David V. Thomas: "Clay's Buddy #3"

"Unlike 'Clay's Buddy #1' and 'Clay's Buddy #2,' I think I'm a little more ambivalent toward Clay. The backstory I created is that I used to be really into Clay -- like, we met at this race, and maybe we didn't hit it off immediately, but soon I started digging on his vibe -- then he did something to betray me. Like fucked my sister. Sister, or maybe cousin. But I never really confronted him because I have a fear of confrontation. But our relationship's never been quite the same, you know? Like, even 'buddy' might be pushing it."

Christian Salazar: "Chubby Hispanic Kid"

"This was a tough role for me. Because I myself am a bit chubby. And I'm Hispanic. That gave me something to bring to the part, but it also meant all my scenes hit a little close to home. I'd often phone and talk to my girlfriend right after we finished our takes, to get some things off my chest. Yeah, I cried a few times."

Nikki Griffin: "Cindy (Clay's Girlfriend)"

"Originally, my part was just called 'Clay's Girlfriend,' but I went to the director and said, 'You know, I really think she's a Cindy. She really feels like a Cindy to me.' And he kind of nodded while looking at a clipboard. I think he really respected that choice."

Vincent Laresca: "Case Worker"

"I feel he's not just pushing cases through the system. He cares. He really does."

Alden Villaverde: "Alden"

"People have been like, 'What a coincidence!' And I explain that they just gave my part my own name. For simplicity. I told them I could play a Chris, or an Andrew -- I've done it before -- but they wanted to stick with Alden. I was cool with that. I think it could help my singing career."

Caroline de Souza Correa: "Brazilian Model"

"I asked the director on the first day, 'What are we talking here? Am I Brazilian by nationality? By temperament? By grooming preference?' I didn't want to play this as just 'model.' Anyway, I don't think he heard me, because he was drinking hot chocolate and he didn't stop."

Silvia Suvadova: "Russian Model"

"I was a little more confident than Caroline. I've played Russian before. And I've played models before. So I had a lot to draw on here. From the first day, I felt I had a real strong sense of who this character is. For example, she's beautiful. And she's mad-crazy for the vodka."

Konishiki: "Paw Man"

"Hey, I like to paw. I made that clear right from the audition. So it was easy for me."

Satoshi Tsumabuki: "Exceedingly Handsome Guy"

"Obviously, I was nervous at the audition. I mean, I've auditioned to play Handsome Guys before. But this guy is exceedingly handsome. I knew I'd have to take it up a notch. And, yeah, I sensed some jealousy on set. But I just think of it as a job. The director's there to direct. The producer's there to produce. The gaffer's there to gaff. And I'm there to be Exceedingly Handsome. Which I think I did. Exceedingly."

Chris Astoyan: "Racer"

"Racing. I live for it. It's what I do. Or what he does, I should say."