Meet our Cast

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  • as Morgan

    Kiah McKirnan is an actor with standout performances across film and television. She stars in Jennifer Reeder’s feature Perpetrator (Shudder, Berlinale 2023) and appears in films including The Adults and television series such as HBO’s Mare of Easttown. Known for her naturalistic and expressive screen presence, McKirnan continues to gain recognition as a rising talent. In Evergreen, she plays Morgan with quiet intensity and heart.

  • as Walter

    Michael Potts is a veteran film, television, and stage actor known for his powerful performances. His notable screen credits include The Wire (HBO), Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Netflix), True Detective (HBO), and Show Me a Hero (HBO). A Yale School of Drama graduate, Potts has also starred on Broadway in acclaimed productions such as The Piano Lesson, The Book of Mormon, The Iceman Cometh, and Jitney. In Evergreen, he brings grounded emotional depth to the role of Walter.

also starring:

  • CL Simpson

  • Talia Webster

  • Nylea Green

  • Jadakess Stowe

  • Levi Rose

  • Marlon Terrain Estes

  • Quintton Robertson, Charles Page, and Connie Sawyer of The Groove Masters Band

Casting Director: Ross Shenker | Casting Associate: Josca Moore

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