**PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNDER LEGALLY 18YRS OLD. Lucas Carter - Male / 18 to early 20s Richard’s adopted son. Raised in luxury by the Carter family, Lucas sees Ethan as a threat and manipulates the family to secure his place as heir. He frames Ethan, covers up his illness, and hides the truth about his death. He is the undisputed villain of the family. Appearance: Around the same age as Ethan. Slim, but healthy-looking. Should look well cared for and clearly come from wealth, with expensive clothes and a polished appearance. Needs to come across as sharper and meaner than Ethan, without Ethan’s soft or gentle look. Personality: Manipulative, jealous, calculating, cruel, performative, and deeply insecure underneath.

Margaret Carter - Female / 40s Ethan’s mother. She has doubts about Richard’s twisted way of raising Ethan and is often the first to sense that something is wrong, but she is never strong enough to stand against Richard. Because she keeps trusting Richard and Lucas over Ethan, she repeatedly fails to protect Ethan. Her silence and disbelief ultimately help lead Ethan to his death. Appearance: A middle-aged woman. Polished, wealthy, and refined. Should look like a high-status woman. Personality: Weak-willed and easily influenced.

**PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNDER LEGALLY 18YRS OLD. Nancy Foster - Female / 18 to early 20s. She has feelings for Ethan and deeply sympathizes with the abuse he suffers at the hands of his cruel family. In the end, she is the one who reveals the truth to Ethan’s parents. She must look kind and gentle. Around Ethan’s age, and should not look too mature. Big eyes are preferred. She needs to be able to express sympathy and determination without seeming harsh or aggressive. A cold expression is acceptable, since she has later scenes confronting Ethan’s parents.

Dr. Miller - Female / 30-35. A female doctor in charge of Ethan’s medical care. Female. 30-35. Professional, upright, and with a strong sense of justice.

Sam - Male / 30. Street thug and hired muscle. Dangerous, intimidating, and clearly villainous. Sam must look stronger than Ethan, with visible facial scars (makeup).

Persian. Native Farsi speaker. Strong, assertive. Maman is a sharp, no-nonsense mother who has spent her entire life holding everything together. She’s practical, blunt, and often unintentionally funny, but underneath is someone who has sacrificed a lot and doesn’t really have space to fall apart. She loves deeply, even when it comes out as control, criticism, and constant caretaking. The kind of person who will hand you food, tell you you’re doing everything wrong, and mean both as love.

Persian. Native Farsi speaker. Aloof, kind. In his own world. Baba is a gentle, soft-spoken man who used to be something more — educated, respected — and has quietly had to let that go. He’s kind, polite, and always trying to keep the peace, often at his own expense. He smiles through things he shouldn’t have to. There’s a quiet dignity to him, but also a sense that he’s been made smaller by his circumstances. He doesn’t fight back until he absolutely has to.

White. Bowling alley patron. Funny and friendly at first, before inciting a racist fight at the climax. A regular at the alley. Loud, entitled, and way too comfortable. He thinks he’s funny and harmless, but crosses lines constantly — especially when it comes to race and respect. The kind of guy who doesn’t see himself as the problem, even when he clearly is. Quick to escalate when his ego gets bruised.

Eastern European. Bowling alley head chef. Funny. Rough around the edges, dry, and a bit unpredictable. He has that dark, slightly offbeat sense of humour that comes from having lived through things he doesn’t fully talk about. He doesn’t sugarcoat anything and doesn’t care if he comes off as rude. Underneath that, though, he’s observant and more empathetic than he lets on.

White. Bowling alley patron. Silly, a bit clueless. Karaoke aficionado. Needs great comedic chops. A regular at the alley who’s always a little too drunk and a little too loud, but not mean-spirited. He’s messy, inappropriate, and has zero sense of boundaries, but there’s something oddly endearing about him. He genuinely likes the people around him and wants to be included, even when he’s being a nuisance.

LATINA. A chef. She holds a class at the ranch on how to make her famous Christmas tamales and compliments Graham on his tamales. *Please suggest performers who are fluent in Spanish... ACTOR ROLE.

A Hydro worker, BRONSON calls into Roger's show to debate the finer points of Hydro workers. But when Roger invites Bronson to the studio to debate face to face, neither of them are expecting sparks to fly. BIPOC Special consideration to LGBTQ+ actors. Ep. 502

Now that PJ has become a musical sensation, he needs a handler. MEREDITH DILL-SUTTON (a Charlotte Pickles type) is there to make sure the interviews run smoothly and that PJ’s time isn't wasted. CAUCASIAN Ep. 501

Dawn and Don Whyte are a retired couple who kayaked into Grouse Lake. Hippies to their core, they have traveled to Grouse Lake to understand Grouse Lake culture and eventually leave their estate worth millions and millions of dollars. But Rose’s resistance to having the Whytes around might force them to take their millions to Greater Grouse Lake instead…even if it isn't their first choice. CAUCASIAN Ep. 501

Dawn and Don Whyte are a retired couple who kayaked into Grouse Lake. Hippies to their core, they have traveled to Grouse Lake to understand Grouse Lake culture and eventually leave their estate worth millions and millions of dollars. But Rose’s resistance to having the Whytes around and might force them to take their millions to Greater Grouse Lake instead…even if it isn't their first choice. CAUCASIAN Ep. 501

Johnny Love'Eyes, of the the Land's Department, has such an animal magnetism that every time he takes his sunglasses off, everyone in sight becomes his love slave. Thankfully Rose and Paul are secure in their relationship. But for Johnny, are his Love'Eyes a blessing or a curse? INDIGENOUS Ep. 502

Cousin Leon's long lost daughter, LEONA visits the Yeah Man to meet and learn about who her father is. After some misunderstandings, Leona uncovers the real Leon and is impressed with all he has done in his life, even if some of it is questionable...legally speaking. FILIPINA Ep. 502

**OPEN TO CANADIAN & US ACTORS JOE. He has a strong, masculine presence, kind-hearted but firm, with an instinct to protect and stand up for what's right. **WE ARE OPEN TO HAVING THIS ROLE TO PLAY AS AN OLDER VERSION OR YOUNGER VERSION. **BOXING EXP. A PLUS JOE/older version- has seen it all-after losing everything, he no longer wants to fight, nor feels the need or strength to do so. Once a nine-time boxing champion, now fallen from glory, he was framed by powerful interests and spiraled into uncontrolled doping use, losing all his honor and status. The accidental death of his only daughter, Anna, pushed him to the lowest point of his life, leaving him broken and defeated. It is not until he meets Bella and her daughter Mia that his life begins to regain its light. In the end, he rediscovers his confidence and fights his way back to reclaim everything that once belonged to him. JOE/younger version- is a gifted nine-time champion who rose effortlessly, only to be abruptly cut down and unable to recover from the sudden fall. It is not until he meets Bella and her daughter Mia that his life begins to regain its light. In the end, he rediscovers his confidence and fights his way back to reclaim everything that once belonged to him.

**OPEN TO CANADIAN & US ACTORS Bella (27) She has a soft, alluring appearance, is compassionate, and at the same time resilient and brave. After divorcing her ex-husband, she raises her daughter Mia on her own. His gambling addiction leaves her burdened with debt, so she works tirelessly to give her daughter a better life. At first, she rents out a room to Joe to make ends meet, but over time they fall in love and become each other’s salvation.

**OPEN TO CANADIAN & US ACTORS **BOXING EXP. A PLUS Michael (30) A hot-headed, tough fighter—the strongest in Gym B and its de facto leader—yet perpetually a runner-up in major competitions. He goes from provoking and challenging Joe, to gradually respecting him, and ultimately becoming fiercely loyal, looking up to Joe as his true leader.