Caucasian/Male (18-20) Zachary's Brother. Nora's crush. The golden boy at school. Student of the year and hockey captain. **OPEN TO VANCOUVER ACTORS ONLY

Caucasian/Female (18-20) Bully. Cruel and arrogant. Spoiled rich girl. Zachary's ex-date. **OPEN TO VANCOUVER ACTORS ONLY

Caucasian/Female (18-20) Zachary's cousin. Lesbian. His future left hand and "Beta" of the Valentino Mafia family. **OPEN TO VANCOUVER ACTORS ONLY

Caucasian/Female (18-20) Nora's loyal best friend. Nerd. Always root for Nora. **OPEN TO VANCOUVER ACTORS ONLY

Open Ethnicity (18-20) Heather's friend and sidekick. **OPEN TO VANCOUVER ACTORS ONLY

Open Ethnicity/Female (18-20) Heather's friend and sidekick. **OPEN TO VANCOUVER ACTORS ONLY

Latina-presenting or Caucasian/Female (40-50) Nora's mother. Strict and conservative. **OPEN TO VANCOUVER ACTORS ONLY

Strong male actors for a variety of roles

Strong female actors for a variety of roles

Once the most electrifying player in the NBA, Marcel walked away from the sport after his wife’s sudden death — and drowned his guilt in alcohol. Now working in a fast-food drive-thru, he’s a bruised soul with a hidden fire. When fate pulls him back onto the court, he must confront his past, rebuild his legacy, and earn his son’s forgiveness. Athletic ability and basketball skills required. Minor to moderate action and basketball stunts (all stunt work will be supervised by a professional stunt coordinator).

Head Coach of the Scorpions and the embodiment of win-at-all-costs coaching. Polished on camera, ruthless behind the scenes — with a superiority complex that crumbles the moment Marcel threatens his dominance. Manipulative, intimidating, and entertainingly villainous. Think charismatic snake with a whistle.

Rookie sensation with superstar talent. Mars wants greatness on his own terms and refuses to rely on the absentee father who hurt him. A storm of pride, resentment, and raw potential. His biggest opponent isn’t the other team — it’s the fear he might turn out like Marcel. Strong dramatic arc balancing vulnerability and confidence. Athletic ability and basketball skills required. Minor to moderate action and basketball stunts (all stunt work will be supervised by a professional stunt coordinator).

The Scorpions’ star player — physically dominant but mentally fragile. Used to being the biggest threat on the court until Marcel humiliates him. Spirals from cocky trash-talker into a desperate bully propped up by performance enhancers. A physically demanding role with a sharp, emotional breakdown arc. Athletic ability and basketball skills required. Minor to moderate action and basketball stunts (all stunt work will be supervised by a professional stunt coordinator).

NBA CFO — beautiful, polished, brilliant, and cool-headed. She sees the business and human value in Marcel’s comeback long before anyone else. Balances power and empathy — a strong ally with executive presence. Key emotional support connection for Marcel and a major driver of the league’s future.

NBA Commissioner — commanding, ambitious, and strategic. Wants to reshape the league and sees Marcel as the key.

A financially struggling college student juggling multiple jobs and medical debt. Intelligent but overlooked, socially invisible, and routinely humiliated by wealthier peers. Becomes dorm manager of Building 302—the turning point that activates the Superhero System. Qualified Stunt Coordinator will be present for all stunt scenes. Qualified Intimacy Coordinator will be involved throughout the production and present for all intimacy scenes and choreograph all movements. All intimacy scenes will be a closed set.

A wealthy, entitled student whose power comes from money and influence. Views people as assets and rejection as humiliation. Frank spirals from arrogance into obsession and violence when he loses control. Represents unchecked privilege and moral decay. Actor must be comfortable portraying villainous behavior with clear boundaries. Qualified Stunt Coordinator will be present for all stunt scenes.

A gentle, academically focused student from a financially strained family. Appears sweet and composed but harbors deep insecurity about safety and stability. Transitions from passive observer to emotionally assertive woman. Gwen is the first to trust Toby, and her growing attachment introduces emotional stakes and jealousy dynamics. She represents emotional intimacy over raw desire. Romantic scenes with male lead, kissing, sensual but non-explicit. Qualified Intimacy Coordinator will be involved throughout the production and present for all intimacy scenes and choreograph all movements. All intimacy scenes will be a closed set.

An athletic, confident student with martial arts training. Outwardly tough and outspoken, inwardly vulnerable and emotionally reactive. Evie shifts from skepticism to deep emotional reliance on Toby. Her arc explores control vs. surrender, pride vs. trust. She struggles with jealousy and fear of vulnerability. Martial arts movement. Slapping, defensive actions. Qualified Stunt Coordinator will be present for all stunt scenes. Qualified Intimacy Coordinator will be involved throughout the production and present for all intimacy scenes and choreograph all movements. All intimacy scenes will be a closed set.