A wealthy, elite socialite from a powerful family; Lana’s charming but ruthless fiancé. He is impeccably polished, well-spoken, and picture-perfect in public—yet privately controlling, cruel, manipulative, and obsessed with power and image. He is bankrupt, addicted to gambling, and scheming to steal Lana’s company through a fraudulent marriage and blackmail. He presents as a loving partner while quietly destroying everyone around him to secure his legacy.

Lana’s ride-or-die best friend, trusted assistant, and the only person who sees Caleb’s true colors from the start. Witty, no-nonsense, loyal to a fault, and grounded; she balances Lana’s polished intensity with relatable, honest energy. She risks her career and safety to expose Caleb’s lies, becoming Lana’s secret ally in taking down the man manipulating her. She is the audience surrogate—brave, intuitive, and unafraid to speak the truth.

Lana’s elegant, socialite mother. She is focused on family legacy, status, and outward perfection, often prioritizing appearances over her daughter’s emotional well-being. She loves Lana deeply but is blind to Caleb’s manipulation until the truth is unavoidable.

Lana’s proud, legacy-driven father. He built his family’s name with hard work and is desperate to protect it, making him vulnerable to Caleb’s blackmail. He loves his daughter deeply but struggles to see the danger until it is nearly too late.

Caleb’s snobbish, image-obsessed mother. She is fully aware of her family’s financial collapse and participates in the scheme to marry Caleb into Lana’s wealth. Dramatic, entitled, and cruel—she turns on Caleb immediately when his lies destroy the family name.

Caleb’s stern, powerful father. He is a proud man humiliated by his son’s gambling addiction and lies. He delivers the film’s most devastating dramatic beat when he publicly disowns Caleb and rejects the fraudulent marriage.

A disciplined, emotionally guarded junior detective with a strong moral compass. Intelligent and determined, but deeply affected by past trauma, particularly involving a former friend. Initially rigid and judgmental, she is forced to confront her beliefs as she navigates an unfamiliar and psychologically complex world. Carries vulnerability beneath her tough exterior. A qualified Intimacy Coordinator and a certified Stunt Coordinator will be engaged for all applicable scenes to ensure performer safety and adherence to industry standards.

A confident, charismatic senior detective with a past as a con artist. Sharp, observant, and emotionally intuitive beneath his cocky exterior. Uses humor and charm as armor. Skilled in manipulation and control, but ultimately grounded by a strong moral code. Develops a complex dynamic with Riley. A qualified Intimacy Coordinator and a certified Stunt Coordinator will be engaged for all applicable scenes to ensure performer safety and adherence to industry standards.

Elegant, dangerous, and highly intelligent. The enigmatic owner of a BDSM club and suspected leader of a human trafficking operation. Calm, calculated, and predatory, with a magnetic presence that commands control. Speaks with quiet authority and psychological precision. A qualified Intimacy Coordinator and a certified Stunt Coordinator will be engaged for all applicable scenes to ensure performer safety and adherence to industry standards.

A doll-like, bubbly young woman who appears innocent and carefree, but whose behavior suggests deep conditioning and psychological complexity. Eager to please, hyper-feminine, and performative. Her true awareness and agency remain ambiguous. A qualified Intimacy Coordinator and a certified Stunt Coordinator will be engaged for all applicable scenes to ensure performer safety and adherence to industry standards.

Sophisticated, influential, and enigmatic founder of the Vale Foundation. Publicly an advocate for female empowerment, but potentially connected to darker networks beneath the surface. Charismatic and ideologically driven.

Mid-20s, Latin American Hard-working emerging artist. Immigrated to pursue her passion, but struggles finding balance between her job and her dream. Her body language gives away her anxiety and emotions.

40s, any ethnicity. Former cycling athlete, retired due to a chronic injury, now runs a coffee shop with quiet discipline and control. She claims peace with her past while quietly carrying frustration and resentment underneath.

13 - 15. Male, open ethnicity. *Actor playing Micah must be 18 years of age, but able to play younger. We realize this is a tall ask, so adjsutments may be made in the future to both Micah and Harley's ages. Micah is an introverted, highly intelligent young teen obsessed with miniatrues. He has recently lost his parents, which has left him feeling lost and afraid of abandonment. REFERENCES: Owen Cooper in "Adolescence", Henry Thomas in "E.T.".

18-22 years old, open ethnicity. Having been through her own trials as a kid and come out the other side, Harley is empathetic and eager to mentor to Micah, depite his many rules on how to relate to him. REFERENCES: Sadie Sink in "Stranger Things", Sophia Powers in "Son of a Critch".

55-65, open ethnicity. Having recently become the sole guardian of Micah, GRANDPA is weary trying to take care of his grandson, while also mourning the loss of his two children (Micah's parents). Despite his best efforts, however, Micah is not an easy kid to understand. REFERENCES: Robert Joy in "From", Peter Falk in "The Princess Bride".

Any ethnicity. An outsider. She’s soft-spoken, highly educated, and didactic. Constantly courting approval, but not ashamed to obstinately fight for her beliefs even if her intentions aren’t purely selfless.

Any ethnicity. A local-celebrity realtor with her face on every bus stop. Tenacious, acutely observant, and quietly domineering. This former beauty queen serves snark with a smile. (Contemporary West Texas accent a plus but not required.)

Any ethnicity. A staunch old school family man who knows how to give a firm handshake. Vociferous, steadfast and hot-headed. A strong-armed traditionalist with sardonic edge. He’s got that kind of warm joviality that can boil into a steam. (Contemporary West Texas accent a plus but not required.)

Any ethnicity. Obviously gay, but in a Republican sort of way. Brad knows how to play the game and has fought for his precarious seat at the table. Often playing the doormat, his country-club charmer persona masks deep insecurity. (Contemporary West Texas accent a plus but not required.)