Holden McNeil (played by Ben Affleck) is a protagonist in Chasing Amy.
A comic book artist and lifelong best friend of Banky Edwards. Co-creator of Bluntman and Chronic, he falls in love with Alyssa Jones but struggles with her past sexual history. His attempts to salvage the relationship and his friendship with Banky ultimately fail, leading to his personal and professional rifts. Alyssa Jones (played by Joey Lauren Adams) is a protagonist in Chasing Amy.
A lesbian comic book writer working on Idiosyncratic Routine. She forms a romantic relationship with Holden McNeil but faces conflict over her past sexual history. After rejecting his misguided reconciliation attempt, she moves on, eventually appearing at a convention with a new girlfriend while masking her lingering feelings for Holden. Banky Edwards (played by Jason Lee) appears in Chasing Amy.
Holden's lifelong best friend and business partner in comic book creation. He becomes deeply troubled by Holden's relationship with Alyssa and his own repressed feelings. After Holden's failed reconciliation attempt, Banky takes over their intellectual property, achieves solo success with Baby Dave, and ultimately facilitates a brief, emotional reunion between Holden and Alyssa. Jay (played by Jason Mewes) appears in Chasing Amy.
A local diner acquaintance of Holden McNeil. He appears alongside Silent Bob when Holden seeks advice about his relationship troubles. Jay primarily serves as a listening presence while Bob provides the pivotal personal anecdote about his failed relationship with Amy. Silent Bob (played by Kevin Smith) appears in Chasing Amy.
A taciturn comic book fan and inspiration for the character Chronic. He shares his past regret over breaking up with his girlfriend Amy due to insecurities about her promiscuity. His story directly inspires Holden's misguided attempt to reconcile with Alyssa and Banky.
Chasing Amy (1997) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Holden McNeil
(played by Ben Affleck) — protagonist
A comic book artist and lifelong best friend of Banky Edwards. Co-creator of Bluntman and Chronic, he falls in love with Alyssa Jones but struggles with her past sexual history. His attempts to salvag...
Alyssa Jones
(played by Joey Lauren Adams) — protagonist
A lesbian comic book writer working on Idiosyncratic Routine. She forms a romantic relationship with Holden McNeil but faces conflict over her past sexual history. After rejecting his misguided reconc...
Banky Edwards
(played by Jason Lee) — supporting
Holden's lifelong best friend and business partner in comic book creation. He becomes deeply troubled by Holden's relationship with Alyssa and his own repressed feelings. After Holden's failed reconci...
Jay
(played by Jason Mewes) — supporting
A local diner acquaintance of Holden McNeil. He appears alongside Silent Bob when Holden seeks advice about his relationship troubles. Jay primarily serves as a listening presence while Bob provides t...
Silent Bob
(played by Kevin Smith) — supporting
A taciturn comic book fan and inspiration for the character Chronic. He shares his past regret over breaking up with his girlfriend Amy due to insecurities about her promiscuity. His story directly in...
Key Relationships
Jay → Silent Bob
(Alliance Creative Partners)
Holden McNeil → Silent Bob
(Narrative Confidant & Mentor)
Holden McNeil → Jay
(Professional Character Inspiration & Payee)
Banky Edwards → Alyssa Jones
(Conflict Resentful Rival)
Holden McNeil → Alyssa Jones
(Romantic Lovers)
Holden McNeil → Banky Edwards
(Professional Business Partners)
Story Analysis
A story about love, insecurity, and the painful acceptance of past mistakes in modern relationships.
