'Office Enemies' Cast and Story Guide: Meet the Actors Behind the Workplace Romance

A shared office, a coveted promotion, and unresolved feelings turn the workplace into a battleground in "Office Enemies." Meet the cast bringing Riley, Owen, Jessica, Tessa, and the corporate rivalry at the heart of the series to life.

"Office Enemies" turns a dream promotion into a workplace battlefield when Riley Ellison is forced to share both her office and a coveted COO position with her ex-boyfriend, Owen Reid.

The short-form drama follows the former couple as they compete for power at Dominion MedTech, where old feelings, corporate sabotage, family pressure, and personal secrets make their professional rivalry even messier. \

Noah Fearnley and Rebecca Stoughton behind the scenes of "Office Enemies" | Source: instagram/app.shorts

The series also earned major recognition at the 2025 Vertical Drama Love Fan Awards, winning Romantic Comedy of the Year, while Noah Fearnley won Best Lead Actor in a Comedy for his performance as Owen.

Here’s a closer look at the story and the "Office Enemies" cast bringing the workplace romance to life.

What Is "Office Enemies" About?

"Office Enemies" follows Riley Ellison, an ambitious professional whose career takes an unexpected turn when she is forced to share her dream COO position with Owen Reid, her former boyfriend.

The two are not only competing for the same top role at Dominion MedTech, but also sharing an office, creating a tense game of one-upmanship where professional ambition and unresolved romantic feelings constantly collide.

Behind the office rivalry, Riley is also hiding a major secret: she is secretly using company technology to keep her ailing mother alive. As Riley and Owen fight for control, their already complicated relationship is further tested by workplace sabotage, betrayal, and pressure from Owen’s family.

Rebecca Stoughton as Riley Ellison

Rebecca Stoughton stars as Riley Ellison, the high-achieving professional at the center of "Office Enemies." Riley is determined to prove herself at Dominion MedTech, but her fight for the COO position becomes much more complicated when she has to compete directly against Owen, the ex she never fully left behind.

While Riley presents herself as capable and controlled, she is also carrying a desperate secret involving her mother’s health, giving her professional decisions deeply personal stakes.

Stoughton was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois, where she grew up as a competitive swimmer before transitioning into acting and modeling after moving to Los Angeles. She trains with Lesly Kahn & Co. and has built a growing résumé across film, television, commercials, and vertical dramas.

A backgrounder of Rebecca Stoughton's character Riley Ellison in "Office Enemies" | Source: instagram/app.shorts

Hercredits include "How to Fake True Love (in 2 Weeks)," "The Pack’s Doctor," "The Secret of My Billion-Dollar Marriage," "A Fated Encounter," "Very Lost in LA," "Good Girl Gone Bad," and "Bet on Us.”

Outside acting, Stoughton has also pursued physically demanding training and certifications, including lifeguarding, scuba diving, free diving, yoga, and stunt performance, reflecting her interest in taking on more challenging roles.

Noah Fearnley as Owen Reid

Noah Fearnley plays Owen Reid, Riley’s ex-boyfriend and professional rival. When Owen is forced to share both an office and the COO opportunity with Riley, their relationship becomes a mix of competition, unresolved attraction, and emotional tension.

Owen’s story is also shaped by pressure from his family, especially as they push him toward Tessa instead of Riley. As the office rivalry escalates, he has to navigate old feelings, corporate politics, and the expectations placed on him.

A backgrounder on Noah Fearnley's character Owen Reid in "Office Enemies" | Source: instagram/app.shorts

Fearnley is an American actor from Orange, Connecticut. Before pursuing acting full-time, he launched four companies and built an entrepreneurial background, later finding acting as a way to express himself and connect with others through storytelling.

He has become one of the most recognizable faces in vertical dramas, appearing in more than 50 micro-dramas. His credits include "Fated to My Billionaire Call Boy," "The Back of the Unwanted Bride," "The Hockey Star’s Remorse," "The Way Back Into Love," "Find Your Way Back to Me, My Childhood Sweetheart," "Stake to the Heart," and "The Virgin’s Bucket List.

Noah Fearnley behind the scenes of "Office Enemies" | Source: instagram/app.shorts

In a 2025 interview, Fearnley reflected on how much the vertical drama space has grown since he first entered it, saying that when he started, there were only “eight or ten actors” working in the space, compared to the thousands involved now.

His performance as Owen earned him Best Lead Actor in a Comedy at the 2025 Vertical Drama Love Fan Awards, adding to the series’ recognition as Romantic Comedy of the Year.

Chris Cleveland as Marcus Grayson

Chris Cleveland plays Marcus Grayson, the powerful CEO of Dominion MedTech whose influence shapes much of the corporate conflict in "Office Enemies." Marcus is a ruthless strategist who uses secrets as leverage and is always several steps ahead of those around him.

A backgrounder on Chris Cleveland's character Marcus Grayson in "Office Enemies" | Source: instagram/app.shorts

A South Carolina native, Cleveland built a career spanning more than two decades before joining the vertical drama space. His credits include Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige," "Heroes," "Navy SEALs: America's Secret Warriors," "The War Between," and "72 Hours."

According to his official website, Cleveland has appeared in over 40 national commercials, dozens of feature films, and numerous television projects while also working as a stunt performer and voice actor.

Noah Fearnley and Chris Cleveland behind the scenes of "Office Enemies" | Source: instagram/app.shorts

Kelsey Maskell as Tessa

Kelsey Maskell plays Tessa, the woman Owen’s parents want him to be with. As Riley and Owen’s connection begins resurfacing, Tessa becomes part of the outside pressure complicating their already difficult relationship.

Maskell is a Los Angeles-based actress, producer, and former international fashion model. Originally from South Dakota, she began her career in fashion, working in New York, Paris, Milan, and Los Angeles and walking for designers including Christian Siriano, Oscar de la Renta, and Dolce & Gabbana.

A backgrounder on Kelsey Maskell's character Tessa Langford in "Office Enemies" | Source: instagram/app.shorts

After transitioning into acting, Maskell became active in the vertical drama space, appearing in more than 40 productions. Her credits include "Game of Choice," "Love the Way You Lie," "My Political Nemesis I Can’t Resist," "What Happens in Vegas," "Married a Billionaire Behind the Mask," "The Billionaire Female CEO from the Trailer Park," and "Reuniting with an Old Flame.”

One of her most notable roles is Eve Cheney in "Game of Choice," which is listed among her best-known credits. In 2025, Maskell received both Best Actress and Best Breakout Supporting Actress honors from the International Short Drama Association.

Noah Fearnley, Kelsey Maskell, and Rebecca Stoughton behind the scenes of "Office Enemies" | Source: instagram/app.shorts

Sarah Moliski as Jessica

Moliski was born in East Hampton, New York, and began performing at age eight with the local musical theater company STAGES. She has said that she was often cast as comic relief, male characters, or villains early on, which helped her learn to make unexpected roles her own.

Before becoming a familiar face in vertical dramas, Moliski built a wide-ranging entertainment career that included television, hosting, reporting, stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, and independent projects.

Her credits include "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "The Virgin’s Bucket List," "My Knockout Fake Husband," "Her Double, His Trouble," "Blood and Silver: Rise of the Alpha’s Rejected Mate," and "Superfan."

Other Cast Members

The "Office Enemies" cast also includes Jamie Leo as Marcus, Chris Cleveland as the CE, Ryan Hellquist as the Security Guard, Michael Vaccaro as the Chairman, and Kasey Esser as a special guest star.

Together, the ensemble helps build the corporate world surrounding Riley and Owen, where career ambition, family expectations, and unresolved romance all collide.