Frank (played by Michael Fassbender) is a protagonist in Frank.
Lead vocalist of The Soronprfbs who always wears a papier-mâché mask over his head. He invites aspiring songwriter Jon to join the band and retreat to an Irish cabin. Frank struggles with severe mental health issues, which are exacerbated by the mask. After a disastrous SXSW performance and a car accident, he flees and lives with his parents. He eventually reunites with the band for a final performance. Jon Burroughs (played by Domhnall Gleeson) is a protagonist in Frank.
An aspiring songwriter who joins The Soronprfbs as a keyboardist. He funds their Irish cabin stay, secretly promotes their music online to gain fame, and clashes with band members over creative control. He attempts to unmask Frank, survives being stabbed, and ultimately tracks down Frank in Kansas to help him reunite with the band for one last performance. Clara (played by Maggie Gyllenhaal) appears in Frank.
The band's synthesizer and theremin player who is initially wary of Jon joining. She has a volatile relationship with Jon, culminating in a heated argument and sexual encounter. She follows through on her threat to stab Jon in the leg to prevent him from taking Frank to SXSW. Later performs with Nana and Baraque at a local bar. Don (played by Scoot McNairy) appears in Frank.
The manager of The Soronprfbs who manages the band's affairs and expresses insecurity about Frank's talent. He is later revealed to be the band's original keyboardist. His body, disguised in Frank's papier-mâché mask, is found hanging in the woods, leading to his cremation. Jon's Mother (played by Moira Brooker) appears in Frank.
Baraque (played by François Civil) appears in Frank.
The guitarist for The Soronprfbs who is initially skeptical of Jon joining the group. He quits the band shortly before their SXSW performance due to creative tensions. Later reunites with the band at a dive bar after Frank returns. Jon's Father (played by Paul Butterworth) appears in Frank.
Nana (played by Carla Azar) appears in Frank.
The drummer of The Soronprfbs who is hesitant about Jon's addition to the band. He steps away from the group before their SXSW appearance amid internal conflicts. He later rejoins the reunited lineup at a local music venue.
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Characters
Frank
(played by Michael Fassbender) — protagonist
Lead vocalist of The Soronprfbs who always wears a papier-mâché mask over his head. He invites aspiring songwriter Jon to join the band and retreat to an Irish cabin. Frank struggles with severe menta...
Jon Burroughs
(played by Domhnall Gleeson) — protagonist
An aspiring songwriter who joins The Soronprfbs as a keyboardist. He funds their Irish cabin stay, secretly promotes their music online to gain fame, and clashes with band members over creative contro...
Clara
(played by Maggie Gyllenhaal) — supporting
The band's synthesizer and theremin player who is initially wary of Jon joining. She has a volatile relationship with Jon, culminating in a heated argument and sexual encounter. She follows through on...
Don
(played by Scoot McNairy) — supporting
The manager of The Soronprfbs who manages the band's affairs and expresses insecurity about Frank's talent. He is later revealed to be the band's original keyboardist. His body, disguised in Frank's p...
Jon's Mother
(played by Moira Brooker) — supporting
Baraque
(played by François Civil) — supporting
The guitarist for The Soronprfbs who is initially skeptical of Jon joining the group. He quits the band shortly before their SXSW performance due to creative tensions. Later reunites with the band at...
Jon's Father
(played by Paul Butterworth) — minor
Nana
(played by Carla Azar) — supporting
The drummer of The Soronprfbs who is hesitant about Jon's addition to the band. He steps away from the group before their SXSW appearance amid internal conflicts. He later rejoins the reunited lineup...
Key Relationships
Jon's Father → Jon Burroughs
(father)
Jon's Mother → Jon Burroughs
(mother)
Jon Burroughs → Baraque
(Social Former Bandmates)
Jon Burroughs → Nana
(Social Former Bandmates)
Nana → Baraque
(Alliance Bandmates)
Clara → Frank
(Alliance Bandmates)
Don → Frank
(Professional Manager & Artist)
Don → Jon Burroughs
(Professional Manager & Bandmate)
Jon Burroughs → Clara
(Romantic Lovers)
Frank → Jon Burroughs
(Alliance Band Leader & Member)
Story Analysis
A songwriter joins a mysterious band led by a masked vocalist, uncovering themes of mental illness, artistic control, and redemption.
