Who is Peter Novak in The Cell?

FBI agent who recruits Deane to enter a killer's mind and later joins her inside.

Who plays Peter Novak in The Cell?

Peter Novak is played by Vince Vaughn.

Peter Novak's abilities include tactical combat, investigation, leadership, firearms proficiency.

Peter Novak has 4 mapped relationships in The Cell. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Peter Novak — Alliance Rescuer And Victim — Julia Hickson (Tara Subkoff)
Peter's investigation directly saves Julia's life.

Peter finds Julia treading water in the enclosure, breaks the glass wall, and rescues her.
Peter Novak — Alliance Mission Partners — Catherine Deane (Jennifer Lopez)
They cooperate to locate Julia and survive Stargher's psyche.

Peter persuades Catherine to enter Stargher's mind and later joins her inside the mindscape.
Peter Novak — Professional Operational Collaborators — Henry West (Dylan Baker)
Henry's medical monitoring supports Peter's intervention.

Henry monitors Catherine's vitals and warns about neurological damage while Peter volunteers to enter Stargher's mind.
Peter Novak — Conflict Investigator And Target — Carl Rudolph Stargher (Vincent D'Onofrio)
Peter investigates Stargher's crimes and confronts his mental world.

Peter leads the effort to locate Stargher's latest victim and enters Stargher's mind to uncover the victim's location.