Roofman

An ex-soldier who is divorced and struggles to provide for his three kids. He is highly observant and resourceful, traits that fuel his long-running ‘Roofman’ heists but also propel him toward dangerous, desperate choices. His attempts to reform are tempered by the pull of his past and the people he injures along the way.

A single mother who becomes entwined with Jeff, balancing her job, church life, and parenting two daughters. She is cautious but compassionate, standing up for coworkers and trying to build a stable life for her family. Her relationship with Jeff tests her loyalties and reveals her resilience.

The McDonald’s store manager who resists granting Leigh time off and imposes strict rules. He represents authority and the corporate mindset that clashes with Jeff’s manipulation of the system. His encounter with Jeff marks a turning point in the officer’s pursuit and the store’s internal politics.

A McDonald’s employee who becomes one of Jeff’s initial victims during the rooftop raid and the ensuing chaos. His presence illustrates the everyday dangers and vulnerabilities faced by workers during the spree.

Leigh’s church contact who introduces Jeff to Leigh and becomes part of the charitable circle that shapes Jeff’s new life. He embodies community ties and the moral framework that Jeff briefly embraces.

Jeff’s daughter, around whom the father’s pursuit of stability revolves. Her birthday and reactions to her father’s life reflect the personal cost of his choices and the fragile hope for reconciliation.

Jeff’s friend who suggests legitimate work but ultimately becomes a conduit for Jeff’s escape plans. He is pragmatic and wary, offering blunt reality checks about the consequences of Jeff’s actions.

A McDonald’s employee who shares in the high-tension moments of the heists. Her presence highlights the risk and stress for frontline workers in times of crisis.

Another McDonald’s employee who is caught up in the incident and the aftermath. Her experience adds to the collective anxiety of the staff during the Roofman’s acts.

Leigh’s partner and Becky’s guardian, who grapples with Jeff’s presence in their lives and the limits of forgiveness after his crimes and lies.