FreeForm’s Love In The Time of Corona: Cast and Character Guide
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General Information
| Network(s) | FreeForm |
| Creator(s) | Joanna Johnson |
| First Aired | 8/22/2020 |
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Oscar (Tommy Dorfman)
Proudly gay, though curious about girls in passing, Oscar lives with their best friend and moved out to LA to get into the fashion industry, primarily to handle makeup.
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Additional Information About Oscar
- Introduced In Episode Episode 1 “The Course of Love”
- Romantic Gestures (1.3): Loves big romantic gestures.
- Origins (1.1): Is from New York.
- Siblings (1.3): Has 5 older siblings who are all straight and into sports.
- Parents (1.3): Dad worked and drank a lot, and their mom tried but had a lot of kids to worry about.
- Pronoun Preferences (1.3): Notes they are non-binary.
Quotes
Elle (Rainey Qualley)
A singer/songwriter who lives with her best friend who she has a close relationship with. So close that, when he even hints to the idea he could get into women, she sees this as a sign.
Additional Information About Elle
- Introduced In Episode Episode 1 “The Course of Love”
- What Pays The Bills (1.2): Elle sold a jingle that is in a commercial.
- Trust Issues (1.3): Has trust issues stemming from her dad cheating on her mom – a lot.
Quotes
Sean (Jordan Gavaris)
Someone Oscar met on a dating app that speaks French, has Canadian citizenship, and works for the Trevor Project.
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Additional Information About Sean
- Introduced In Episode 1 “The Course of Love”
Quotes
Sophie (Ava Bellows)
19-year-old Sophie is a daddy’s girl, aware of what’s happening in the world, and leans politically liberal.
Additional Information About Sophie
- Introduced In Episode 1 “The Course of Love”
- College of Choice (1.1): Sarah Lawrence
Quotes
Jordan (Tyler Alvarez)
Sophie’s boyfriend, since sophomore year, who is growing tired of the restrictions caused by the coronavirus.
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Additional Information About Jordan
- Introduced In Episode 1 “The Course of Love”
- College of choice (1.1): Goes to Berkeley.
Quotes
Paul (Gil Bellows)
Sophie’s father, who sells life insurance and recently separated from her mother.
Additional Information About Paul
- Introduced In Episode 1 “The Course of Love”
- Separation (1.4): Has been separated from his wife for a little more than 3 months.
Quotes
Sarah (Rya Kihlstedt)
Sophie’s mother who is a freelance writer and has really enjoyed the solitude that comes with being separated.
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Additional Information About Sarah
- Introduced In Episode 1 “The Course of Love”
- Marriage Length (1.2): Was married to Paul for nearly 25 years
- Separation (1.3): She initiated the separation.
- Day Job (1.3): Would teach kids are, part-time, to make money and be close to Sophie.
Quotes
James (Leslie Odom Jr.)
A film producer who has a three-year-old daughter, Charli, named after his father, a wife, Sade, and who often isn’t home due to work.
Additional Information About James
- Introduced In Episode 1 “The Course of Love”
- Daughter’s Name (1.1): Charli
- Spike (1.4): While his last name isn’t mentioned, you can assume Spike Lee helped James get his start in films.
Quotes
Having kids means you gotta make peace with the world as it is.
— James
Nanda (L. Scott Caldwell)
James’ mother, who lives by herself, for now, due to her husband needing medical attention. But, outside of her family, it is noted she is a retired school teacher and was Sophie’s when she was younger.
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Additional Information About Nanda
- Introduced In Episode 1 “The Course of Love”
- Marriage (1.3): Married 50 years ago in Atlanta, on May 10th, 1970.
Quotes
Sade Aldicott (Nicolette Robinson)
James’ wife, who has been a stay at home mom since their daughter was born and is itching to get back into the work world.
Additional Information About Sade
- Introduced In Episode 1 “The Course of Love”
Quotes
Adeah (Gail Bean)
Sade’s best friend, maybe sister (?) who was single at the beginning of quarantine but then met a man, Niles, who she moves in with to quarantine together.
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Additional Information About Adeah
- Introduced In Episode 1 “The Course of Love”
- The Rona (1.4): Reveals she has the Coronavirus.
Quotes
Charles (Charles Robinson)
Nanda’s husband, father to James and Dedrick, who currently shows signs of Alzheimer’s, or is just getting forgetful and is getting medical attention with the possibility of coming home soon.
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Additional Information About Charles
- Introduced In Episode 1 “The Course of Love”
- Diagnosis (1.4): Has dementia but originally was getting medical treatment for pneumonia.
Quotes
Adam (Emilio Garcia-Sanchez)
Oscar and Elle’s next-door neighbor, who originally is known for taking showers outside. However, after Elle and Oscar’s relationship gets awkward, she learns he is someone who flips houses for a living, enjoys a good read, and wants to be a professional writer.
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Additional Information About Adam
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 2
- The Writer (1.4): Writes a romance novel called, “Love In The Time of Corona.”
Quotes
Gigi (Morgan Smith)
Paul’s girlfriend.
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Additional Information About Gigi
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 2
- Day job (1.3): Is a pilates instructor.
Quotes
Dedrick (Catero Alain Colbert)
James’ estranged brother, who, due to the pandemic, is now living with their mother Nanda.
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Additional Information About Dedrick
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 2
- Aspirations (1.3): Like his father, he wanted to be in music but feels he never got the support he needed.
Quotes
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