Must be Pakistani. A creative, intelligent, emotionally repressed young woman torn between filial duty and personal freedom. Sensitive yet quietly defiant. Has a deep inner life, theatre lover, former painter, dreamer. Heavy dramatic arc from obedient daughter ? emotionally explosive confrontation ? psychologically ambiguous transformation. Must handle intense emotional scenes, physical performance elements, and psychological horror beats. Requires strong subtle acting and controlled escalation.

Caucasian. Ayesha’s best friend. Playful, modern, outspoken. Represents Western individualism in contrast to Ayesha’s cultural expectations. Her humor masks anxiety. Loyal but naïve about consequences.

South Asian. A hardworking immigrant father who believes security equals love. Authoritative but not villainous, he truly believes he is protecting his daughter. Carries pride, fear, and generational trauma.

South Asian. A gentle, deeply conditioned woman who once lived Ayesha’s fate. Torn between empathy and survival. Her silence carries decades of compromise.

Calm, authoritative spiritual leader called to perform an exorcism. Grounded presence amid chaos. Requires strong vocal presence. Ritual recitation (Quran verses). Controlled physical blocking during exorcism.

A mysterious spiritual healer whose true nature may not be human. Calm, enigmatic, unsettling.

South Asian. Polite, awkward prospective groom. Not malicious, simply part of the system.

Female/Caucasian 27-40yrs. Blonde/light colored hair. Audrey Lloyd A seemingly gentle overseas-trained doctor who manipulates others through emotional control and fabricated victimhood. Highly strategic, jealous, and obsessive. Major antagonist with multiple reveal scenes. Antagonist: Calculating, emotionally manipulative. *Vancouver Actors Only

Female/Caucasian 45-65yrs. Bella Knight is the matriarch of the Knight family—authoritative, status-driven, and emotionally domineering. She views marriage as a strategic alliance rather than a romantic bond and has never approved of her son’s wife, whom she considers socially inferior. *Vancouver Actors Only

(Male-Caucasian 25-33yrs) Nina’s troubled older brother. Charismatic but reckless, with a history of bad decisions and questionable associations. He brings chaos into Nina’s carefully controlled life, forcing her to confront family loyalty versus self-preservation. The actor should balance charm with danger and emotional volatility. *Must be min. legally 18yrs. old. *Vancouver Actors Only

(Male-Caucasian 45-55yrs) Nina’s father and a long-time servant to the wealthy family. A hardworking man who believes in keeping his head down to survive. He loves his daughter but struggles between protecting her and accepting the social boundaries imposed on them. The role requires warmth, quiet strength, and restrained emotional depth. *Vancouver Actors Only

(Male-Caucasian 50-65yrs) A powerful, controlling figure who manages Tony’s career and public image. Eddie believes success justifies any sacrifice and sees people as assets. He is authoritative, intimidating, and emotionally detached, yet convinced he is acting “for the greater good.” The actor should bring gravitas, control, and underlying menace. *Vancouver Actors Only

Female/Caucasian 8-10yrs old. Blonde or light brown hair. Blue or green eyes. Charming, captivating with strong screen presence. Small framed/height. *Vancouver Actors Only

Male/Caucasian 10yrs-SMALL 13yrs old. Brown hair/Brown eyes. Charming, captivating with strong screen presence. Small framed/height. *Vancouver Actors Only

Male 30's. Tattooed, Intimidating criminal with also real authority — someone who feels like a boss. Suspicious, intimidating, preferably physically imposing. A strong actor with solid physical abilities. *Vancouver Actors Only

“Iron” Percy Rivers is a seasoned stuntman who has a reputation as a cool, calm professional. He’s been in the game long enough to know when something doesn’t feel right, and when an amateur film crew wants him to perform a dangerous stunt, his reputation and career are put on the line. During the leadup to the stunt, Percy is questioning himself - is he overthinking things? Is it really that dangerous? Percy wars with himself, whether to be the steely professional, or trust his instincts. Once he makes the decision to walk away from the stunt, he stands on it, outwardly confident but inwardly still rattled. There is a strong undercurrent of uncertainty in his character until the end of the movie, where he’s proven right and finds his peace.

Ari is a young production assistant, working on the crew of an amateur film production. She has an energetic personality, and is willing to put up with discomfort and tough conditions in order to set herself apart. This belief of hers is challenged when she sees a stuntman stand up for himself when asked to do a dangerous stunt. She recognizes that if she keeps sacrificing her agency, she might be put into a dangerous situation like him. Ari’s admiration of the stunt man’s courage leads her to pursue a career in stunts, working with the stunt man now turned stunt coordinator on new productions.

Georgia is a new director who is trying to break out onto the scene. She’s focused on her work and the process of making her film at the expense of the people around her. The human touch has been pushed aside for Georgia, who doesn’t have the patience or time for anyone not fully dedicated to her vision. Her confidence has morphed into dismissiveness as she forgoes collaboration in favor of her single-mindedness.

Steve is a lax stunt coordinator, who sits on his laurels and allows his past reputation to do the majority of his work. He has no qualms about using his moderate fame inappropriately, including to secure jobs he’s not qualified for, and to try and impress young women on set. His reputation is everything to him, and when the stuntman he hired refuses a dangerous stunt, Steve doesn’t hesitate to get aggressive. He’s a bully, who expects those around him to follow his orders without question.