Howard (played by Clark Gregg) is a protagonist in Trust Me.
A down-and-out former child star turned struggling talent agent specializing in child actors. He takes on thirteen-year-old Lydia as a client, negotiates a lucrative deal for her, and attempts to secure her emancipation from her abusive father, Ray. His efforts lead to a tragic confrontation at a film premiere where he is accidentally shot by Ray. Marcy (played by Amanda Peet) is a protagonist in Trust Me.
Howard's neighbor whom he arranges a date with. She is knowledgeable about legal matters, knowing a family law attorney who could help with Howard's emancipation petition for Lydia. Later, she is present at the theater, cradling Howard as he lies dying from the gunshot wound. Lydia (played by Saxon Sharbino) appears in Trust Me.
A highly talented thirteen-year-old actress who becomes Howard's client. Initially, she claims her father Ray is sexually abusing her, prompting Howard to fight for her emancipation. Later, she implies this claim was a lie to escape her father's drunken behavior, confirming a past abuse by a former agent instead. She later joins Howard's rival, Aldo.
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Characters
Howard
(played by Clark Gregg) — protagonist
A down-and-out former child star turned struggling talent agent specializing in child actors. He takes on thirteen-year-old Lydia as a client, negotiates a lucrative deal for her, and attempts to secu...
Marcy
(played by Amanda Peet) — protagonist
Howard's neighbor whom he arranges a date with. She is knowledgeable about legal matters, knowing a family law attorney who could help with Howard's emancipation petition for Lydia. Later, she is pres...
Lydia
(played by Saxon Sharbino) — supporting
A highly talented thirteen-year-old actress who becomes Howard's client. Initially, she claims her father Ray is sexually abusing her, prompting Howard to fight for her emancipation. Later, she implie...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Howard → Marcy
(Romantic Interest)
Howard arranges a date with his neighbor Marcy.
Howard → Lydia
(Professional Agent And Client)
Howard specializes in representing child actors, and Lydia tells the producers that Howard is her agent. He negotiates a lucrative deal for her.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Marcy → Lydia
(Alliance Protective Supporter)
At the theater, Marcy cradles Howard while Lydia is also present after Howard is shot.
Story Analysis
A struggling child-actor agent attempts to protect his promising client, only to face uncertainty, betrayal, and a tragic final confrontation.
