Ben 'Finn' Finnegan (played by Matthew McConaughey) is a protagonist in Fool's Gold.
Ben "Finn" Finnegan is the central treasure hunter, pursuing the sunken Spanish galleon Aurelia and its legendary Queen's Dowry. He seeks help from Bigg Bunny, persuades Nigel Honeycutt to finance the search, follows the clues with his ex-wife Tess, and survives Bigg's attacks before reuniting with Tess. Tess Finnegan (played by Kate Hudson) is a protagonist in Fool's Gold.
Tess Finnegan is Finn's ex-wife and a steward on Nigel Honeycutt's yacht. She joins Finn in investigating the Queen's Dowry, helps uncover the diary and treasure location, and is repeatedly taken hostage by Bigg Bunny. During the escape, she kicks Bigg from the plane and later reunites with Finn while pregnant. Nigel Honeycutt (played by Donald Sutherland) appears in Fool's Gold.
Nigel Honeycutt is a multimillionaire who owns the yacht where Tess works. After hearing Finn and Tess explain the legend of the Queen's Dowry, he agrees to fund their treasure search. He is also Gemma Honeycutt's father and provides the expedition with access to his wealth and resources. Gemma Honeycutt (played by Alexis Dziena) appears in Fool's Gold.
Gemma Honeycutt is Nigel Honeycutt's daughter. Finn first attracts attention by saving her flyaway hat, and she later supports his effort to reach the plane carrying Tess. Riding a jet ski, Gemma gets Finn close enough to leap onto the plane's pontoon, directly helping the rescue. Bigg Bunny (played by Kevin Hart) appears in Fool's Gold.
Bigg Bunny is Finn's creditor and a rival treasure seeker who wants the Queen's Dowry for himself. He takes Finn's treasure fragment, follows Finn and Tess, and repeatedly kidnaps Tess to control the search. During the final escape, he tries to shoot Finn but is kicked from the plane by Tess. Moe Fitch (played by Ray Winstone) appears in Fool's Gold.
Moe Fitch is Finn's former mentor and an experienced ally in the treasure hunt. When Bigg Bunny takes Tess hostage, Finn turns to Moe for help, and together they rescue her. The recovered treasure is ultimately displayed in Moe's museum, which is renamed the Fitch-Finnegan Maritime Museum.
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Characters
Ben 'Finn' Finnegan
(played by Matthew McConaughey) — protagonist
Ben "Finn" Finnegan is the central treasure hunter, pursuing the sunken Spanish galleon Aurelia and its legendary Queen's Dowry. He seeks help from Bigg Bunny, persuades Nigel Honeycutt to finance the...
Tess Finnegan
(played by Kate Hudson) — protagonist
Tess Finnegan is Finn's ex-wife and a steward on Nigel Honeycutt's yacht. She joins Finn in investigating the Queen's Dowry, helps uncover the diary and treasure location, and is repeatedly taken host...
Nigel Honeycutt
(played by Donald Sutherland) — supporting
Nigel Honeycutt is a multimillionaire who owns the yacht where Tess works. After hearing Finn and Tess explain the legend of the Queen's Dowry, he agrees to fund their treasure search. He is also Gemm...
Gemma Honeycutt
(played by Alexis Dziena) — supporting
Gemma Honeycutt is Nigel Honeycutt's daughter. Finn first attracts attention by saving her flyaway hat, and she later supports his effort to reach the plane carrying Tess. Riding a jet ski, Gemma gets...
Bigg Bunny
(played by Kevin Hart) — supporting
Bigg Bunny is Finn's creditor and a rival treasure seeker who wants the Queen's Dowry for himself. He takes Finn's treasure fragment, follows Finn and Tess, and repeatedly kidnaps Tess to control the...
Moe Fitch
(played by Ray Winstone) — supporting
Moe Fitch is Finn's former mentor and an experienced ally in the treasure hunt. When Bigg Bunny takes Tess hostage, Finn turns to Moe for help, and together they rescue her. The recovered treasure is...
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