W.F. Gerald — The Only Living Boy in New York Character Profile

About W.F. Gerald

Reclusive but successful writer who becomes Thomas's mentor and confidant. He secretly fathered Thomas with Judith due to Ethan's infertility, having once loved her deeply. His reappearance into Thomas's life inspires him to write a new book and ultimately reunites with Judith, finding peace and happiness.

Character Facts

Played by

Jeff Bridges

Appears in

The Only Living Boy in New York (2017)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• W.F. Gerald — Romantic Interest — Johanna (Kate Beckinsale)

  Implied past or ongoing romantic tension between W.F. and Johanna.

• W.F. Gerald — Social Neighbor — Thomas Webb (Callum Turner)

  Initial friendly connection between the protagonist and his new neighbor.

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• Thomas Webb (Callum Turner)
• Johanna (Kate Beckinsale)
• Judith Webb (Cynthia Nixon)
• Ethan Webb (Pierce Brosnan)
• Mimi Pastori (Kiersey Clemons)
• Anna (Debi Mazar)
• David (Wallace Shawn)
• George (Tate Donovan)
• Ari (Ben Hollandsworth)
• Barbara (Anh Duong)
• Ballroom Dancer (uncredited) (Leonard Zimmerman)
• Gay Couple (Ryan Speakman)