FEMA Director Jack Wallach (played by Michael Biehn) is a protagonist in Asteroid.
FEMA director investigating the initial impact. Collaborates with Dr. McKee to track the asteroids, coordinates Kansas City's evacuation, and physically rescues civilians from floods and a crater. Dr. Lily McKee (played by Annabella Sciorra) is a protagonist in Asteroid.
Lead astronomer who detects the comet-induced asteroid threat. Alerts officials, manages crisis response, and personally searches for her family in the ruined city of Dallas. Adam Marquez (played by Carlos Gómez) appears in Asteroid.
Jack's colleague who assists in monitoring the threat and managing evacuation camps. Killed by a refugee during crisis operations.
Asteroid (1997) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
FEMA Director Jack Wallach
(played by Michael Biehn) — protagonist
FEMA director investigating the initial impact. Collaborates with Dr. McKee to track the asteroids, coordinates Kansas City's evacuation, and physically rescues civilians from floods and a crater.
Dr. Lily McKee
(played by Annabella Sciorra) — protagonist
Lead astronomer who detects the comet-induced asteroid threat. Alerts officials, manages crisis response, and personally searches for her family in the ruined city of Dallas.
Adam Marquez
(played by Carlos Gómez) — supporting
Jack's colleague who assists in monitoring the threat and managing evacuation camps. Killed by a refugee during crisis operations.
Key Relationships
Dr. Lily McKee → Adam Marquez
(Professional Colleague)
FEMA Director Jack Wallach → Adam Marquez
(Professional Colleague)
FEMA Director Jack Wallach → Dr. Lily McKee
(Professional Colleague)
Story Analysis
A scientific discovery of impending asteroid impacts triggers a global crisis, military intervention, and a desperate race to save civilians.
Plot Progression
The Silent Impact
Cosmic Threat Revealed
Military Failure & Disaster
Desperate Rescue & Aftermath
Directed by Bradford May
Asteroid (1997) · 5.8/10 · action, science-fiction, thriller, tv-movie
