Resilient avenger, wealthy heiress. Elegant and composed, Emily hides her powerful core beneath haute couture. Raised in privilege with elite education, she values family and justice. Betrayed by her husband, she fearlessly defends her daughter and reclaims her dignity with intelligence and strength.

Selfish, greedy cheater. Charming on the surface, ruthless underneath. David climbed the social ladder only to be consumed by greed and deceit. He betrays his wife and uses his mistress for personal gain, showing little care even for his own daughter.

Arrogant homewrecker. Flashy, jealous, and ruthless, Sarah thrives on manipulation and status. Once David’s childhood friend, she weaponizes their relationship to gain power, bullying Emily and Lily with vicious cruelty and no remorse.

Innocent child caught in the storm. Sweet, curious, and full of life, Lily is Emily’s beloved daughter. Despite facing bullying and betrayal, she remains hopeful and loving—anchored by her mother’s protection.

Rebellious bully. Illegitimate son of Sarah and David. Arrogant and unruly, Ethan mirrors his mother’s cruelty and targets Lily at school.

Leader of the school who ultimately sees through the lies and stands with Emily, exposing Sarah and David’s deceit.

Emily’s trusted friend who steps in at a critical moment to uphold justice and bring the guilty to account.

*Marlowe (Female - 16) - Lead Marlowe, Sharp-witted and fiercely independent, she masks her frustration with biting humor and a rebellious streak. Secretly, she longs for love. (**We are looking for actors living with disabilities for this role **)

**James (Male - 17) – Support Charismatic, confident, and flirty. He embraces his disability with humor and a rebellious streak, making light of serious situations. (**We are looking for actors living with disabilities for this role **)

*Tifi (Female – 16) - Support Witty and ambitious, with a strong social media presence. She’s sharp-tongued and uses humor to her advantage. (**We are looking for actors living with disabilities for this role **)

Sam (Open - 16) – Support A sarcastic jokester who often cracking inappropriate but funny jokes about their condition. (**We are looking for actors living with disabilities for this role **)

Father of 3, husband of a nursing student who is struggling with his mental health. Father, career is on hold for his family, self-sacrificing. He unconsciously neglects his family.

Born into a high achieving politically influential family in Nigeria but wants to be independent. Forced to study law to follow family footsteps. Passionate about tech and studied cyber security. Moved to Winnipeg to run from family.

Grew up middle class Nigerian but is an only child in Canada. Her family sees her nursing career as a financial change/upgrade for the family. Suppressed her artistic side for her family.

Fair skin and dark hair. Basic stunt experience preferred. Large, strong, and intimidating men programmed as AI enforcers. They exist solely to control and maintain order, functioning with mechanical precision and a complete lack of empathy. Toronto local and Full ACTRA.

Fair skin and dark hair, under 5'7" in height. Toronto local and Full ACTRA.

**Open to Winnipeg Or Vancouver submissions** Maxim (30s-40s, male - Any Ethnicity) is a ruthless and volatile enforcer, fiercely loyal to his brother, Magnum, and their employer, Stroud. A hardened criminal, Maxim operates with a dangerous mix of brute force, strategic cunning, and emotional instability. He thrives in chaos but struggles to control his emotions, making him unpredictable and terrifying. The role requires a commanding presence and an actor who can balance physicality, rage, and psychological depth. - Seeking an actor with an intimidating screen presence and strong dramatic intensity. - Experience with action, crime dramas, or neo-noir films preferred. - Physical Requirements: Maxim engages in brutal fight scenes and intense confrontations. - Must be comfortable with weapons handling and light stunt choreography. - Accents: Standard American preferred, but open to Eastern European or other regional accents if fitting.

**Open to Winnipeg Or Vancouver submissions** (60s-70s, female - Any Ethnicity) is a sharp, no-nonsense former ER nurse with a tough exterior and a warm heart. A long-time city resident, she’s seen it all and doesn’t scare easy. Despite her age, she still has a strong presence, quick wit, and a survivor’s instinct. - Seeking an actor with strong dramatic instincts and natural presence. - Must be able to deliver sharp, witty dialogue while maintaining emotional depth. - Some physicality required (reacting to a struggle, minor stunts). - Preference for actors with experience in crime dramas or neo-noir films.

**Open to Winnipeg Or Vancouver submissions** (40s-50s) A shifty and opportunistic smuggler whose cunning is overshadowed by his arrogance. Handcuffed to the all-important briefcase, he takes great pride in being the sole keeper of its code, leveraging this fact to stay alive. Though his smug confidence briefly earns him the upper hand, his loyalty extends only to himself, and his quick thinking often lands him in more trouble than it saves him from. - Seeking an actor with a strong dramatic subtlety. - Experience in crime dramas, thrillers, or neo-noir films preferred. - Accents: Eastern European preferred, but open to other fitting regional accents.

**Open to Winnipeg Or Vancouver submissions** Magnum (30s-40s, male - Any Ethnicity) is a dangerous enforcer working alongside his brother, Maxim, for the crime boss Stroud. Unlike his brother, Magnum isn’t just muscle—he’s unpredictable, quick to violence, and enjoys the chaos of his job. Magnum’s physicality is open—he could be built strong, or have an off-kilter, intimidating look that makes him feel like a loose cannon. - Seeking an actor with a domineering presence and strong physicality. - Experience with action, crime dramas, or neo-noir films preferred. -Physical Requirements: Magnum is physically imposing and engages in brutal fights. - Must be comfortable with weapons handling and stunt choreography. - Accents: Standard American preferred, but open to slight regional or European accents. - Chemistry reads may be required with Maxim and other key characters.