Bill (played by Charlie Creed-Miles) is a protagonist in Wild Bill.
Protagonist recently paroled after eight years for drug offenses. Returns to East London to find his teenage sons abandoned by their mother. Initially reluctant to resume fatherhood, he seeks legal work on Scottish oil rigs but bonds with his younger son, Jimmy. He fiercely protects Jimmy from criminal associate Terry, ultimately engaging in a violent confrontation that leads to his arrest for parole violation, yet he remains optimistic about returning home. Dean (played by Will Poulter) is a protagonist in Wild Bill.
Bill's fifteen-year-old son who dropped out of school to support his younger brother, Jimmy. Initially hostile toward Bill's return, Dean gradually reconciles with him after a theft incident at his love interest Steph's house. He suspects Jimmy of stealing cash to pay off Terry, but ultimately supports his father's departure and promises a welcome return. Jimmy (played by Sammy Williams) appears in Wild Bill.
Bill's eleven-year-old son who struggles with delinquent behavior. He absconds from school to work as a drug mule for Pill and later steals cash from Steph's home to settle a debt with Terry. Despite threats from Terry's gang, Jimmy remains vulnerable, prompting Bill's protective intervention and eventual reconciliation. Terry (played by Leo Gregory) appears in Wild Bill.
A former criminal associate and Glen's brother who pressures Bill into drug dealing. He exploits Jimmy by forcing him to work off a debt, threatening violence and property destruction to maintain control. Terry serves as the primary antagonist, culminating in a violent showdown with Bill where he attempts to kill him. Glen (played by Andy Serkis) appears in Wild Bill.
Terry's brother who briefly intercepts Bill upon his return home. He represents the lingering criminal influence over Bill's family, reinforcing the external pressures threatening Bill's attempt at a law-abiding life. Pill (played by Iwan Rheon) appears in Wild Bill.
Steph (played by Charlotte Spencer) appears in Wild Bill.
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Characters
Bill
(played by Charlie Creed-Miles) — protagonist
Protagonist recently paroled after eight years for drug offenses. Returns to East London to find his teenage sons abandoned by their mother. Initially reluctant to resume fatherhood, he seeks legal wo...
Dean
(played by Will Poulter) — protagonist
Bill's fifteen-year-old son who dropped out of school to support his younger brother, Jimmy. Initially hostile toward Bill's return, Dean gradually reconciles with him after a theft incident at his lo...
Jimmy
(played by Sammy Williams) — supporting
Bill's eleven-year-old son who struggles with delinquent behavior. He absconds from school to work as a drug mule for Pill and later steals cash from Steph's home to settle a debt with Terry. Despite...
Terry
(played by Leo Gregory) — supporting
A former criminal associate and Glen's brother who pressures Bill into drug dealing. He exploits Jimmy by forcing him to work off a debt, threatening violence and property destruction to maintain cont...
Glen
(played by Andy Serkis) — supporting
Terry's brother who briefly intercepts Bill upon his return home. He represents the lingering criminal influence over Bill's family, reinforcing the external pressures threatening Bill's attempt at a...
Pill
(played by Iwan Rheon) — minor
Steph
(played by Charlotte Spencer) — minor
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Jimmy → Pill
(Professional Drug Mule)
Jimmy repeatedly absconds from school to work as a drug mule for Pill.
Terry → Jimmy
(Power Coercer)
After Jimmy disposes of the drugs, Terry demands that he work off the remaining balance and threatens to burn down his flat.
Dean → Steph
(Romantic Love Interest)
Dean visits Steph, and the two nearly have sex before her father unexpectedly returns. They later reconcile after the stolen money is returned.
Terry → Glen
(Family Brothers)
The plot explicitly identifies Terry as Glen's brother.
Dean → Jimmy
(Family Brothers)
Dean has dropped out of school to work and take care of Jimmy. Dean later realizes that Jimmy stole the cash from Steph's home.
Bill → Jimmy
(Family Father)
Jimmy is identified as Bill's eleven-year-old son. Bill confronts Jimmy about his criminal activities and protects him from Terry's control.
Bill → Dean
(Family Father)
Dean is identified as Bill's fifteen-year-old son. After initially rejecting Bill, Dean later promises that Bill will be welcome when he returns from...
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Glen → Bill
(Conflict Intercepter)
After Bill returns home with Jimmy, Glen intercepts him and reinforces the pressure surrounding Bill's criminal past.
Bill → Terry
(Social Former Associate)
Terry is described as Bill's former criminal associate and offers him drug dealing work after Bill's release.
Story Analysis
A released prisoner struggles to become a father while resisting the criminal world that threatens his sons.
