The Watcher - actors, characters and roles

All actors and their roles in the film "The Watcher"
The Watcher (2000)
Timing: 1:36 (96 min)
The Watcher - TMDB rating
5.047/10
474
The Watcher - Kinopoisk rating
6.346/10
50864
The Watcher - IMDB rating
5.3/10
29000

Actors and characters

Photo James Spader #15435Photo James Spader #15436Photo James Spader #15437Photo James Spader #15438

James Spader

James Spader
Character FBI Special Agent Joel Campbell
Photo Keanu Reeves #19337Photo Keanu Reeves #19338Photo Keanu Reeves #19339Photo Keanu Reeves #19340

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves
Character David Allen Griffin
Photo Marisa Tomei #1645Photo Marisa Tomei #1646Photo Marisa Tomei #1647Photo Marisa Tomei #1648

Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei
Character Dr. Polly Beilman
Photo Ernie Hudson #30174Photo Ernie Hudson #30175Photo Ernie Hudson #30176Photo Ernie Hudson #30177

Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson
Character FBI Special Agent in Charge Mike Ibby
Photo Chris Ellis #28464

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis
Character Hollis
Photo Yvonne Niami #169922Photo Yvonne Niami #169923Photo Yvonne Niami #169924
Yvonne Niami
Character Lisa
Photo Jenny McShane #169925Photo Jenny McShane #169926Photo Jenny McShane #169927
Jenny McShane
Character Diana
Gina Alexander
Character Sharon
Photo Joseph Sikora #20262

Joseph Sikora

Joseph Sikora
Character Skater
Photo Jillian Peterson #97501
Jillian Peterson
Character Jessica
Michele DiMaso
Character Rachel
Photo Jason Wells #112256
Jason Wells
Character Computer Tech
Rebekah Nanfria
Character Ellie

What's left behind the scenes

  • According to Keanu Reeves, he did not want to star in the film based on the script he was offered to read, but was eventually forced to do so because his assistant forged his signature on the contract. The actor decided it was better to act in the film than to get bogged down in legal disputes. He was contractually obligated to remain silent about this circumstance for the first 12 months after the film's release in the United States.
  • Keanu Reeves's name was third on the list of actors involved in the film; he gave verbal consent to director Joe Charbénék several years before work began on the film, after reading the script. Having secured his agreement, the filmmakers were able to cast more well-known actors and secure a larger budget than initially anticipated, and Reeves's role (originally a purely episodic one) was significantly expanded. It is claimed that Reeves (who would have been paid according to the standard rate, while James Spader and Marisa Tomei were to receive $1,000,000 each) had considered leaving the project, but changed his mind over time (apparently remembering the story with Kim Basinger and the 1992 film 'Boxing Helena' directed by Jennifer Lynch). Ultimately, he agreed to star in the film and not criticize it in interviews on the condition that his involvement in the project would not be emphasized. Universal later secured an increase of $2 million in Reeves's fee.
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