Van Helsing (played by Hugh Jackman) is a protagonist in Van Helsing.
The protagonist, a monster hunter for the Knights of the Holy Order. Tasked with destroying Dracula and protecting Anna Valerious, he journeys to Transylvania. Initially amnesiac, he discovers he is the reincarnation of the archangel Gabriel. After being bitten by a werewolf and battling the curse, he ultimately kills Dracula in his beast form, sacrificing his chance at a normal life to save humanity. Marishka (played by Josie Maran) appears in Van Helsing.
One of Count Dracula's three vampire brides. She joins Verona and Aleera in attacking Van Helsing and Anna in a Transylvanian village, but is quickly killed by Van Helsing during the confrontation. Verona (played by Silvia Colloca) appears in Van Helsing.
One of Dracula's vampire brides. She participates in the initial attack on Van Helsing and Anna, and later ambushes their group near Budapest alongside Velkan, where she is ultimately killed. Carl (played by David Wenham) appears in Van Helsing.
A friar and skilled weapons inventor who aids Van Helsing. He provides crucial exposition regarding Dracula's past and the Valerious family curse. He assists in rescuing Anna, helps defeat Aleera, and later helps cremate Anna's body before riding off with Van Helsing. Mr. Hyde (voice) (played by Robbie Coltrane) appears in Van Helsing.
Dr. Jekyll (played by Stephen Fisher) appears in Van Helsing.
Frankenstein's Monster (played by Shuler Hensley) appears in Van Helsing.
A resurrected giant created by Dr. Frankenstein and aided by Dracula. Initially believed dead, he is later found alive and reveals he holds the key to Dracula's plan to create undead children. After escaping captivity, he assists Anna against Aleera and eventually departs the region. Igor (played by Kevin J. O'Connor) appears in Van Helsing.
Dr. Frankenstein's assistant who is secretly working for Dracula. He watches impassively as Dracula betrays and kills his creator. He is later encountered and killed by Van Helsing during the conflict in Transylvania.
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Characters
Van Helsing
(played by Hugh Jackman) — protagonist
The protagonist, a monster hunter for the Knights of the Holy Order. Tasked with destroying Dracula and protecting Anna Valerious, he journeys to Transylvania. Initially amnesiac, he discovers he is t...
Marishka
(played by Josie Maran) — supporting
One of Count Dracula's three vampire brides. She joins Verona and Aleera in attacking Van Helsing and Anna in a Transylvanian village, but is quickly killed by Van Helsing during the confrontation.
Verona
(played by Silvia Colloca) — supporting
One of Dracula's vampire brides. She participates in the initial attack on Van Helsing and Anna, and later ambushes their group near Budapest alongside Velkan, where she is ultimately killed.
Carl
(played by David Wenham) — supporting
A friar and skilled weapons inventor who aids Van Helsing. He provides crucial exposition regarding Dracula's past and the Valerious family curse. He assists in rescuing Anna, helps defeat Aleera, and...
Mr. Hyde (voice)
(played by Robbie Coltrane) — minor
Dr. Jekyll
(played by Stephen Fisher) — minor
Frankenstein's Monster
(played by Shuler Hensley) — supporting
A resurrected giant created by Dr. Frankenstein and aided by Dracula. Initially believed dead, he is later found alive and reveals he holds the key to Dracula's plan to create undead children. After e...
Igor
(played by Kevin J. O'Connor) — supporting
Dr. Frankenstein's assistant who is secretly working for Dracula. He watches impassively as Dracula betrays and kills his creator. He is later encountered and killed by Van Helsing during the conflict...
Aleera
(played by Elena Anaya) — supporting
One of Dracula's cunning vampire brides. She kidnaps Anna Valerious and orchestrates a trade for Frankenstein's monster at a masquerade ball. She is ultimately killed by Anna with Carl's assistance.
