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}}'''Andre Layton''' is the male protagonist in [[TNT]]'s [[Snowpiercer]]. He is portrayed by [[Daveed Diggs]]. | }}'''Andre Layton''' is the male protagonist in [[TNT]]'s [[Snowpiercer (TV Series)|Snowpiercer]]. He is portrayed by [[Daveed Diggs]]. | ||
He is a quiet thinker who spends his days sniffing the industrial-waste-turned-drug Chronole and tending to his cage of rats. He is a prisoner barely surviving the harsh conditions in the tail end of the train and a reluctant participant in a struggle that could upend life on the train. | He is a quiet thinker who spends his days sniffing the industrial-waste-turned-drug Chronole and tending to his cage of rats. He is a prisoner barely surviving the harsh conditions in the tail end of the train and a reluctant participant in a struggle that could upend life on the train. | ||
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Layton's world is turned upside down when news that he is a homicide detective is spread throughout the train by his ex-wife, Zarah. Hospitality recruits Layton shortly after to solve a death onboard. Layton is initially reluctant to help, citing that they most likely have a copy-cat killer on board. Realising that this is his chance to alleviate some of the conditions in the Tail, Layton tries to bargain with [[Melanie Cavill]] — the head of hospitality — for third class immigration status and rations for the Tailies; she refuses to accept his conditions, however. | Layton's world is turned upside down when news that he is a homicide detective is spread throughout the train by his ex-wife, Zarah. Hospitality recruits Layton shortly after to solve a death onboard. Layton is initially reluctant to help, citing that they most likely have a copy-cat killer on board. Realising that this is his chance to alleviate some of the conditions in the Tail, Layton tries to bargain with [[Melanie Cavill]] — the head of hospitality — for third class immigration status and rations for the Tailies; she refuses to accept his conditions, however. | ||
Whilst at the middle of the train, Layton is privy to the agricultural carriages, and questions [[Roche]] as to why the Tailies are starving when there is adequite amounts of food to go around. Melanie interjects and cites that it is part of Wilford's order — there must be a balance. Layton again tries to bargain with Melanie but is unsucessful. | Whilst at the middle of the train, Layton is privy to the agricultural carriages, and questions [[Roche]] as to why the Tailies are starving when there is adequite amounts of food to go around. Melanie interjects and cites that it is part of Wilford's order — there must be a balance. Layton again tries to bargain with Melanie but is unsucessful. | ||
Shortly after, Layton and hospitality are alerted to a riot in the Tail — Layton has been expecting this, but did not think it would come so soon. The guards are able to supress the riot, but suggest that six Tailies die given six guards died too. Layton is able to bargain for peace, agreeing to solve the murder if none of the Tail are killed; secretely, Layton tells Pike he will use this opportunity to canvas the train.<ref>''[[First, the Weather Changed]]''</ref> | Shortly after, Layton and hospitality are alerted to a riot in the Tail — Layton has been expecting this, but did not think it would come so soon. The guards are able to supress the riot, but suggest that six Tailies die given six guards died too. Layton is able to bargain for peace, agreeing to solve the murder if none of the Tail are killed; secretely, Layton tells Pike he will use this opportunity to canvas the train.<ref>''[[First, the Weather Changed]]''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 23:37, 19 May 2020
Andre Layton is the male protagonist in TNT's Snowpiercer. He is portrayed by Daveed Diggs.
He is a quiet thinker who spends his days sniffing the industrial-waste-turned-drug Chronole and tending to his cage of rats. He is a prisoner barely surviving the harsh conditions in the tail end of the train and a reluctant participant in a struggle that could upend life on the train.
History
Background
Recruitment
Layton's world is turned upside down when news that he is a homicide detective is spread throughout the train by his ex-wife, Zarah. Hospitality recruits Layton shortly after to solve a death onboard. Layton is initially reluctant to help, citing that they most likely have a copy-cat killer on board. Realising that this is his chance to alleviate some of the conditions in the Tail, Layton tries to bargain with Melanie Cavill — the head of hospitality — for third class immigration status and rations for the Tailies; she refuses to accept his conditions, however.
Whilst at the middle of the train, Layton is privy to the agricultural carriages, and questions Roche as to why the Tailies are starving when there is adequite amounts of food to go around. Melanie interjects and cites that it is part of Wilford's order — there must be a balance. Layton again tries to bargain with Melanie but is unsucessful.
Shortly after, Layton and hospitality are alerted to a riot in the Tail — Layton has been expecting this, but did not think it would come so soon. The guards are able to supress the riot, but suggest that six Tailies die given six guards died too. Layton is able to bargain for peace, agreeing to solve the murder if none of the Tail are killed; secretely, Layton tells Pike he will use this opportunity to canvas the train.[1]
Personality
Relationships
Zarah Ferami
Zarah is Andre's ex-wife. The two separated two years after the train departed.
Appearances
- Season One
Memorable Quotes
Trivia
Gallery
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Andre and Zarah arriving on the train.
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