James Halliday's avatar and contest gatekeeper. He tests finalists, offers Parzival a corporate contract, reveals his regrets, and transfers OASIS ownership upon Wade's refusal to sign.
Billionaire CEO of BASH Cellular who discovers the comet's valuable rare-earth resources. He pushes the administration to abort the nuclear mission for a commercial mining project, boards the escape ship, and ultimately realizes humanity is doomed when the mission fails.
Mr. Dawson is a civilian sailor who takes his boat Moonstone across the Channel with Peter and George to assist the evacuation. He rescues soldiers and Collins, uses a maneuver taught by his deceased pilot son, and keeps the boat committed to saving lives despite repeated danger.
An eccentric and predatory cannibal who initially bonds with Maren over consuming a dying woman. He persistently follows Maren across the country, eventually invading her home in Ann Arbor. His violent confrontation with Maren and Lee results in his death, and his belongings reveal he had murdered Lee's sister, Kayla, serving as a catalyst for the film's climax.
Thomas Cromwell is the central character, introduced as a lawyer who has risen from humble beginnings. After Cardinal Wolsey's political failure, Cromwell continues his own ascent, becoming increasingly powerful at court. The story follows his political career through Henry VIII's marriages, ending with Cromwell's eventual fall from power and execution.
A Soviet spy arrested and tried in New York. Abel is defended by James B. Donovan, receives a 30-year sentence instead of the death penalty, and is later exchanged for Francis Gary Powers and Frederic Pryor.
An elderly, kind giant who captures Sophie but protects her from man-eating giants. He uses a dream trumpet to spread good dreams to children and creates nightmares to trap enemies. He partners with Sophie to expose the hostile giants to the Queen, later writing about their adventure.
English bespoke tailor running a shop in mob-controlled Chicago. He secretly manipulates all factions, orchestrates the downfall of the Boyle crime family, and avenges his late family by feeding accurate FBI evidence to Mable. Former gang enforcer turned tailor who burns his own shop to start anew.
Lead defense attorney for most of the defendants. He fiercely opposes the judge's attempts to force representation upon Bobby Seale without consent and prepares key witnesses for cross-examination, maintaining a strong advocacy stance throughout the proceedings.
Terrance Cox is Jim Terrier's former mercenary colleague. He reveals that Felix Marti has built an international security firm and helps pursue Terrier after the old assassination team is targeted. Terrier uses compromising evidence against Cox, confronts him in Spain, and shoots him before a bull fatally gores him.
Jay is a London bartender who lives alone after abandoning his family when his wife, Susan, lost interest in their relationship. He has a purely physical Wednesday affair with Claire, but becomes emotionally attached, follows her life, befriends her husband, and finally accepts that she will not leave her family.
Father of the Boleyn sisters who orchestrates their court strategy to elevate his family's status. He capitalizes on Mary's pregnancy to secure lands and political positions. He survives the royal executions but dies two years later.
Mark Rylance has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Signature works include Ready Player One, Dunkirk, Wolf Hall. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
