Gentle, kind and caring, the perfect antidote to Frank’s cold exterior. As aging begins to settle, her cognitive and physical abilities are beginning to slow. It is difficult for her to process these changes but she always puts on a smile. She is an avid music fan and used to teach piano. She loves to play for Marcus, showing him music that she used to love when she was young.

Marcus' Mother. Laura serves as an emotional bridge between generations, caring for her child and protecting him while also gently managing her mother's decline.

Marcus's father is calm and amusing, and he deals with discomfort by reducing it. He feels that normality and resilience will safeguard Marcus even when larger challenges arise.

A distracted, emotionally preoccupied neighbour tasked with watching Marcus. She doesn't know how to engage him beyond surface-level conversation. Over time, little moments of play arise, but her attention is continually divided.

Although no dialogue, the little kid appears throughout many scenes - a character we continuously follow that connect our various scenes/locations. Ethnicity: Latin American / Mixed Latin Heritage Languages: English; Spanish/Portuguese helpful Description: Playful, curious kid who hands the soccer ball to podcast hosts and plays a video game at home. Expressive, natural reactions, believable child energy.

Lead character in Party/Salsa Scene Ethnicity: Latin American Languages: Spanish / Portuguese accent acceptable Description: Charismatic but quietly intense. Starts as one of a loud group, then becomes visually softened and single-minded when he spots the Girl in the Beautiful Dress. Needs to read love-at-first-sight over three beats (look, approach, near-touch). Skills: Natural salsa rhythm and casual club movement (not pro). Strong eye-acting and micro-expressions.

Lead character in Party/Salsa Scene Ethnicity: Latin American Languages: Spanish / Portuguese background is a bonus. Description: Elegant, slightly enigmatic. She holds herself with quiet poise; her small facial shifts must carry the scene. Not a dancer star — but very present. Skills: Comfort with slow, cinematic movement/dancing. Able to “act” with stillness - express curiosity, surprise, warm politeness without words.

Lead character in Film Crew Scene Ethnicity: Latin American Languages: English with one line in Spanish Description: Confident, no-nonsense, authentic film-set presence; should look like an experienced director (wardrobe, mannerisms). Skills: Clear, authoritative vocal delivery; comfortable doing one Spanish line.

Lead character in Podcast Scene Ethnicity: Latin American Languages: English + Portuguese phrase (“não posso”) — must be able to pronounce comfortably. Description: Warm, energetic, opinionated about soccer; natural host energy. Comfortable conversationally, able to banter and improvise. Skills: Bilingual switch (English <> Portuguese phrase) Natural comedic/timing sense; strong mic discipline. Should feel authentic as a bilingual Latin sports podcaster.

Lead character in Podcast Scene Ethnicity: Latin American Languages: English + Spanish slang line (“Papi el niño moi…”) — must sound natural. Description: Relaxed, humorous, a foil to Host 1. Quick to banter, warm reactions, outgoing. Natural chemistry with co-host, ability to deliver Spanish slang fluidly.

Lead character in Videogame Scene Salsa Fighter Ethnicity: Afro-Latin / Latin American preferred Description: Salsa-influenced fighter: rhythmic, swaggering, mixed with salsa moves. 70s style wardrobe and facial flair. Skills: Salsa dancing (good level) + playful combat choreography

Lead character in Videogame Scene Luchador Ethnicity: Latin American Description: Colorful, exaggerated luchador persona with comic timing- big gestures, larger body language. Visual presence is key. Skills: Physical acting, exaggerated movement, basic stage combat/stunts. Extra Large build preferred; Martial Arts experience requested. Mask performance requires strong body language and safe stunt practice.

Actor con buen timing cómico. Facilitador del grupo de sensibilización. Irónico, directo y con humor negro. Fue un acosador obsesivo en el pasado, ahora reconvertido en “gurú” práctico y desmitificador del amor romántico. Ideal para un actor con presencia fuerte, timing ácido y carisma contenido.

Actriz con buen timing cómico. Guapa. Abogada exitosa, inteligente y verbalmente afilada. Controlada en apariencia, emocionalmente explosiva por dentro. Ideal para una actriz con fuerza, ritmo rápido y capacidad de comedia mordaz.

Actor con buen timing cómico. Con ligero sobrepeso. Ingenuo, obsesivo y emocionalmente infantil. Vive convencido de que el amor verdadero lo espera, aunque la realidad diga lo contrario. Ideal para un actor con gran corazón, torpeza encantadora y comedia desde la ternura.

Actriz con buen timing cómico. Casera metiche, parlanchina y aparentemente inofensiva. Romántica empedernida, confía demasiado en las buenas intenciones masculinas. Su amabilidad mal calculada detona el desastre para el protagonista. Ideal para una actriz con carisma popular y gran instinto cómico.

Figura de autoridad seca, irónica y sin paciencia. Escucha los hechos sin interés emocional y corta cualquier intento de justificación romántica. Representa la realidad legal frente al caos sentimental. Ideal para un actor sobrio, contundente y con presencia institucional.

**PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT AGAIN IF ALREADY HAVE SELF-TAPED FOR THIS ROLE/PROJECT Caucasian/Female. (15) Tone: Spoiled, emotional, reactive, not malicious but immature. Raised in comfort and unaware of her father’s sacrifices, Sophia sees Julian as the provider she never felt Nathan was. She speaks before thinking, often hurting Nathan without understanding the damage. A near-tragedy forces her to confront how deeply she relied on her father’s invisible care. Performance notes: Strong emotional swings—brattiness, entitlement, vulnerability, and eventual self-awareness.

(Female, Late 20s–30s) (ANY ETHNICITY – wheelchair user preferred) Poised, sharp, and quietly unyielding. Maddie has spent years navigating a world that treats her presence as an inconvenience. She arrives at the restaurant simply wanting lunch—but when she’s subtly pushed aside and openly discriminated against, she refuses to disappear quietly. She fights not with shouting, but with composure, intelligence, and devastating calm. Across the series, Maddie evolves from patient diner to someone who allows the camera—and the world—to witness what usually happens in silence. Wardrobe: Clean, casual-chic daywear. Polished but comfortable. One subtle statement piece (bold lip, jewelry, etc.) that hints at her inner fire. Screen Time: Full (central POV) Performance Arc: Polite guest ? targeted by micro-aggressions ? victim of blatant discrimination ? strategic decision to let the moment go public ? emotionally tired, but respected and empowered. Special Skills: Comfort performing in a manual wheelchair. Priority given to actors with lived disability experience. Must handle tight blocking and extreme close-ups naturally.

(Female, Late 20s–30s, Any Ethnicity) Icy, polished, and image-obsessed, Lauren believes “high-end” means “highly exclusive.” She equates worth with money, clothes, and optics, and she’s terrified of the restaurant failing. She thinks “protecting the brand” justifies everything—from ignoring Maddie at the door to calling disabled guests “bad for the vibe.” Across the series, she unravels from composed gatekeeper to someone watching her own cruelty go viral. Wardrobe: Razor-sharp FOH look—sleek blazer, fitted blouse or shell, tailored pants or pencil skirt, heels or polished flats. Hair neatly styled, makeup precise, on-trend jewelry. Reads as “aspirational manager” who thinks her appearance proves she’s right. Screen Time: Heavy Performance Arc: Starts as a calm, slightly condescending professional hiding behind “policy” ? escalates into open micro-aggressions and slurs once she feels cornered ? tries to physically push Maddie out, insisting she’s “protecting the experience” ? panics as she realizes the teen has the whole thing on video and that Serena is DISHIN ? ends exposed, fired, and staring at a DM with the full unedited clip, understanding nothing will disappear. Key Scene Moments: Ignoring Maddie at the stand; the first eye-roll and fake “we’re fully booked.” Weaponizing “standards” and “aesthetic” in code words that turn explicit. Under-her-breath line about “people like you” and “welfare cases” that the camera catches. Grabbing the wheelchair handles and being called out in front of the room. Realization beat when she Googles Maddie and realizes she targeted someone with a platform. Required Range: Needs to embody entitlement and fear in a way that feels real, not cartoonish. Strong command of tiny beats: the glance to see who’s watching, the moment she realizes she’s on video, the shift from confidence to scrambling. Must be able to flip between “guest voice” and private venom in a single breath. Comfortable playing unlikeable without winking at the audience. Special Skills: Comfort working in close proximity to a wheelchair performer (with care and consent), including placing hands on handles as scripted. Must be precise with overlapping dialogue and subtle shifts for tight vertical shots.