An overworked insurance adjuster must decide between his job and his passion after he accidentally meets his online love interest. The city of Hartford, Connecticut is a featured character, playing as a backdrop to the story. "Rising Star" explores the age-old conflict between living to work and working to live.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| GGary PloskiChris | Chris |
| EEmily MorseAlyza | Alyza |
| MMichael BarraBrent | Brent |
 Sari GagnonJamie | Jamie |
 Greg NutcherBoss | Boss |
| LLuz Alexandra RamosIzabel | Izabel |
| EEddie DuranAlex | Alex |
| GGary CraigBus Driver | Bus Driver |
| AAmalia BatistaKyley | Kyley |
| MMitch BurkowskyRegional Manager | Regional Manager |
| LLeah DeveauNot listed | Not listed |
 Julia FrisoliNot listed | Not listed |
| MMatthew GiovannucciNot listed | Not listed |
| PPamela GlasnerNot listed | Not listed |
| MMatt Heron-DurantiNot listed | Not listed |
| BBrian KrisakNot listed | Not listed |
 Jason KulasNot listed | Not listed |
| AAmy MielkeNot listed | Not listed |