Leonhard Seppala (played by Willem Dafoe) is a protagonist in Togo.
Veteran Alaskan musher who trains and races his dogs. Initially reluctant to keep a weak Siberian Husky puppy, he later recognizes its leadership potential and names him Togo. During the 1925 diphtheria outbreak, he volunteers to lead a high-risk serum run through severe weather, pushing his aging dog across dangerous ice to save the town of Nome. George Maynard (played by Christopher Heyerdahl) appears in Togo.
The mayor of Nome who initially attempts to arrange an aerial delivery of the diphtheria antitoxin during the 1925 outbreak. When weather conditions make flying impossible, he and other officials recognize that only Seppala possesses the necessary skills to lead a ground relay. Joe Dexter (played by Michael Gaston) appears in Togo.
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Characters
Leonhard Seppala
(played by Willem Dafoe) — protagonist
Veteran Alaskan musher who trains and races his dogs. Initially reluctant to keep a weak Siberian Husky puppy, he later recognizes its leadership potential and names him Togo. During the 1925 diphther...
George Maynard
(played by Christopher Heyerdahl) — supporting
The mayor of Nome who initially attempts to arrange an aerial delivery of the diphtheria antitoxin during the 1925 outbreak. When weather conditions make flying impossible, he and other officials reco...
Joe Dexter
(played by Michael Gaston) — minor
Key Relationships
Joe Dexter → Joe Dexter
(Narrative Local Host)
George Maynard → George Maynard
(Narrative Authority Figure)
