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A newly minted graduate who faces a downed internship and mounting pressure from family and a goal-oriented girlfriend. He takes a night manager job at a shabby motel, uploads a video that goes viral, and eventually finds a path toward founding his own video production company. Will evolves from anxious conformity to confident entrepreneurship, driven by a desire for autonomy and creative control.

Will’s driven girlfriend who loses her own job and moves in with Will and his friends. She embodies contemporary ambition and resilience, supporting Will while navigating her own professional setbacks. Her presence sharpens the tension between ambition and stability within the group.

Will’s roommate who pursues a sense of success through being a stock trader but ends up as a poorly treated office clerk. He shows the gap between desire and reality, yet remains capable of growth as the story progresses. Luke’s arc reflects the cutthroat nature of entry-level work in a competitive economy.

The slacker roommate who pitches an app, iStalkU, but repeatedly stalls at momentum. His journey highlights the volatility of tech ideas and the importance of execution. Eventually, his persistence with his app yields a breakthrough, illustrating that failure can be a stepping stone.

The stoner roommate who ends up teaching sixth grade chemistry and later finds direction by coaching the school basketball team. His character arc suggests that purpose can surface in unexpected places, challenging stereotypes about brilliance and motivation. He learns to channel energy into mentorship and leadership.

Will’s father, who loses his job after a long tenure and becomes obsessed with finding his own dream position at IBM. He is saved from an embarrassing moment by Will’s video resume, illustrating the generational shift in how people market themselves. Roger’s arc culminates in landing a new, fulfilling role, bridging past and present career ideals.

A pimp who uses the motel for his prostitution ring, catalyzing Will’s first major test and eventual professional downfall when the operation is busted. His presence marks a contrast between illegitimate hustle and Will’s emergent legitimate path. The fallout from this encounter propels Will toward more ethical pursuits.

Will’s narcissistic manager at the executive placement firm who initially impreses him with opportunities but embodies the manipulative, performance-driven corporate culture. Her dynamic with Will underscores the lure and danger of prestige. Will ultimately rejects the easy path she represents, favoring independence and entrepreneurship.