Open Roles in “Chinese New Year Christmas” Film

Lead. Mixed - Caucasian and Chinese. The family's dependable eldest daughter, Madison, is a strong-willed emotional wreck. After hooking up with her toxic ex-girlfriend, she must survive the rest of the night at her family's chaotic holiday celebration. Between defending her actions to her sister and protecting a well of secrets in their family, Madison must resume her role as the peacemaker to hold the house together.

Supporting. Mixed - Caucasian and Chinese. Dramatic and quick-witted, Penelope's pride is in her independence. As Madison's younger sister, Penelope has dealt with her shenanigans forever, and yet she takes that and doubles it.

Supporting. Chinese. Languages: English and Cantonese. Kind and forgiving, the cousin's Popo cares for her family deeply. While keeping up family traditions, she learns she must understand her grandchildren's ways of life.

Supporting. Chinese. Languages: English and Cantonese. Warm-hearted and playful, Gung Gung teases his grandchildren and accepts them as they are. He is a calm and steady presence amid the family’s chaos.

Supporting. Chinese. The mediator of the family, Madison and Penelope's dad avoids conflict whenever he can. He tries to keep the family together by keeping peace through compromise, even when it means leaving confrontations unresolved.

Supporting. Loving but controlling, Penelope and Madison's mom believes her children's actions are a reflection of her parenting. By trying to manage every aspect heir lives, she believes she's protecting them.

Supporting. Chinese. Friendly and scatterbrained. Father to Chase and Lily, Uncle Elijah is always one step behind.

Supporting. Outspoken and humorous. Mother to Chase and Lily, Aunt Elena loves to gossip.