Achilles (played by Brad Pitt) is a protagonist in Troy.
A mighty Greek warrior who joins the siege of Troy for eternal glory. Initially serves Agamemnon but withdraws after his prize, Briseis, is taken. He eventually re-enters battle to avenge Patroclus, kills Hector, and is ultimately slain by Paris before dying in Briseis' arms. Paris (played by Orlando Bloom) is a protagonist in Troy.
A Trojan prince whose affair with Helen sparks the war. He initially flees combat but later takes up arms to avenge his brother Hector by shooting Achilles. Before the city's fall, he entrusts the Sword of Troy to Aeneas and escapes with Briseis. Hector (played by Eric Bana) appears in Troy.
The noble Trojan prince and skilled warrior who leads the defense of Troy. He kills Patroclus in battle and ultimately faces Achilles in a duel, resulting in his death. He ensures his family's escape route through a secret tunnel before the city falls. King Agamemnon (played by Brian Cox) appears in Troy.
The ambitious Greek king who unites the kingdoms to conquer Troy for control of the Aegean Sea. His spiteful actions and ruthless ambition drive much of the conflict, culminating in his death at the hands of Briseis after he captures her. Patroclus (played by Garrett Hedlund) appears in Troy.
Odysseus (played by Sean Bean) appears in Troy.
The cunning King of Ithaca who recruits Achilles for the Greek forces. He devises the Trojan Horse stratagem to infiltrate and sack the city, ultimately overseeing Achilles' funeral rites. Priam (played by Peter O'Toole) appears in Troy.
The aging King of Troy who welcomes Helen and prepares for the impending Greek invasion. He later negotiates for his son Hector's body and meets his end at the hands of Agamemnon during the city's sack. Andromache (played by Saffron Burrows) appears in Troy.
The devoted wife of Hector who learns of a secret escape tunnel from her husband. Following Hector's death, she leads the remaining Trojans and their child to safety through the tunnel during the city's fall.
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Characters
Achilles
(played by Brad Pitt) — protagonist
A mighty Greek warrior who joins the siege of Troy for eternal glory. Initially serves Agamemnon but withdraws after his prize, Briseis, is taken. He eventually re-enters battle to avenge Patroclus, k...
Paris
(played by Orlando Bloom) — protagonist
A Trojan prince whose affair with Helen sparks the war. He initially flees combat but later takes up arms to avenge his brother Hector by shooting Achilles. Before the city's fall, he entrusts the Swo...
Hector
(played by Eric Bana) — supporting
The noble Trojan prince and skilled warrior who leads the defense of Troy. He kills Patroclus in battle and ultimately faces Achilles in a duel, resulting in his death. He ensures his family's escape...
King Agamemnon
(played by Brian Cox) — supporting
The ambitious Greek king who unites the kingdoms to conquer Troy for control of the Aegean Sea. His spiteful actions and ruthless ambition drive much of the conflict, culminating in his death at the h...
Patroclus
(played by Garrett Hedlund) — supporting
Odysseus
(played by Sean Bean) — supporting
The cunning King of Ithaca who recruits Achilles for the Greek forces. He devises the Trojan Horse stratagem to infiltrate and sack the city, ultimately overseeing Achilles' funeral rites.
Priam
(played by Peter O'Toole) — supporting
The aging King of Troy who welcomes Helen and prepares for the impending Greek invasion. He later negotiates for his son Hector's body and meets his end at the hands of Agamemnon during the city's sac...
Andromache
(played by Saffron Burrows) — supporting
The devoted wife of Hector who learns of a secret escape tunnel from her husband. Following Hector's death, she leads the remaining Trojans and their child to safety through the tunnel during the city...
Helen
(played by Diane Kruger) — supporting
The Queen of Sparta whose elopement with Paris triggers the Trojan War. After the city's fall, she survives by guiding refugees to safety through a secret tunnel alongside Andromache.
Glaucus
(played by James Cosmo) — minor
Thetis
(played by Julie Christie) — minor
Briseis
(played by Rose Byrne) — supporting
A Trojan priestess captured by Achilles, with whom she develops a deep bond. After being taken by Agamemnon, she kills him with a concealed knife, reunites with the dying Achilles, and escapes Troy wi...
Key Relationships
Helen → Andromache
(related)
Odysseus → Hector
(related)
Helen → Achilles
(spouse)
Hector → King Agamemnon
(related)
Hector → Achilles
(related)
Hector → Helen
(related)
Andromache → Helen
(Social Ally)
Glaucus → Hector
(Alliance Teammate)
Odysseus → Achilles
(Social Persuader)
King Agamemnon → Priam
(Conflict War Opponent)
Paris → Achilles
(Conflict Assassin)
Achilles → Hector
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Odysseus → King Agamemnon
(Professional Advisor)
Achilles → King Agamemnon
(Power Subordinate)
Achilles → Briseis
(Romantic Lovers)
Story Analysis
A tale of glory, love, and vengeance culminating in the destruction of an ancient city.
