David — A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Character Profile

About David

Protagonist and Irish immigrant who dreams of becoming a husband and father. After his car is clamped, he rents a Saturn SL guided by a magical GPS. He teams up with Sarah on a surreal road trip, confronting past rejections and family regrets, ultimately realizing his love for her and reuniting at her door.

David — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Colin Farrell

Appears in

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• David — mother — David's Mother (Jennifer Grant)
• David — father — David's Father (Hamish Linklater)
• David — Professional User & Navigator — GPS (Jodie Turner-Smith)

  Operates as a functional guide providing route instructions and destination coordinates.

• David — Romantic Soulmate — Sarah (Margot Robbie)

  Evolve from strangers to romantic partners through shared vulnerability and magical experiences.

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More characters from A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

• Sarah (Margot Robbie)
• The Mechanic (Kevin Kline)
• Female Cashier (Phoebe Waller-Bridge)
• Amanda (Lucy Thomas)
• Sarah's Mother (Lily Rabe)
• Mr. Nelson (Jason Kravits)
• David's Father (Hamish Linklater)
• The Woman (Sarah Gadon)
• Mike (Brandon Perea)
• GPS (Jodie Turner-Smith)
• Father of the Bride (Mike Meldman)
• Stage Manager (Shelby Simmons)