“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.