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The Desperate Catalyst
Character Archetype
The Desperate Catalyst
7 films
7 actors
Actors with This Archetype
Chris Pratt
Jared Leto
Jay Baruchel
Jessica Chastain
Lea Myren
Martin Short
Matthew McConaughey
Films Featuring This Archetype
Elvira
The Ugly Stepsister
2025
·
7.3
Jim Preston
Passengers
2016
·
7.0
Ned Perry
Three Fugitives
1989
·
6.7
Kenny Wells
Gold
2016
·
6.6
Jennifer McCarthy
Dreams
2025
·
6.3
Dr. Michael Morbius
Morbius
2022
·
5.9
Jared York
Humane
2024
·
5.4
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The Desperate Protector
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The Measured Confidant
The Burdened Catalyst
The Weathered Mentor
The Eloquent Performer
