The Vortex

In 1980 Las Vegas, a Native Paiute cleaning lady enters a slots room at the MGM Grand Casino, setting off a chain of strange and unexplained events. Meanwhile, in-house comic Pete plays shrink to a host of colorful misfits while dodging mobsters and collectors. Struggling with a gambling addiction, he faces a life-altering decision that may determine his fate.

Cast

Billy Gardell

as Pete

Jaina Lee Ortiz

as Ginny

Jamie McShane

as The Pit Boss

Azita Ghanizada

as Shirin B

Emily Alabi

as Jackie

Nick Gomez

as The Tech

Christopher Titus

as Jimmy

Jeremy Luke

as Johnnie B

Shaan Sharma

as Akosh

Nick Gracer

as Louie

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