Michael Rezendes (played by Mark Ruffalo) is a protagonist in Spotlight.
A journalist on the Spotlight team who contacts lawyer Mitchell Garabedian, persuades him to cooperate, and pushes to publish the story quickly to prevent rivals from running under-researched work. Sacha Pfeiffer (played by Rachel McAdams) appears in Spotlight.
A journalist on the Spotlight team. The investigation's heavy toll personally affects her, leaving her unable to attend church with her grandmother. Marty Baron (played by Liev Schreiber) appears in Spotlight.
Incoming editor of The Boston Globe. Directs the Spotlight team to investigate the Cardinal Law article and continue researching after 9/11, ultimately commending them for exposing the crimes. Matt Carroll (played by Brian d'Arcy James) appears in Spotlight.
A journalist on the Spotlight team. Discovers the Archdiocese maintains a nearby facility for abusive priests but must keep it secret to avoid spoiling the story. Mitchell Garabedian (played by Stanley Tucci) appears in Spotlight.
A lawyer who alleges Cardinal Law knew about child abuse. Initially declines interviews but later cooperates with Rezendes, providing crucial court documents linking the cover-up to Law.
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Characters
Michael Rezendes
(played by Mark Ruffalo) — protagonist
A journalist on the Spotlight team who contacts lawyer Mitchell Garabedian, persuades him to cooperate, and pushes to publish the story quickly to prevent rivals from running under-researched work.
Sacha Pfeiffer
(played by Rachel McAdams) — supporting
A journalist on the Spotlight team. The investigation's heavy toll personally affects her, leaving her unable to attend church with her grandmother.
Marty Baron
(played by Liev Schreiber) — supporting
Incoming editor of The Boston Globe. Directs the Spotlight team to investigate the Cardinal Law article and continue researching after 9/11, ultimately commending them for exposing the crimes.
Matt Carroll
(played by Brian d'Arcy James) — supporting
A journalist on the Spotlight team. Discovers the Archdiocese maintains a nearby facility for abusive priests but must keep it secret to avoid spoiling the story.
Mitchell Garabedian
(played by Stanley Tucci) — supporting
A lawyer who alleges Cardinal Law knew about child abuse. Initially declines interviews but later cooperates with Rezendes, providing crucial court documents linking the cover-up to Law.
Key Relationships
Sacha Pfeiffer → Michael Rezendes
(related)
Sacha Pfeiffer → Mitchell Garabedian
(related)
Mitchell Garabedian → Matt Carroll
(Narrative Informant)
