🎙️ CHARACTER ROLES: Scoop & Slander roles

Because every scandal needs someone to overreact on camera.

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💅 Blogger

The Trendy Oversharer

Vibe: Stylish, opinionated, and allergic to living in the moment.

Costume (from your closet): Graphic tee, leather jacket, jeans, and big sunnies. Optional: messy “I woke up like this” hair and a phone glued to your hand.
Easy to buy: Ring light, phone stand, or a “#Sponsored” sticker.
Props: Smartphone, selfie stick, iced coffee, notebook labeled “Hot Takes.”

Quirks & How to Act: Narrate what’s happening (“Omg guys, this plot twist is CRAZY!”). Type dramatically during conversations. Complain about the lighting.
Sayings:

“Don’t talk to me, I’m drafting a viral post.”
“This scandal is going to break the internet — or at least my comments section.”
“This better go viral or I’m deleting everything.”
“#MurderVibesOnly.”

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🎤 TV Field Reporter

The Drama Magnet

Vibe: Every conversation is breaking news.
Costume (from your closet): Blazer, slacks or pencil skirt, comfy shoes (news never sleeps). Add a press badge or “LIVE” sticker.
Easy to buy: Plastic microphone, toy news truck, or clipboard.
Props: Microphone, notepad, fake press pass, maybe a friend pretending to be your cameraman.
Quirks & How to Act: Speak loudly even indoors. Interrupt people with “We’re getting reports now that—oh my goodness—this is HUGE!” Point at invisible cameras.
Sayings:

“Back to you in the studio!”
“I’m here LIVE, surrounded by absolute chaos.”
“We’re hearing unconfirmed reports of scandal, murder, and bad hors d’oeuvres.”
“If you’re just joining us, it’s chaos here.”

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🕴️ Studio Anchor

The Scandal in a Suit

Vibe: Charismatic, perfectly coiffed, and suspiciously defensive. Calmly reports everyone else’s scandals while treating their own questionable behavior as an unverified rumor. Always composed—until someone asks the wrong follow-up question.

Costume (from your closet):

• Sharp suit, blazer, crisp button-down shirt, pencil skirt, or professional dress.

• Stick with camera-friendly colors such as navy, burgundy, charcoal, or royal blue.

• Style your hair into a flawless, immovable “news anchor” look.

• Add subtle makeup or extra powder for that polished studio-lighting glow.

• Female tip: Pair a jewel-toned blouse or fitted dress with statement earrings and perfectly styled hair.

• Male tip: Wear a suit and bold tie, add a pocket square, and use enough hairspray to survive breaking news.

Easy to buy:

• Clip-on tie or oversized “TV personality” necktie.

• Fake broadcast earpiece.

• Reading glasses or blue-light glasses.

• Small microphone with a station logo attached.

• Blank index cards to turn into teleprompter notes.

• Press badge or homemade network identification card.

Props & Accessories:

• Stack of cue cards labeled BREAKING NEWS.

• Rolled-up news script covered in dramatic handwritten corrections.

• Coffee mug labeled “Anchor Fuel,” “World’s Most Trusted Anchor,” or “Definitely Not Biased.”

• Clipboard containing “confidential sources.”

• Phone for receiving urgent updates from the control room.

• Compact mirror or comb for emergency touch-ups.

• Red pen for editing everyone else’s version of events.

Quirks & How to Act:

• Sit or stand with unnaturally perfect posture.

• Speak in a smooth, serious broadcast voice—even when discussing snacks.

• Stare intensely into an imaginary camera before delivering important information.

• Blink very slowly whenever someone accuses you of anything.

• Begin uncomfortable conversations with, “In other news…”

• Refer to rumors about yourself as “developing stories” or “unconfirmed reports.”

• Interrupt people with, “We’re getting breaking information.”

• Pretend someone is speaking through your earpiece and use it to escape difficult questions.

• Correct other guests’ grammar while they are accusing you of murder.

• Deflect every scandal with charm, professional concern, and absolutely no useful answers.

• Occasionally count down to an imaginary commercial break.

• Demand flattering lighting before agreeing to an interrogation.

Sayings:

• “That’s all the time we have tonight.”

• “I categorically deny all allegations, but thank you for watching.”

• “Let’s go to commercial… or at least get me another coffee.”

• “Those claims have not been independently verified.”

• “I don’t create the scandal. I simply deliver it with excellent posture.”

• “Our legal department has advised me to smile and say nothing.”

• “We’ll have more on that story once everyone stops accusing me.”

• “I’m receiving an update through my earpiece—and apparently, I need to leave.”

• “The truth matters. So does my good side.”

• “This interview is over. Please direct further questions to the weather department.”

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📸 Paparazzi

The Flashy Menace

Vibe: Aggressively curious, shamelessly persistent, and always one photograph away from a payday. The party’s biggest pest—and possibly its best witness. Knows everyone’s secrets but may exaggerate them for a better headline.

​Costume (from your closet):

• All-black outfit, dark jeans, T-shirt, hoodie, or casual jacket.

• Comfortable sneakers for chasing celebrities and fleeing angry suspects.

• Baseball cap pulled low for maximum lurking.

• Add a trench coat, utility vest, or oversized hoodie for undercover chaos.

• Female tip: Wear black leggings or jeans, a fitted jacket, messy ponytail, and oversized sunglasses.

• Male tip: Pair dark jeans with a black shirt, baseball cap, camera strap, and slightly rumpled jacket.

• Carry multiple bags or wear several camera straps to look excessively prepared.

• Note: If you are an investigative field reporter type, then wear something camera-ready. 

​​Easy to buy:

• Disposable camera, instant camera, or fake DSLR.

• Toy microphone for ambush interviews.

• Oversized sunglasses.

• Press badge or VIP lanyard.

• Camera bag, crossbody satchel, or utility belt.

• Small notebook labeled “EXCLUSIVE.”

• Cheap zoom lens or binoculars for hilariously obvious spying.

​Props & Accessories:

• Camera or phone set to make loud shutter sounds.

• Notebook filled with celebrity “sightings” and scandalous observations.

• Pen tucked behind your ear.

• Envelopes labeled “CONFIDENTIAL PHOTOS.”

• Fake tabloid pages with outrageous headlines.

• Crumpled celebrity map or party guest list.

• Voice recorder for catching incriminating comments.

• Business cards reading “Photos Deleted for the Right Price.”

​Quirks & How to Act:

• Yell people’s names as if they’re walking the Oscars red carpet.

• Fire off rapid questions without waiting for answers.

• Take photos at the least flattering possible moments.

• Duck behind furniture, curtains, or plants while remaining completely visible.

• Whisper “exclusive” whenever someone tells you ordinary information.

• Narrate guests’ movements like they are major celebrity sightings.

• Treat every whispered conversation as evidence of a secret affair or criminal conspiracy.

• Offer to delete embarrassing photos in exchange for gossip.

• Act personally offended whenever someone refuses to comment.

• Claim to have “a source close to the situation,” even when the source is you.

• Turn every accusation into a tabloid headline.

​Sayings:

• “Smile! Or don’t. It’s better if you don’t.”

• “You can’t hide from the lens, sweetheart.”

• “This flash is just as bright as your shady secrets.”

• “No comment? Perfect—that always sounds guilty.”

• “Can you confess again? My flash wasn’t on.”

• “I don’t spread rumors. I photograph them.”

• “Give me one scandalous look over your shoulder!”

• “My sources are anonymous, unreliable, and incredibly entertaining.”

• “Is that your official statement, or should I make up a better one?”

• “Everyone has a bad side. I specialize in finding it.”

• “This photo could ruin you—or make tomorrow’s front page fabulous.”

• “I came for the pictures, but I stayed for the suspicious behavior.”

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🗞️ Tabloid Writer

The Drama Dealer

Vibe: Sensationalist. Lives for exaggeration and caffeine.
Costume (from your closet): Colorful shirt, scarf, statement glasses. Bonus: messy papers sticking out of every pocket.
Easy to buy: Fake press badge, notepad labeled “Rumors Confirmed!”
Props: Stack of fake magazines or a coffee-stained manuscript.
Quirks & How to Act: Whisper “anonymous source” every 10 minutes. Eavesdrop shamelessly. Scribble constantly, even when no one’s talking.
Sayings:

“Sources close to the victim say…”
“I can neither confirm nor deny, but I’m definitely printing it.”
“Truth is optional. Drama is not.”

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🕶️ Undercover Journalist

The Lowkey Spy

Vibe: The trench-coated mystery nobody invited but everyone suspects.
Costume (from your closet): Plain clothes, dark colors, hat, and sunglasses. Optional: scarf or fake mustache disguise.
Easy to buy: Magnifying glass, trench coat, fake press badge.
Props: Hidden recorder, notebook labeled “TOP SECRET.”
Quirks & How to Act: Pretend to casually blend in — fail spectacularly. Ask weirdly specific questions. Disappear right before big revelations.
Sayings:

“You didn’t hear it from me.”
“I’m just here… observing.”

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🏛️ Political Correspondent

The Debate Diva

Vibe: Serious about everything — even the punch bowl.
Costume (from your closet): Blazer, neutral tones, maybe glasses or a tie.
Hair: Neat, poised, slightly windswept from “press briefings.”
Easy to buy: Clip mic, miniature podium, fake press badge.
Props: Binder full of “classified documents.”
Quirks & How to Act: Correct everyone’s statements. Quote fake polls mid-argument. Treat gossip like a Senate hearing.
Sayings:

“According to my sources in the West Hallway…”
“This administration won’t recover from that outfit.”

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🎧 Investigative Podcaster

The Cool Conspiracy Theorist

Vibe: Calm voice, unhinged brain. Speaks thoughtfully while connecting completely unrelated details into one enormous conspiracy. Suspicious of everyone—and thrilled about the potential episode ratings.
Costume (from your closet):

• Hoodie, dark jeans, flannel shirt, beanie, or oversized headphones.

• Carry black coffee and perfect the exhausted “I haven’t slept since discovering the truth” stare.

• Add glasses, a messenger bag, or a jacket with too many pockets.

Easy to buy: USB microphone, portable recorder, laptop, podcast-logo sticker, or small ring light.

Props:

• Recorder or phone for capturing “exclusive interviews.”

• Notebook filled with timelines, theories, and circled names.

• Fake episode notes marked CONFIDENTIAL.

• Doodled evidence wall with photographs, arrows, and red string.

• Coffee mug labeled “Do Not Disturb—Investigating.”

Quirks & How to Act:

• Whisper dramatic narration about events as they happen.

• Record conversations without explaining why.

• Pause discussions for imaginary editing or sponsor breaks.

• Ask guests to repeat suspicious statements “with more emotion.”

• Treat coincidences as undeniable evidence.

• Quietly announce episode titles after dramatic moments.

• Stare into the distance whenever someone reveals a clue.

• Refer to yourself as an independent journalist when accused of snooping.

Sayings:

• “This isn’t just a murder—it’s a message.”

• “You’ll hear the full story on next week’s episode.”

• “Hold that thought—I need to add creepy background music.”

• “Coincidence? That’s exactly what they want us to think.”

• “Can you repeat that directly into the microphone?”

• “I’m not accusing you. I’m building a narrative.”

• “This investigation is brought to you by insomnia.”

• “That twist is definitely going in the season finale.

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📻 Radio Show Host

The Sass Broadcaster

Vibe: Sarcasm meets smooth talker. Charming, opinionated, and incapable of experiencing anything without turning it into an entertaining segment.

Costume (from your closet):

• Collared shirt with rolled sleeves, blazer, bold blouse, or retro ’70s-inspired outfit.

• Add sunglasses, statement jewelry, or oversized headphones.

• Carry a coffee cup like it is essential broadcasting equipment.

Easy to buy: Toy microphone, headset, retro sunglasses, or an ON AIR sign.

Props & Accessories:

• Coffee mug with a ridiculous station logo.

• Cue cards covered in gossip and talking points.

• Toy microphone or homemade desktop mic.

• Guest list labeled “Tonight’s Suspects.”

• Phone loaded with applause, booing, and dramatic sound effects.

Quirks & How to Act:

• Narrate party events as though they are radio segments.

• Announce imaginary commercial breaks during tense conversations.

• Overuse sound effects—especially applause and dramatic stings.

• Give passionate opinions about completely trivial matters.

• Interview guests without warning.

• Assign callers ridiculous nicknames.

• Interrupt confessions to remind everyone of the station name.

• Tease information repeatedly before finally revealing it.

Sayings:

• “You’re listening to The Late Night Lowdown, and I’ve got tea hotter than your cocoa.”

• “Stay tuned—the truth’s about to drop like ratings after a scandal.”

• “We’ll return to that accusation after this completely imaginary commercial break.”

• “That confession deserves its own sound effect.”

• “Longtime listener, first-time suspect?”

• “You heard it here first—and possibly nowhere else.”

• “Keep talking. The microphones are always hot.”

• “Tonight’s forecast: shady, with a strong chance of betrayal.”

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Influencer

The Spotlight Addict

Vibe: Confident, camera-ready, and possibly filming their own reaction to the murder. Every moment is content.

Costume (from your closet):
Trendy outfit that screams “effortless but definitely took two hours.” Think crop top or blazer over athleisure, sunglasses indoors, and sneakers that have never touched dirt.

Easy to buy: Phone tripod, rhinestone sunglasses, sparkly water bottle, or faux designer accessories.

Props: Ring light (or your phone flashlight taped to a cup), selfie stick, lip gloss, fake sponsorship products, iced coffee, or a tiny “brand deal” clipboard.

Quirks & How to Act:

• Always pose before entering a room.

• Say “Wait, I need a thumbnail shot” whenever someone looks shocked.

• Call everything a collab or launch event.

• Whisper dramatic confessions directly to your phone camera.

• Apologize mid-party for a “misunderstanding in 2021.”

Sayings:

“Hey guys, what’s up, welcome back to my channel!”

“This isn’t sponsored — but it totally could be.”
“Hold on, let me go live, this lighting is insane.”
“Not the aesthetic I planned for tonight, but I’m leaning into the chaos.”

Voice:
Upbeat, overly enthusiastic, and a little out of touch. Switch between charming sincerity and PR-trained panic. Use. Vocal. Fry. Ad. Nauseum. 

Bonus Acting Hack:
When accused of anything, respond like you’re filming an apology video: deep sigh, long eye contact, and an insincere tear.

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# Social Media Manager

The Overworked Damage Controller

Vibe: Chronically online, constantly exhausted, and one bad tweet away from a breakdown. Works for the influencer or could be for new clients their start with social media… but either case, this character low-key hates their job.

Costume (from your closet): Blazer over a graphic tee, jeans, and sneakers — business up top, burnout below. Add blue light glasses, messy bun, and a lanyard with an “Access All Areas” badge.

Easy to buy: Clipboard, coffee cup that says #Grind, Bluetooth headset, or a phone holster.

Props: Laptop, multiple phones, notebook labeled “Crisis Plan (Again),” portable charger, fake “content calendar.”

Quirks & How to Act:

• Type furiously at random intervals.

• Mutter things like, “We’re trending… but for the wrong reasons.”

• Carry an iced coffee like it’s an emotional support animal.

• Constantly apologize on behalf of the influencer.

• Pretend to be professional while tweeting memes under the brand account.

Sayings:

“Please don’t post that — we’re still in damage control mode.”
“I’ve already drafted the Notes App apology.”
“No, you can’t hashtag murder mystery AND thirst trap.”
“We’re pivoting to authenticity this week.”

"I promise you'll keep your million followers if you just engage with them. Engage, engage, engage!"

Voice:
Stressed but sarcastic. Sounds like a caffeine addict who’s been awake since the last crisis went viral. Speaks entirely in PR-approved buzzwords.

Bonus Acting Hack:
Every time someone says something scandalous, pull out your phone, sigh, and whisper, “I’ll handle the backlash.”

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OTHER TIPS FOR THIS CHARACTER CLASS

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🧥 WHAT YOU MIGHT ALREADY OWN

Trench coat or peacoat
Glasses (bonus for fake “reader” style)
A crossbody bag or shoulder satchel
Button-up shirt, blazer, or neutral blazer dress
Skinny jeans or slacks
Scarf or statement tie
Headphones (for podcasters)
Cheap microphone or mini recorder toy
Press badge (easy to DIY!)

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💄 HAIR & MAKEUP

Studio Anchors: Perfectly styled hair (think hairspray helmet). Subtle makeup with TV glow (powder + bold lips). Earpiece optional, but powerful.
Field Reporters: Slightly windblown or rumpled. Neutral makeup + bold lipstick for “camera ready.”
Bloggers/Podcasters: Trendy hair, possibly dyed. Natural or quirky makeup. Ring light glow mandatory.
Tabloid or Paparazzi: No-frills, “I was chasing a lead” look. Messy bun or baseball cap. Camera is your main accessory.

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🎬 ACCESSORIES & PROPS

Mic (fake or karaoke)
Camera or phone with fake lens
Notepad & pen (write nonsense like it’s juicy intel)
Press badge or lanyard (“EXCLUSIVE” or “PRESS PASS”)
Recorder toy (or phone app with red “REC” screen)
Flashlight (for dramatic interviews in the dark)

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🧠 PRO TIPS FOR ALL MEDIA CHARACTERS

Carry a fake press badge — it instantly sells the look.

Keep a notebook or mic as your “anchor” prop (pun intended).

Talk like everything’s part of a bigger story.

When in doubt, announce breaking news:

“This just in — the bar ran out of ice!”