Xavier Dolan

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Characters played by Xavier Dolan

Adrian Mellon — It Chapter Two (2019)

Gay man attacked in Derry, victim of hate crime.

Antoine — Martyrs (2008)

Family member targeted during Lucie's initial revenge rampage.

Jean-Louis Subilon — The Great Arch (2025)

An adviser to Johan during the negotiations surrounding the Grande Arche project. He counsels Johan to protect his rights as disputes arise over fees, copyright, contractors, and how the design will be built, helping him navigate the contractual and professional challenges of working on the French project.

Tom — Tom at the Farm (2014)

Tom is a young advertising agency editor from Montreal and Guillaume's grieving boyfriend. He travels to the rural farm for the funeral, conceals their relationship at Francis's command, and becomes trapped in an abusive family drama. After helping with farm work and feeling attached to the household, he ultimately escapes Francis and leaves.

Hubert Minel — I Killed My Mother (2009)

A sixteen-year-old Québécois living with his single mother. He struggles with intense resentment toward her while still loving her, writes an essay titled "I killed my mother," pursues independence, has a relationship with Antonin, and runs away from boarding school.

Maxime — Matthias & Maxime (2019)

A quieter, gentler bartender and lifelong friend of Matthias who cares for his abusive alcoholic mother. He agrees to star in a student film directed by Érika, leading to a kiss with Matthias that leaves him confused. As he prepares to move to Australia, he discovers a childhood drawing of the two friends and realizes Matthias' emotional denial. He secures a recommendation letter and departs for the airport, where he is happily reunited with Matthias.

Julien (segment "Mirrors") — Boys On Film: Bad Romance (2011)

Artist confronting his past and identity through reflective surfaces.

Michael Aleen — Elephant Song (2015)

Charismatic and disturbed young patient who manipulates Dr. Greene into his psychological mind game. He shares traumatic childhood memories, claims responsibility for his mother's death, and dies from a severe allergic reaction after exchanging chocolates for a note about Dr. Lawrence.

Francis — Heartbeats (2010)

Francis is one of the two friends who fall for Nicolas after meeting him alongside Marie. He becomes jealous of Nicolas's attention to Marie, competes with her for affection, and fights with her during the trip to Nicolas's aunt's vacation home. He later confesses his love to Nicolas, is devastated by the rejection, and reconciles with Marie.

Julien — Mirrors (2007)

Julien is a shy, withdrawn teenager spending the summer with his family at a lake cottage. During the stay, he experiences a sexual awakening as he develops a romantic interest in his older neighbour, Hervé, making his feelings for Hervé central to the story.

Career Overview

Xavier Dolan has 82 screen credits in a career dating back to 1997. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently It with 1 titles. Signature works include Mommy, It's Only the End of the World, The Death & Life of John F. Donovan. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
82
Birth Date
1989-03-20
Birth Place
Montréal, Québec, Canada

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q551861), public domain (CC0).