Side Order of Life

Cast & Characters

CHARACTER: Jenny McIntyre

Jenny McIntyre is a 30-year-old photographer for "In Person" magazine, who's forced to reevaluate her life after a wake-up call.

Marissa Coughlan

Marisa Coughlan is best known for her role as James Spader's beautiful assistant (with brains to match) on David E. Kelley's "Boston Legal." In 1999, Coughlan starred in the ABC/Miramax TV series "Wasteland." The actress recently completed the feature film "Bill," with Aaron Eckhart and Jessica Alba, and the independent feature film "The Dissection of Thanksgiving." Coughlan's other films include the Francis Ford Coppola-produced dark comedy "Pumpkin," with Christina Ricci; "I Love Your Work," with Vince Vaughn; and "Teaching Mrs. Tingle," opposite Helen Mirren and Katie Holmes.

CHARACTER: Ian Denison

Ian Denison is Jenny's fiancé and went to school with her close friend Vivy.

Jason Priestley

Jason Priestley is best known to TV audiences for his breakout role on "Beverly Hills, 90210," for which he earned two Golden Globe nominations. He more recently starred in the series "Love Monkey" and "Tru Calling," and guest-starred in "8 Simple Rules" and "Spin City." His telefilm credits include "I Want to Marry Ryan Banks" and "Warning: Parental Advisory." Priestley received critical acclaim for the feature film "Love and Death on Long Island." Additional film credits include "Calendar Girl" and "Tombstone." He also recently starred in the London theater production of "Side Man." An established director, Priestley is set to direct and star in the Lifetime movie "Don't Cry Now."

CHARACTER: Vivy Porter

Vivy Porter is Jenny's tough, outspoken best friend who has just learned her cancer has returnened.

Diana Maria Riva

Diana Maria Riva most recently had recurring roles in "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" and "The West Wing." Her other TV credits include a recurring role on "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch," as well as "Everybody Loves Raymond," "NYPD Blue," "CSI," "Reba," "Strong Medicine," "The Drew Carey Show" and "The X-Files." Riva's feature film credits include "Employee of the Month," "Chasing Papi" and "What Women Want," with Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt.

CHARACTER: Rick Purdy

Rick Purdy is the West Coast editor of "In Person" magazine who has a huge crush on Vivy.

Christopher Gartin

Christopher Gartin is a versatile actor with a variety of film, TV and stage credits. Most recently, he guest-starred on the television series "House." He has also had guest-starring roles in "CSI," "Will & Grace," "NYPD Blue" and "Law & Order." He starred in the telefilms "Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall," "Matters of the Heart" and "The Story Lady." Gartin's feature film credits include "Flightplan," with Jodie Foster. On Broadway, Gartin has starred in several Tony Award-winning plays.

CHARACTER: Cell Phone Man

Cell Phone Man

Who is he? It's a mystery. He is a wrong number Jenny dials once and then continues to speak with. He understands Jenny almost better than she understands herself. He is her sounding board and helps Jenny sort out her life. He may or may not be her soul mate.