Joel is the central protagonist, a former GTI builder whose failed clean-technology venture leaves him financially ruined. He invests in Lester and Nicolaus's XVR company, then investigates their secrecy and Nicolaus's past fraud. His persistence makes him a liability and brings him into direct conflict with both partners.
Zack Robidas has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Signature works include Play the Edge, Empathy, Inc., What May Be. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.