President James Pierce

About the Job

President Pierce is the sitting President of the United States, a calculated and politically shrewd father who operates from a place of pragmatic control rather than overt cruelty. He is capable of genuine warmth and expresses real hope that the arranged marriage will become something true, yet he never fully separates his paternal instincts from his campaign instincts. He holds emotional leverage over both his son and Julia with a calm confidence that reveals a man long accustomed to getting exactly what he wants. Beneath the polished authority is a widower who believes he is acting in his family's best interest, even when his methods are manipulative. He is capable of self-awareness, acknowledging his son's pain about the death of his mother while still refusing to soften his demands.*Talent must be based in Los Angeles or able to work as an LA local hire in order to be considered for this role.