Female, age 50s-70s, should feel authentic and approachable. Janet has an endearing approachability. She's someone that you’d want to have dinner with in real life. Our priority is chemistry between the roles of Janet and Chris. Because of this, we'd like to encourage real-life couples to apply. Please indicate in your submission the name of your partner, if we can expect them in the submissions for the opposing role.

Male, age 50s-70s, should feel authentic and approachable. Chris has an endearing approachability. He's someone that you’d want to have dinner with in real life. Our priority is chemistry between the roles of Janet and Chris. Because of this, we'd like to encourage real life couples to apply. Please indicate in your submission the name of your partner, if we can expect them in the submissions for the opposing role.

We're looking for a wide range of dinner guests to feature at Janet and Chris' feast. Approachability, a warm smile, and natural conversation skills are paramount.

Elegant but fragile. A once-bright woman now fading under the weight of an abusive marriage and degenerative blindness. Despite her quiet demeanor, Val holds deep emotional strength. Trapped in a life built on obligation, she struggles to find agency in a world that insists on making her invisible. Reference: Anastasia Steele - before she submits (50 Shades) meets Jamie Sullivan (A Walk to Remember) Key Personality Traits: Emotionally fragile but increasingly self-aware Loyal, internal, observant—even without full sight Suffocated by decorum, but slowly reclaiming her agency

LEAD - PATRICK STRATHMORE - MALE, EARLY 30s Immaculate, cold-eyed. Val’s emotionally abusive husband. He hides cruelty behind a polished facade. Obsessed with control, Patrick sees Val less as a partner and more as a contract—one he resents, but exploits. Reference: Christian Grey in 50 Shades of Grey Key Personality Traits: Composed, emotionally distant, violent in restraint Believes he’s entitled to control—never questions it Prioritizes appearances and obedience above all

SUPPORTING - GENEVIEVE STRATHMORE - FEMALE, LATE 50s Composed, calculating. Patrick’s mother. She never supported his marriage to Val, viewing it as a stain on the family name. Elegant and elitist, Genevieve exerts quiet but devastating control. Beneath her charm lies ruthless classism, ableism, and a chilling commitment to legacy preservation at any cost. Reference: Victoria Grayson in Revenge (aged up) Key Personality Traits: Ice-cold, elitist, composed Speaks with calculated cruelty Values legacy and lineage above humanity

Patrick’s mistress. Smug and territorial, Cecilia thrives on power plays—especially humiliating Val. She’s not just a side affair; she’s a threat wrapped in silk and venom. Reference: Kathryn Merteuil in Cruel Intentions

Sophia is a gifted and ambitious artist standing at the edge of stardom, her world brimming with possibility. Beneath her luminous talent lies an insatiable hunger—for passion, for adventure, for a love that burns as brightly as her dreams. Drawn irresistibly to danger, she walks the fine line between vulnerability and courage, her quiet strength always threatening to ignite into something fierce, uncontainable, and unforgettable.

An ITALIAN mafia patriarch of undeniable presence—ruggedly handsome, magnetic, and impossible to ignore. He commands every room he enters with effortless authority, radiating both power and peril. Beneath his hardened exterior, however, lies a rare capacity for warmth and unexpected tenderness, making him as dangerous to the heart as he is to his enemies.

Julian is the kind of man who wears charm like a mask—handsome, polished, and effortlessly persuasive, until the cracks begin to show. Beneath his spoiled confidence lurks insecurity that festers into jealousy, turning him volatile and dangerously possessive when challenged. A master of betrayal wrapped in a smile, he’s as intoxicating as he is treacherous.

Sophia’s ride-or-die confidante—quick-witted, sharp-tongued, and never one to bite her tongue. Fiercely loyal with a keen eye for danger, she’s the first to spot trouble and the last to back down, delivering honesty with equal parts fire and humor.

The hospital nurse on duty when Cal and Maggie rush Tracy into the ER. Efficient and procedural, they gather critical information, asking about Tracy’s symptoms/medication/family doctor, before directing her for immediate care.

A diner at the Lodge who compliments the meal, noting the smoked salmon tastes different and praising the improvement.

A member of the Board of Physicians who questions Maggie during her application to change her scope of practice. Professional and pointed, they press her on why she isn’t pursuing a traditional hospital residency.

A hospital nurse who becomes a gatekeeper in Tracy’s case when Maggie requests additional blood work. Calm but firm, the Nurse reminds Maggie that Dr. Carlson must approve new tests.

Male 16 - 30 - He’s the first to take his shirt off and the last to back down from a dare. Whether he’s doing pushups to impress you or flexing for the camera, this guy brings big himbo energy with a heart of gold and a competitive streak a mile wide. Did someone say games? Let's DO THIS! Rain Bro is open minded, big hearted, playful and comfortable hanging with straight, gay, and bi buddies.

HAZEL is the thoughtful, warm, and curious writer younger sister to Emma. Her playful wit makes her easy to connect with. She often drifts into the lives of others, offering a perspective that is both empathetic and disarming. ANY ETHNICITY

LANCE is Conrad’s confident, somewhat materialistic friend and boss at the competitive and fast-paced investment firm, The Barnes Group. Charismatic and sharp, he thrives on being in control, though his bravado and expensive tastes could be seen as hiding something deeper. ANY ETHNICITY

SID is the quick-witted, dependable husband of Hazel. Their playful, teasing dynamic reflects the deep trust and genuine love they share, even amid the stress of searching for a new home. He encourages Emma to pursue what she truly wants, knowing that even if success is uncertain, her regret would be far worse. ANY ETHNICITY

AARON is GQ handsome. He is ambitious and little tightly wound, full of an energy that draws people towards him. He has many great qualities, but some people just don’t quite fit together and the potential for a relationship with Emma is short lived. ANY ETHNICITY