A financially struggling college student juggling multiple jobs and medical debt. Intelligent but overlooked, socially invisible, and routinely humiliated by wealthier peers. Becomes dorm manager of Building 302—the turning point that activates the Superhero System. 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. All intimacy scenes will be a closed set.

A wealthy, entitled student whose power comes from money and influence. Views people as assets and rejection as humiliation. Frank spirals from arrogance into obsession and violence when he loses control. Represents unchecked privilege and moral decay. Actor must be comfortable portraying villainous behavior with clear boundaries. Qualified Stunt Coordinator will be present for all stunt scenes.

A gentle, academically focused student from a financially strained family. Appears sweet and composed but harbors deep insecurity about safety and stability. Transitions from passive observer to emotionally assertive woman. Gwen is the first to trust Toby, and her growing attachment introduces emotional stakes and jealousy dynamics. She represents emotional intimacy over raw desire. Romantic scenes with male lead, kissing, sensual but non-explicit. Qualified Intimacy Coordinator will be involved throughout the production and present for all intimacy scenes and choreograph all movements. All intimacy scenes will be a closed set.

An athletic, confident student with martial arts training. Outwardly tough and outspoken, inwardly vulnerable and emotionally reactive. Evie shifts from skepticism to deep emotional reliance on Toby. Her arc explores control vs. surrender, pride vs. trust. She struggles with jealousy and fear of vulnerability. Martial arts movement. Slapping, defensive actions. 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. All intimacy scenes will be a closed set.

A punk-styled music student with a bold exterior and guarded emotional core. Uses humor and sexuality as armor. Angel’s arc is the most dangerous. She goes from playful provocation to genuine emotional vulnerability after being kidnapped by the antagonist. Her bond with Toby is forged through survival and trust. Kidnapping sequence. Qualified Stunt Coordinator will be present for all stunt scenes. Flirtation, lap-sitting, kissing. Qualified Intimacy Coordinator will be involved throughout the production and present for all intimacy scenes and choreograph all movements. All intimacy scenes will be a closed set.

Although no dialogue, the little kid appears throughout many scenes - a character we continuously follow that connect our various scenes/locations. Ethnicity: Latin American / Mixed Latin Heritage Languages: English; Spanish/Portuguese helpful Description: Playful, curious kid who hands the soccer ball to podcast hosts and plays a video game at home. Expressive, natural reactions, believable child energy.

Lead character in Party/Salsa Scene Ethnicity: Latin American Languages: Spanish / Portuguese accent acceptable Description: Charismatic but quietly intense. Starts as one of a loud group, then becomes visually softened and single-minded when he spots the Girl in the Beautiful Dress. Needs to read love-at-first-sight over three beats (look, approach, near-touch). Skills: Natural salsa rhythm and casual club movement (not pro). Strong eye-acting and micro-expressions.

Lead character in Party/Salsa Scene Ethnicity: Latin American Languages: Spanish / Portuguese background is a bonus. Description: Elegant, slightly enigmatic. She holds herself with quiet poise; her small facial shifts must carry the scene. Not a dancer star — but very present. Skills: Comfort with slow, cinematic movement/dancing. Able to “act” with stillness - express curiosity, surprise, warm politeness without words.

Lead character in Film Crew Scene Ethnicity: Latin American Languages: English with one line in Spanish Description: Confident, no-nonsense, authentic film-set presence; should look like an experienced director (wardrobe, mannerisms). Skills: Clear, authoritative vocal delivery; comfortable doing one Spanish line.

Lead character in Podcast Scene Ethnicity: Latin American Languages: English + Portuguese phrase (“não posso”) — must be able to pronounce comfortably. Description: Warm, energetic, opinionated about soccer; natural host energy. Comfortable conversationally, able to banter and improvise. Skills: Bilingual switch (English <> Portuguese phrase) Natural comedic/timing sense; strong mic discipline. Should feel authentic as a bilingual Latin sports podcaster.

Lead character in Podcast Scene Ethnicity: Latin American Languages: English + Spanish slang line (“Papi el niño moi…”) — must sound natural. Description: Relaxed, humorous, a foil to Host 1. Quick to banter, warm reactions, outgoing. Natural chemistry with co-host, ability to deliver Spanish slang fluidly.

Lead character in Videogame Scene Salsa Fighter Ethnicity: Afro-Latin / Latin American preferred Description: Salsa-influenced fighter: rhythmic, swaggering, mixed with salsa moves. 70s style wardrobe and facial flair. Skills: Salsa dancing (good level) + playful combat choreography

Lead character in Videogame Scene Luchador Ethnicity: Latin American Description: Colorful, exaggerated luchador persona with comic timing- big gestures, larger body language. Visual presence is key. Skills: Physical acting, exaggerated movement, basic stage combat/stunts. Extra Large build preferred; Martial Arts experience requested. Mask performance requires strong body language and safe stunt practice.

A timid kid who prefers watching than talking. He loves running around and playing sports with his grandpa. With grandma, he enjoys playing computer games and watching her play the piano. He gets lost in made up scenarios in his head, creating stories in the activities he is doing. He is very observant, even if he doesn’t quite understand.

A stoic and stubborn man, that has a soft spot for Marcus his grandson. He is very protective of those close to him, sometimes to a fault. Catherine is his high school sweetheart and is now trying to take care of her when she is struggling. He wants to shield the boy from the reality his grandma’s struggle but has a difficult time balancing the two.

Gentle, kind and caring, the perfect antidote to Frank’s cold exterior. As aging begins to settle, her cognitive and physical abilities are beginning to slow. It is difficult for her to process these changes but she always puts on a smile. She is an avid music fan and used to teach piano. She loves to play for Marcus, showing him music that she used to love when she was young.

Marcus' Mother. Laura serves as an emotional bridge between generations, caring for her child and protecting him while also gently managing her mother's decline.

Marcus's father is calm and amusing, and he deals with discomfort by reducing it. He feels that normality and resilience will safeguard Marcus even when larger challenges arise.

A distracted, emotionally preoccupied neighbour tasked with watching Marcus. She doesn't know how to engage him beyond surface-level conversation. Over time, little moments of play arise, but her attention is continually divided.