Actors and Characters

Being born into a family of artists, Al received extensive training and experience from an early age on various fields within the entertainment industry both on stage and on camera, as well as behind the scenes. He created PASSENGER as a unifying format for his passion for all the the various disciplines within the arts, as a way to craft them together towards forming a powerful & unified story-telling vision. (read more about Al under the Creator tab)

Michael- Character description)- is a lonely, and mercenary demoted Archangel. He roams the earth indefinitely, in human form. Except for immortality, and the authority to act as one of God's Messengers, or “Hit-men,” he is pretty much just a foot soldier now. He's become a regular angel with no real special powers except for the cryptic "dream transmissions" he receives which clue him of where to go next and warn him of things to come. Michael relies on receiving his missions of where to find and kill those possessed by demons, via Passengers, shape shifting, and human possessing Cherubs and Seraphs, who are his superior officers within God's Celestial armies.

As well as being a dancer and skydiver, Patrick Swayze's younger brother Don, has also starred in numerous film, television and theatrical productions. He recently starred in the recurring role of Gus, a werewolf on the hit HBO series True Blood" in 2010. He played Col. Sherman Rutherford in a Western-Film Noir hybrid called Heathens and Thieves. His film work also includes the character of Ruben in the film, "Father for Charlie", and as Mark in the film Shy People. Swayze played Joseph Highsmith Sr. in The Prophet's Game. Swayze's television work includes multiple appearances in Murder She Wrote, NYPD Blue, Days of Our Lives, NCIS, as well as dozens of other programs. He also made several appearances on the HBO drama Carnivàle, as well as Criminal Minds, in which he played Charles Hankel, the father and alternate personality of serial killer Tobias Hankel. On Cold Case. Swayze played the adult Grant Hall, as well as appearing in The Young and the Restless. Don is currently a series regular on PASSENGER, playing the role of Agent Kylek, an angel hunter an Nemesis to Michael, on the TV series.

Agent Kylek- (Character description)- Under the cover of his high ranking position in the government’s National Security Agency, he secretly tracks and hunts down angels on earth. Kylek is head of an ancient secret organization of priests who call themselves “The Dagger Men.” They kill angels through rituals and sacrifice, in order to draw their supernatural powers for their own sinister gain.

Originally from Mexico City, Alejandro has been active on film, TV and stage, having his successful directorial debut  with Miguel Pinero’s “Eulogy for a Small Time Thief”. TV credits include The Closer, Brothers & Sisters, The Gilmore Girls, The Young & The Restless and Days of our Lives, to name a few. He has also been seen in projects which have toured the indie film festival circuit such as "The Death of Salvador Dali" "Stereotypes" "Hills Like White Elephants" the horror film "Cold Grip" and he recently finished shooting the indie feature, "Silvercase." Alejandro has also co-executive produced two episodes of PASSENGER, as well as playing the series regular role of Eddie Echevarria on the show.

Detective Eddie Echevarria- (Character description)- Homicide detective Eduardo 'Eddie' Echevarria, is Christine’s partner. More technically and scientifically savvy; he’s the voice of reason, and comic relief. He is witty, crude and intelligent. Eddie is skeptical at first regarding the existence of Angels, but changes his mind when Christine discovers a feather which is not synthetic or organically identifiable to any earthly specie.

Born in Ukraine, he’s been performing on stage since the age of 16; where he started as a folkloric and contemporary dancer and performed on some of the US most recognized venues like the Wortham Theatre and Madison Square garden. Some of his TV credits include The King of Queens and My Name is Earl; and films Hood Vengeance and 116 Seconds amongst others, this last one directed by award winning director Froylan Cabuto. In L.A. he’s been part of stage productions for Beyond Therapy, Splendor in the Grass, and Election Day to mention a few; and he’s also the host for the children’s TV show Play like an MLS Pro for Sorpresa TV. Kadyr has also co-executive produced two episodes of PASSENGER, as well as playing the series regular role of Captain Ezekiel on the show.

Captain Ezekiel- (Character description)- He’s the captain of an elite Celestial Order Royal Regiment (C.O.R.R.)Legion of angels, faithful to ex-General & Archangel Michael, even after his demotion. He is sent to rescue Michael from a tight spot and to help him put a crew of hit men together for a covert operation which unbeknownst to him, involves the possible assassination of the highest ranking Cherub from The Order.

A graduate of UCLA, his past lives include working as an Aerospace Engineer.  “It’s never too late to become the person you were always meant to be.” David has worked on films directed by Mike Nichols, Nancy Meyers, David Fincher, Alan Cumming and Peter Coyote.  His stage credits include Glengarry Glen Ross, Two for the Seesaw and a modern, musical adaptation comedy, Lysistrata, D.C. David has also co-executive produced two episodes of PASSENGER, as well as playing the series regular role of Seraph Enoch on the show.

Admiral Seraph Enoch- (Character description)- A Seraph, and respected Legion admiral, he clues Michael of his possible true purpose on earth; to harness and develop his unique ability to connect with and understand humans in order to help save them from a war for their souls between angels and demons here on earth. Michael’s demotion may have been smoke and mirrors, a trick to deceive the traitors into believing that Michael, Heaven’s once conquering hero over his brother Lucifer, was no longer leading General of heaven’s armies, or protecting its borders.

Rocky Benoit was born and raised in Louisiana. He studied theater and psychology at Louisiana State University, and received a Medical Doctorate from LSU Medical School. In 2010 Rocky starred in the feature films, ‘Lapse’ and ‘Broomba’. He is also the founder of OHO Entertainment, a Hollywood based Production company. Rocky has also co-executive produced two episodes of PASSENGER, as well as playing the series regular role of brother Nam on the show.

Brother Nam- (Character description)- As a former soldier in the Roman Empire 1000 years ago, Michael battled alongside his best friend, a human named Eno. When Eno found out that the woman he loved, was in love with Michael instead, his envy and anger exposed the truth about Michael’s divine nature, tearing the unholy union between Michael and his mortal lover. Michael and Eno became sworn enemies, and Eno vacated his body to a powerful demonic entity named “Nam” and vowed to hunt Michael down till the end of time.

Jlynn Johnson made her television debut appearing in the Emmy-nominated made-for-tv movie, Mrs. Harris, starring Annette Bening and Ben Kingsley.  After relocating to Los Angeles and receiving her B.A. in Media Communications/Advertising, she continues to stay busy acting in several films, as well as developing her first feature. 

Detective Christine Blair- (Character description)- Christine is a beautiful, young homicide detective, and Eddie's partner. She’s aggressive and ambitious, but also dangerously curious. Through a string of mysterious murders, she discovers evidence of what could only be described as something supernatural behind what’s causing these deaths.

Michael was nominated for the Ovation Award (L.A.’s Tony Award) for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ray in Lone Star. That same year he starred in another Ovation Award nominated play: A Gift From Heaven with Beth Grant. He was also named Backstage West’s Stage Spot Performer for his turn as Pony in Eric Bogosian’s Suburbia, and received critical acclaim for his performance as Tommy in the John Patrick Shanley play The Dreamer Examines His Pillow. On television he has worked with George Clooney, Donal Logue, and Kevin Corrigan. Most recently he played one of the lead roles in the film Mayor Cupcake, opposite Lea Thompson and Judd Nelson. As a musician and songwriter Michael has produced and played drums in many successful touring bands. As well as serving as associate producer, he also played drums for the PASSENGER pilot episode soundtrack, on the song 'Cruel and heartless little girl."

Caleb- (Character description)- He was Archangel Michael’s best friend, and former Colonel of his Celestial Legions, but now he's merely a broken angel with an addiction to a dangerous divine elixir provided by demons. He is idling between both sides, and is suspected of being a double agent. Cynical, but not totally gone, he tries to warn Michael of “The Order’s” plans to double-cross and entrap him.

Standing 6'5, Duke is a talent who’s difficult to overlook. He made his professional debut in Belgian television shows while earning a degree in International & European law. He continued his love for theatre in the U.S. by performing on several productions, including Wait until Dark, The Firebugs and Pvt.Wars. He was most recently seen in The Bannen Way and The Closer. " I am thrilled to play the intimidating and intense Agent Gunther in this highly original series of “Passenger.”

Agent Gunther- (Character description)- is agent Kylek's gigantic quiet partner, and also his bodyguard. His origin is cloaked in mystery, and Like Kylek, he belongs to the Dagger Men. Gunther has become less human, due to constant spiritual experiments conducted by The Dagger Men, to transfer celestial energy harvested from captured angels into human bodies in order to create the perfect soldier.