Here are the main characters in The Runner (2026), along with brief descriptions of their roles:
- Maia Marten (Gal Gadot) — A brilliant London lawyer whose son is kidnapped during her morning run; she must follow ruthless orders and keep moving to save him. - The Caller (Damian Lewis) — The mysterious person who calls Maia, giving her cruel commands and holding her son hostage. - Noah (Rory Wilmot) — Maia’s son, whose abduction triggers the central conflict of the story. - Ted (Alfred Enoch) — A supporting character whose role intersects with Maia’s in her desperate race to rescue her son. - Tafa (Phoenix Di Sebastiani) — Another figure she encounters while following the Caller’s instructions. - Wiry Dude (Nathan Kirby) — One of the individuals Maia interacts with during her ordeal. - Buddy (Hélder Fernandes) — A character connected to Maia’s journey, possibly as an ally or obstacle.
If you want, I can pull up the full cast and their relevance in key scenes.
Sources: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes
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