Get the Gringo

An American getaway driver who ends up inside El Pueblito after a botched border job. He quickly learns the prison’s internal economy and uses wit and force to navigate its hierarchy. Over time he becomes a protective figure for the Kid and his mother, orchestrating moves to stop Javi and reclaim stolen money.

Head of the prison’s criminal faction, Javi rules through fear, manipulation, and strategic violence. His liver disease adds urgency to preserving his power while keeping the Kid’s donor status in play. He is willing to kill to defend his turf and ambitions.

Javi’s brother and trusted lieutenant who helps run the gang’s operations and enforces the brother’s will. His role intensifies the prison’s power struggles and he becomes a casualty in the Gringo’s broader war for control.

An imprisoned boy living with his mother, protected by the prison’s criminals. He is the potential liver donor for Javi, which places him at the center of a dangerous plot. He resists revealing why he’s protected, adding an aura of mystery and vulnerability.

A powerful external crime boss whose missing money and network pull the Gringo into a larger conspiracy. He sends assassins to retrieve the cash and eliminate threats, becoming the principal external antagonist.

Shipping magnate Thomas Kaufmann, whose wealth and influence intersect the criminal web around the border. The Gringo leverages a ruse involving Reginald Barnes to lure Kaufmann into a trap and advance his plan.

A United States Consulate staffer who recognizes the Gringo’s notoriety and provides credentials and limited aid. He adds a layer of international pressure and helps coordinate rescue-style elements within the raid.

The Gringo’s former partner who betrayed him. The Gringo uses the Barnes identity to manipulate Kaufmann and Fowler, highlighting themes of deception and revenge.

A prison nurse who aids the escape by feigning capture and assisting the Gringo and Kid during the raid. Her involvement proves pivotal at a critical moment.