A Double Life

A celebrated stage actor whose charm masks a volatile, obsessive nature. He becomes so immersed in the role of Othello that the line between performance and his own life begins to blur, especially around themes of jealousy. His fixation escalates into violent acts, culminating in a self-inflicted wound and a confession before death.

Tony's ex-wife and a would-be Desdemona in the production. She negotiates the pressures of fame, romance, and ambition, warning others that Tony can be delightful on stage yet terrifying in drama. Her relationships and choices are pivotal to the mounting tensions, and she ultimately reveals crucial information about Tony's whereabouts the night of the murder.

A waitress who enters a casual affair with Tony, becoming the focal point of jealousy-driven conflict. Her murder—mirror to Othello's kiss of death—drives the plot toward its tragedy and intensifies the scrutiny on Tony and those around him.

Tony and Brita's press agent who promotes the production and amplifies the parallels between the play and real events to attract publicity. He grows suspicious of Tony and orchestrates a plan involving a Pat lookalike to uncover the truth, ultimately influencing the investigation and the unraveling of Tony's grip on reality.

The director who recognizes Tony's dual nature—graceful in comedy and dangerous in drama. He works to steer the production and manage Tony's escalating immersion, serving as a stabilizing force while the line between art and life grows dangerously thin.

The theater producer eager to mount a high-profile Othello, pushing for Brita to co-star as Desdemona. He creates the environment that intensifies Tony's fixation and the overall pressure of staging a major production.

A reporter who leans into the sensational angle of the story to boost front-page interest. His involvement underscores the era's spotlight on theatrical scandals and celebrity lives, shaping public perception of the events as they unfold.