Tom Sterling (played by Josh Hartnett) is a protagonist in August.
Brother and co-founder of the Internet startup Landshark. He lives a hedonistic lifestyle, dates multiple women, drives a 67 Camaro convertible, and frequents Bungalow 8 club. Portrayed as a showman and a demigod within a cult of personality. Joshua Sterling (played by Adam Scott) is a protagonist in August.
Brother and co-founder of Landshark alongside Tom. The startup's stock is plunging during the summer of 2001, setting the backdrop for their personal and professional struggles.
August (2008) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Tom Sterling
(played by Josh Hartnett) — protagonist
Brother and co-founder of the Internet startup Landshark. He lives a hedonistic lifestyle, dates multiple women, drives a 67 Camaro convertible, and frequents Bungalow 8 club. Portrayed as a showman a...
Joshua Sterling
(played by Adam Scott) — protagonist
Brother and co-founder of Landshark alongside Tom. The startup's stock is plunging during the summer of 2001, setting the backdrop for their personal and professional struggles.
Key Relationships
Tom Sterling → Joshua Sterling
(Family Brother)
Story Analysis
A dot-com era drama exploring brotherhood, tech hubris, and hedonism against the backdrop of summer 2001.
