40s-50s, White, unpredictable, temperamental, charming, his honesty is disarming. Tony is an unmarried, failed everyman at the end of his rope after his mortgage lender plans to foreclose on his property. Tony takes the head of the mortgage company, Dick Hall, hostage via a shotgun rigged to shoot Dick in the head if Tony is jostled or pulled. Tony informs the cops of his plan, but what he really wants is to tell his story, live, to beloved radio news anchor Fred Heckman (Jon Hamm) on local WIBC radio. As the public begins to hear the oddly charismatic Tony’s side of the story, he begins to become a folk hero, despite his criminal actions ...SERIES REGULAR; REFERENCE LINK TO THE REAL TONY KIRITSIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXXjC2JBTKo&t=207s

Male, 40s, White, a former football player, successful, proud, steady, the president of Meridian Mortgage. Dick has unfulfilled dreams of being a pilot -- he was forced to work at Meridian by his domineering father who he has a troubled relationship with. A functioning alcoholic in a crumbling marriage, Dick is not happy to see the volatile Tony Kiritsis in his office yet again, knowing that after four years, they're about to foreclose on Tony's commercial property. While calm in a crisis, Dick becomes terrified when the unhinged Tony fixes a shotgun to the back of his neck, rigged to shoot Dick in the head if Tony is jostled or pulled. Dick is forced to reckon with Tony’s character assassinations of him during Tony’s live interviews with Fred Heckman, interviews that cause the public to turn on Dick, even as he’s the one to be held hostage...SERIES REGULAR

[BARBARA HECKMAN] Female, early 40s - early 50s, White. Barbara is Fred Heckman's (Jon Hamm) loyal wife and mother of four, but don’t let the good manners and midwestern niceness fool you. She is formidable in her own right, intelligent and perceptive. Throughout the crisis, her burgeoning friendship with the hostages’ wife (Ibby), challenges Barb’s usual sense of propriety and self-containment. Barbara has lived with a newsman long enough to know that breaking news trumps all else, but this story is different, revealing things about Fred, and privacy and assumptions about herself that she’s never questioned before -- creating a fissure in their marriage. For the first time, Barb has to decide what she wants instead of what they want. SERIES REGULAR

[BEN HAIRSTON] Male, 30s-40s, Black. Respected and liked, good at his job, clever. Ben is Fred’s mentee at WIBC news. After being a news reporter, he has finally found his work family at WIBC radio. This is a place where he is seen as a reporter's reporter. Through the course of the series, as Fred becomes more and more compromised in his role as a negotiator, Ben must intercede and decide whether he should dethrone his mentor in the name of journalistic integrity...SERIES REGULAR

[FBI SPECIAL AGENT CORMAC MCNALLY] Male, early 30s - early 40s, White. A criminal profiler with the Behavioral Science Unit when that was a new thing at the FBI. Very confident in his abilities and skeptical of the competency of local law enforcement, McNally’s odd hobbies and idiosyncratic behavior might just be real, or might just be a cover for his tendency to “profile” everyone around him – whether friend or foe ... HEAVY RECURRING

Female, 30s, White. Dick’s wife, cosmopolitan and beautiful, but stuck in Indianapolis through a weird twist of fate. She possesses a dry sense of humor and rebellious streak. Distrustful of most, through the series she develops a thorny but ultimately fulfilling relationship with Barbara Heckman. Ibby contends with the harrowing situation of her husband being held hostage, while also secretly grappling with the fact that their marriage is all but over… HEAVY RECURRING

Self-tape instructions: Step 1: Do a slate: state your name, age, and show both of your hands/forearms (top and bottom) to the camera in close-up. Step 2: Tell us about your relationship with winter sports; which sport, frequency, level of competition (if relevant) Step 3: A short video of you zipping up your jacket, picking up two "to go" mugs from a countertop (as if in a coffee shop) and heading out. You give one mug to your waiting friend. You sip the warm coffee and enjoy the good company. Step 4: A small performance of you walking towards camera, soaking in the scenery and the fresh winter air. Also please include the following in you submission: Photos: 1x Head to Toe, 1x Headshot, 1x your hands (top and bottom) Tattos: Let us know in the "Notes" section if you have any tattoos. Please include pictures if that's the case Availability: Please confirm you are available for ALL above dates. ACTRA: Please confirm that you are ACTRA full union member. ** Must fit a medium size jacket

Self-tape instructions: Step 1: Do a slate: state your name, age, and show both of your hands/forearms (top and bottom) to the camera in close-up. Step 2: Tell us about your relationship with winter sports; which sport, frequency, level of competition (if relevant) Step 3: A short video of you zipping up your jacket, picking up two "to go" mugs from a countertop (as if in a coffee shop) and heading out. You give one mug to your waiting friend. You sip the warm coffee and enjoy the good company. Step 4: A small performance of you walking towards camera, soaking in the scenery and the fresh winter air. Also please include the following in you submission: Photos: 1x Head to Toe, 1x Headshot, 1x your hands (top and bottom) Tattos: Let us know in the "Notes" section if you have any tattoos. Please include pictures if that's the case Availability: Please confirm you are available for ALL above dates.

Self-tape instructions: Step 1: Do a slate: state your name, age, and show both of your hands/forearms (top and bottom) to the camera in close-up. Step 2: Tell us about your relationship with winter sports; which sport, frequency, level of competition (if relevant) Step 3: A short video of you content with the scenery at the top of a ski hill. You zip up your coat, put on your goggles, grab your ski poles, smile at your friend, ready to ski. Please feel free to interact with the camera go-pro style. Step 4: A small performance of you walking towards camera, soaking in the scenery and the fresh winter air. *Please note that we do not expect you to be a real skiing athlete. Open to all. Also please include the following in you submission: Photos: 1x Head to Toe, 1x Headshot, 1x your hands (top and bottom) Tattos: Let us know in the "Notes" section if you have any tattoos. Please include pictures if that's the case Availability: Please confirm you are available for ALL above dates. ACTRA: Please confirm that you are ACTRA full union member.

Self-tape instructions: Step 1: Do a slate: state your name, age, and show both of your hands/forearms (top and bottom) to the camera in close-up. Step 2: Tell us about your relationship with winter sports; which sport, frequency, level of competition (if relevant) Step 3: A short video of you content with the scenery at the top of a ski hill. You zip up your coat, put on your goggles, grab your ski poles, smile at your friend, ready to ski. Please feel free to interact with the camera go-pro style. Step 4: A small performance of you walking towards camera, soaking in the scenery and the fresh winter air. *Please note that we do not expect you to be a real skiing athlete. Open to all. Also please include the following in you submission: Photos: 1x Head to Toe, 1x Headshot, 1x your hands (top and bottom) Tattos: Let us know in the "Notes" section if you have any tattoos. Please include pictures if that's the case Availability: Please confirm you are available for ALL above dates. ACTRA: Please confirm that you are ACTRA full union member.

Self-tape instructions: Step 1: Do a slate: state your name, age, and show both of your hands/forearms (top and bottom) to the camera in close-up. Step 2: Tell us about your relationship with winter sports; which sport, frequency, level of competition (if relevant) Step 3: A short video of you grabbing some sports gear and your jacket (as if from the trunk of a car). You zip up your jacket and adjust your gear ahead of a winter walk/hike with a friend. Step 4: A small performance of you walking towards camera, soaking in the scenery and the fresh winter air. Also please include the following in you submission: Photos: 1x Head to Toe, 1x Headshot, 1x your hands (top and bottom) Tattos: Let us know in the "Notes" section if you have any tattoos. Please include pictures if that's the case Availability: Please confirm you are available for ALL above dates. ACTRA: Please confirm that you are ACTRA full union member.

Self-tape instructions: Step 1: Do a slate: state your name, age, and show both of your hands/forearms (top and bottom) to the camera in close-up. Step 2: Tell us about your relationship with winter sports; which sport, frequency, level of competition (if relevant) Step 3: A short video of you grabbing some sports gear and your jacket (as if from the trunk of a car). You zip up your jacket and adjust your gear ahead of a winter walk/hike with a friend. Step 4: A small performance of you walking towards camera, soaking in the scenery and the fresh winter air. Also please include the following in you submission: Photos: 1x Head to Toe, 1x Headshot, 1x your hands (top and bottom) Tattos: Let us know in the "Notes" section if you have any tattoos. Please include pictures if that's the case Availability: Please confirm you are available for ALL above dates. ACTRA: Please confirm that you are ACTRA full union member.

30 - 40 Year Old. White or Mixed Ethnicity Man. Average, healthy build – not overly muscular or “fitness model” type. Clean-cut hair preferred. Clean-shaven or very light stubble facial hair. Creative Direction: We want someone who can feel grounded and real on camera, not staged or performative. The emotion we’re selling is authenticity—the sigh of relief, the subtle smile, the breath returning to the body. Think less ‘actor,’ more ‘real guy we instantly connect with.’ Overall Vibe: We’re looking for someone who embodies the modern, everyday man—approachable, relatable, and grounded. Think: your neighbor, your colleague, your brother-in-law—not a gym rat or wellness guru, but someone who is intentional about making better choices, especially if it's simple and convenient. Performance Requirements: This role calls for subtle, expressive physical acting rather than overt dialogue. Talent must be able to convey internal discomfort, frustration, and eventual relief all through nuanced body language and facial expression. We will be capturing emotional and physical contrast across different body zones (head, torso, legs), so performance control and physicality are key.

30 to 50 years old. Any ethnicity. Male. Needs to speak both ENGLISH and FRENCH.

30 to 50 years old. Any ethnicity. Female. Needs to speak both ENGLISH and FRENCH.

Age Range: late 20s/early 30s Description: Ava is smart, ambitious, and sharper than anyone gives her credit for. She rebuilt her life from the ashes after heartbreak and betrayal. Now, just as she’s finally in control, the one man who nearly destroyed her is back as her boss. Cool under pressure, but burning underneath, Ava walks the line between revenge and survival. Wardrobe: Professional, stylish (e.g. blouse, skirt or slacks, heels or polished flats). Look 2: Similar professional style but varied: maybe a dress or a blazer added, or a different blouse/pants combo.

Seth Wormwood (Lead), Male, Any Ethnicity Age Range: early 30s Description: Seth is the man everyone loves to hate. Magnetic, polished, and toxic beneath the charm. He’s always played to win, whether it’s closing the deal or breaking hearts. But this time, he’s tangled with someone who won’t play his game. Wardrobe: Fitted shirts, slacks, maybe tie or blazer some days. Look 2: Shirt sleeves rolled up, blazer off, more relaxed but still sharp

Alex is a serious, thoughtful man with a quiet intensity. He works in an office and has a sharp, focused mind — smart, reliable, and emotionally reserved. But beneath the surface, he’s going through an inner shift, a search for meaning that takes him out of his routine and onto the running trails. Running is more than a hobby for Alex — it’s his way of thinking, coping, and staying grounded. He’s in lean, athletic shape — not bulky, but built for endurance. He runs solo through city streets, forest paths, and mountain trails… until something unexpected starts to guide him. Alex is kind, but closed-off. He doesn’t easily let people in — until he does. This is a mostly non-verbal role that relies on physical presence, emotional subtlety, and inner depth. There are also scenes with a dog, so comfort with animals is essential. ?? We’re looking for a real runner — ideally someone with strong endurance or semi-professional training. ?? Acting experience is welcome but not required — we’re open to new faces with authenticity, openness, and heart.

Yvonne is a warm, active, and kind-hearted woman with natural charm. She’s a dedicated runner with a playful spirit and an easy smile — the kind of person who talks to strangers at the dog park. Athletic and grounded, she brings lightness and energy into Alex’s life when he needs it most. Yvonne owns a dog and enjoys early morning jogs, quiet conversations, and small acts of kindness. Important: This role requires real running, including several scenes with moderate physical activity. For logistical and creative reasons, we are specifically looking for an actress who runs regularly and has a dog she feels comfortable running with on camera. Our production is low-budget, and we won’t be hiring a separate animal handler. Previous acting experience is a plus but not required — we’re looking for authenticity, natural presence, and a genuine connection with the lead.

A man who’s clearly spent a lifetime in sports — fit, sharp, and no-nonsense. He carries himself with the quiet authority of someone who’s been through it all: training, competition, injury, recovery, and reinvention. He’s not flashy, but you can feel the discipline in his posture and the experience in his eyes. He has a dry sense of humor, a grounded presence, and a tough but fair attitude. He doesn’t waste words — just gives you what you need, when you need it. ?? Must be in good physical shape, ideally with a background in sports or fitness. ?? Acting experience is a plus, but we’re open to authentic, real people who can embody the role naturally.