Sam Ellis (played by Patrick Wilson) is a protagonist in Zipper.
A rising prosecutor whose disciplined life unravels after seeking out a high-class escort. As he is groomed for a Senate campaign, he must resort to increasingly dangerous tactics to conceal his secrets from the media, legal authorities, and his wife. Jeannie Ellis (played by Lena Headey) is a protagonist in Zipper.
Sam's wife, whose marriage is threatened by his escalating deception. Sam is forced to take dangerous measures specifically to keep her and the press away from his hidden life during his political campaign. George Hiller (played by Richard Dreyfuss) appears in Zipper.
Coaker (played by Ray Winstone) appears in Zipper.
EJ (played by John Cho) appears in Zipper.
Dalia (played by Dianna Agron) appears in Zipper.
Ellie Green (played by Elena Satine) appears in Zipper.
Peter Kirkland (played by Christopher McDonald) appears in Zipper.
Zipper (2015) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Sam Ellis
(played by Patrick Wilson) — protagonist
A rising prosecutor whose disciplined life unravels after seeking out a high-class escort. As he is groomed for a Senate campaign, he must resort to increasingly dangerous tactics to conceal his secre...
Jeannie Ellis
(played by Lena Headey) — protagonist
Sam's wife, whose marriage is threatened by his escalating deception. Sam is forced to take dangerous measures specifically to keep her and the press away from his hidden life during his political cam...
George Hiller
(played by Richard Dreyfuss) — supporting
Coaker
(played by Ray Winstone) — supporting
EJ
(played by John Cho) — supporting
Dalia
(played by Dianna Agron) — supporting
Ellie Green
(played by Elena Satine) — supporting
Peter Kirkland
(played by Christopher McDonald) — supporting
Christy
(played by Alexandra Breckenridge) — supporting
Laci
(played by Penelope Mitchell) — supporting
Key Relationships
Sam Ellis → Laci
(Professional Colleague)
Sam Ellis → Christy
(Professional Colleague)
Sam Ellis → Peter Kirkland
(Professional Political Advisor)
Sam Ellis → EJ
(Professional Colleague)
Sam Ellis → Coaker
(Professional Investigator)
Sam Ellis → George Hiller
(Professional Mentor)
Sam Ellis → Ellie Green
(Professional Client)
Sam Ellis → Dalia
(Professional Client)
Sam Ellis → Jeannie Ellis
(Romantic Spouse)
Story Analysis
A rising prosecutor's secret addiction collides with his political ambitions, forcing him into a dangerous web of deception.
