Selected open roles for talent
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CLARA
Female (35-45), latina, is a stay-at-home mom who lives and breathes for her family. In her mind, her value is a reflection of her family’s success. If they are happy, fed, and thriving, she feels complete. Because of this, she negates herself from having personal desires, as it makes her feel like she is betraying her role. She got married at 18, never dated anyone besides her husband (living a pretty bland, vanilla sex life), and spent her whole life taking care of her family. She has 2 kids, Charlie (14) and Luna (9). In the series, she will find herself working at a sex shop after her husband leaves her and doesn’t provide any support. She will eventually rent her basement to Sage. This new chapter in her life will force her to explore her desires, wants and needs for the first time. She is uptight but open to trying new things. Every time she steps out of her comfort zone, she policies herself back in for fear of disrupting her family life. Performer must be comfortable with an intimate scene. Intimacy Coordinator will be engaged.
SAGE
Female (25-35), any ethnicity, is a sex shop clerk who treats intimacy like something transactional. She believes that detachment equals safety and if she’s clinical and “over it” she can’t be hurt or rejected. Because of this she has a pretty open and free way to see desire and sexuality, without the pain that intimacy can bring. Sex is a means of pleasure more than connection. She’s always open to new experiences and is not afraid to ask for what she wants, or say what she thinks.
KIMMY
Late 20s-30s, to play female. Vietnamese or East-Asian) ALICE’s frenemy at work. Kimmy is sharp, observant, and a truth-teller. Burnt out from being given lesser accounts to work in their marketing office - Kimmy resents how Alice is handed the best opportunities, and is unaware of her privilege. Kimmy has been tokenized in the office, often only being given great opportunities when it’s for an AAPI associated campaign or project. Kimmy is unafraid to call it like it is, and challenge Alice on her blind spots.
ROSIE
Late 20s-30s, to play female. Chinese. The former Miss China 2018, Rosie has gone on to develop a modelling career, and work with important non-profits. Rosie is level-headed - she’s done a lot of great therapy and knows how to manage her emotions. Rosie has an undeniable, quiet confidence. Her self-work, and healthy self-image has translated into a really great relationships - including a very honest, loving and stable one with ALICE’s ex - JAMIE. She is someone you’d hate to see your ex date after you, only because she’s so genuine and likeable in her seemingly perfect nature.
YOUNG SUNDAY
Quiet, observant, deeply internal. Sunday carries fear without fully understanding it. This role is a voice-over performance for a stop-motion animated character. You will use the completed stop-motion animation to inform your performance. Voice sessions will take no longer than a few hours on one day the week of May 4th 2026.
JESSIE
Warm, chatty, and grounding. Jessie contrasts Young Sunday’s anxiety and feels safe, normal, and human in a world that isn’t. This role is a voice-over performance for a stop-motion animated character. You will use the completed stop-motion animation to inform your performance. Voice sessions will take no longer than a few hours on one day the week of May 4th 2026.
MOM/ WOMAN
A distant, emotionally unavailable parent. Calm on the surface, but disconnected internally. This role is a voice-over performance for a stop-motion animated character. You will use the completed stop-motion animation to inform your performance. Voice sessions will take no longer than a few hours on one day the week of May 4th 2026.
MAN
This is the voice of a father figure who exists mostly through memory, discomfort, and distance. He feels both comforting and intrusive at the same time. Grounded and human on the surface, with something unsettling lingering underneath. This is a voiceover role, but a very prominent one, carrying a significant portion of the film’s dialogue. Voice sessions will take no longer than a few hours on one day the week of May 4th 2026.
MARCO
Hombre mexicano de presencia serena y observadora, con una energía contenida y profunda sensibilidad. Habla náhuatl y pertenece a una familia xochimilca marcada por lo sobrenatural: es hermano de Izel y Citlali, hijo de Ramón. Marco es uno de los seres que regresaron de la muerte, y precisamente por eso sus hermanos lo consideran parte de aquello que debe temerse: los verdaderos demonios. Su presencia debe transmitir humanidad y misterio al mismo tiempo, alguien que parece normal pero carga con una condición inquietante que lo separa del resto.
JOVENCITA
Joven mexicana que se encuentra secuestrada, amordazada y retenida contra su voluntad. Está aterrada,su instinto de supervivencia la mantiene alerta y buscando escapar. Representa vulnerabilidad extrema, pero también una fuerza interna que aparece en momentos de peligro. Su energía debe transmitir miedo real, desesperación contenida y una urgencia constante por liberarse antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
JOVEN EN DUELO
Joven marcada por una pérdida reciente, con una tristeza contenida que se percibe en su forma de estar. Su vulnerabilidad emocional lo vuelve especialmente sensible a las promesas de consuelo o trascendencia. Debe transmitir fragilidad y silencio más que dramatismo evidente.
JOVEN SIMÓN
Actor de piel clara, y cabello castaño claro. Joven introspectivo y sensible, con una mirada profunda que sugiere haber crecido rodeado de creencias intensas. Reservado y observador, transmite más a través del silencio que de las palabras. Versión adulta de Simón que se le aparece a Juana en una situación de duda sobre las creencias de la comunidad. Versión adulta de SIMÓN (8 años)
HYPSTER
Joven urbano con estética contemporánea y actitud relajada, curioso y observador. Se encuentra con Juana en su venta de garage.
LIDER DE GRUPO
Hombre que coordina y guía el programa para personas en duelo dentro del grupo Renacimiento. Sereno, empático y con gran capacidad para escuchar, conduce las sesiones y acompaña a quienes atraviesan pérdidas profundas, transmitiendo calma, contención emocional y una fe firme en el proceso de sanación que promueve el grupo.
VECINO
Vecino de Juana a quien le molesta los ladridos de Trípode, no es la primera vez y ya en ocasiones anteriores ha llamado a la policía por el exceso de ruido proveniente de las casas aledañas a él, incluida la de Juana. Socorre a Juana cuando se desmaya.
POLICÍA MANUEL
Policía local de Xochimilco con presencia sólida y mirada experimentada. Amigo de la comunidad de Lázaro a la que cuida y protege. Hombre mayor, modesto y simpático.
KILLER
Character is female, 30s, East Asian. Raised in community housing, Killer’s abrasive, impulsive, insensitive, sarcastic, and a little bit controlling. She works at the dollar store, and her life is a revolving door of friends, family, and places to call home. Despite her tough exterior, she goes out of her way to help others more than herself. A life around those with very little taught her that. Rate of Pay is $300/day for 2 shoot days, plus 1 rehearsal day at $150... LEAD
CADET
[CADET] Character is male, 30s, East Asian. Cadet dreamed of being a comic book star since he was a kid. He grew up in a low-income neighbourhood and lives in his parents' basement. He works odd jobs to follow his pursuit. He’s sensitive, anxious, persistent, a people pleaser, and always in his head. Although sometimes selfish, he’s deeply empathetic, a product of feeling alienated most of his life. Rate of Pay is $300/day for 2 shoot days, plus 1 rehearsal day at $150... LEAD
HANNA
[HANNA] Character is female, late 20s, Black. Deliberate, rigid, but thinks she's a free-spirit, Hanna, Cadet's ex, has constructed a perfect career in dentistry balanced with abundant experiences and culture. The only thing missing? Love and a nuclear family. The only thing she hasn't been able to control. Rate of Pay is $300 for 1 shoot day... SUPPORTING
RICHARD CARTER
Richard Carter - Male / 45 Ethan’s father and the billionaire CEO of Carter Capital Group. Convinced that suffering will “discipline” Ethan, he is not truly religious, but uses religion as an excuse to justify years of abuse. He blatantly favors his adopted son, Lucas. His pride and blind faith in Lucas lead directly to Ethan’s death. Only after Ethan is gone does Richard learn the truth and begin to regret what he has done. Appearance: Around 45. A middle-aged man. Taller and more physically imposing than Ethan, with a strong, authoritative presence that feels intimidating and fear-inducing. A wealthy man who is used to being in control. Personality: Harsh, controlling, arrogant, emotionally cold, and self-righteous. Later broken by guilt and regret.