Ok at customer service but lousy at his job, steals from tenants, glued to his phone, self care isn’t a thing, judges people based on their choice in footwear, socially awkward.

MARV [Male Identifying, Open Ethnicity, 45-60] Middle-aged laundromat manager with a deadpan demeanour who's seen it all - from sock-related fights to portal-seeking customers. Despite his position of authority, he's surprisingly amenable to letting customers explore his establishment.

**Actor needs to perform with a French accent (from France)** A young priest in his 40s - Handsome yet weary with a worldliness in his eyes that make him seem much older. He sticks to the rules of the church and will not perform an exorcism without the permission of the Archdiocese, leaving Randall to perform the exorcism himself while he accompanies and records it. He ventures into Adriana's house, trying to help Randall contain the entity. This decision leads to his chest being ripped open by Adriana. **This role has violence scenes, some will be performed by stunt doubles: character covered in blood, fighting ** Role requires an actor that is comfortable playing for longer takes who is able to go from a grounded performance to a slight theatrical performance**

LEAD - JESSICA - (30-44) Jessica, a warm-hearted and compassionate woman in her early 30s, values kindness and empathy in all her interactions. She’s a grounding presence who has always put others before herself, sometimes to her own detriment, but recent events have sparked a shift in her, driving her to stand up for her own worth. Although deeply hurt by her husband Darren's betrayal, Jessica finds the strength to rebuild her life and learns to embrace happiness with someone who respects her. HMU & WARDROBE: DAY 1 SCENE 1&2: A nice shirt and jeans. Something casual that you may wear to the mall and around your house. HMU: Hair should be neat and tidy, worn up or down. Clean and natural makeup. DAY 2 SCENE 3: A fitted dress or something really classy such as a nice blouse and skirt with cute heels. HMU: Hair styled neat and tidy. Think: Revenge hair/makeup.

LEAD - DARREN (30-44) Darren, a successful yet arrogant man in his early 40s, masks his insecurities with an air of superiority and entitlement. He has a strong need for control and uses his wealth as a shield to justify his actions, often belittling those he sees as “beneath” him, including Jessica and Joseph. While he has moments of regret, Darren’s ego often prevents him from fully grasping the consequences of his actions, leaving him unable to genuinely connect with others or earn the loyalty he desperately craves. HMU & WARDROBE: DAY 1 - SCENE 1&2: A put together look. Maybe some dress pants and a nice shirt. HMU: Hair should look styled with hair gel. Clean face and shave. DAY 2 - SCENE 3: A collared shirt and dark washed jeans. HMU: Hair should look styled with hair gel. Clean face and shave.

LEAD - JOSEPH (30-44) Joseph is a gentle and grounded man who exudes quiet confidence despite his modest demeanor. While initially appearing as just a delivery driver, it’s later revealed that he owns the business, a fact he humbly keeps under wraps, valuing hard work and connection with his employees over status. Joseph’s genuine kindness and respect for others make him a natural confidant, and he quickly becomes a stabilizing force in Jessica’s life, offering her the compassion and loyalty she has long desired. HMU & WARDROBE: DAY 1 - SCENE 1: Something you might wear to deliver a package in the winter. Maybe just a winter jacket with dress pants and nice shoes. HMU: Hair should be styled naturally and a clean shave or groomed beard. DAY 2 - SCENE 3: A nice shirt and dark washed jeans. HMU: Hair should be styled naturally and a clean shave or groomed beard.

The character is female, 13 years old. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT ANYONE YOUNGER THAN 12 YEARS OLD AS OF JANUARY 2025! Melody is 13-years old. She is a real big-city girl from California. A young teenager with an extraordinary strength of character. After the recent death of her mother, she doesn’t like to show her vulnerability. She stands firmly on her own two feet, a foundation which, through sheer will, is as solid as possible. Melody is a very pretty girl, sophisticated for her age, without being superficial. She is a natural caretaker whether it be herself, her loved ones, or her surroundings: she innately knows how to make a house into a home. She has always carried the weight of the world on her shoulders, without showing how it has affected her. She strives to be as perfect as possible. Growing up fatherless doesn’t appear to bother her. Now she is mourning her mother. Once again, she remains strong. But when her aunt sends her away to live with her father whom she doesn’t know (and had never heard of), for the first time in her life it is too much. Her shell starts to crack. But this is what is going to allow her to “shed her skin” and grow.

Melody uses humor to protect and distance herself from painful situations. Nothing can touch her, she’s a rock. As she is also very intelligent, her biting remarks often hit home and her unique perspective on life can leave a profound, indeed transformative impression on people, notably her father.

Melody is strong, but when she breaks down it is in an equally spectacular way. Both heart wrenching and perplexing. She plays at being an adult, but the frightened young child inside her appears when she lets her guard down: when she is asleep, snuggled up with the bear cub Heaven, her emotional twin and support.

Although Melody has always forced herself to be an adult, in reality she only has one dream: to be able to just be a child. Her father’s child.

She is unaware that her spirit animal is the bear. Yet from the very beginning, this is what creates her unbreakable link to this life. Here, Melody will discover her destiny.

LEAD - Jared, 45 - 65 Jared, also 45, is an impatient and dismissive man who thrives on control and validation. He belittles Charlotte, using her sacrifices against her while refusing to recognize his own flaws. Disillusioned with their life, he looks for excitement elsewhere, completely oblivious to Charlotte’s true value. When his world crumbles with the news of Charlotte’s success and his own impending fatherhood, he’s left grappling with the consequences of his arrogance and short-sightedness. HMU & WARDROBE: Day 1: Casual, a bit disheveled: think jeans, or sweatpants and a big shirt or sweater. Hair and facial hair should be tidy.

LEAD - Charlotte, 45 - 65 Charlotte is a 45-year-old woman who has dedicated her life to nurturing her marriage, often at the expense of her own dreams. She is kind-hearted, optimistic, and tirelessly supportive, yet undervalued by her husband. Despite setbacks, she quietly pursues her passion for writing, and her resilience ultimately rewards her with a major breakthrough. When her loyalty is finally betrayed, Charlotte reclaims her worth and walks away empowered, leaving her past behind. HMU & WARDROBE: Day 1: Casual day outfit: tailored pants or jeans and a nice top. Hair and makeup should be polished but natural.

LEAD - Rick, 45 - 65 Rick is a deadbeat friend of Jared’s, indifferent to the crumbling state of Jared’s marriage and eager to join him in the bachelor lifestyle. Immature and careless, he has little ambition or empathy, prioritizing his own leisure above all else. Rick encourages Jared’s poor decisions and is a catalyst in the unraveling of Charlotte and Jared’s marriage, providing Jared with a misplaced sense of camaraderie and validation. HMU & WARDROBE: Day 1: Casual, a bit disheveled: think jeans, or sweatpants and a big shirt, baseball cap. Hair and facial hair can be disheveled.

LEAD – ELENA - Female, 20s. Ethnicity: Mexican immigrant Elena, a beautiful and naive young woman, is entangled in a tumultuous affair with a married man, Julian. Her dreams of a future together are shattered when she discovers the truth about his intentions. WARDROBE Scene 1 (Dinner Party): Elegant attire (cocktail dress, heels), showcasing her desire to impress Scene 5 (Confrontation): Disheveled, reflecting her emotional turmoil HAIR: Long, dark hair, styled elegantly PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Beautiful, soft-spoken with an accent, dark Latin skin

LEAD – MAYA - Female, 30s. Ethnicity: Caucasian American Maya, Elias's supportive wife, is fiercely protective of her relationship and values honesty above all. Her intuition about Julian's infidelity proves correct, and she takes a stand. WARDROBE Scene 1 (Dinner Party): Sophisticated attire (evening gown, jewelry), reflecting her confidence Scene 5 (Confrontation): Determined, with a hint of outrage HAIR: Sleek, shoulder-length blonde hair, styled with subtle waves PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Blonde, beautiful

SUPPORTING – JULIAN - Male, 40s. Ethnicity: Caucasian American Julian, a charismatic but deceitful businessman, juggles his marriage and mistress. His arrogance and lack of empathy ultimately lead to his downfall. WARDROBE Scene 1 (Dinner Party): Tailored suit, exuding confidence and success Scene 5 (Confrontation): Disheveled, revealing his true character HAIR: Styled neatly, with hints of graying PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Good-looking, arrogant demeanor

SUPPORTING – ELIAS - Male, 30s. Ethnicity: Caucasian American Elias, Maya's husband and Julian's business partner, is caught between loyalty and morality. He ultimately stands up for what's right. WARDROBE Scene 1 (Dinner Party): Professional attire (suit, tie), reflecting his business relationship Scene 5 (Confrontation): Resolute, with a hint of determination HAIR: Styled neatly, with subtle hints of receding hairline PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Smart-looking, naive

LEAD - NADIA, 45-65 open ethnicity A living embodiment of privilege gone awry, Nadia's fixation on "her house" has festered for six years like a wound that refuses to heal. Her delusion transforms a lost auction into a perceived birthright, revealing a woman whose grip on reality has been eroded by years of unchecked entitlement. In her mind, she's not trespassing—she's claiming what the universe owes her. But what devastating life events twisted her sense of reality so severely that a house she never owned became the hill she's willing to die on? HMU & WARDROBE: ALL SCENES: 1 DAY, 1 LOOK Business casual – not a modern look, but a blazer, blouse, and jewellery from i.e. the 90s. Hair perfectly styled. Makeup to make her feel ‘rich’.

LEAD - ELISE, 30-44 open ethnicity Early 30s - Behind her peaceful exterior lies a lioness protecting not just a house, but the sanctuary she's built within its walls. When confronted by Nadia's invasion, her initial fear transforms into a fierce determination that reveals the depth of her emotional investment. Each room holds memories she's not willing to surrender to a stranger's demands. What untold sacrifices has she made to create this home that makes her willing to stand her ground against such unhinged entitlement? HMU & WARDROBE: ALL SCENES: 1 DAY, 1 LOOK Casual jeans and light-coloured casual top. Or ath-leisure wear - light coloured. Hair tossed in a ponytail. Natural make-up.

LEAD - JEFFERSON, 30-44 Early 30s - A natural mediator whose jovial demeanor masks a shrewd understanding of human nature, Jefferson walks the delicate line between maintaining peace and protecting his family. His brief consideration of a potential sale reveals a pragmatic mind, but his wife's emotional attachment grounds him in what truly matters. In this moment of crisis, will his instinct to find middle ground prove to be their salvation or their vulnerability? HMU & WARDROBE: ALL SCENES: 1 DAY, 1 LOOK Casual button-down, t-shirt underneath, and light jeans.

LEAD - CASSIDY, 35 ( 30-44) A fiercely independent woman navigating life after her divorce, Cassidy is a blend of strength and vulnerability. With an eye for fashion, she invests time and money into her appearance, reflecting her desire to feel valued. Though she exudes confidence, her encounters with Tommy reveal her lingering insecurities about relationships and societal expectations. Cassidy is passionate about equality, but her fierce defense of her worth often leads to confrontations, particularly with men who challenge her beliefs. HMU & WARDROBE: 1 SCENE, 1 LOOK

LEAD - TOMMY, 40 (30-44) Tommy is Cassidy’s charming yet complacent ex-husband, who struggles with feelings of inadequacy since their divorce. While he tries to present himself as a modern man who values equality, his traditional views on gender roles and finances surface during their date. Beneath his laid-back demeanor lies a man grappling with his past and the remnants of his marriage. His reluctance to take financial responsibility for the date reveals deeper issues regarding masculinity and expectations, creating a volatile dynamic with Cassidy.

LEAD - JEN, 25 (18-29) Jen is the no-nonsense server caught in the middle of Cassidy and Tommy's explosive confrontation. Young and perceptive, she navigates the restaurant’s chaos with poise. Though she tries to remain neutral, her silent admonishment of the couple’s antics hints at her own experiences with relationships and equality. Jen serves as a grounding presence, offering a subtle commentary on the absurdities of their situation. She embodies the modern worker’s perspective on gender roles, often siding with the practical over the idealistic. HMU & WARDROBE: 1 SCENE, 1 LOOK HMU: Practical and approachable. Her hair is pulled back into a tidy bun or ponytail. Her makeup is minimal—perhaps just a light foundation and a hint of lip gloss—emphasizing her natural beauty and readiness for work without being overly glamorous. WARDROBE: A standard server uniform: a fitted black or white polo/blouse paired with black slacks. Waist apron tied around her waist OK. Sensible but stylish flat black shoes.