Who is Ransom Drysdale in Knives Out?

Harlan Thrombey's grandson, a cunning antagonist who manipulates events to cover up his crime.

Who plays Ransom Drysdale in Knives Out?

Ransom Drysdale is played by Chris Evans.

Ransom Drysdale's abilities include manipulation, strategic planning, wealth management, deception.

Ransom Drysdale has 6 mapped relationships in Knives Out. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Ransom Drysdale — Narrative Detective — Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig)
Blanc interrogates and analyzes Ransom as a key suspect.
Ransom Drysdale — Conflict Manipulated — Marta Cabrera (Ana de Armas)
Ransom exploits Marta's guilt and fear to control her.
Ransom Drysdale — Conflict Blackmailer — Fran (Edi Patterson)
Fran blackmails Ransom after witnessing his tampering.
Ransom Drysdale — Conflict Suspect — Trooper Wagner (Noah Segan)
Trooper Wagner arrests Ransom based on Blanc's findings.
Ransom Drysdale — Conflict Suspect — Cop (Raúl Castillo)
Cop participates in Ransom's arrest.
Ransom Drysdale — Family Grandfather — Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer)
Harlan is the grandfather of Ransom Drysdale.