Brendan Frye (played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a protagonist in Brick.
High school student and protagonist who investigates the murder of his ex-girlfriend Emily. He navigates the local drug underworld, manipulates key players to uncover a stolen heroin brick, and ultimately orchestrates a frame-up to clear his name while exposing the killers. Laura Dannon (played by Nora Zehetner) is a protagonist in Brick.
Wealthy high school student who hosts parties and initially guides Brendan toward Emily's boyfriend. She secretly orchestrated Emily's downfall to cover her own theft, manipulated Tug into killing Emily, and attempts to frame Tug before Brendan outmaneuvers her. The Pin (played by Lukas Haas) appears in Brick.
The local drug kingpin who controls the heroin trade. He hires Brendan as a pawn in his power struggle with Tug, only to be beaten to death by his own enforcer during a chaotic meeting orchestrated by Brendan. Kara (played by Meagan Good) appears in Brick.
Brendan's former girlfriend who directs him to Laura Dannon's party, serving as an initial link into the social circle connected to Emily's disappearance.
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Characters
Brendan Frye
(played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt) — protagonist
High school student and protagonist who investigates the murder of his ex-girlfriend Emily. He navigates the local drug underworld, manipulates key players to uncover a stolen heroin brick, and ultima...
Laura Dannon
(played by Nora Zehetner) — protagonist
Wealthy high school student who hosts parties and initially guides Brendan toward Emily's boyfriend. She secretly orchestrated Emily's downfall to cover her own theft, manipulated Tug into killing Emi...
The Pin
(played by Lukas Haas) — supporting
The local drug kingpin who controls the heroin trade. He hires Brendan as a pawn in his power struggle with Tug, only to be beaten to death by his own enforcer during a chaotic meeting orchestrated by...
Kara
(played by Meagan Good) — supporting
Brendan's former girlfriend who directs him to Laura Dannon's party, serving as an initial link into the social circle connected to Emily's disappearance.
Key Relationships
Laura Dannon → Laura Dannon
(Narrative Antagonist)
