Throughout the trilogy, Paul Hogan's character, Michael Dundee, is the central figure. Dundee is a rugged individualist, a man of action who is at home in the Australian wilderness. He is also a devoted father and husband, and his relationships with his son, Mark, and his wife, Linda, are a key part of the films. The trilogy also features a range of supporting characters, including Neely Capshaw, the tabloid reporter who becomes Dundee's love interest, and various villains, including poachers and marine park owners.