Open ethnicity World-weary at 45, he has seen his share of violence and disregard for life on the streets of Vancouver. Arriving in the story to inject another layer of paranoia, he’s friendly and suspicious without being outwardly threatening.

Open ethnicity Jason is the muscle of the gang and he’s tightly controlled and loyal to Zhou. Injured in a drug deal gone bad, he’s bleeding when we meet him in the story.

Asian-Canadian Barely 19, Tran is young and impressionable, and has been co-opted into this life through a mixture of necessity and pressure. The newest addition to the gang, he is still in the initiation stages, unsure of what his role will be, or if he has the stomach for it.

Capable beyond his years, Ben’s climbed the hierarchy of the station until being promoted to lieutenant. He’s faced every situation with a calm demeanor and a logical response, and despite an aversion to bringing attention to himself, the captain picked out. Ben’s too reserved to command the station himself, but his advice often shapes his captain’s decisions. He greatly respects his captain and holds an unshakable loyalty to him.

The authoritative captain of an accoladed space station. Terry’s a tightly wound, rigid leader who keeps emotions out of his work and remains focused on the mission. Despite this cold demeanor, his crew trusts and admires him, as his actions have saved them time and time again. In crisis, he’s driven by instinct and take immediate, decisive action.

Dennis is a conscientious people-pleaser who finds safety in rules, routines, and earning approval from authority figures. He prides himself on being dependable, polite, and quietly competent, believing that if he does everything correctly, conflict can always be avoided. Validation from others deeply shapes his sense of self, making him uncomfortable with confrontation and quick to internalize blame. Recently promoted, Dennis sees this as proof that he is being rewarded for his fairness and competence. That belief fractures after a seemingly insignificant mistake by eating corn the “wrong way” at his boss’s dinner. Rather than reacting with anger, Dennis becomes anxious, hyper-aware, and fearful of making another unspoken mistake. He begins to view every interaction as a test, convinced that he alone is at fault for crossing an invisible line. Even after being fired, assaulted again, and psychologically haunted by the event, Dennis does not seek justice or revenge. Instead, he adapts. His response is quiet and unsettling: mastering the same thing that broke him and proves that one small error will not define him.

Leonard is a control-oriented perfectionist whose fragile self-worth is propped up by authority and obedience from others. Beneath his outward charm lies deep insecurity, making him highly sensitive to anything that threatens his sense of superiority or order. He craves validation through dominance, interpreting minor deviations from his expectations as personal disrespect. He inherited the company from his father, which boosted his ego even higher. When he promotes Dennis to head of the legal division and invites him to dinner, he presents himself as a charming, generous, “cool” boss. However, this civility is conditional. When someone behaves in a way Leonard deems “incorrect,” his composure collapses into obsessive, violent rage. These episodes feel dissociative. Leonard returns to normal immediately afterward, genuinely unaware or unconcerned with the harm he’s caused, convinced that his behavior was justified. When he sees Dennis the next day, he acts as if everything is okay between them, however, this doesn’t last long because he makes Dennis eat the corn again to prove that he can conform to Leonard's idea of “doing things the proper way.”

Carol is Dennis’s former therapist and now wife. She is calm, observant, and emotionally intelligent. Unlike the others, Carol is not blinded by politeness or hierarchy. She attempts to help Dennis recognize the absurdity and seriousness of his situation but ultimately understands that she cannot undo the psychological damage. Carol really is the only completely normal character in the world of the film.

Maggie is Leonard’s wife. She is socially competent and grounded. Though Leonard’s behavior is alarming, Maggie has learned to navigate it through politeness and de-escalation rather than resistance. At the dinner party, Maggie calmly attempts to keep Leonard. While more emotionally grounded than her husband, she doesn’t challenge him directly, enabling the cycle she quietly fears.

Burt is a friendly, talkative man who is rarely taken seriously by the people around him. He is unaware that nobody ever truly listens or cares about him. Burt believes he’s well-liked, or at least “in on the joke.” He proudly considers Dennis his best friend, though Dennis doesn’t reciprocate that title. Oblivious to the power dynamics and cruelty within the office, Burt is content simply to belong even if it is being the workplace punching bag.

Noah is a magnetic and highly intelligent individual who carries himself with the confidence of a man who knows something no one else does. He is a charismatic talker, capable of using empathy and logic as weapons to manipulate his captors. He begins the story as a defiant, sharp-witted revolutionary. However, as he becomes trapped in a repetitive cycle of psychological torture, his confidence takes on a more sinister, unpredictable edge. The actor must be able to portray a wide arc: moving from an articulate, composed strategist to a weathered survivor who has reached his breaking point.

Initially appearing as a cynical fellow inmate "Leo", Amos is revealed to be the technician or interrogator overseeing Noah’s neurological simulation. He is professional and clinical at first but becomes increasingly unhinged and emotionally volatile as the assignment fails to yield results. He is driven by a deep, personal grief—avenging a lost loved one—and carries the heavy burden of proving his loyalty to the State. The actor must balance the coldness of an officer with the raw vulnerability of a grieving father.

The clinical and detached architect of the experiment. Crowley is the personification of cold authority, viewing human suffering as mere data to be analyzed. She is a master of psychological leverage, using the vulnerabilities of her subordinates to ensure their loyalty to the state. This role requires a commanding screen presence that conveys absolute, chilling control.

A prison guard who finds himself caught in a moral tug-of-war. Jeffrey is the "human" element of the facility, visibly struggling with the weight of Noah’s appeals to his conscience and his role as a father. He is defined by the internal conflict of wanting to do right by his children while fearing the consequences of disobeying the state. The actor must convey the quiet, uneasy tension of a man who isn't sure which side of the bars is the right one until the system eventually forces his hand.

A standard, stern enforcement officer. Guard 2 serves as the primary physical authority in the cell, tasked with maintaining order through intimidation and strict adherence to protocol. This is a straightforward, high-intensity role that requires a commanding presence to deliver threats of force and keep the prisoner contained.

[ BRUNETTE ] A young woman plagued by anxiety, Amy is desperate to find peace within herself. She’s intelligent, introspective, and deeply emotional, yet her struggles make her feel disconnected from the world. The trip with Russel is meant to be a chance for renewal, but instead, she finds herself drawn into a reality she never could have imagined. Her transformation is both terrifying and strangely alluring, forcing her to confront whether true peace comes from healing—or surrender. ** Performer required to wear contact lenses .

[ SHORT/MEDIUM HAIR, CLEAN SHAVEN, OPEN ETHNICITY ] Amy’s devoted but pragmatic fiancé, Russel is a man of logic who struggles to understand the depth of Amy’s inner turmoil. He loves her, but his patience is wearing thin, believing that structured solutions—medication, therapy, and routine—are the only way forward. As their journey unfolds, Russel is faced with an incomprehensible force, one that challenges everything he believes about Amy, their relationship, and reality itself. ** Performer requires a VALID G-CLASS Drivers License . Proof of license will be required .

Sam is an American trans woman living in Montreal, attending McGill, using post-secondary education as an excuse to avoid her estranged family in Massachusetts.

Vic - Sam’s older brother, a blue-collar “masshole” who drinks to avoid confronting his isolation, loss, and the changes in his life after their father’s death. *Must be able to do a convincing East Coast accent, ideally Boston*

*Must be able to put on a thick Quebecois accent*