Age: 45-55
Occupation: Homicide Detective
Description:
A seasoned police detective with 17+ years on the force who's seen it all—until Scott Sora. She's professional, methodical, and increasingly frustrated by this bizarre case. Sarah represents the "rational authority" trying to make sense of internet culture she doesn't fully understand. She's skeptical, dry-witted, and by the end, questioning whether she can trust anything about this investigation. Despite her skepticism, there's a hint that even she suspects Scott might still be alive.
Setting: Police station or home office, evidence files visible in background
Wardrobe: Professional but casual - button-down shirt or blazer, minimal jewelry
Tone: Authoritative, skeptical, gradually becoming unsettled
Age: 45-55
Occupation: Scott's Manager/Business Partner
Description:
A smooth-talking opportunist who saw Scott as a goldmine and pushed him to do increasingly dangerous stunts for views. Marcus is charismatic but morally flexible—he genuinely cared about Scott but also clearly benefited from his death. He's defensive, justifying his role while struggling with guilt. By the end, he's paranoid, having nightmares, and possibly being manipulated by Scott from beyond the grave (or from Mexico). The character who most represents the exploitation side of influencer culture.
Setting: Modern office with Scott's merchandise visible on shelves
Wardrobe: Business casual - stylish but trying too hard (designer hoodie, expensive watch)
Tone: Charismatic, defensive, increasingly paranoid
Age: 25-35
Occupation: Scott's Ex-Girlfriend
Description:
The emotional heart of the film. Jessica truly loved Scott but watched helplessly as he self-destructed for content. She's vulnerable, traumatized, and seeking closure she'll never get. Jessica represents everyone who's loved someone consumed by internet fame. She's moved on (now engaged to someone "normal") but still haunted. Her segments are the most emotionally raw—she cries, she's angry, she's exhausted. By the end, she offers forgiveness but also hatred, perfectly capturing the complexity of grief.
Setting: Coffee shop or cozy home setting
Wardrobe: Casual, comfortable - sweater or cardigan, minimal makeup (she's past caring about appearances)
Tone: Emotional, exhausted, seeking closure
Age: 45-55
Occupation: Rival YouTuber/Content Creator
Description:
Scott's competitor in the YouTube space who had "beef" with him but also secretly admired him. Tyler is nerdy, slightly paranoid, and guilty about profiting from Scott's death (he gained 2 million subscribers after). He's the character most embedded in internet culture and the one who proposes the wildest conspiracy theories—Scott is AI, Scott is haunting the algorithm, Scott sent him encrypted messages. By the end, Tyler is the only one who escapes, quitting YouTube entirely and moving to Montana. He represents the "wake up call"—realizing the cost before it's too late.
Setting: Gaming/streaming setup in background (RGB lights, posters, monitors)
Wardrobe: Casual gamer/YouTuber aesthetic - hoodie, graphic tee, headphones around neck
Tone: Nervous energy, guilty, increasingly paranoid, ultimately enlightened
Chemistry/Contrast:
These four characters should feel distinct from each other—different energy levels, different relationships to Scott, different perspectives on what happened. The detective is logical, the manager is exploitative, the ex-girlfriend is emotional, and the rival is conspiratorial.
Diversity:
Cast can be any ethnicity. The names can be adjusted to fit the actors. What matters is the character's essence and their ability to deliver both comedic and dramatic moments.
Acting Style:
Looking for naturalistic performances that feel like real documentary interviews—not overly theatrical. Actors should be comfortable with:
Direct-to-camera delivery
Emotional range (comedy to genuine darkness)
Improvisation within the script framework
Sitting still for extended periods (it's all seated interviews)