OLEG - SUPPORTING - Male, 30-40. Canadian of Ukrainian decent. Language: English, Ukrainian an asset (preferably old Ukrainian dialect) Calm composed, loyal, protective and warm. He avoids conflict until its absolutely necessary because if he steps in - there is no going back. He enjoys humor, has ability to shift between being passive to extremely active.

SERGEI- SUPPORTING - Male, 18-25, Eastern Slavic (Ukrainian), Language: English, Ukrainian a must. Looks like a good eastern European boy. He acts tough, chaotic, and strangely poetic. Gets scared, but never shows it. He is deeply sincere and as funny as one can be.

Any gender, 40s- 60s, any ethnicity. A grounded, habitual, and curious Afterlife Attendant, they help guide souls from purgatory back to Earth through reincarnation, even though they have never lived on Earth. Would iron their socks, but not own a TideToGo pen. Begins detached, ends connective. Play with what the spectrum of Acceptance means to you.

Female, 40s - 50s, Latina. Proud, sharp, and fiercely independent, Maria struggles with declining health, severe osteoarthritis, and limited mobility with chronic pain. The only help she accepts is her cane and medication; she refuses all other assistance, guarding her dignity while often masking warmth with stubbornness. Emotionally guarded after a recent loss, she isolates herself rather than show vulnerability. Beneath her tough exterior, she is a loving mother shaped by sacrifice and her upbringing in her culture. She fears becoming a burden and feeling helpless. *Spanish-speaking required (neutral Latin American accent)*

Draped in charm and danger, Isadora is a woman who turns ambition into a weapon. Beneath her flawless exterior lies a calculating mind — one that manipulates, seduces, and destroys without remorse. She doesn’t just chase what she wants; she hunts it. And when desire turns to obsession, nothing — not love, loyalty, or even life itself — will stand In her way.

As the respected CEO of Velacoda International, James has earned every ounce of success that bears his name. Compassionate, loyal, and endlessly hopeful, he leads with heart — believing that kindness and integrity still matter in a world driven by power. But, his faith in others blinds him to the betrayal unfolding in his own home. And while he’s devoted to a woman who only sees him for his fortune, James will soon discover that true love has been beside him all along — quietly waiting t o be seen.

Graceful, intelligent, and disarmingly sincere — Amelia Weston is the quiet force that keeps Velacoda International from falling apart. As James’ confidante and right hand, she navigates the chaos around him with calm precision and unshakable loyalty. Behind her composed smile lies a heart that’s breaking — for the man she loves, and the love she can never confess. When Isadora’s web of deceit begins to tighten, Amelia must decide whether to stay in the shadows or step into the light to save James, and perhaps, finally be seen by him. In a world built on lies, Amelia’s love might be the only truth left standing.

Winston is handsome, confident, and effortlessly charming — a man who knows the power of his smile and isn’t afraid to use it. He enjoys the attention of wealthy women, often accepting their gifts and affection with playful ease. But when he meets Isadora, the game he thought he was playing takes a dark turn. Drawn into her world of deceit and ambition, Winston finds himself manipulated, controlled, and ultimately transformed into someone he no longer recognizes. In the end, he realizes too late — he wasn’t the player this time... he was the prey.

Iranian-Canadian. Role requires Farsi dialogue. A charismatic and highly respected human-rights lawyer, Rämin is intelligent, driven, and morally uncompromising. Deeply committed to justice, he believes accountability is not optional: especially when historic crimes can finally be prosecuted. While outwardly confident and articulate, Rämin carries the weight of the cases he fights, and his urgency sometimes blinds him to the personal cost borne by those closest to the truth.

Female, 40s - 70s, Iranian. Must speak Persian. Newly divorced and desperate for cash. She holds tightly to her newfound independence and sees vulnerability as a trap. She is stubborn, proud, and deeply allergic to being controlled. Having lived through a regime and a marriage that taught her silence as survival, she is done with both. Armed with a ceremonial sword and decades of survival instincts she treats the robbery as an insistence on being seen and heard on her own terms. Her love is real, but it refuses to look like weakness. Performance Note: A strong presence, restraint under pressure but a willingness to get messy. Dark Comedy not Sketch

Male, 20s - 50s, any ethnicity. The night-shift clerk is a quiet witness. Nervous but oddly uninvested, he complies just enough to stay alive and bored enough to keep reading his magazine. He comes to understand that this robbery isn’t just about money, and he wisely stays out of the argument. He’s not paid to intervene emotionally or otherwise. Performance Note: Subtlety is welcome, as the humor comes from restraint. The performance leans towards understated, natural, and reactive. Dark Comedy not Sketch.

CHARACTER IS A MAN, LATE 50s, WHITE. Neatly composed RCMP Staff Sergeant. Steady, methodical, and committed to uncovering the truth. Treats everyone with the same professional skepticism - witness or suspect. Collegial and dry-witted. A career investigator who values teamwork, proper procedure, and evidence above all else. RECURRING

[GREG WINTERS] CHARACTER IS A MAN, 50s, WHITE. Margaret's husband. A gentle soul who needs his wife's steady presence. A father whose grief comes in waves of disbelief and anger, as he demands answers the system won't give. Protective without being hard. RECURRING

[GRACE REDSKY] CHARACTER IS A WOMAN, 50s, INDIGENOUS. Ryan Redsky's mother - a woman of dignified resilience now turned inward by grief. Mother who would never wish this on another. RECURRING

[BETH STANDING] CHARACTER IS A WOMAN, 30s, INDIGENOUS. Nathan Standing's sister - sharp, protective, and unafraid to call out injustice. She serves as her mother Sarah's steadfast support. The kind of sister who won't let her brother's memory be distorted. RECURRING

[RYAN REDSKY] CHARACTER IS A MAN, 25, INDIGENOUS. Recently released from corrections, he is playful and resourceful. Caught between the reserve that raised him and the city that keeps calling him back. EPISODIC

[TYLER MAHKESIS] CHARACTER IS MALE, 10-15yo, INDIGENOUS . Ashley's son. Mature beyond his years. Sweet kid who loves his mother. Responsible but still playful. Takes care of his working single mom in small ways. RECURRING **NEW AGE FOR CHARACTER. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT AGAIN IF PREVIOUSLY SEEN**

[VINCENT WINTERS] CHARACTER IS A MAN, 30s, INDIGENOUS. Luke Winter's grief-stricken brother - haunted, guarded, and quietly drowning. EPISODIC

[LILY LITTLEBOY] CHARACTER IS A WOMAN, 20s-30s, INDIGENOUS. Nathan Standing's ex-girlfriend - a kind, busy young mother who speaks plainly about the past without bitterness, remembering Nathan's defiant confidence with something close to admiration. EPISODIC

CHARACTER IS A WOMAN, 40s, WHITE. Provincial MLA who discovers Ryan Redsky's body. A politician caught between conscience and caution. EPISODIC