The Big Bus

Camille Levy is the Cyclops designer and the daughter of Professor Baxter. She embodies technical prowess and personal motivation tied to the Mount Diablo incident. Her presence anchors the human stakes of the project as she navigates pressure, danger, and familial memory.

Dan Torrance is a former bus driver recruited to pilot Cyclops. He carries scars from a past crash and demonstrates leadership, courage, and resourcefulness under mounting peril. His drive to prove himself propels the rescue efforts as the journey unfolds.

Alex is Ironman's scheming co-conspirator who favors drastic sabotage methods. He brings calculating risk-taking and a willingness to derail public progress for personal or corporate gain. His actions escalate the crisis and reveal the film's critique of greed-driven schemes.

Shoulders is a battle-hardened veteran and former driver who helps recruit Torrance and supports the Cyclops mission. He provides practical expertise and steadfast companionship in the face of danger. His loyalty helps sustain the team when plans go awry.

Ironman is a tycoon encased in an iron lung, orchestrating the attempt to wreck Cyclops. He embodies the anti-progress faction, driven by a desire to undermine the project and shape outcomes to his advantage. His influence drives the broader conflict within the narrative.

Professor Baxter is the scientist in charge whose injury early in the story catalyzes the crisis. He is a father figure to Camille and a symbol of scientific ambition and responsibility. His presence provides the emotional throughline for the stakes of the Cyclops program.

Father Kudos is a priest who has lost his way, present among the characters as the journey unfolds. His arc intersects with the film's satirical treatment of faith, doubt, and purpose amidst a chaotic, high-stakes event. He represents a spiritual counterpoint to the technocratic zeal around Cyclops.