Casey Wells (played by Thomas Jane) is a protagonist in Thursday.
Ex-drug dealer turned family man attempting to adopt a child. He navigates a violent night after harboring his old partner Nick, successfully outsmarting hitmen, criminals, and a corrupt cop while hiding his past from an adoption agent. Nick (played by Aaron Eckhart) appears in Thursday.
Casey's former criminal associate who seeks refuge at Casey's house. He is actually on the run after stealing heroin and money from a police stash, leading to the violent confrontation. Billy Hill (played by James Le Gros) appears in Thursday.
Dallas's violent accomplice who breaks into Casey's house. He intends to torture Casey but is overpowered by Casey using a frying pan, eventually killed by Kasarov. Dallas (played by Paulina Porizkova) appears in Thursday.
A violent criminal associate of Nick. She storms Casey's house demanding money, terrorizes the adoption agent, and attempts to rape Casey before being shot by Billy. Dr. Jarvis (played by Michael Jeter) appears in Thursday.
The adoption agent interviewing Casey to determine his suitability to adopt a child. He questions Casey about his unexplained time in Los Angeles and is temporarily frightened away by Dallas.
Thursday (1998) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Casey Wells
(played by Thomas Jane) — protagonist
Ex-drug dealer turned family man attempting to adopt a child. He navigates a violent night after harboring his old partner Nick, successfully outsmarting hitmen, criminals, and a corrupt cop while hid...
Nick
(played by Aaron Eckhart) — supporting
Casey's former criminal associate who seeks refuge at Casey's house. He is actually on the run after stealing heroin and money from a police stash, leading to the violent confrontation.
Billy Hill
(played by James Le Gros) — supporting
Dallas's violent accomplice who breaks into Casey's house. He intends to torture Casey but is overpowered by Casey using a frying pan, eventually killed by Kasarov.
Dallas
(played by Paulina Porizkova) — supporting
A violent criminal associate of Nick. She storms Casey's house demanding money, terrorizes the adoption agent, and attempts to rape Casey before being shot by Billy.
Dr. Jarvis
(played by Michael Jeter) — supporting
The adoption agent interviewing Casey to determine his suitability to adopt a child. He questions Casey about his unexplained time in Los Angeles and is temporarily frightened away by Dallas.
Key Relationships
Dr. Jarvis → Casey Wells
(Professional Adoption Agent)
Nick → Casey Wells
(Alliance Former Partners)
Dallas → Casey Wells
(Conflict Victim)
Billy Hill → Dr. Jarvis
(Unknown Unaware)
Nick → Dr. Jarvis
(Narrative Indirect Link)
Dallas → Dr. Jarvis
(Conflict Intimidator)
Dallas → Billy Hill
(Conflict Rivals)
Nick → Billy Hill
(Alliance Crew Member)
Nick → Dallas
(Alliance Criminal Partners)
Story Analysis
A fugitive's attempt at a fresh life unravels when his criminal past violently intrudes on his home.
