**Though Markus is written as male, we are open to casting any gender** Markus holds a good management position in the office. He makes good money, doesn't deal with a lot of pressure or stress, yet he's tired. He can't remember the last time he felt excited to work and often forgets there's life beyond his desk. He is not a happy man.

She's a confident and professional worker at the start of her career. This is her first corporate job, and she's dedicated to growing within the working world. It's her top priority, and she's incredibly driven.

Strong and intimidating.

Strong and intimidating.

Strikinkly beautiful, feminine and demure. Sophia is strong and intelligent, she hides her identity for love, but is determined to rebuild after being betrayed. She has a rich education and a good family background. However, fate played a huge joke on her. She met and fell in love with James when she was young. In order to support his career, she chose to give up her own dream, hide her identity and run an inconspicuous restaurant. Faced with the collapse of her marriage, Sophia starts to rebuild herself, start over with her own abilities, and prove her own value.

Handsome and debonair. Ryan is a cold and overbearing CEO who hides his true identity and agrees to a fake marriage with Sophia. While helping Sophia, he is gradually attracted by her charm. Not only did he inherit the huge wealth and influence of the family business, but he also possessed an excellent business mind and outstanding leadership skills. On the surface, he is a cold, efficient, and rational business elite who is good at overcoming difficulties in the business world, but in his heart he actually has a gentle and complex emotion. Ryan never easily exposes himself to others, especially in terms of emotions, he always keeps a distance

The villain. Cecilia looks like a model, tall, thin and well-groomed. The daughter-in-law favored by Ryan's mother. She covets Ryan and uses all means to attack Sophia, but ends up suffering the consequences. She has lived in a wealthy environment since she was a child and is used to being pampered. In terms of emotions, she is a typical exploiter. She is a narcissist. Her relationship with James is a combination of personal interests, and she thinks it is a shortcut to maximize her own interests.

Rugged. masculine and physically fit. Sophia’s ex-husband, selfish and short-sighted, betrayed his marriage for profit, and ultimately failed completely in his career and love life. As a typical power seeker, he has been pursuing career and wealth all his life. He fails to recognize his own emotional needs and believes that business is the only force that can determine his status and life value. He married Sophia when he was young. Although the two had a good start, as his career developed, he gradually became cold and ruthless and abandoned Sophia. He believed that he and Sophia were no longer people of the same level, and she was just a vassal in his eyes. He deserved a stronger woman with a higher status.

Sophia's eldest brother, the heir of the Peterson family, a doting brother who provides strong support to Sophia at critical moments. The family's business empire is huge and influential. Nathan grew up in a privileged family environment, which allowed him to succeed in his career. As the eldest son of the family, Nathan was trained to be the family's successor since he was a child. He is proficient in business and good at power politics. In the eyes of outsiders, Nathan is calm, decisive and has a good business sense. He has a strong desire to protect his sister

Must look 3-5 years old, able to stay in position.

Must look 3-5 years old, able to stay in position.

The Sock Struggler is a highly relatable, plus-size, comedic character who represents the everyday frustrations of wearing uncomfortable, ill-fitting socks. They embody a journey of transformation, moving from struggles and somber moments to joy and confidence with Viasox Easystretch Socks. Ideally a female talent with good facial expressions who can exagerate different the emotions and interact with the voice-over.

Husband.

Male, 30s - 40s, any ethnicity. Captain Warren is a decorated astronaut, he has served at NASA over the years as a loyal and brave worker. He is a icon over at NASA Headquarters and everyone wants Warren to succeed. Once he fell in love with Mina, his priorities changed and it’s just as important to get home safe as it is to serve his country.

Female, 30 - 40 yrs old, any ethnicity. Mina is a smart and caring individual, she works at NASA as a scientist. While working, she fell in love with Captain Warren as she saw his bravery and purpose inspirational. More than anyone, she wants Warren to return home safely.

Male, 40s - 50s, any ethnicity. Mission Director is a experienced leader who has compassion and care for those who work under him. He is authoritative and commanding, he keeps a tight ship and wants to ensure the full success of every mission.

A resilient woman hardened by adversity, Diana becomes a nanny for the child she once bore, sparking revelations and danger as she fights to reclaim her place in his life. Actor must be comfortable with some intimacy. No nudity.

A determined heir burdened with restoring his family’s legacy, Justin hides deep emotions until fate reunites him with Diana, forcing him to confront love and betrayal. Actor must be comfortable with some intimacy. No nudity.

A rebellious teen shaped by neglect, Jacob clashes with Diana, only to embrace her role in his life, leading to guilt, reform, and redemption. Actor should appear 14 to 16-years old.

After giving up his dreams of being a rockstar, Igor is now a successful pharmacist who can’t get his wife pregnant. Held back by childhood trauma, he doesn’t feel ready to be a dad. However, as his marriage is threatened by the return of his wife’s former lover, he finally decides to take action in pursuit of growth.