Dylan is Lynn and Paul’s oldest son and the groom whose wedding brings the family together in Annapolis. He and his partner have already planned the wedding arrangements, but Lynn interferes with the tent placement, contributing to the friction and exposing the family’s unresolved relationships.
The primary protagonist of Circle. A former Marine who initially attempts to maintain order and later leads a faction advocating for the sacrifice of members to protect the vulnerable. His final moral conflict reveals a complex survival instinct. He survives the game and becomes a key leader among survivors facing a renewed alien threat 18 years later in Circles.
A photographer who captures a private kiss and considers selling the picture to tabloids. He ultimately decides not to sell it after being persuaded that the publication could harm a family.
Ryan is a member of the larger group connected to the family’s fate. He follows the group leader’s orders and is instructed to take Jenny, Sarah, and Danika outside after the leader condemns them as heathens. His obedience contributes to the group’s intimidation and control over the family.
Michael Nardelli has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 2005. Their work is anchored in the Circle Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Christmas in Homestead, Circles, The Tribe. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
