Handsome, friendly service tech who hands Allie her car keys at the local car dealership.

Tammy is affectionately known as the Founders Cove cat lady and was a source of inspiration for one of Allie's books.

Seems to be a friendly and upbeat cable foreman overseeing the noisy fiber-optic installation project in Founder’s Cove however the truth is he is a member of a robbery scheme posing as a cable foreman.

A quietly dangerous member of the cable crew, seen closing in on Allie and Andi with a pistol, ready to kill...only to be unexpectedly taken down by a mysterious figure before he can act.

A talented pianist and the new owner of the town bakery, Melody is poised and artistic, with a quiet intensity. Her life is tragically cut short when she becomes the copycat killer’s second victim, murdered in a chilling reenactment of a scene from Allie’s second novel.

(F, looks 25–35) — Lead — White Elegant, maternal, emotionally strong. Once the first lady of Roseville, Wendy is mistaken for her son’s mistress and subjected to extreme abuse and humiliation. Despite the trauma, she fights back with grace and fire to protect her child. Performs: restrained dignity, raw desperation, explosive rage Notes: Must be comfortable with intense emotional material and choreographed physical scenes

(M, 25) — Lead — White Roseville’s youngest billionaire. Cold and sharp in business, but soft and loyal toward his family. Returns to find his mother brutalized. Must embody both strength and tenderness. He’s the emotional anchor and “hero” arc.

(F, 26) — Supporting — White Robert’s jealous fiancée. The main antagonist. Vicious, status-obsessed, and increasingly unhinged. Her cruelty escalates episode by episode. Actress must fearlessly commit to villainy, with layered insecurity beneath. Performs: psychological torment, public meltdowns, physical confrontations

(F, 25) — Supporting — White or Latina A brave, kind-hearted attending doctor. She risks her job to save August and stands up to the Chapmans. A quiet hero. Should feel grounded and emotionally sincere — audience empathy flows through her. Performs: medical urgency, emotional steadiness, moral strength

(F, 45) — Supporting — White Caroline’s mother. Treats her daughter like a financial asset. Ruthless, image-obsessed, and unforgiving. Actress must balance elegance with cruelty. Performs: scheming, inciting crowd, enabling abuse

(F, 25) — Supporting — White Caroline’s best friend. Sycophantic, cruel, and blindly loyal. The instigator and enforcer of many attacks. Must balance comedy with malice. Performs: slapstick cruelty, mockery, verbal aggression

(M, 6) — Recurring — White Wendy’s younger son. Innocent, vulnerable, unconscious most of the story but pivotal when awake. Performs: subtle emotion, physical stillness, soft line delivery

(M, 30) — Recurring — White Robert’s assistant. Loyal, intelligent, composed under pressure. Minor speaking role, but present in key scenes. Performs: high status support, dry wit

(M, 50s) — Principal — White Director of the hospital. Image-conscious, manipulative, and dangerously deferential to power. Taylor misjudges Wendy and, eager to appease Caroline and the Chapmans, becomes complicit in escalating abuse. His decisions—framed as “policy”—have devastating consequences. Performs: institutional authority, moral cowardice, veiled menace

MIRA] Female, to play 7 (can be older to play 7), white, Sophie's precocious daughter who desperately wants a father figure and immediately bonds with Leo, calling him 'daddy" and trying to matchmake him with her mother. Sweet, innocent and outgoing with a natural charm that melts hearts, but also shows vulnerability when bullied about not having a dad. SUPPORTING. RATE OF PAY IS $300/DAY Note: Studio Teacher will be on set, guardians allows at all times. This project contains mature content but none involving this character. This production is in compliance with all state child entertainment laws.

Small, quiet, and often underestimated. A foster kid who starts out humiliated and angry, but gradually transforms into a calm, focused force. Must show emotional range — from rage to restraint — and be physically expressive. Some light physical training/stunt work required. Martial arts experience an asset.

A calm, stoic foster parent with a complex past. Exudes quiet strength and wisdom. Becomes a mentor and father figure to Eli, teaching him self-control through martial arts. Actor should convey emotional depth and subtle physical authority. Cool and somewhat sly. Martial arts experience an asset.

A big, loud, showboating bully. Loves attention and dominance, but hides insecurity beneath the surface. Needs strong presence and comic menace. Must play both mockery and vulnerability when challenged.

A wiry, nerdy student with heart. Observant, awkward, and quietly brave. Represents the next kid in line for bullying — and maybe the next to be empowered. Light comic timing a plus.

Various students gawking as Troy makes fun of Eli. Some speaking roles available. These characters will be prominently featured.