“Pulp Fiction” Meets “Blue Velvet” Meets “A Clockwork Orange”

Lead

Male

30–45

Open Ethnicity A dangerously charming, unpredictable force of nature. Smiley walks the line between genius and madness, blending theatrical flair with deep psychological menace. Think The Joker meets Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood. Actor must have strong emotional range and bold screen presence. Tone: Unstable, charismatic, explosive.

Lead/Supporting

Male

50–65

Open Ethnicity A seasoned, straight-talking police captain with a no-nonsense attitude and a worn-down heart. Respected by those around him but quietly wrestling with his own moral code. Think Max Cherry (Jackie Brown) meets Chief Taggart (Beverly Hills Cop). Looking for a grounded actor with strong, subtle screen gravitas. Tone: Stoic, empathetic, old-school tough.

ANGEL EYES Lead/Supporting

Female

30–45

Spanish or Light-skinned Latina A hypnotic, emotionally layered femme fatale with a haunting presence. Angel Eyes speaks with an Italian-Swedish accent but presents as a light-complected Spanish woman with blonde hair. Think Isabella Rossellini in Blue Velvet meets Maria Conchita Alonso in Colors. Must be able to play mystery, sensuality, and emotional depth simultaneously. Tone: Enigmatic, seductive, tragic.

Lead/Supporting

Female

20–30

Open Ethnicity A red-headed firebrand and devoted street evangelist raised by Lyra Vespara. Wears a Gothic Victorian dress and bears a prison-style “Little Layla’s” tattoo. Soft-spoken yet volatile, she’s Anne of Green Gables if Anne led a street gang. Think innocence laced with sudden violence. Reference Megan Follows for vocal tone and facial nuance.

Lead/Supporting

Female

50–70

Open Ethnicity A dignified matriarch with a commanding warmth. Wears all-black Pentecostal attire and vintage Persol glasses. A gifted pianist and choir director with sharp wit and subtle power. Think Helen Mirren’s grace, Christoph Waltz’s intellect, and F. Murray Abraham’s theatrical precision. Slight English accent preferred.

Supporting

Male

20–30

Open Ethnicity A 26-year-old rookie cop with the heart of an underdog and the swagger of a former high school athlete. Fresh out of the academy, he masks nerves with humor and cheap cologne. Wears an oversized badge and ill-fitting khakis. Think street-smart optimism clashing with harsh reality. Actor should bring comedic timing and emotional depth.

Lead/Supporting

Female

30–45

Black or Afro-Caribbean A sharply dressed hospice nurse with roots in New Orleans mysticism. Wears a crisp pink-and-white vintage uniform and a classic nurse cap. Behind her polite smile lies a fierce presence and spiritual force. Think Vivica Fox’s intensity in Kill Bill with Nurse Ratched’s eerie control. Actor must bring commanding tonality, precision in movement, and quiet menace.

Lead

Male

35–50

Open Ethnicity A hardened detective on the hunt for a brutal serial killer. Nicknamed “The Animal” for his instincts and intensity, he faces a moral crossroad: uphold the law or become the very monster he’s chasing. Think Hugh Jackman in Prisoners meets Al Pacino in Heat. Must convey emotional depth, restraint, and a simmering internal conflict.

BORIS DAILY “The Dairy Queen” – A redheaded, androgynous menace in a bubblegum-pink 1950s diner uniform, Boris serves looks and lethal charm with a syrupy Southern drawl. Equal parts Lucille Ball and venom, they blend camp, criminality, and charisma. Think Jessica Lange in AHS: Coven meets Vida Boheme in To Wong Foo. Stylish, sinister, and unforgettable—this role demands boldness, poise, and a voice that drips with both sugar and threat.