Roy Tomlin — Midnight Special Character Profile

About Roy Tomlin

Alton's biological father. Protective and driven, he leads the escape with Lucas, evades the FBI and the Army, and drives through a security perimeter. He is eventually arrested but manages to watch the sunrise, with his eyes faintly glowing.

Roy Tomlin — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Michael Shannon

Appears in

Midnight Special (2016)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Roy Tomlin — Family Father — Alton Meyer (Jaeden Martell)

  Biological father who leads the escape to protect his son.

• Roy Tomlin — Family Co-Parent — Sarah Tomlin (Kirsten Dunst)

  Former partners reunited to co-parent and protect Alton.

• Roy Tomlin — Social Friend — Lucas (Joel Edgerton)

  Loyal friend who assists in the initial escape.

• Roy Tomlin — Alliance Host — Elden (David Jensen)

  Temporary host who provides refuge and a vehicle.

• Roy Tomlin — Conflict Pursuer — Calvin Meyer (Sam Shepard)

  Relentless antagonist seeking to reclaim his asset.

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More characters from Midnight Special

• Alton Meyer (Jaeden Martell)
• Lucas (Joel Edgerton)
• Sarah Tomlin (Kirsten Dunst)
• Linda (NSA Staffer) (Kerry Cahill)
• Agent Sevier (Adam Driver)
• Jane Adams (Sarah's Mother) (Sharon Garrison)
• Military Officer (James Moses Black)
• Caroline (Ranch Member) (Lucy Faust)
• Motel Clerk (Yvonne Landry)
• Woman at Truckstop (Maureen Brennan)
• Hannah (Ranch Member) (Allison Gabriel)
• Calvin Meyer (Sam Shepard)