High-spirited businessman Jon has a simple life motto: “Everything happens for a reason.” That statement becomes pivotal to the heartwarming new drama series, A Million Little Things.
Jon (Ron Livingston), is regarded as everyone’s best friend and confidante. So when he jumps off his office balcony, his long-time mates Eddie (David Giuntoli), Rome (Romany Malco) and Gary (James Roday) – who all met when they were once stuck in a lift together – struggle to find truth in his mantra.
“Perfect Jon” was a man who seemingly had it all – money, wife and kids. He was the glue holding together his tight-knit circle of friends. Now he’s gone, he leaves behind a huge void – and a million questions.
While everyone’s trying to make sense of Jon’s decision, it’s a poignant reminder that the façade of happiness can be deceiving.
At the time of Jon’s death, Rome was seconds from taking his own life, Gary was facing a cancer prognosis, and Eddie was planning to leave his wife – for someone in the group.
Don’t be fooled by the morbid premise – this multifaceted drama about life, love and loss is full of heart and humour. TV WEEK has compiled a who’s who guide to the cast of A Million Little Things.
A Million Little Things will premiere on Network 10 and WIN Network on Wednesday, 14 November at 9.30pm.
JON DIXON PLAYED BY RON LIVINGSTON
JON DIXON (RON LIVINGSTON)
A big-shot businessman and perpetually optimistic go-getter who seemingly had it all, Jon shocks family and friends when he takes his own life, leaving behind no explanation. Or did he?
DELILAH DIXON PLAYED BY STEPHANIE SZOSTAK
DELILAH DIXON (STEPHANIE SZOSTAK)
Jon’s wife wonders if the secret she’s been harbouring of an affair with someone he knew pushed him over the edge – literally.
EDDIE SAVILLE PLAYED BY DAVID GIUNTOLI
EDDIE SAVILLE (DAVID GIUNTOLI)
The music teacher, who is desperate to leave his wife for someone close to Jon, was the last person Jon called before he died. Eddie claims he didn’t notice and that no-one left a voicemail.
KATHERINE KIM PLAYED BY GRACE PARK
KATHERINE KIM (GRACE PARK)
Eddie’s wife has no idea of her husband’s dalliances – or that Jon offered Eddie money to help him leave her so he could be happy.
GARY MENDEZ PLAYED BY JAMES RODAY
GARY MENDEZ (JAMES RODAY)
Wisecracking ladies’ man Gary is a cancer survivor who strikes up a relationship with Maggie, who he meets in a breast cancer support group.
MAGGIE BLOOM PLAYED BY ALLISON MILLER
MAGGIE BLOOM (ALLISON MILLER)
The psychologist is first introduced to Jon’s inner circle at his funeral as Gary’s “plus one”. The group assumes she’s in remission and don’t know she skipped chemo.
ROME HOWARD PLAYED BY ROMANY MALCO
ROME HOWARD (ROMANY MALCO)
The successful commercial director was about to overdose on pills when Gary’s phone calls about Jon’s death interrupted his own suicide attempt.
REGINA HOWARD PLAYED BY CHRISTINA MOSES
REGINA HOWARD (CHRISTINA MOSES)
Jon’s final business deal was securing the deed to a former bakery so that Rome’s wife can live out her dream of owning a restaurant.
ASHLEY MORALES PLAYED BY CHRISTINA OCHOA
ASHLEY MORALES (CHRISTINA OCHOA)
The only one who knows what drove Jon to end his life, Jon’s assistant knows something incriminating about him she’s covering up.
DANNY DIXON PLAYED BY CHANCE HURSTFIELD
DANNY DIXON (CHANCE HURSTFIELD)
Sophie’s 12-year-old brother is hiding the fact he’s gay and wonders if it had anything to do with his dad’s decision.
SOPHIE DIXON PLAYED BY LIZZY GREENE
SOPHIE DIXON (LIZZY GREENE)
Jon and Delilah’s 16-year-old daughter can’t understand why her father made plans before his death for everyone except her.
