David Mills, portrayed with palpable intensity by Brad Pitt, emerges as a figure woven from the fabric of youthful idealism and the harsh realities of urban law enforcement. Each day in the bleak, existential landscape of a sin-ridden city, he wrestles with moral complexities that threaten to tear apart the very idealism that propels him forward. Newly appointed as a detective, Mills brings with him a fervor and ambition that stands in stark contrast to his seasoned partner, Detective William Somerset, who embodies a more sobering view of their world. Mills' life is woven with personal stakes, emboldened by his marriage to Tracy Mills, whose presence is a temporary beacon amidst the swirling chaos of their investigation into a series of grotesque murders echoing the seven deadly sins. However, as the investigation unfolds, Mills’ emotional volatility and impulsiveness become a double-edged sword, threatening to consume him. When faced with the unprecedented and chilling confrontation with the serial killer John Doe, every ideal he clings to is put to the ultimate test, culminating in a tragic consequence that irrevocably alters his path, encapsulating the tragic hero whose journey reveals not only the darkness in others but the shadows within himself.
David Mills
Birthday
09/20/2024
AKA
Detective Mills
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Personality Traits
- Ambitious and idealistic.
- Emotionally volatile and impulsive, prone to outbursts.
- Deeply committed to justice, though struggles with moral ambiguity.
- Frustrated at the dark realities of the world around him.
Key Roles
- Detective in the homicide department
- Partner of Detective William Somerset
- Moral crusader seeking to expose evil
- Husband to Tracy Mills
Standard detective attire, often wearing casual button-down shirts and slacks.
Worn leather jackets adding to his rugged persona.
Long trench coats that serve to shield him from the city's rain and grime.
Practical shoes suitable for long hours on the job and navigating the urban terrain.
Se7en
Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Sommerset researches each sin in an effort to get inside the killer's...