Characters

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  Six/Michael

  JIM CAVIEZEL

  Six is a man with a purpose, who finds himself trapped in a situation and place beyond his comprehension. He is persistent, curious and refuses to conform. With his analytical mind, Six constantly looks for answers and is always in search of an escape – either physically or psychologically.

   

  Jim Caviezel’s first acting gig was an undergraduate stage adaptation of the Frank Sinatra musical Come Blow Your Horn. In the early 1980s he relocated to Los Angeles, and found small roles on popular TV shows like “Murder, She Wrote” and “The Wonder Years.” He talked his way into his big screen debut as an airline reservations clerk in Gus Van Sant’s My Own Private Idaho (1991) by pretending to be a recent Italian immigrant with a thick accent. He continued to get small roles in pictures like Diggstown (1992) and Wyatt Earp (1994). As ‘Slov Slovnik’ in G.I. Jane (1997) he made his presence felt in several scenes with co-star Demi Moore.

   

  Jim has also starred in the thriller Unknown (2006), alongside Barry Pepper and GregKinnear; and the action film Déjà vu (2006),with Denzel Washington. His breakthroughrole, was the brooding pacifist ‘PrivateWitt’ in The Thin Red Line (1998), alongsideSean Penn, Nick Nolte and Adrien Brody.He went on to appear in such films as Ride With the Devil (1999) and Frequency (2000).In 2001, Jim starred with Jennifer Lopezin Angel Eyes, directed by Luis Mandoki.He then played the wrongly convicted‘Edmond Dantes’ in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), and a war hero wrestlingwith a murder charge in High Crimes (2002),with Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd.

   

  It could be said that Jim’s role in The Passion of the Christ (2004) is the ultimate in terms of making simultaneous physical and emotional demands upon a performer. The actor was chosen for the role because he was willing to commit to this unique project whole-heartedly. In 2004, Jim appeared with Robin Williams and Mira Sorvino in Final Cut, and with Claire Forlani and Jeremy Northam in Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius. More recently, he starred in the heartwarming bio-pic on Hydroplane boat racer Jim McCormick in Madison. Jim’s most recent endeavor will see him reprise the role of ‘Six’ in AMC’s “The Prisoner.”

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  Two

  IAN MCKELLEN

   

  Two is the leader of The Village and a figure of repressive authority and control. However, is he really the puppet master pulling the strings?

   

  Ian McKellen was born in Burnley, Lancashire, but spent most of his early life in Wigan. Having developed a growing passion for theatre, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in 1961 and began working in theatre over the next few years, starring in Dr. Faustus with the Royal Shakespeare’s Company, and The Winter’s Tale, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth. In 1969, Ian starred in the films The Promise, Alfred the Great and A Touch of Love. In 1979, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).

   

  McKellen was cast as ‘Eric Lensherr’ in X-Men (2000) and X-Men 2 (2003). Next, he landed the role of ‘Gandalf the Grey’ in The Lord of The Rings (2001) and the following sequels, for which he won the SAG® Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role and was nominated for Empire, Oscar®, Golden Globe® and BAFTA Awards. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) won the Online Film Critics Society Award and Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for the Best Ensemble. A year later, Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) won a National Board of Review Award for Best Acting by an Ensemble and the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by the Cast in a Motion Picture.

   

  More recently, Ian voiced the role of ‘Doogal’ in The Magic Roundabout (2005), and briefly went back to the stage starring in The Cut (2006). He then enjoyed huge success with The Da Vinci Code (2006); starred vocally in Flushed Away (2006), for which he won an Annie Award for Best Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production; completed filming for the X-Men The Last Stand (2006); and was voiced in Stardust (2007) and The Golden Compass (2007).

   

  In 2008, Ian was cast as the main role in King Lear and later took on the role of ‘Estragon’ in Waiting for Godot alongside Patrick Stewart. 

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  313

  RUTH WILSON

   

  313 is a doctor who plays a pivotal role in the functionality and success of The Village. On the surface, she is neat and intelligent, but this outward appearance conceals her true thoughts, dreams, and nightmares.

   

  In early 2006, Ruth Wilson exploded onto the scene by winning the title role in the BBC’s major new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre – her first job out of drama school. She went on to gain a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress in 2007 and a Best Actress nomination at the Golden Globe® Awards.

   

  Ruth next appeared on stage in Maxim Gorky’s The Philistines at the National Theatre. The play garnered high praise from critics and audience alike. The Independent referred to her as “the excellent Ruth Wilson,” and the Sunday Telegraph called her portrayal “riveting.”

   

  Following these successes, Ruth found herself in demand and became muse to the renowned auteur, Stephen Poliakoff, playing the lead in two critically-aclaimed films, Capturing Mary and A Real Summer, written specifically for Ruth and which she performed alone as a monologue.

   

  In 2008, she moved to South Africa to film AMC’s “The Prisoner,” and played the female lead in “Small Island,” the forthcoming adaptation of the hugely popular book, for BBC. Ruth can currently be seen as ‘Stella’ in the Donmar Warehouse production of A Streetcar Named Desire, starring opposite Rachel Weisz.

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  147

  LENIE JAMES

   

   

  As cab driver in The Village, 147 knows where to go, where not to go, and what questions to ask. Despite the restrictive nature of The Village, he is content living in such a small, confined place, and has found success as a Village resident. Yet as events unfold, he comes to realize surprising things about himself.

   

  Lennie James was born in Nottingham, but sees himself very much as a South Londoner, as that is where he spent almost all of his formative years. He started acting after he followed a girlfriend into an audition and was asked to take part by the director. He is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is a board member of the Young Vic Theatre in London.

   

  Lennie has a long-spanning career. His most recognizable role is starring as a regular in the hit CBS series “Jericho.” He has appeared in several other television shows on network television in both the U.S. and Great Britain. He has also starred in countless films such as Outlaw, Sahara, Snatch and Les Miserables, among others. His theatre career includes performances in shows such as A Raisin in the Sun, Two Gentlemen of Verona and Macbeth. Lennie’s most recent work can be seen in AMC’s “ The Prisoner.”

   

  Lennie is an award-winning actor and writer, but mostly a father of three teenage girls. At present, Lennie lives in Los Angeles with his family, but returns often to London.

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  11-12

  JAMIE CAMPBELL BOWER

  11-12 is the troubled son of The Village leader, Two. Although he lives a life of extreme privilege and luxury, 11-12 is introverted, lonely and feels that a part of him is missing.

   

  Jamie Campbell Bower is one of Britain’s brightest young stars. He is currently filming London Boulevard, from the novels of the same name by Ken Bruen, opposite Keira Knightley, Colin Farrell and Ray Winstone.

   

  Jamie recently finished filming The Twilight Saga: New Moon, the sequel to the hugelysuccessful Twilight, adapted from thenovels by Stephanie Meyer. In New Moon,he plays the role of ‘Caius,’ leader of theVolturi Vampires, alongside a cast includingRobert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.Next year, he will appear as ‘GellertGrindelwald’ in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final installment ofJ.K. Rowling’s celebrated series.

   

  Despite a short career to date, Jamie can already add a number of critically acclaimed films to his repertoire. He made his film debut in Tim Burton’s gothic musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street starring in a leading role opposite Johnny Depp, Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter. His other film credits include Guy Richie’s RocknRolla with Gerard Butler and Thandie Newton, and Martin Koolhoven’s Winter in Wartime.

   

  Alongside his film work, Jamie is beginning to make a name for himself on the small screen. He will next be seen in AMC’s “The Prisoner,” and in 2007 he received critical acclaim for his portrayal of ‘Douglas’ in the BBC’s “The Dinner Party.”