Fan Casting Ethan Groves in Echoes of August

Architect and partner at a respected design firm. Ethan believed providing financial stability was the best way to care for his family. After Daniel's death, he immersed himself in work rather than confronting his emotions. His emotional withdrawal unintentionally widens the distance between himself and Erica. Though their marriage ultimately falls apart, Ethan is portrayed as a grieving father whose inability to communicate contributes to the relationship's collapse.