Open Roles in Web Series "You Should Smile More"

Lead. Ezra is carrying a lot of emotional baggage. She feels responsible for her father’s death, which happened while he was picking her up from school, and her relationship with her mother has never recovered. Her mom is cold and distant, always reminding Ezra of her guilt. Now, Ezra’s been sent to what she thinks is a normal boarding school, but she'll soon realize it’s actually an asylum.

Supporting. Jennifer is sarcastic, tough, and fiercely independent. She uses humor to mask her insecurities and avoids showing vulnerability, but beneath her quick wit, she is empathetic and deeply loyal to those she cares about. With an absent father and a distant mother, Jennifer hides her emotional pain behind bravado but forms a strong bond with Ezra.

Secondary. Rebecca is Ezra's mother. She was recently widowed when her husband died while picking up their daughter from school. She partially blames Ezra for her husband's death and is now stressed out because of the family debt he left behind. Her priority is rarely Ezra, her only daughter. Additionally, her mother and sister are known to have mental health issues.

Secondary. Mr. Burton is actually a psychiatrist. He founded the asylum a decade ago and has been performing illegal experiments on his patients for the past few years. He recently exchanged emails with Rebecca to find out what kind of person Ezra is. He transferred Ezra from another physician not long ago and is excited to finally meet her. His intentions with her are unclear but likely malevolent.

Tertiary. Candice is a young receptionist who started working at Castle Downs after dropping out of college. She presents a warm and friendly exterior which hides a more sinister purpose. She shows hints that she is aware and complicit with the experiments at the school.

Tertiary. Christian is a mysterious young man. He was forcefully admitted to the hospital by Mr. Burton's associates to take part in their sinister human experiments. Since they don’t know much about him, Ezra and Jennifer feel creeped out by him.