Mason King is involved in controlling the secret labor facility and captures Blake Redding and Ellie Harper during their first escape attempt. He breaks Blake's leg, later tracks the couple into the desert, and tries to kill Blake before Ellie stops him.
Mason is the test manager and head of the Department of Population Control. He is ordered to pass Blake regardless of Blake's score, so he switches Blake's result with Laina's, causing Laina to fail.
Michael Traynor has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 2003. Their work is anchored in the The Thinning Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Needlestick, The Expressionless, Cabin 6. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
