50s-60s, Martin is the officious organizer of the annual Mystery Writers Convention and the Chair of the town council. During a divisive meeting concerning the recent spate of murders in town, Martin stands firmly in his penchant for maintaining the town's quaint image. But beneath his nonthreatening exterior lies a darkness and a deep-seated resentment towards Allie, who represents change. His business is bankrupt which forces him to resort to desperate measures, and he is arrested for murder in 103.

Late 20s, pleasant and perky, Nikki is an up-and-coming mystery writer who gains traction from her trendy reels on Instgram. When a literary critic dies at her first Mystery Writers Convention, she finds herself at the center of a web of lies and secrets that entangle her in a murder investigation.

50, nonchalant and unpretentious, Lee is one of Allie's contemporaries and good friends in the literary world and specializes in thriller novels, among the likes of Lee Child. But when a literary critic, with whom Lee engaged in countless arguments, mysteriously dies, the finger of suspicion points to Lee. It turns out that he's not against falsifying evidence, but in the end, he is proven innocent.

50s-60s, flirtatious with a sprinkle of narcissism and sleeze, Nash is a veteran critic who is the Chair of the judging panel at the Mystery Writers Convention in Founders Cove, and he's one of Allie's regrettable past flings that she tries to keep a secret. Despite his womanizing tendencies, Allie has a soft spot for Nash; she owes her career to him. He was the first critic to exhalt her talent -- his glowing reviews and uncensored honesty propelled her to success. Post-awards ceremony, Nash is murdered when he's pushed off of a fifth floor balcony, and his death is reported as a suicide... Allie knows it's not.

30s-40s, suave and gorgeous, Fin is the son of legendary mystery writer Margaret Sterling and the owner of a growing investment business. Having grown up around his mother's counterparts, Fin has known Allie for most of his life -- he's even admitted to having a little crush on her. But once Allie and Andi put the pieces together and expose him as a killer, he unveils his dark side.

Late 60s, urbane, a Maggie Smith type, Margaret is a treasure in the mystery writing community; the Agatha Christie of her time. Her classic whodunits are household staples. But do not be fooled by her grandmotherly exterior, because once Margaret is implicated in a real-life murder investigation, her long-buried secret comes to light.

20s, energetic and excitable, a young fan who approaches Margaret and Nikki for a photograph.

Late 20s / early 30s, sweet and good-natured, Tate gives Allie and Andi a fright when he follows them around during a murder investigation. Tate reveals himself as Nikki's ex-boyfriend, who is struggling to move on from their breakup.

50s or older, an eager fan who gets an autograph from Allie at the Mystery Writers Convention.

A stoic and noble Viking leader from Nicomund the Red’s past, SIGURD is a man of honor caught in a brutal world. When his village is attacked, he stands his ground with a quiet strength. He tries to protect his son from both the violence around them and from being taken by Nicomund, by offering him a map to a land of great magic... CAUCASIAN Scandinavian Accent

While being stalked by the ruthless warrior Nicomund the Red, Viking warrior EINAR attempts to barricade himself inside a longhouse. However, doors can't stop Nicomund's fury, and EINAR will soon learn what it means to be on Nicomund's naughty list. CAUCASIAN Scandinavian Accent

Sigurd’s young son, full of fear and awe in equal measure. This VIKING BOY is quiet but observant. He bravely stands his ground and impresses the terrifying Nicomund. CAUCASIAN

This Minnesotan NORWEGIAN kill squad is not to be trifled with. Armed with a killer instinct and a passion for traditional Norwegian cuisine, don’t let their calm demeanour fool you. Their skill and precision have earned them a feared reputation as the go-to clean-up team. Minnesota Accent. Please also attach stunt reel if you have and list stunt experience in slate.

Any ethnicity. Simon’s ex. Beautiful, sharp, emotionally complex. Sydney appears as a hallucination—part memory, part projection. Must convey vulnerability, cold detachment, and seductive confidence. Strong command of tone and presence required. Looking for actors with strong instincts, grounded emotional range, and the ability to play both drama and dark comedy with restraint. **There is implied nudity for this character as a large part of the script takes place in a shower with two other actors. SYDNEY will need to appear naked from the shoulders up. The two other actors (both male) will be in swim trunks. There will be a kiss with the character PHIL. There will be an intimacy coordinator on set.

Ages 9-11 Black/African descent (Male)- Playing young Eli in a short flashback scene as he encounters the ghost for the first time. Must have parental supervision onset.

Ages 30s-40s Black/African decent (Male)- Playing father of young Eli.

Mujer mexicana, Azucena es una joven brillante, decidida, estudiosa, pero también muy competitiva y algo envidiosa, tiene nariz aguileña, un rasgo heredado de su padre y que remite a su vínculo con él. Hija de padres divorciados. Acaba de cumplir 18 años y está por realizar un trámite crucial para obtener una beca que podría llevarla a estudiar en Canadá. Tiene iniciativa, es meticulosa y emocionalmente intensa, la relación con su padre alcoholico es difícil. Le encanta el rock lo que hace que tenga una conexión muy especial con la música. El personaje se ve relacionado con el mundo musical. Es un plus si la actriz toca algún instrumento y/o canta. Es importante que se vea lo más joven posible

Hombre mexicano. Es un policía de tránsito en la Ciudad de México, que representa la corrupción y la burocracia callejera típica. Es burlón, condescendiente y claramente se divierte abusando de su pequeña cuota de poder. La experiencia de su trabajo le ha dado la habilidad para detectar rápidamente la vulnerabilidad de los conductores a los que detiene y no tiene ningún problema con ser sobornado.

STOKES is Drazen’s enforcer—a hulking presence in Drazen’s crew and his right-hand man. When Santa starts derailing Drazen’s Christmas plans, Stokes is there to throw a punch (and a quip) to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. WE WANT REALLY BIG MEN STUNT ACTORS PLEASE OPEN ETHNICITY **will need to be avail for enitre shoot

A guest at the Outpost who interacts briefly with Cal while making a purchase. Friendly and observant, they mistakenly assume Cole is Cal’s son.