MOM Ethnicity: Iranian. Language: Must be fluent in Farsi. Description: An Iranian immigrant and single mother working as a janitor. She is a woman of quiet strength and sacrifice, meticulous in her work and devoted to her daughter. Note: Dialogue is almost entirely in Farsi, with one final line delivered in English.

DAUGHTER Ethnicity: Iranian. Language: Fluent in Farsi and English. Description: Observant and loyal. She lives in a poor neighborhood but finds joy in small things, like her pink backpack or the hope of a new birthday jacket. Note: This role requires an actor who can balance youthful excitement with a grounded, protective maturity.

CASHIER #2 Ethnicity: Any (But not Iranian) Description: The store’s floor lead or security-conscious employee. She is direct, firm, and professional. She is the one who notices the discrepancy and confronts Mom, demanding to see her ID and check her bag. She isn't a villain, but she represents the cold reality of the "rules" that Mom has broken.

WOMAN (Immigrant Couple) Ethnicity: Open Description: An immigrant who speaks English with a heavy accent. She is seen trying on a matching hat and scarf, struggling with the excitement of choice. Her character represents a lighter, more joyful side of the immigrant experience, where she is able to indulge in the "luxury" of choosing both items without the weight of financial fear. Note: This is a minimal-dialogue role that relies heavily on expressive physical acting and the ability to project joy and indecision.

MAN (Immigrant Couple) Ethnicity: Open. Description: An immigrant who speaks English with a heavy accent. He is supportive, patient, and affectionate. Watching his partner try on clothes with a smile, he represents the "provider" who has found enough stability to encourage his loved one to "take both" items. He is a foil to the Mom, highlighting the gap between those who are struggling and those who have found their footing. Note: Requires a warm, grounded screen presence.

Sharp, poised CEO-in-waiting of GM Group, introduced as a commanding, no-nonsense businesswoman who masks deep trauma behind a cool exterior. Vivian enters a marriage of convenience with “Theo Adam,” insisting she only wants an heir and custody leverage, but gradually falls genuinely in love as she sees his integrity and care for his adopted daughter Elena. Qualified Stunt Coordinator will be present for all stunt scenes. Qualified Intimacy Coordinator will be involved throughout the production and present for all intimacy scenes and choreograph all movements.

Heir to the powerful Alpha Group, introduced at a masquerades as a modest mechanic borrowing clients’ suits and cars to look presentable. Single dad to Elena. Juggles secret CEO identity and fake working-class persona, orchestrating an elaborate “stranger” act inside Alpha Group so he can vet GM and Eva while quietly boosting Vivian’s position to CEO. Qualified Stunt Coordinator will be present for all stunt scenes. Qualified Intimacy Coordinator will be involved throughout the production and present for all intimacy scenes and choreograph all movements.

Vivian’s glamorous but malicious stepsister, fixated on becoming GM Group CEO and securing Alpha Group through marriage to Theodore. Forms a toxic power duo with her mother Isabella and lover Alex, bribing doctors, staging kidnappings, blackmailing, and ultimately plotting murder to eliminate Vivian and Elena. Physical altercations. Qualified Stunt Coordinator will be present for all stunt scenes.

Hace años que tienen una amistad tu y Julián, su amistad está basada en irse de fiesta y pasar buenos ratos con su grupo de amigos.

Early 20s, veiled, Jana is a Sudanese international student, an introvert-extrovert, fiercely independent to a fault. Currently studying at a University in Toronto, she came to Canada alone to pursue her dream .. of something. She is obsessed with three things: film, shisha and crochet. She can spend hours and hours watching, smoking and crocheting. She’s a combination of an old Arab man and a babushka at heart. With the end of the academic year, comes the end of her study permit, but Jana is strangely not anxious about what comes next. She is not much of a planner, she’s all about living in the moment and enjoying this day/this minute. She’s generous and quick to help, but does not accept it as easily. She keeps people at an arm’s length, not because she’s a loner, but because she’s selective and when she lets someone in, it’s usually for life. She doesn’t quite know what she wants to do with her life, but what’s exciting her is finding it out. Required: Must be a fluent Arabic speaker Special skills: crocheting Must be ok with: shisha smoking

Mid-20s, college dropout, Jaspar free floats through life with no plans beyond a couple of days. Much to his parents’ dismay, both academic emigres from Latvia, Jaspar just could not feign interest in academia despite being a voracious reader. A wise cracking Wikipedia wannabe with an opinion on everything, he thinks he’s got life figured out. Well, almost everything. He’s still searching for something. Something elusive. He’s not even sure what it is, maybe a higher power of sorts. In the meantime, his dream is to tour the world as a musician. And he’s got the plan to make it happen. Work for a few months, tour for a few months, no strings attached, except the ones on his guitar of course. He is soft launching this plan in Canada, first stop, Edmonton, where he heard it’s easy to find jobs that pay well. Special skills: guitar playing Must be ok with: shisha smoking

SHOOT CANCELLED. DO NOT SUBMIT SOPHIE (Lead) – Female, Any Ethnicity Age Range: Mid-20s Description: Perceptive, adventurous, and fiercely protective. She is shrewd and uses her quick thinking to expose the truth. Wardrobe: Look 1: Adventurous traveler (hiking backpack, practical layers, boots). Look 2: Sleepwear (tank or T-shirt paired with comfy bottoms). Look 3: Modern casual (chic jeans, statement tops, clean aesthetic).

SHOOT CANCELLED. DO NOT SUBMIT ELEAH (Lead) – Female, Any Ethnicity Age Range: 30s Description: A professional nurse with a fake smile and a clinical, cold demeanor. She is the calculating mastermind behind her mother’s decline. Wardrobe: Look 1: Polished casual (blouse and slacks). Look 2: Sleepwear (tank or T-shirt paired with comfy bottoms). Look 3: Polished casual (blouse and slacks)

SHOOT CANCELLED. DO NOT SUBMIT KARL (Lead) – Male, Any Ethnicity Age Range: 40s Description: Chloe’s husband of only three months. He projects a warm, friendly facade but is an opportunistic accomplice. Wardrobe: Look 1: Approachable and friendly (knitted sweater, relaxed slacks). Look 2: Sleepwear (T-shirt paired with comfy bottoms). Look 3: Disheveled and guilty (open-collar dress shirts, slacks).

Elena (Lead) Age Range: 29 Description: Initially shy and unsure of herself, Elena is a virgin who feels she lacks the confidence to navigate the dating world. Over the course of the story, she transforms from a passive participant in her own life to a woman who "takes control" of her sexuality and the men around her. Wardrobe: Look 1: Professional/Everyday attire for therapy sessions. Look 2: A modest dress for a first date. Look 3: Her "finest dress" for a high-end dinner. Look 4: An oversized men’s shirt (morning after).

Oliver (Lead) Age Range: 30s Description: A "devilishly handsome," sophisticated, and charming therapist. He is patient and reassuring but also manipulative, using his position of power to orchestrate scenarios for his patients that cross ethical lines. He is caught between his professional duties and his own growing attraction to Elena. Wardrobe: Look 1: Partial undress (undershirt and trousers) for the opening "shock" scene. Look 2: Sophisticated professional attire (dress shirt and trousers).

Any ethnicity.

Any ethnicity.

Seeking Indigenous actors willing to share their unique spirit, special skills, and represent an Indigenous student P.O.V. as part of the Wild Archaeology series with enthusiasm and genuine interest. Must be First Nations, Métis, or Inuit, and interested in archaeology, anthropology, culture and language revitalization, with deep respect of Elders and Knowledge Keepers. Seeking someone charismatic, with a sense of humour -- perhaps a bit of a trickster or bookworm etc. Must enjoy learning, travelling, and discovering new people/places. Must be able to lend a hand/pitch in when working in archaeological field school environments and be willing to camp/rough it on occasion.

Any ethnicity. A concept artist with a "freestyle" soul. He’s a die-hard hip-hop fan who approaches a blank sheet of paper the same way he approaches life: with raw passion and zero planning. Owen moves on instinct, which results in a style that is undeniably unique. Yet, for all his creative fire, his inability to find a sense of order makes it nearly impossible for him to see his projects through to the finish line.