Max Payne (played by Mark Wahlberg) is a protagonist in Max Payne.
NYPD Cold Case detective whose wife and infant daughter were murdered. Framed for multiple killings, he investigates the Valkyr drug conspiracy at Aesir Corporation, ultimately confronting and killing his former ally B.B. to avenge his family. Survives his ordeal and teams up with Mona Sax for future missions. Mona Sax (played by Mila Kunis) is a protagonist in Max Payne.
Freelance assassin and Natasha's sister. Assists Max in investigating the Valkyr conspiracy and navigating dangerous encounters. Plays a crucial role in helping Max breach Aesir Corporation's headquarters to confront B.B., and shares a renewed purpose with Max in the post-credits scene. Jason Colvin (played by Chris O'Donnell) appears in Max Payne.
Michelle's former supervisor at Aesir Corporation. Provides crucial information about the Valkyr project and agrees to testify against the company, but is ambushed and killed by disguised Aesir contractors shortly after. Alex Balder (played by Donal Logue) appears in Max Payne.
Max's former police partner. Serves as an early connection to Max's personal tragedy, revealing a potential link between Natasha's murder and Max's family's killing before being assassinated in his home. Jack Lupino (played by Amaury Nolasco) appears in Max Payne.
Former Marine and one of the few successful Valkyr test subjects. Transitions into a powerful gangster trafficking the drug as a designer substance. Dies in a confrontation with Max, who is interrupted by B.B.'s intervention.
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Characters
Max Payne
(played by Mark Wahlberg) — protagonist
NYPD Cold Case detective whose wife and infant daughter were murdered. Framed for multiple killings, he investigates the Valkyr drug conspiracy at Aesir Corporation, ultimately confronting and killing...
Mona Sax
(played by Mila Kunis) — protagonist
Freelance assassin and Natasha's sister. Assists Max in investigating the Valkyr conspiracy and navigating dangerous encounters. Plays a crucial role in helping Max breach Aesir Corporation's headquar...
Jason Colvin
(played by Chris O'Donnell) — supporting
Michelle's former supervisor at Aesir Corporation. Provides crucial information about the Valkyr project and agrees to testify against the company, but is ambushed and killed by disguised Aesir contra...
Alex Balder
(played by Donal Logue) — supporting
Max's former police partner. Serves as an early connection to Max's personal tragedy, revealing a potential link between Natasha's murder and Max's family's killing before being assassinated in his ho...
Jack Lupino
(played by Amaury Nolasco) — supporting
Former Marine and one of the few successful Valkyr test subjects. Transitions into a powerful gangster trafficking the drug as a designer substance. Dies in a confrontation with Max, who is interrupte...
Key Relationships
Mona Sax → Jack Lupino
(Conflict Assassin & Target)
Jason Colvin → Jack Lupino
(Conflict Rival)
Max Payne → Jack Lupino
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Max Payne → Jason Colvin
(Professional Interrogator & Witness)
Max Payne → Alex Balder
(Professional Former Partner)
Max Payne → Mona Sax
(Alliance Partner)
Story Analysis
A grieving detective uncovers a pharmaceutical conspiracy while hunting his family's killers.
