Who is Maximus in Inhumans: The First Chapter?

Black Bolt's brother and Inhuman usurper.

Who plays Maximus in Inhumans: The First Chapter?

Maximus is played by Iwan Rheon.

Maximus's abilities include enhanced intellect, manipulation, tactical planning, leadership, resilience.

Maximus has 6 mapped relationships in Inhumans: The First Chapter. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Alignment: Villain
Species: Inhuman
Abilities: Enhanced intellect, Manipulation, Tactical planning, Leadership, Resilience

Maximus — conflict — Black Bolt (Anson Mount)
Maximus — Family Brothers — Black Bolt (Anson Mount)
Royal siblings with opposing views on leadership and Earth's Inhumans.
Maximus — Conflict Political Rival — Medusa (Serinda Swan)
Direct antagonists due to Maximus's coup and Medusa's loyalty to the throne.
Maximus — Conflict Political Rival — Kitang (Marco Rodríguez)
Former political associate turned assassination target during the power struggle.
Maximus — Power Loyal Commander — Auran (Sonya Balmores)
Maximus's primary enforcer and security chief who executes his coup strategies.
Maximus — Conflict Political Target — Crystal (Isabelle Cornish)
Maximus seeks to co-opt Crystal, but she resists and becomes a prisoner.