THE KING FAMILY: “TURN YOUR SADNESS & TROUBLE INTO AN ART”
Enzo King (FC: Gabriel Macht) – Notorious bachelor. Owner of King Records and produces music for big artist. Has been staying with Stevie in Silverwood Terrace for the last couple of weeks and no sight of leaving. Rocky relationship with his two oldest children.
Aimee King (FC: Dianna Agron) – A successful playwright who wrote one screenplay that turned into her feature debut film. A few months later she passed away in a freak accident when Stevie was 10.
Silas King (FC: Paul Wesley) – C list stage actor, currently living in New York. Super close to both of his sisters.
Stevie King (FC: Brie Larson) – Yours truly.
Zooey King (FC: Erin Moriarty) – B list popstar on the rise managed and signed to her father’s label (managed by her father). Stevie and Zooey have always been competitive with each other and never gotten along. Stevie can’t stand the fact that Zooey looks more like their mom and their father practically lives for her and her career.
bit of a professional rolling stone. never been able to hold a steady job, and has never wanted to. always convinced his professional rap career would take off, or perhaps -- in this land of opportunity he’d be a big time actor. or once he’d even picked up a baseball bat and swore he’d go professional. always reaching for the stars and coming up with a fistful of empty. his head is always in the clouds, but we love him anyway. if you saw him in a famous body soap commercial, no you didn’t. originally from atlanta, ga.
sandra ‘sandi’ green (tisch) [ 45 - horticulturalist - fc; christina applegate]
free-spirited heiress to her family’s hotel fortune. never really wanted to be a part of that, glam los angeles life style her parents lived, so she took off to arizona and joined a hippy commune (cult?) where she met and fell in love with rhett. sandi fell pregnant quickly at 18 and moved back to los angeles to raise her daughter. sold the family’s chain of hotels and got out of the business soon after her parents retired, and settled into a career being disney’s resident plant lady.
juniper ‘juni’ green [ 26 - nail tech - fc; alisha boe ]
by-product of some eccentric love. wild child. you know her, you love her.
Henrik Samuelsson [Mikael Persbrandt] (50) — Agricultural engineer, wildlife conservationist and fisherman. Lives in Mölle.
Evelyn Price [Lily Rabe] (47) — CEO and founder of Loop, a wellness and lifestyle brand. Lives in Toronto and New York.
Marlena ‘Marla’ Olivia Price-Samuelsson [Ellie Bamber] (24) — Creative Writing MFA student and Onlyfans content creator. Lives in Los Angeles.
Noelle Julie Price-Samuelsson [Erin Moriarty] (21) — recent graduate from the University of Edinburgh. Lives in Gothenburg.
Not pictured: Hermann, 2, Marla’s stray cat.
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What would your family’s Latin motto or House words be?
House Samuelsson — Excellence Above All
Where is your family originally from?
Marla’s family is from Sweden and Canada. Her parents met at university in Toronto, and upon graduating promptly left for Sweden. Marla was born in Gothenburg and Noelle in Stockholm. They’ve lived between the two cities, but mostly called Gothenburg home.
What fictional family is your family’s counterpart?
Probably the Bennet family, from Pride and Prejudice.
Your character’s favorite family member, and why.
Marla loves all of her family, but she’s the closest to Noelle. They grew up together and have a million memories shared, are as different as night and day but still best friends.
Is there a black sheep in the family?
Not really. Maybe Henrik, since he lives so remote from everyone else and at times communicating with him can be erratic. But he means well.
Most memorable family vacation?
Croatia, 2007. Wanting to explore different parts of the city, the family split up, Marla and her mum going together to visit museums and Noelle and Henrik to sightsee around the town. They had a rendez-vous in the afternoon at a beach, but Henrik mixed up locations and accidentally ended up on a nudist beach. Noelle has been traumatised ever since.
Describe your family in one word.
Eccentric.
If you family were on a desert island and survival was of the essence, who would be the most helpful? Who is getting sacrificed?
Henrik would without a doubt be the most helpful with all his knowledge, although both siblings would pitch in. Evelyn would probably be the least helpful. No one would be getting sacrificed though, they’d find some sort of solution or compromise.
Father - Lucas Bennett - Police Psychologist - deceased
Mother - Amara Bennett - Artist and cultural Historian - deceased
Possible Father - Rev Peter Richmond - whereabouts unknown
Grandma - Lorelei Bennett - deceased
Grandpa - Clark Bennett - Deceased
Murder :tw serial killer :tw
Before Axel ( Christian Bennett) Was born, his father Lucas was a homicide psychologist who interviewed a suspected serial killer, but without any evidence had to watch as the man was let go. Lucas loved his job and his wife who worked as a historian focusing on society and how we had evolved through time. After they met in a Wendy’s food outlet, they started dating and within a year were married. But life wasn't as rosy as they thought. Lucas began to work all the time leaving Amara alone at home.
One night she was at a church choir practice when she met the new reverend Paul Richmond. She grew close to him while her husband worked every hour to get a serial killer which was terrorising Texas. Amara never told anyone but she had slept with Paul just once after a huge fight with her husband. Three months later she was pregnant and Paul had left town. It brought Lucas and Amara back together and they were happy again. Then the serial killer struck again after Axel was born. Lucas told the police that the man they had interviewed before needed to be questioned again. The police ignored him and told him to butt out. Two days later both him and his wife were murdered while Axel lay sleeping in his cot in the next room.
From there Axel was sent to live with his strong Granma and laid back grandpa. He loved them both dearly. At the age of four, a man came to the door claiming he was really Axel’s father. The similarity was uncanny, but his grandma sent him away stating she had lost enough in her life to lose the only thing her daughter had left her with. Axel never saw the man again. The could be why he has such a obsession with religious iconography and the colour black, as through the screen door, Axel could tell that the man was dressed in black and white and wore a cross.
Sister: Lorna Harrington, 30, Fashion Store Manager.
Sister: Genevieve Harrington, 26, Record Store Assistant Manager.
What would your family’s Latin motto or House words be?
Dum spiro, spero/Where there's life there's hope.
Where is your family originally from?
Lincoln, Nebraska. As far as he’s aware.
What fictional family is your family’s counterpart?
Probably the Dunphy’s from Modern Family without Phil. Lorna is the replica of Haley, Pierce was a slightly smarter version of Luke growing up, and Genevieve definitely shows some traits of Alex. Their mother was also very hands on and a workaholic, much like Claire.
Your character’s favorite family member, and why.
It would probably be his mother, as he knows how much she’s had to sacrifice in order to take care of her three children once their father left. He respects her and admires her more than anyone else in the entire world. She’s always kept a brave face too, which is something Pierce has noticed and appreciates silently.
Is there a black sheep in the family?
Nobody, except perhaps their father.
Most memorable family vacation?
The only vacation they could afford to go on was when Pierce was fourteen and it was to their aunt’s in Florida after her mother got a cheap deal on flights after receiving her bonus one year. Among visiting the beach and learning to surf, the Harrington siblings stood outside Disney World for hours staring into the park and catching glimpses of what they could, but just happy to be near such a magical place. It was the best time they ever had together.
Describe your family in one word.
Survivors.
If you family were on a desert island and survival was of the essence, who would be the most helpful? Who is getting sacrificed?
Genevieve is very smart, not only academically, but in other ways that she’s picked up from their upbringing. Therefore, she’d be the most helpful. Of course, he wouldn’t want any of his siblings to suffer. Although Pierce wouldn’t admit it to anyone, he’d sacrifice Lorna if it was needed. They’ve never really gotten along, due to their differing views of the world and her lack of appreciation for the struggles their family has been through.
What would your family’s Latin motto or House words be?
Family is Hope, Protect it Always. Stolen but fitting nonetheless.
Where is your family originally from?
The San Francisco Bay area, for Ralph and his Ex-wife, Dinah. His children were born in various parts of California or out of state.
What fictional family is your family’s counterpart?
Honestly, maybe The Proud Family?
Your character’s favorite family member, and why.
Ralph is NOT going to pick a favorite child omg that is a sure fire way of getting in trouble. He loves all his children equally of course BUT definitely, definitely spoils his daughters. Especially Mae, the youngest. They are both Daddy’s girls at heart. He’d put all of his sons in a headlock for different reasons. It’s out of love.
Is there a black sheep in the family?
His eldest, Sutton (who to be fair is in a metal band) probably thinks he’s the black sheep but in reality it might be one of the “twins” Grace or John. Grace, is such a free spirit, very much like her mother (maybe too much) which is why they’re always bumping heads. This is also why Grace is easily frustrated with searching for some kind of purpose or greater calling. John on the other hand is literally just a normal dude. He’s not cool like Grace or edgy like Sutton or particularly smooth like their youngest brother Eli or as enthusiastic and charming as Mae. He and Grace are the same age but John often feels like the middle child through and through despite his talents that Ralph tries to remind him of.
Most memorable family vacation?
One year, when his kids were young (ages infant to 10-years-old) Ralph rented an RV and they made the trip down to see the kids’ grandparents. It is, genuinely, one of the happiest memories Ralph has, even if he and his parents don’t speak anymore. It was nice to see his parents interact with his children before things got awful. It’s a reminder for Ralph that his parent’s are people. He wishes he had more good memories like that with them.
Describe your family in one word.
(His) Everything.
If you family were on a desert island and survival was of the essence, who would be the most helpful? Who is getting sacrificed?
Ok. This is how that would go down: Dinah would immediately be designated to call the shots; Ralph would handle shelter, food, and damage control; Sutton and Eli would work on finding service somewhere but otherwise would be on the table for being sacrificed because they’re divas; Grace and John would work on collecting supplies; and Mae would cheer everyone on. She’d want to help Grace and John or Sutton and Eli but they won’t let her because she’s baby so she’d stick with Dad at the camp helping cook and pouting about it.
//So you know!! All of the beans with, of course, the exception of the dogs (lol) are open!! That said, some of the information below/above is/can be subject to change if anyone is interested in playing one of Ralph’s family members! Fc's, personality, etc... I'm open to any and everything and, honestly, would love to see them on the dash.
Ralph Birk, 53, The Money Dispenser
Honestly, your typical dad. Maybe is a bit of a push over with his kids (you know, if mom says no they go to him kind of thing). But I don’t need to talk about Ralph, y’all know him already.
Dinah Leon, 51, The Boss
Can strike the fear of god into you one moment then melt you with the sheer warmth of her smile the next. Neither she nor Ralph is straight but they are the most compatible co-parents you will ever come across. Think... Annalise Keating from How to Get Away with Murder or Vivian Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The love is strong with this one. She’s currently backpacking Europe.
Sutton Birk-Leon, 28, The Artist
Lead of an experimental Metal-Rap band, Sutton is actually doing pretty well for himself in the music scene. He is not nearly as tough as hardcore as he puts on. As a matter of fact he’s a bit emotional, but lay a hair on any one of his siblings and there will be actual hell to pay. Even though he and Ralph go back and forth he has a good relationship with his father. They bond over music. Maybe he’s not the smartest bulb but he means well.
Grace Birk-Leon, 25, The Wild Child
Catch Grace on roller skates or pulling John into a impromptu dance sess in the living room or climbing over a fence that clearly reads ‘PRIVATE PROPERTY DO NOT ENTER.’ They use she/her or they/them pronouns and is just about the hardest person to pin down. The thought of labels gives Grace hives. When Grace loves, she loves. And don’t even get me started on when Grace dances. Grace and her mother butt heads but it’s only because Dinah knows Grace could do so many amazing things if she could just focus. Sutton thinks he’s the boss of the kids, but it’s always been Grace.
John Birk-Leon, 25, The Peace Keeper
Quiet, bookish, John will give you the jacket off of his own back if you offhandedly mention your cold. He’s a little shy, but a great listener, much like his father. Soft spoken and kind, John’s stillness is really the only thing that can ever truly balance out how restless Grace can be sometimes. He’s really brilliant, just doesn’t see it sometimes. After Mae, John is baby and must be protected.
Elijah “E” Birk-Leon, 23
E gives off the energy of this entire video. Oh my god, he’s a smooth talker. Definitely a flirt. Definitely gets into too much trouble... But he has an energy to him that endears him to anyone he meets. Personable, charming, warm... He’s a good kid at heart. Think Will from Fresh Prince, Drake from Drake and Josh, or Zack from Saved by the Bell. A pretty gifted singer like most of the other kids but NO! NO NO NO STICK TO THE STUFF YOU KNOW. HE CAN’T PLAY BASKETBALL AND SING DAD, GOD.
Mae Birk-Leon, 18-20ish, The Baby
The kindest, most enthusiastic person you’ll ever meet. Mae’s a little spit fire and you’d be hard pressed not to fall in love with her. She’s currently a student but undecided about what to major in. There’s just so many choices, you know? If she could she’d major in all of them she would! It’s cannon that she’s the person running across the courts in the Tommy Trojan mascot costume at USC games. And she loves every kitschy, sweaty moment of it. Think Number 3 from Codename: Kids Next Door or Bubbles from Power Puff Girls.
Timothy Eccleston, January 17, 1968 -- airline pilot
Tim is probably the friendliest member of Eccleston clan. He loves having chit chats with his neighbors, he always encourages his kids to be polite and friendly, he tries his best to support their kids’ decisions even though he has some doubts about them. He’s not worried about Mackenzie, he knows his daughter is capable of taking care of herself but when it comes to Ian, he is as concerned as the rest of the family. Due to his hectic work schedule, he wasn’t around when the kids were growing up, while Macky was completely fine with it, Ian always blamed his father for being a negligent parent.
Joan Eccleston, April 26, 1969 -- elementary school teacher
Joan is a high-strung, eccentric suburban mother. She quit her job after having Ian, so she ended up channelling all her energy into raising her kids. She is very protective, hell even sometimes possessive over her children. While Ian was enjoying his mother’s attention, Macky never liked being under her microscope. Despite their clashing personalities, Macky still loves her mother dearly.
Ian Eccleston, March 11, 1991 -- unemployed/musician
Ian is Mackenzie’s older brother, also her best friend. Even though he is the older one, she always felt like she was responsible of him, it’s mostly because of Ian and his bipolar disorder. For a really long time, he refused to see a therapist and get help, this was hard on the family but they did their best to support Ian and his dreams. Still though, he has so much resentment towards his father, he is somewhat close to his mother but his favorite is Mackenzie. He used to be in a band called Bueller’s Club but he was sort of kicked out after an incident, which led a nervous breakdown. After that, he stayed in a mental hospital for a few months. Currently he is making scores for short movies, he’s also making music for Mackenzie’s mockumentaries as well.
Mackenzie Alice Eccleston, May 19, 1996 -- projectionist
Without an argument, Mackenzie is the snarkiest member of her family. This causes tension between her and her mother but her father finds her remarks very amusing. She’s closer to her father than her mother, mostly because Tim never cared much about Macky’s academics like her mother did. Joan, on the other hand, was pretty much obsessed with Macky’s grades, she would put so much pressure on her daughter. This was coming from a loving and caring place though, so Macky somewhat understood. In high school, she made a documentary for a class and it ended up winning an award for it, which made her decide to study film in college. Initially she didn’t want to leave her family but her parents (especially Ian) convinced her to attend Oberlin. After graduating college, she moved Silver Lake with her college roommate Montana, they live in Oasis Apartments. She’s looking for an opportunity to work in movie business, her dream job would be working for Bill Hader and Fred Armisen’s Documentary Now. As of now, she’s working as a projectionist at Cinema Paradiso, constantly judging your movie choices.
Where is your family originally from?
Macky’s parents were born and raised in Maine, they were high school sweethearts. Their house is full of high school pictures of her parents, most of them were taken at their proms. Most people find this cute but Macky constantly find herself grimacing at her parents’ embarrassing photos.
Your character’s favorite family member, and why.
It’s certainly Ian. Despite their age difference, they spent every minute of their childhood together. Even though Ian was the older sibling, it felt like Mackenzie was the one. They are very protective of each other, especially Mackenzie. There were no secrets between them, whenever something good or bad happens to Macky, Ian was the first person she would call.
Is there a black sheep in the family?
Ian could be considered as a black sheep due to his emotional demeanor. The rest of the family is very much in control of their emotions.
Most memorable family vacation?
Since their father is an airline pilot, Eccleston family got to travel for free, they pretty much visited every city in Europe. However there was one particular vacation Macky could never forget and it was the Paris, Disneyland one. She was only eight and her brother Ian was thirteen, they ended up riding all the rides more than once, to the point Ian puking on himself because he couldn’t handle the speed of the rollercoaster. While that was an embarrassing memory on Ian’s part, Macky finds it amusing.
Paul Lewandowski (Hugh Bonneville)
59, Landscaper. A bit of a lazy sod. Means well.
Cordelia ‘Coco’ Lewandowski (Cara Delevingne)
25, A graduate of Chelsea College of Arts, her work has been shown in galleries all throughout London, and a handful in Paris and Vienna too.
Isobel ‘Bel’ Lewandowski (Poppy Delevingne)
28, Interior arranger/brand collaborator. The eldest and most sensible one.
Gayatri ‘Gaya’ Lewandowski (Alia Bhatt)
21, Reading English in Cambridge. Got A* on all her A-levels. Aspiring author and poet. Hates Rupi Kaur. Born the same year as Lily. When Gayatri was two, her mother passed away of cancer. With her father living in India, her mother’s best friend — Cecily — took her in, and after some stressful court dates and paperwork (the Lewandowskis financial situation wasn’t the best at the time), they were able to finally adopt her. Gaya’s only memories are of growing up with her siblings, and considers them blood family.
Hamish ‘Joel’ Lewandowski (Tom Glynn-Carney)
18, Student. An accident, but a happy one. Just as Cecily said she was absolutely done with kids, she started getting headaches and shakes. Thinking it was premature menopause, but surprise — she turned out 3 months pregnant. Essentially Ferris Bueller. Babied and loved by all the girls. Decided he hated the name Hamish when he was eleven, has gone by Joel ever since. If anyone in the family is irritated with him though, they won’t hesitate to resort to his real name. Lily has gotten in a lot of fights sticking up for him.
Lily Marissa Lewandowski (Florence Pugh)
21, Law student. Baby. She considers her best friend in the whole world her sister, Gaya. If that makes her look like a loser, Lily gives no shits. They went through daycare, primary, and school together, always in the same year, always getting in scrapes, Lily sticking up for and throwing fists if her sister got picked on or bullied. They have been partners in crime through countless of crimes and shenanigans, a constant thorn in their parents’ sides. She’s in her third year reading law at Oxford (’It’s called Jurisprudence, actually’), and very very tired.
Motto: Persequere // Just keep going.
Originally from: Twickenham, England. Paul’s side of the family is Polish and migrated to England at the beginning of the First World War.
Fictional family: The Weasleys. Cecily and Paul are Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, and Lily and Gaya can definitely draw comparisons to Fred and George.
Black sheep: No one, but Hamish sees himself as such every now and then, if for nothing but the fact he is the one guy among 4 sisters.
Memorable family vacation: Mallorca. It rained the entire time they were there and the package holiday they booked was in what must have constituted the world’s filthiest hotel. They didn’t even get a partial refund. To top it all off, they lost Hamish, almost turning the situation into a Madeleine McCann one, but he was found by a gay couple inside one of the island’s bars.
The family in one word: Cacophonous
