Who is Nessus in Hercules in the Underworld?

A treacherous centaur who attempts to deceive and harm Deianeira.

Who plays Nessus in Hercules in the Underworld?

Nessus is played by Cliff Curtis.

Nessus's abilities include centaur strength, seduction, poison crafting, ambush tactics, deception.

Nessus has 3 mapped relationships in Hercules in the Underworld. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Alignment: Villain
Species: Other
Abilities: Centaur strength, Seduction, Poison crafting, Ambush tactics, Deception

Nessus — Alliance Travel Associates — Iole (Marley Shelton)
They share a temporary journey connection, although the plot does not establish trust between them.

Nessus leaves with Hercules and Iole for Gryphon and remains part of the traveling group before escorting Deianeira home.
Nessus — Conflict Victim And Attacker — Deianeira (Tawny Kitaen)
Nessus directly threatens Deianeira and manipulates her through the bloodstained cloak.

Nessus first mocks Deianeira's concerns and later attempts to rape her while escorting her home.
Nessus — Conflict Arch Enemies — Hercules (Kevin Sorbo)
Nessus's betrayal turns the pair into direct enemies.

After Nessus attempts to rape Deianeira, Hercules shoots him with an arrow while Nessus is dying.