Three months ago, Kathy suddenly lost her loving husband in a car crash. Now, she’s afraid that she will slowly lose her daughter as well. Kathy doesn’t know whether to give her adult-daughter the time and freedom to mourn, or to express her concerns over her declining mental health. She tries so hard to be a supportive parent; but do her careful efforts help or hinder?

Lilly is the main character in Zoe's favourite TV show, Lilly's Life. Everyone who knows Lilly has something nice to say about her, and she’s too humble to ever believe it, but Lilly is good at everything. Despite being loved and respected by her peers, the only person who really understands her is Becca, her best friend in the entire world. Lilly has many aspirations for the future - getting straight A’s, finding a loving girlfriend, leaving their small town. But at the top of the list is her dream to follow in her father’s footsteps and solve mysteries.

Becca is Lilly’s best friend in Zoe's favourite TV show, Lilly's Life. Becca has always been a bit of a drama-club loner at heart, but being best friends with Lilly doesn’t always allow that. Since they met in 2nd grade, the two have been an inseparable pair. Now, Lilly is spending more time with her dad, doing different hobbies, making new friends, and going on dates with cute girls instead of spending every weekend together. How could she not feel a bit jealous?

John is the father in Zoe's favourite TV show, Lilly's Life. John has been working as a private investigator in their small town for as long as anyone can remember - he’s the best at what he does. But recently, he’s been trying to retire and lead a simple life. John wants to spend more time with his teenage daughter, Lilly, before she becomes too cool for him. His plans are uprooted when he discovers his best friend was murdered. Now, he can’t stop until he solves this mystery.

Athletic, watchful. An aspiring coach and phys. ed. teacher, Joe is a sports maniac — something he got from his dad. He’s a natural leader, but not a tyrant: his friends gravitate to his focus and fun-loving nature. 

Athletic, future college athlete, man of few words. The team’s quarterback, Donnelly has been Joe’s best friend since pre-school. He has seen the toll that Marvin’s illness has taken on Joe, and keeps a watchful eye out for his friend.

Class clown, party avatar, friends with everyone. Words-per-minute are high even for native New Yorkers. Here for a good time, not a long time. 

Determined, hair always up, doesn’t take shit. Becc has known these boys since they had snot noses, so she’s not intimidated at all. When she came out as gay in 9th grade, that helped the boys finally relax and stop being weird. 

Like if ‘90s Al Pacino was a sophomore in high school — so instead of chipping cocaine he is overprescribed for Adderrall. 

High school football varsity captain. Knee injury kept him off the field in college. Finally married his high school sweetheart after about 15 years of on-again-off-again. Works in the accounting department of a mid-size construction firm. 

Female, 30s, Eritrean. Performer must be partially fluent in Tigrinya. Selam is the eldest daughter of Eritrean refugees, the firstborn in a new country, raised between worlds. From an early age, she was tasked with adult responsibilities like translating for her parents, managing family logistics, parenting her younger siblings, and becoming the family’s symbol of success. She is the first to go to university, the first to achieve “stability,” and the one on whom the family’s hopes quietly rest but that responsibility came at a price. As the stoic, high-achiever, Selam learned to suppress her needs, compartmentalize her pain, and perform composure. And now, after the sudden death of her youngest sister, Betty, those lifelong repressed emotions have nowhere left to hide. Her grief, unprocessed and long-denied, is beginning to rupture her carefully curated self-image and threaten her fragile mental state. What appears as a haunting may actually be the emotional aftermath of a life spent surviving rather than feeling. Selam represents the emotional cost of being the “model” daughter, the immigrant child who carries generational survival on her back. Her journey is one of internal collapse and a reckoning with identity, grief, and the trauma of never being allowed to feel. Performer must be partially fluent in Tigrinya.

Brilliant genetic researcher who gave up her career to marry Jerry. Selfless and deeply in love, she suffers betrayal, miscarriage, and late-stage cancer. Her hidden identity as Dr. X becomes key to her eventual rebirth and empowerment.

Chairman of Wilson Medical Group. Megan’s cold and neglectful husband, emotionally entangled with Rachel. Over time, he faces the consequences of his choices and becomes haunted by regret after Megan’s decline and disappearance.

Jerry’s mistress and secretary, later revealed to be pregnant. Manipulative and ruthless, she schemes to destroy Megan and secure her position as Mrs. Wilson.

Compassionate surgeon who saves Megan multiple times. He admires her brilliance as Dr. X and becomes her supporter, confidant, and possible love interest when Jerry fails her.

Jerry’s mother, the Wilson family matriarch. Warm and kind to Megan, she pressures them to stay married and have an heir, unknowingly forcing Megan to endure more suffering.

The tragic heroine who made the ultimate sacrifice, giving up her health and reputation to save Nolan. She returns five years later as a food delivery driver, desperate to earn money to save her daughter, Mia. 20-30 years old, White/Caucasian, strong emotional range, neutral accent.

The powerful, vengeful CEO who was betrayed by the woman he loved at his lowest point. He is unaware that the life he is living - and the heart beating in his chest - was a gift from the woman he now hates. 25-35 years old, White/Caucasian, imposing presence, neutral accent.

Nolan's beautiful, ambitious fiancée who has leveraged her family's power to secure her position. She is fiercely possessive and manipulative, viewing Elena as a threat to be eradicated at all costs. 20-30 years old, Any Ethnicity, elegant and polished look, neutral accent.

Nolan's fiercely loyal best friend and trusted right-hand man who acts as the moral compass of the story. He suspects the depth of Elena's past sacrifice and helps shield her and Mia when necessary. 25-35 years old, Any Ethnicity, trustworthy and grounded appearance, neutral accent.