Embers and Dust focuses on the perspective of a young farm boy and his family, and how the night of Orson Welles' dramatic broadcast of War of The Worlds unfolded for them.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Orson WellesProfessor Richard Pierson / Self (voice) (archive sound) | Professor Richard Pierson / Self (voice) (archive sound) |
 Joel NagleDale | Dale |
| VVirginia LoganMargaret | Margaret |
 Henry GagliardiGene | Gene |
 Frank ReadickReporter Carl Phillips (voice) (archive sound) | Reporter Carl Phillips (voice) (archive sound) |
 Kenny DelmarSecretary of the Interior (voice) (archive sound) | Secretary of the Interior (voice) (archive sound) |
| EEdwina Maye PhillipsTimeless waitress | Timeless waitress |
| IIndigo John PhillipsKid with milkshake | Kid with milkshake |