Six ways in
The character actor you read in five seconds — could be funny, could be dangerous, never the same twice. Here’s what that actually looks like written up as roles.
Det. Frank Mercer
A homicide detective who disarms suspects with humor instead of confusion. The joking is the tactic.
The Landlord
Everyone's favorite guy in the lobby, until it's ten seconds too late to see him as a threat.
Uncle Ray
Written off as a mess, until the funeral speech turns out to be exactly what the family needed.
The Contractor
Nervous, fast-talking, sounds like a snitch they finally turned. He's been running the whole interview.
The Mentor
Older, unassuming, doesn't look like the tough guy. Fights like one anyway.
The Curator
Runs one hyper-specific operation, sincerely and joyfully, completely undeterred by scale.
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The comedy and dramatic reels back all six of these up.