Van Pelt — Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Character Profile

About Van Pelt

Ruthless big-game hunter pursuing Alan in Jumanji.

Van Pelt — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Hunting, Tracking, Firearms, Ruthlessness

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 2/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Bobby Cannavale

Appears in

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Van Pelt — Conflict Arch Enemy — Bethany Walker (Madison Iseman)

  Direct opposition as Bethany's team must break Van Pelt's control.

• Van Pelt — Conflict Arch Enemy — Spencer Gilpin (Alex Wolff)

  Spencer must confront Van Pelt's curse to complete the mission.

• Van Pelt — Conflict Arch Enemy — Martha Kaply (Morgan Turner)

  Martha's combat role is directly aimed at neutralizing Van Pelt's forces.

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