A blue-collar junkyard employee with a sharp tongue, quick wit, and zero filter.

A sharp, observant detective investigating a complicated murder case, with a naturally dry sense of humour and strong comedic timing. Quick-witted, confident, and slightly unconventional, they can shift effortlessly between intense interrogation and unexpected comedy without losing their authority.

Physically imposing but emotionally reserved. Quiet, observant, and difficult to read. Beneath his calm exterior lies years of buried emotion and complicated loyalty. Requires subtle, understated acting with strong screen presence. Must be 6 feet or carry that type of energy.

Naturally charming, effortlessly attractive, and convinced he's figured life out. The comic relief of the group, but his confidence often masks immaturity and emotional avoidance. Strong comedic instincts and improvisational ability are a plus.

A confident, outspoken young feminist with a commanding presence and an strong sense of self. Unapologetically progressive, socially conscious, and opinionated. She carries herself with conviction, intelligence, charisma, and a natural coolness that makes her difficult to ignore.

An Arab man with strong traditional values and a commanding presence. Confident, authoritative, and deeply rooted in his cultural beliefs, he carries himself like a man accustomed to being respected and listened to. Strong-willed and proud. Arabic-speaking is a strong asset, and a natural Arabic accent is a plus.

Middle Eastern. Jayla's judgemental father. Does not approve of her being an artist. Ability to speak Arabic is a plus.

Middle eastern. Jayla's Aunt, unsupportive of her art career. Ability to speak Arabic is a plus.

Middle eastern. Jayla's Uncle, unsupportive of her art career. Comic relief. Experience with comedy a plus.

A clueless pedestrian who attempts to buy art for $5. Comedic experience is a plus.

A sweet but moody boy in a difficult family situation.

A moody teen in a difficult family situation.

Attractive women, best friends of the main character. In a min-club of man haters. Funny, crazy and unhinged attitude. Examples: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Daux212xdqQ/?igsi=MThvNm8wbXdkdXprMA https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXHl3KlkaF9/?igsi=dDdqenpqajh3ZnUz

Jayla's boss, a sterotypical businessman. Has a distinct laugh.

Female, 30-40 years old, Latino. Julio’s mother and primary maternal figure. Warm, practical and deeply loving, Laura has absolute faith in the traditions she was raised with, including the belief that confronting the ghost that arrives during a fever is an important rite of passage. To her, allowing Julio to face his fear is an act of care, as she wants to give him the gift of opportunity to face his fears and grow. Affectionate and reassuring, but stubborn when her worldview is challenged. The role should feel grounded and emotionally sincere. The audience needs to understand why Julio trusts her.

Special requirements: Fluency in Spanish Preferred.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR Any Gender | Adult A confident, direct and no-nonsense dance instructor hired to teach Frederick and Izzie their first dance. They are authoritative and demanding, pushing the two to get physically closer and reminding Frederick that dancing requires trust and connection. The character brings a slightly playful but blunt energy to the scene. The role requires good physicality and comedic timing, as well as the ability to direct the couple convincingly.

Officiant that marries the main characters.

NEWS ANCHOR Any Gender | Adult A professional television news anchor delivering a brief on-camera news report about Representative Frederick Holmes' engagement to actress Aubrey Wales. The anchor should have a polished, credible broadcast presence and be comfortable delivering scripted news copy naturally and efficiently. The role is brief and primarily serves to establish the public/media narrative surrounding Frederick's engagement.

Trabaja como traspunte en un teatro y conoce el ritmo de cada función de memoria. Disfruta su trabajo y lo hace con seguridad, atento a cada entrada, cada cambio y cada detalle detrás del escenario. Es confiable, sereno y sabe que, aunque el público casi nunca lo vea, una buena función también depende de él.

Es un hombre sencillo, de trato directo, trabaja en servicios de mudanzas y acostumbrado al esfurzo físico. Cumple con lo que le toca sin darle demasiadas vueltas a las cosas; a veces actúa con poca previsión o sentido común, pero lo compensa con su disposición y sus ganas de hacer bien su trabajo. Prefiere mantener las cosas simples: cargar, trasladar y seguir adelante.