“ | It has been an honor, my friend. | „ |
~ Charon's last words to Winston. |
Charon is a supporting character in the John Wick film series. He is the concierge at the New York Continental Hotel and is the right hand of it's owner, Winston Scott. He is often an ally to John on his missions.
He was portrayed by the late Lance Reddick, who also portrayed Ra's al Ghul from Beware the Batman and Sylens from the Horizon series.
What makes him Magnificent?[]
- Lance Riddick provides a very memorable and chamring performance to the point where Charon became a fan favorite.
- He is highly courteous, professional, and affable as his role of concierge.
- Calls Ms. Perkins and tells her to meet Winston so he could have her killed off.
- Offers to take care of John's dog when he is on a hitjob and genuinely grows fond of it.
- Convinces Zero not to kill John Wick by pointing out that he is on Contendial grounds and doing so would get him declared excommunicado.
- When the Adjudicator sends several High Table henchmen after the Continental, he suggests he and John use stronger weapons due to the armor the henchmen are wearing. When he realizes that still doesn't pierce the armor, he immediately heads back and upgrades the ammo he is using so he and John could damage the armor better which works well since both are able to kill the henchmen easier.
- Takes out two High Table Goons by surprise.
- Ends up surviving the fight against the High Table without a scratch.
- Is genuinely loyal to Winston as shown when he says “well played sir” when Winston tries to kill John to save face with the High Table, stays by his side when they visit the Marquis de Gramont despite the danger of him, and when he ends up getting killed by the Marquis, he accepts his defeat by telling Winston that it was a honor serving him.
- His death is played for sympathy with Winston mourning his loss and John offering his condolences.
What makes him a Baddie?[]
- Was the right-hand of a major crime boss in the New York criminal underworld with him supporting him in various acts such as leading Ms. Perkins and John towards their punishment for breaking Contiendal rules and supporting Winston when he tries to kill John Wick.
External Links[]
- Charon on the Heroes Wiki.
- Charon on the John Wicki.