorous, a foil to Host 1. Quick to banter, warm reactions, outgoing. Natural chemistry with co-host, ability to deliver Spanish slang fluidly.

Lead character in Videogame Scene Salsa Fighter Ethnicity: Afro-Latin / Latin American preferred Description: Salsa-influenced fighter: rhythmic, swaggering, mixed with salsa moves. 70s style wardrobe and facial flair. Skills: Salsa dancing (good level) + playful combat choreography

Lead character in Videogame Scene Luchador Ethnicity: Latin American Description: Colorful, exaggerated luchador persona with comic timing- big gestures, larger body language. Visual presence is key. Skills: Physical acting, exaggerated movement, basic stage combat/stunts. Extra Large build preferred; Martial Arts experience requested. Mask performance requires strong body language and safe stunt practice.

Description: blonde, look of innocence Traits: impulsive, short fused, fragile, young, lively, a reserved rebel, naive Background: Once a creative kid with many hobbies, who played many sports and was successful in school. With a strictly controlled lifestyle placed on her from her mother, AJ turned to smoking cannabis to try to cope with her stress. Her impulsiveness and lack of information on the impacts of cannabis led to her lack of control, losing track of school and becoming overcome by depression. ** must be comfortable smoking herbal joints

Description: male, balding, interesting facial hair, average looking Traits: sophisticated, caring, empathetic, intelligent, patient, concerned, good listener, observant Background: With two young daughters in college, he is empathetic towards AJ. Similarily, he's empathetic towards her Mom as he can understand her concern for her daughter, given the resemblance of their situation to his own life.

Description: female, blonde, white Traits: strict yet gentle, caring, worried, open minded, soft, stoic Background: Had a similar upbringing as AJ, but instead of cannabis, she distracted herself through study and work to cope with her stresses, fueling her productiveness.

Description: male, friend of AJ Traits: chill, reserved, weak and looking to relax Background: A bright kid who understands AJ as they come from similar households. He smokes weed in moderation to relax, but with the ability to control his impulsive behaviours.

white, male No dialogue but present in scene with mom and AJ

looks closer to 16, white, male No dialogue but present in scene with mom and AJ

Can play the role of male, A jubilant announcer reads the lead in for My Town Indy. (Ep 101)

Can play the role of male, The owner of WIBC, Mr. Fairbanks calls Fred to congratulate him on a job well done after his first interview with Tony. (Ep 102)

Can play the role of male, An agent of the Indianapolis FBI, Joseph answers Chief Gallagher’s call. (Ep 102)

Can play the role of male, The TV Anchor delivers the scoop that Tony deliberately chose Fred to be his spokesperson. (Ep 102)