Aristocrat with anti-war sentiments who is extremely protective of Marla and hostile toward Fenn. He owns the country house where Marla hides. His estate serves as a key location during Fenn's investigation, and he is entangled in the events surrounding the conspiracy targeting Marla and the visiting African leader.
A small-time pimp who ingratiates himself with wealthy and well-connected people. He befriends Jacki and uses the twins' home as a hiding place while evading a gangster to whom he owes money. He arranges Julian's assault, photographs it, and attempts to blackmail him; the twins eventually stab Clive to death.
Leader of the Believers (Cultists) who represents the religious perspective on the societal crisis and the eclipse.
Ernie is the central figure, a financially troubled man who wanders and presents himself as a writer while avoiding work. He pursues relationships with Gail and Donna, but his disruptive behavior leads to rejection and arguments. He threatens Donna with a gun, then follows her and discusses a possible robbery with a man, admitting he is nervous about attempting it.
Alexis Kanner has 19 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Signature works include Twenty-Nine, Mahoney's Last Stand, Crossplot. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
