Bink father, also referred to as Bing Cotwell III. He lives with his wife and infant son in a Chicago mansion. After being informed of various sightings, he joins his wife in a joyful reunion with Bink at the old soldiers home.
Brick is an FBI agent who remains jealous and aloof while Corky receives praise for apparently brilliant investigative work. His hidden identity is eventually exposed when the FBI raid reveals that he is the heroin trafficker known as the Night Vulture. Brick is arrested by his fellow agents after Corky's deception is uncovered.
A wealthy bond investor and Julia's fiancé. He is revealed to be a serial cheater who plans to continue after marriage. He punches Robbie at his bachelor party and attempts to elope with Julia, but is restrained on the plane after Robbie's intervention.
William King is Euphemia's intended husband and later her spouse. Euphemia leaves to marry him after the new home is completed, and he returns safely from the Civil War. His reputation is considered when the possibility of freeing Tildy is discussed, linking their marriage to the era's social and political constraints.
The sinister leader of the Gemini Project who studies twin connections to create an emotional bond that can be weaponized. He uses an experimental fruit to mind-control hundreds of twins, attempts to reboot his control machine, and is ultimately thwarted by the Martins and arrested.
Grant is Lisa's editor, focused more on advertising than on her personal opinions about Christmas. He assigns her a Christmas article and expects it to support holiday ad sales, creating a professional obligation that keeps her engaged with the season and adds pressure to her already busy schedule.
Coach Bowden is one of Ray Ray McElrathbey's football coaches at Clemson. He reprimands Ray Ray McElrathbey after learning that Fahmarr McElrathbey has been living with him, but later supports both brothers when the NCAA investigates their living arrangement and possible benefits. He also accompanies them to the hearing.
Governor Redding is a political leader seeking the presidency while trying to contain controversy surrounding the Thinning. He recruits Laina Michaels for campaign support, wins the election, and gains the authority later used by Georgina Preston to suppress those who expose the system.
Governor Redding is Blake's father and the governor of Texas. He refuses Blake's request to free Ellie, later orders Blake to be passed, and ultimately reluctantly executes the students who actually failed.
Tag-team wrestler known as the Natural Blonde Killers. Steals a suitcase from Montello, leaves it at The Independent Cafe, and is shot by Julius during a retrieval attempt.
Harvey Pearson serves as the team's crew chief and helps Trent Lerion regain control of a difficult race. His guidance on driving aggressively and managing the vehicle contributes to Trent's third-place finish, making Harvey an important technical and strategic support for Rick Radden's team.
Matthew Glave has 89 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work is anchored in the The Thinning Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Big George Foreman, The Wedding Singer, Baby's Day Out. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
