Characters

The cynical type, John Sales not only sees the glass as half empty, he assumes somebody spit it in as well. A man with high expectations but low self-esteem, John lives his life in an orderly and safe fashion, but is growing impatient at his steady but slow ascent through life.

Key Facts:

• Lives with Lance
• Works under Gerald
• Falls hard for Audrey

Audrey Verona has no idea how cool she is. Smart, ambitious and pretty, she's dealing with some self doubt after being given her walking papers by someone who she thought could be the one. Just when she thinks she is ready to move on, she is forced to accept that he still has a hold on her.

Key Facts:

• Used to date Gerald
• Good friends with Shelby
• Thinks John has potential

Richard Brooks is getting an early start on his mid-life crisis. Bored, he's stuck in a rut at home and at work. He knows he needs to get back to being the sharp, ambitious hardworking guy he used to be, but isn't sure how.

Key Facts:

• Married to Shelby
• Works with Gerald
• Fighting an early case of male menopause

Shelby Brooks loves being a wife and mother, but she misses the excitement of her younger days. Long gone are the nights of dancing until closing time and Sundays in bed with Richard, but inspiring passion in her husband seems to be hard to attain.

Key Facts:

• Married to Richard
• Good friends with Gerald
• Attracted to Gerald

Tonya Freeman expects the best from herself and nothing less from those around her. Studious and ambitious, she enjoys making time for activities to keep her busy. Independent and strong, she would rather be alone than be with someone who doesn't treat her the way she feels she should be treated.

Key Facts:

• Rising star at her job
• Tired of Lance's trifling ways
• Supportive sister to Gerald

A charming rugby-playing bartender, Lance Roberts spends many late nights drinking and many unpleasant mornings dealing with the after effects. He can't seem to get his act together, but no one can stay mad at him for long: he has a giving nature and tries – with varied success – to put the needs of others before his own.

Key Facts:

• Lives with John
• In a shaky relationship with Tonya
• Pours drinks for Richard

 

Women love Gerald Freeman because of his charm, intellect and self confidence, but he's a man’s worst nightmare: the guy at the gym who bench presses more than you, the one your girlfriend thinks is "so handsome," and the guy who just took your promotion.

Key Facts:

• Used to date Audrey
• Works with Richard
• Tonya's brother and biggest fan

The amazing backdrop of the movie is as living and breathing as its human counterparts. Vivacious, dynamic and constantly in flux, the neighborhood we know and love is constantly in change, as are the lives off the people who wander through it every day.

Key Facts:

• Beautiful and diverse
• Exciting and surprising
• Home