White. A bold presence with expressive eyes and a sharp wit.

White. Blonde. Poised and mysterious. Note: Wig if needed.

Black.

Hispanic, White. Note: Clean-shaven.

Hispanic, Black, or White. Male or Female. Note: Short hair.

Mediterranean, White. Note: Should be comfortable shirtless and in toga wardrobe.

Mediterranean, White. Note: Long hair. Must be comfortable chewing on a leaf for one scene; basil or a bay leaf.

White. A regal and wealthy figure wearing opulent attire. Note: Beard.

White. Eastern European. Note: Clean shaven, short hair.

Middle Eastern, Mediterranean. Note: Bald or shaved head.

East Asian. Note: Long hair (or a topknot), with a beard if possible.

East Asian. Note: Bald.

Intense, intelligent, competitive, but insecure and anxious. Michael has always been smarter than most of his friends. His academic abilities are the source of his confidence, and how he distracts himself from his internal struggles. He’s a little too reliant on Ritalin for his focus. Has an intense drive to win but battles internal doubts and intrusive thoughts. Highly ambitious, easily flustered, and has a short temper under pressure. Suppresses his feelings for Brandon. High school student.

A member of the rival team. Alternative style, charismatic, laid-back, and kind-hearted. Brandon is confident in his intelligence and wants to win for his team. Genuinely enjoys trivia and though he’s in it for the fun of the game, can get pretty competitive. Painted nails. High school student.

Trivia event moderator, professional and articulate. High school Geography teacher by day. Starts off in control, albeit a little sweaty under the lights. Progressively becomes unwell as the competition continues and eventually collapses on stage.

Michael’s teammate and close friend. Grounded, supportive, but blunt when necessary. She genuinely cares about Michael but can get frustrated with his obsessive behaviour. She tries to keep Michael grounded and focused during the competition. Witty, confident, and level-headed. High school student.

The third member of Michael’s trivia team. Smart, capable, and focused. He takes trivia seriously. He knows how to keep a cool head in high-pressure situations. Practical, sharp, and occasionally sarcastic. High school student.

A strong trivia player on Brandon’s team. Confident, competitive, and quick-witted. This competition matters to him. High school student.

Another strong member of Brandon’s team. Intelligent, calm, and strategic. Focused, though not particularly energetic. High school student.

Film is largely from her perspective. Dealing with her parents divorce 2 years prior. Does not like her mother's new boyfriend as he feels like a threat to her family and wants to protect her mother. Strong willed but shy. Timid, very emotional. Will need to be able to cry for the role.