Character Relationship Map: White Boy Rick

Characters

• Richard Wershe Sr. (played by Matthew McConaughey) — protagonist
• Richard 'Ricky' Wershe Jr. (played by Richie Merritt) — protagonist
• Alex Snyder (played by Jennifer Jason Leigh) — supporting
• Dawn Wershe (played by Bel Powley) — supporting
• Cathy Volsan (played by Taylour Paige) — supporting
• Rudell Boo Curry (played by RJ Cyler) — supporting
• Caesar's Ticket Lady (played by Lauren Ashley Berry) — minor
• Actress (played by Yassie Hawkes) — minor
• Johnny 'Lil Man' Curry (played by Jonathan Majors) — minor
• Brenda Moore (played by Kyanna Simone Simpson) — minor
• Hanserd crew (played by Brian 'Wolfman Black' Bowman) — minor
• Mayor Young's Bodyguard (played by Derrick Gilliam) — minor
• Tyler (played by Lawrence Adimora) — minor
• Bob the Gun Show Dealer (played by Brad Carter) — minor
• News Reporter (played by Gaynelle W. Sloman) — minor
• Agent Byrd (played by Rory Cochrane) — supporting
• Skater (played by Tyler Joseph Campbell) — minor
• Art Derrick (played by Eddie Marsan) — supporting
• Grandma Verna Wershe (played by Piper Laurie) — supporting
• Grandpa Roman Wershe (played by Bruce Dern) — supporting

Story Analysis

A tragic chronicle of a young informant manipulated by law enforcement, caught between street survival and systemic betrayal.

Plot Progression

1. Undercover Recruitment
2. Street Life & Violence
3. Betrayal & Consequences
4. Arrest & Imprisonment