Assigning Characters
Assigning the right murder mystery character to each guest can make or break your event. When guests feel like their role suits their personality, they’re more likely to relax, lean into the story, and help bring the night to life.
Here’s how to choose the best murder mystery character for each guest:
Consider personality type: Is your guest outgoing or more reserved? Pick bold, dramatic characters for extroverts, and quieter, investigative roles for guests who prefer to stay behind the scenes. Our character guide includes an extroversion rating to help make this easier.
Think about public speaking comfort: Some characters will give a short speech during the night. Assign these roles to guests who are confident speaking in front of a group.
Leverage relationships: If your kit includes rivalries or romantic tensions, assign those roles to guests who know each other well. This avoids awkwardness and keeps the night fun and playful.
To help you get started, we’ve included a quick breakdown of each murder mystery character in Homicide in Hollywood, including their personality traits, relationships and how prominent they are in the storyline. You’ll also find recommendations for ideal host roles – but ultimately, you can play whichever part you’d enjoy most!
Character Profiles
Camilla Rose: A famous novelist and host of tonight’s celebration. This role includes a short opening speech. If you, the host, are female this might be an ideal character to play. This character is associated with pregnancy and affairs, they also have a short opening speech.
- Personality: Elegant, ambitious and considerate
- Gender: Female
- Extroversion Level: Medium
Sophie Rose: This character is an glamorous actress. Any female can be assigned to this character. She is in a relationship with Nico Cruz and delivers a longer speech.
- Personality: Attention-seeking, self obsessed and on edge
- Gender: Female
- Extroversion Level: High
Nico Cruz: This character is champion F1 driver. They are in a relationship with Sophie Rose and they give a short speech.
- Personality: Charming, image-conscious and conflicted
- Gender: Male
- Extroversion Level: Medium
Loui Luhrmann: This character is an acclaimed movie director and gives an opening speech. If you are a host who does not want to play Camilla, this character is also a great option.
- Personality: Dramatic, flamboyant and unapologetically opinionated
- Gender: Any
- Extroversion Level: High
Ash Avalon: This character is a mysterious entrepreneur. They are associated with illegal business practices. Any adult can play this character.
- Personality: Calculated, ambitious and opportunistic
- Gender: Any
- Extroversion Level: Low
Jamie Cross: This character plays a waiter. Any person can play this character, however it’s best if the guest is not too reserved.
- Personality: Observant, determined and fearless
- Gender: Any
- Extroversion Level: Medium
Lex Hardy: This is a gender neutral character, however they are Ash Avalon's trusted enforcer. If you prefer to stick to traditional roles, a male might be suited for this character.
- Personality: Loyal, intimidating and dangerously underestimated
- Gender: Any (may appeal more to male guests)
- Extroversion Level: Low
Lyric Keys: This character is the evening’s singer, but doesn’t need any singing ability! Any person can play this character.
- Personality: Charismatic, posh and loves to gossip
- Gender: Any
- Extroversion Level: Medium
Drew Daily: This character is a journalist. Any person can play this character.
- Personality: Inquisitive, protective and formal
- Gender: Any
- Extroversion Level: Low
Daisy Dior: This character is a rising star model and influencer. She has a small rivalry with Sophie Rose. Any female can play this character.
- Personality: Chic, glamorous, poised
- Gender: Female
- Extroversion Level: Low
Matching characters to your guests' personalities can help the night run smoothly, but the real goal is to enjoy yourself. Don’t overthink it - embrace the mystery, the twists, and the laughs along the way. Whether you're a seasoned host or trying a murder mystery for the first time, Homicide in Hollywood is designed for unforgettable fun with friends. We hope you have a night to die for with your My Mystery Kit party!
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