A struggling New York actress who unexpectedly lands the lead role of Daisy Rue in the film *Darkness*. Burdened by unresolved guilt over the drowning death of her sister, Marin is anxious about securing her big break. She must manage an intimidating, isolated film set on the supposedly haunted island of New Avalon without modern technology.

A legendary, Oscar-winning actress who stars alongside Marin in *Darkness*. She projects unfussy, unimpeachable class and acts as a supportive mentor figure to Marin during the early days of production. Violet fully commits to the director's immersive methods and helps the younger cast survive the unsettling atmosphere of New Avalon.

The acclaimed and charismatic director of the horror film *Darkness*. Known for his intense "method directing" style, he requires his cast to live on the remote island exactly as their 1926 characters did. He is a demanding creative authority who confiscates the cast's cell phones to force total immersion in the island's eerie environment.

A young woman whose 1926 diary serves as the factual basis for the film *Darkness*. Sent to New Avalon after the death of her father due to her uncontrollable psychic abilities, she writes extensively about her terrifying experiences on the island. Her historical account details a dark presence she fears has been summoned, setting the eerie foundation for the modern film.

The wealthy, historical owner of New Avalon in 1926. The daughter of a guilt-ridden arms manufacturer, she invites young women with special psychic abilities to live on the island free of charge. She serves as a guardian figure to Daisy and the others, encouraging them to explore their gifts despite the island's dark history.

The pragmatic producer of the film *Darkness* and Violet's sister. She is strictly business-oriented, enforcing non-disclosure agreements and liability waivers as soon as the cast steps onto the island. She handles the demanding logistics of Ronan's extreme immersive retreat.

A former child star cast in *Darkness*. She is openly condescending and jealous of Marin's sudden elevation to the lead role, suspecting Marin secured the part through inappropriate means. She approaches the island retreat with complaining hostility.

A veteran actress participating in the *Darkness* film shoot. She is a pragmatic member of the cast who quickly becomes frustrated by the confiscation of their technology and the escalating strange events on the island.

A seasoned actress starring in the film. She brings a sense of gravity to the production but quickly becomes unnerved by the island's atmosphere, frequently sensing the presence of spirits and turning to her religious faith for comfort.

The production assistant for *Darkness*. He is responsible for enforcing the director's immersive rules and orchestrating some of the initial practical effects to set an unsettling mood for the cast.

The actress who was originally cast as Daisy Rue before being abruptly replaced by Marin. She is deeply terrified of New Avalon's history and warns the new cast that no one will leave the island alive.

A local boatman whose grandfather originally reported the 1926 disappearances. He believes the island harbors an evil force and swiftly departs as soon as he drops the cast off.

A young woman with the psychic ability to see visions of the future. She lives on New Avalon in 1926 and often clashes with Daisy, finding her gullible and overly sensitive.

A bold and skeptical young woman residing on New Avalon in 1926. She frequently questions the nature of their psychic gifts and the reasons they have been gathered.

A resident of New Avalon in 1926 who possesses empathic abilities, sensing emotions through touch. She provides a comforting, motherly presence for the other women.

Marin's deceased sister, who died in a tragic drowning accident. The unresolved guilt surrounding her death heavily influences Marin's psychological state and her susceptibility to the island's eerie atmosphere.