A vid I made comparing the scenes where Cee and Ellie have to patch up Ezra and Joel (respectively).
I'm currently uploading all of my fanvids (mostly The Last of Us) so if you click on that one ⬆️and are a fan of TLOU, you can check those out, too! :)
A full character analysis on EZRA from the film PROSPECT.
I've created this as a point of reference when writing for Pedro's characters, and I hope you find it useful. Even if you just want to learn more about the character. 🖤
FULL MASTERLIST OF PEDRO'S CHARACTERS ANALYSED
**This is a recreation of my original post on my old deactivated blog, therefore the links on the old post will no longer work. This is the most up to date version with some additional info.**
FULL CHARACTER STUDY:
Basic Details:
Full Name: Ezra (surname never disclosed)
Nickname(s): None mentioned
Appears in: Prospect, 2018 (voice heard at approx. 22:15, first appearance on screen seen at approx. 23:04)
Total Screen Time: Approx 1 hour & 3 minutes of on-screen time, including non-verbal dialogue and background appearance.
Age (if known): Unconfirmed in film, however original Prospect script states Ezra to be 45 years old.
Sexuality: Unknown/not confirmed officially in the film. "Opportunistic" as answered later by director Zeek Earl (see bottom of post)
Nationality: Not confirmed. Suspected American - Southern, possibly Louisianian or Texan based on his accent.
Family: Mention of a brother in the deleted scene, unnamed and unconfirmed if he's older or younger than Ezra
Spouse/Partner: Unknown/not confirmed
Relationship Status: Unknown/not confirmed
Current Living Status: Alive, as answered later by director Zeek Earl (see bottom of post)
Languages Spoken: English, Sater language
Education: Unknown/not confirmed, although judging by how Ezra speaks, it would be prudent to assume he's educated to some degree, or at least well read
Occupation:
Job Role/Title: Aurelac Prospector/Miner
Special Skill(s): Mining, self defense, use of firearms, negotiating
Notable Colleague(s): Number Two, Cee
Distinguishing Features:
Tattoo(s): Bullseye tattoo on left hand between thumb and forefinger (Pedro's own)
Piercings: None
Scar(s): Scar under left eye, origin from falling on his face as a kid, as answered later by director Zeek Earl (see bottom of post)
Other Markings: Missing right arm, freckles on neck, hooked nose
Prominent Feature(s): Blonde patch in hairline on right side which is unconfirmed if it's the result of a birth mark, or dyed deliberately. Greying facial scruff, moustache, eventual missing right arm
Injuries: Right arm amputated at the transhumeral (above elbow), due to being shot with a thrower by Cee and the wound becoming infected with spores. Ezra is later stabbed in the coastal margin area of his sternum, slightly left side from centre, by one of the mercs, Inumon
Eye Colour: Brown
Hair Colour: Dark brown, with blonde streak on right side front
Personality:
Traits: Smart, ruthless, cunning
Ezra has a thick Southern accent. He is classified as human and although Earth is not mentioned in Prospect, it could be assumed his heritage is either from Earth, or a planet like it in the Fringe, based on his accent. However, it is never confirmed exactly where Ezra is from.
Ezra's speech is presented as flowery and loquacious, often elaborating or using more words than needed in a sentence. His language has been referred to as 'Sesquipedalian,' 'Shakespearean,' or 'archaic' by movie critics/fans.
Ezra is a Prospector stranded on the Green Moon of the gas giant planet Bakhroma after he lost his ship, a Testing Screamer, in a fight with his fellow Prospector crew over Aurelac, and he's looking for any opportunity to leave. "Can’t say I was pleased to find your mare all black and cockways as she was supposed to be my redemption as well."
Morally grey, Ezra is presented as a dangerous, charming, unpredictable and uncouth man, who won't hesitate to kill for advantage. When Cee tells him he is a murderer, he simply replies "I am, indeed." This is evidenced when he puts Damon out after he's been shot by Number Two (although, one could argue he did it to stop Damon from suffering), and when he kills the mercs.
Despite losing his right arm, Ezra still maintains his physical strength. He can shoot one-armed with a precision shot, and also manages to subdue the mercs despite his missing limb.
Ezra's character cycles through the typical 'redemption arc' as he starts out as a would-be villain, and transitions into a character with heroic qualities, such as ensuring Cee's safety and protection, at a detriment to his own.
Fashion/Outfits:
Outfit 1 - (Most scenes with Ezra) Brown/olive green nuke suit, equipped with helmet and breathing apparatus, leather look gloves, black army style boots, black utility belt, backpack, audio headset and mic.
Outfit 2 - (Amputation scene) Black long-sleeved sweatshirt, grey/cream wide leg soft pants, black socks and appears to wearing some kind of black slip-on slippers, or soft backless plimsolls.
Accessories: Headset mic, gloves, utility belt, filter, breathing tubes, backpack (later traded for a smaller pack), bolt pistol, case of Aurelac, Bitz Bars, Slurry packs. Ezra's tent is equipped with bunks and Aurelac mining paraphernalia.
Weapons Used:
Weapon(s): (Exact weapons pictured below)
Ezra has his own Bolt Pistol.
He also uses a Raylon Crusader Laser Scalpel to kill two Mercs. He uses it to slash the Achilles Heel of Mikken, and then to stab the throat of Inumon. He stabs Inumon a total of 17 times with the scalpel.
Ezra also uses a Thrower to shoot one of the Mercs.
Modes of Transport:
Vehicle(s):
Ezra previously had a ship known as a Testing Screamer.
Ezra is a passenger in the Merc's ship when he and Cee leave the moon at the end of the film.
Dialogue:
🗨 See Ezra's full dialogue from the film, including deleted scenes.
Further Character Links (if any):
Check out my Writing For Ezra Guide, Ezra Deleted Scene, Prospect Behind The Scenes, Your Guide To Prospecting On The Green Moon, Prospect Trivia
3D Print your own replica of Ezra's pistol
Director & creator Zeek Earl did a couple of Q&A's on Reddit a few years back around the initial release of the film and it being aired on Netflix. Here are few answers he gave in regards to Ezra specific questions he was asked:
Reddit Q&A with Zeek Earl & Chris Caldwell - Initial Release
Reddit Q&A with Zeek Earl - Netflix Release
Ezra's initial entrance and description, with his age confirmed as 45, in the original Prospect script:
Hey, fellow USAmericans! We get Prospect back (for who knows how long)!
If you haven’t seen this movie yet, please take 100 minutes out of your day and watch it. It’s seriously my favorite Pedro film and one of my favorite sci-fi movies maybe ever.
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