The Users

A poised courtesan with class who uses charm and wit to enter Hollywood's inner circle. She navigates power brokers, forms strategic alliances, and ultimately drives the plot by orchestrating others’ romantic and professional moves to restore Randy's career. Her resolve masks a calculating streak as she pursues the privileges of fame.

Once a leading man and still a draw, he struggles with aging and vulnerability after his wife's death. His insecurities and love life become entwined with Elena's schemes, and his career's revival hinges on the risk-taking and manipulation around him. He oscillates between admiration for Elena and fear of renewed downfall.

Randy’s daughter, a socialite who reveals the exploitative side of Hollywood’s romance-driven image machine. She clings to independence while learning from her mother's and Grace's power plays, and provides a window into the industry’s pattern of using relationships for advancement.

A wealthy socialite who embodies the Hollywood establishment’s charm and influence. She mentors Elena into the insider circuit and exposes the social networks that link glamour to advantage. Her calm, controlling presence foregrounds the era’s elite circles.

A powerful producer whose infidelity underlines the double life many industry figures lead. He is a link between the film world and Elena’s ascent, both resisting and enabling others’ ambitions through complicated relationships.

A gatekeeping screenwriter whose casting decisions determine who gets the lead. His pride and professional standards make him a significant obstacle to Elena’s plans, as he resists premature breakthroughs for Randy.

A powerful studio owner who wields influence over rival projects and the market. He represents the aggressive, old-guard side of Hollywood that Elena plays to secure a future for Randy and herself.

A wealthy executive producer drawn to Elena, he embodies the romantic and professional intrigue that propels the plot. His partnership with Elena culminates in a union that signals a new, though uneasy, balance of power.

Adam Baker's wife who becomes aware of the affair and reveals insider information. Her role highlights the personal toll of industry entanglements and the constant balancing act between loyalty and self-protection.

A screenwriter who seeks to cast Randy in his project, prompting Elena’s schemes to secure the lead role. His desire to shape the film's cast makes him a catalyst for the escalating power games.