TGS- Continued Casting

Dr. Robert Lanyon is Jekyll’s closest friend and co-founder of the Society for Arcane Sciences. Jekyll and Lanyon have been inseparable ever since they met at boarding school. A child of the aristocracy, Lanyon introduced Jekyll to the ways of high society and taught him to become the gentleman he is today. Over the years, Lanyon has cultivated the attitude of a nihilistic dandy to weather the daily trials and tribulations of upper-class life. He believes himself far too clever to care about anyone or anything except himself but seems to have a soft spot for his best friend.

Priority will be given to black gay actors for this role, as both his queerness and racial identity are core to the character.

As a young scientist, Victoria Frankenstein gave life to a ghoulish creature sewn together from human corpses. Horrified by her own actions, she abandoned her creature and fled the country, setting off a lifelong struggle as creator and creation pursued each other through the wilderness.

As time went on, tales of Frankenstein’s experiments spread across Europe, her life story adapted into numerous sensational plays and penny dreadfuls. Her biographers took ample liberties with her personal history—notably, changing her gender—but as her fame grew, Frankenstein herself disappeared into obscurity. Most assume her long dead, but some believe she is still out there, wandering the Alpine tundra with her Creature by her side.

The Creature is Dr. Frankenstein’s monstrous creation and, for the last thirty years, her sole companion in life. Once mortal enemies, the two seem to have come to an understanding of sorts, or at least a semi-functional co-dependent relationship.

The Creature entered into the world with a kind and gentle nature, but years of constant rejection from every person he met have left him with a cynical view of humanity at large. Now, he prefers to spend his days in quiet study and contemplation, enduring human contact only as a last resort.

Lucy Corbyn is the leader of the Forty Elephants, the infamous band of lady thieves who have eluded Scotland Yard for nearly a decade. Lucy takes her role as the head of London’s largest women-owned business very seriously. Her generous pay and compassionate leadership style have earned her the undying loyalty of her fellow thieves, while her reputation as a ruthless vagabond has earned her devoted fans among the general public—including one Edward Hyde.

Priority will be given to queer women of color- especially queer black women.

Virginia has a straightforward, tough-love attitude and is unafraid to speak her mind. She's very professional and cares for the safety of the other residents (especially when it comes to brewing potions). She can come off as overly critical or even cold, but she's simply passionate in her own way.

She's hardworking and opinionated, but is hardly married to her work, hanging around the others when she has little else to do, even if their activities may not exactly be her ideal of a good time.

Priority will be given to transfemme and Japanese actors, as both these traits are central to her narrative role in later chapters.

The following men/ masc presenting minor roles have yet to be cast! They will not recieve many lines, but will have repeat features and dialogue throughout the project! great for people with not a lot of time!

Mr. Doddle

Dr. Bryson

Mr. Luckett
Mr. Pennebrygg

Mr. Sinnet

Mr. Mosley
Dr Helsby

Two years ago, Dr. Jekyll founded the Society for Arcane Science, a community of rogue scientists living and working together safely under one roof. Jekyll hopes to prove to the world that scientists can be good, upstanding citizens whose experiments will make life better for everyone. In short, he wants to make mad science respectable.  

The Society plays host to over a dozen scientists from all around the world, affectionately referred to as “the Lodgers.” Ranging from alchemists to aeronauts to cryptozoologists, the Lodgers are a colorful, outspoken group whose eager enthusiasm for their work can sometimes put them at odds with their strait-laced leader.

The following Femme roles among the Lodgers are uncast and available! These are minor roles but repeated ones featuring characters who show up often in small tertiary moments. Perfect for actors with not a lot of time to dedicate to the project!

Mrs. Cantilupe

Miss Lavender
Ms. Flowers
Ms. Chabra

Two years ago, Dr. Jekyll founded the Society for Arcane Science, a community of rogue scientists living and working together safely under one roof. Jekyll hopes to prove to the world that scientists can be good, upstanding citizens whose experiments will make life better for everyone. In short, he wants to make mad science respectable.  

The Society plays host to over a dozen scientists from all around the world, affectionately referred to as “the Lodgers.” Ranging from alchemists to aeronauts to cryptozoologists, the Lodgers are a colorful, outspoken group whose eager enthusiasm for their work can sometimes put them at odds with their strait-laced leader.