Bob Arctor (played by Keanu Reeves) is a protagonist in A Scanner Darkly.
Undercover police agent infiltrating the drug underworld while living with addicts. Uses a scramble suit at work under the alias Fred. Becomes addicted to Substance D, suffering severe brain damage. His true identity is secretly known by his superior. Eventually sent to a New-Path rehabilitation center where he discovers the hidden drug farms. James Barris (played by Robert Downey Jr.) is a protagonist in A Scanner Darkly.
One of Arctor's drug-addicted housemates. Secretly informs on Arctor to his boss Hank, falsely labeling him a terrorist to advance his own police career. Unknowingly reveals his informant status while Arctor is present in a scramble suit, accelerating the surveillance operation. Ernie Luckman (played by Woody Harrelson) appears in A Scanner Darkly.
A drug-addicted housemate of Arctor. Spends his time using Substance D and engaging in complex, paranoid discussions about their shared experiences with the drug. Donna Hawthorne (played by Winona Ryder) appears in A Scanner Darkly.
A drug dealer who supplies Substance D to Arctor. Shares a tense, occasionally caring romantic relationship with him. Secretly an undercover officer named Audrey who collaborates with his boss Hank. She later reveals that the New-Path corporation secretly manufactures and distributes the drug. Additional Hank Scramble Suit Voice (voice) (played by Mark Turner) appears in A Scanner Darkly.
Additional Fred Scramble Suit Voice (played by Sean Allen) appears in A Scanner Darkly.
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Characters
Bob Arctor
(played by Keanu Reeves) — protagonist
Undercover police agent infiltrating the drug underworld while living with addicts. Uses a scramble suit at work under the alias Fred. Becomes addicted to Substance D, suffering severe brain damage. H...
James Barris
(played by Robert Downey Jr.) — protagonist
One of Arctor's drug-addicted housemates. Secretly informs on Arctor to his boss Hank, falsely labeling him a terrorist to advance his own police career. Unknowingly reveals his informant status while...
Ernie Luckman
(played by Woody Harrelson) — supporting
A drug-addicted housemate of Arctor. Spends his time using Substance D and engaging in complex, paranoid discussions about their shared experiences with the drug.
Donna Hawthorne
(played by Winona Ryder) — supporting
A drug dealer who supplies Substance D to Arctor. Shares a tense, occasionally caring romantic relationship with him. Secretly an undercover officer named Audrey who collaborates with his boss Hank. S...
Additional Hank Scramble Suit Voice (voice)
(played by Mark Turner) — supporting
Additional Fred Scramble Suit Voice
(played by Sean Allen) — supporting
