Wheelman (played by Frank Grillo) is a protagonist in Wheelman.
The unnamed protagonist and getaway driver who refuses to reveal his identity. After being ordered to abandon his crew during a bank robbery, he steals the $230,000 proceeds. He evades a relentless motorcyclist, confronts his double-crossing associate, and outmaneuvers rival crime syndicates to protect his ex-wife and daughter, ultimately setting up an ambush to settle the score. Katie (played by Caitlin Carmichael) is a protagonist in Wheelman.
The Wheelman's 13-year-old daughter who calls him during the robbery. She drives his Porsche to a parking garage to meet him, secretly follows him during the final confrontation, helps him escape the gang ambush, and is safely reunited with her mother at a restaurant at the end of the film. Clayton (played by Garret Dillahunt) appears in Wheelman.
The associate who arranged the bank robbery. He secretly double-crossed the West End gang to work for the Philadelphia crime boss. When confronted by the Wheelman, he attempts to steal the money and shoot his associate but accidentally shoots himself in the head. Jessica (played by Wendy Moniz) appears in Wheelman.
The Wheelman's ex-wife and Katie's mother. She receives angry voicemails from the Wheelman and is later abducted by the Philadelphia crime leader as leverage. She is handed over during the gang standoff, escapes using a Molotov cocktail distraction, and safely reunites with her family.
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Characters
Wheelman
(played by Frank Grillo) — protagonist
The unnamed protagonist and getaway driver who refuses to reveal his identity. After being ordered to abandon his crew during a bank robbery, he steals the $230,000 proceeds. He evades a relentless mo...
Katie
(played by Caitlin Carmichael) — protagonist
The Wheelman's 13-year-old daughter who calls him during the robbery. She drives his Porsche to a parking garage to meet him, secretly follows him during the final confrontation, helps him escape the...
Clayton
(played by Garret Dillahunt) — supporting
The associate who arranged the bank robbery. He secretly double-crossed the West End gang to work for the Philadelphia crime boss. When confronted by the Wheelman, he attempts to steal the money and s...
Jessica
(played by Wendy Moniz) — supporting
The Wheelman's ex-wife and Katie's mother. She receives angry voicemails from the Wheelman and is later abducted by the Philadelphia crime leader as leverage. She is handed over during the gang stando...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Wheelman → Clayton
(Professional Former Associate)
Wheelman repeatedly calls Clay, identifies him as the associate who arranged the robbery, and later forces him into the car at gunpoint.
Wheelman → Jessica
(Romantic Ex-Spouse)
Jessica is identified as Wheelman's ex-wife and Katie's mother.
Jessica → Katie
(Family Mother)
Jessica is identified as Katie's mother, and the film ends with Jessica and Katie embracing at a restaurant.
Wheelman → Katie
(Family Father)
Katie is explicitly identified as Wheelman's 13-year-old daughter, and he calls her during the robbery and later arranges for her safety.
Story Analysis
An unnamed getaway driver survives a criminal double-cross while trying to protect his daughter and reunite his fractured family.
