A 43-year-old writer grappling with the Paris publishing industry's favoritism towards commercially successful authors. He is depicted as a charming man with deadpan wit and an appearance reminiscent of Franz Kafka.

A late 20s film editor and mother who values independence and struggles with personal satisfaction and depression. She often uses her beauty to manipulate relationships with men while examining her identity as a parent.

A world-renowned architect in his 60s, contending with aging while obsessed with a much younger woman, Lucie. He is characterized by his fixation on rejuvenating his sense of youth through romantic pursuits.

Femi Ahmed Kaduna is a Nigerian musician who secures international fame after altering his musical style. He is also engaged in advocacy against homophobia following his personal experiences.

An ambitious lawyer from Houston whose background and career aspirations are shaped by her mother’s experiences. Her character explores themes of ambition, ethics, and familial support.

A family unit consisting of Sophia, a curious six-year-old, and her parents, April and Clark, highlighting blue-collar roots and family dynamics. Their narrative concerns the complexities of identity and familial relationships.

A late 40s Air France pilot facing terminal cancer shortly before his scheduled retirement. His role illustrates the personal repercussions of the anomaly on an individual and familial level.

A Princeton-based mathematician specializing in probability, more interested in his romantic pursuits than existential challenges. Known for awkwardness, he is a typical unrehearsed hero thrust into significant global events.

An FBI agent leading PsyOps, she oversees passenger interviews and manages religious tensions related to the anomaly. Her pragmatic role involves safeguarding passengers amidst chaotic circumstances.