THE SIMP AND THE THOT (Cast Roles)

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Oliver is an American manga artist trying to bring slice-of-life comics to a U.S. audience. Winnie is an Australian content creator funding her travel dreams one subscription at a time. They meet online, and what starts as transactional becomes something real—two weirdos finding connection in the last place either of them expected. The show treats its characters with warmth instead of judgment, leaning into the humor and heart of two people figuring each other out from 8,000 miles apart.

Genre: Romantic Comedy / Vertical Series

Tone: Sweet, geeky, self-aware, surprisingly wholesome

ROLE BREAKDOWNS

Lead Roles ($175/day)

Oliver Owens (Male, 25-40) Picture a John Hughes protagonist who never quite grew out of it. He's in his thirties now, and the boyish awkwardness is starting to curdle into something a little weirder. He writes manga-style comics, believes in true love, and is just lonely enough to be endearing without being pathetic. Sincerity is his whole thing. Think Rick Moranis energy with a Sheldon Cooper brain—but someone you'd actually root for in a rom-com. Rate: $175/day | Total: $1,750 (10 days)

Winnie Pembroke (Female, 25-34) Melbourne-born. Thinks of herself as a "boss bitch" but is secretly a huge softie. The OnlyFans thing is just side income—what she really does is write fantasy novels, sew her own bras, game way too much, and obsess over her cat. Looking for someone funny, warm, and real enough to make the audience forget every stereotype they walked in with. Australian actress strongly preferred, though a convincing accent will be considered. Rate: $175/day | Total: $1,750 (10 days)

Supporting Roles ($175/day)

Jason Lagos (Any Gender, 25-40) Oliver's best friend and the definition of "alpha goof." Owns an embarrassing number of Dragon Ball figures but doesn't make it his whole personality. Confident, loyal, been with the same partner since college. He's the guy who'll help you out of any mess—but not without roasting you first. The moral compass with a sense of humor. Rate: $175/day | Total: $875 (5 days)

Sandy Cooke (Female, 25-35) The grounded one. Pragmatic, supportive, always working on something—her career, her relationship, whatever new hobby she picked up last week. She lives with two grown men who act like teenagers and somehow keeps the whole thing running. A little pushy, sure, but only because she genuinely wants everyone around her to win. Rate: $175/day | Total: $875 (5 days)

REQUIREMENTS

• Location: Los Angeles local (likely shooting in San Gabriel Valley)
• Shoot Schedule: Summer 2026
• Special Note: Australian talent preferred for Winnie; accent ability required if not native
• Union Status: Nonunion
• Deadline: February 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM