Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains

A 17-year-old with a mother who has died of lung cancer, Corinne balances a fast-food job with a growing sense of anger and ambition. Her TV interview erupts into a defiant, rule-breaking persona, catalyzing the Stains' formation with her sister and cousin. She becomes the central figure of the band and the tour, negotiating fame, control, and personal integrity as the world watches.

The volatile frontman of the Looters, Billy is prone to extreme mood swings and manipulation as the bands clash. His complex relationship with Corinne and his own insecurities about illiteracy surface as the tour intensifies. His aggressive charisma fuels both conflict and spectacle on stage and off.

Corinne’s cousin and a member of the Stains, Jessica joins the scene as part of the trio. Initially not the most skilled musician, she embodies teenage participation and the desire to belong, contributing to the band’s dynamics and on-stage presence.

Corinne’s sister and another Stains member, Tracy mirrors the group’s imperfections and raw energy. She helps drive the band’s chaotic charm, navigating the pressures of tour and fame alongside her sister.

The promoter’s agent who signs the Stains for a new label and manipulates the money flow. He pushes the band toward higher fame while cutting ties with Lawnboy and dictating terms, embodying the predatory side of the music industry.

A small-time promoter who discovers the Stains and drives their early tour. He is eager to capitalize on the band's growing fame, but his control is challenged as Robell and others push for changes in the lineup and the contract.

Frontman of the Metal Corpses and rival to the Stains’ rising fame, Lou embodies the old guard of metal culture while clashing with Corinne’s ascent. His presence adds tension to the tour and the shift in power dynamics within the scene.

A controlling figure who fired Corinne earlier for displaying defiance and insubordination, his authority underscores the conflict between youth rebellion and corporate expectations. He represents the institutional pressures that shape Corinne’s decisions.