We love to play games with our children. But what happens when someone else starts to play with them too? Someone we don't know. Can't see. Can't hear. In The Whispers, someone or something -- is manipulating the ones we love most to accomplish the unthinkable.
In the country's center of political power, Washington D.C., several kids have been talking about their imaginary friend. What the parents don't know is this friend is not as imaginary as they assume. And when the mysterious games they play turn dangerous, FBI child specialist Claire Bennigan is called in to investigate. Is this just a case of children being led down the wrong path? Or is it something far more unsettling... as she searches for the answer.
Halfway across the world, in the middle of the Sahara Desert, Defense Department operative Wes Lawrence unearths a strange, haunting geological phenomenon. Are these mysteries connected? The answer will force them all to face their greatest fear. That perhaps the enemy... is already in their homes. As the clock counts down, it's a suspenseful race to save not only their families, but the world. Before it's too late.
The Whispers is produced by Steven Spielberg, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Zack Estrin, and Dawn Parouse Olmstead. The pilot was written and co-executive produced by Soo Hugh.
- Claire Bennigan - played by Lily Rabe
Claire is an FBI agent who uses her intuition and compassion into the childs mind to stop Drill before another child falls victim. At the same time, shes frantically searching for answers on what happened to her husband, Sean Bennigan, who was believed to have died in a plane crash. To make matters worse, Claire discovers her son Henry is playing Drills game as well.
- Wes Lawrence - played by Barry Sloane
With close ties to the President and the various corridors of power, Defense Department operative Wes must navigate the murky, dirty battlefield of politics in order to fight back against the Enemy. Unfortunately, this invisible battle puts him back in temptations way with Claire, his former lover. Now, Wes must learn not only to be a hero to the world, but a hero to his own family.
- John Doe - played by Milo Ventimiglia
Our John Doe woke up three months ago near death outside a remote village deep in the African desert. Through grit, animal instincts, and fate, he made it back to DC, his heart convinced that something someone waits for him there. Unfortunately, he becomes the target of a citywide manhunt.
- Jessup Rollins - played by Derek Webster
A fellow FBI agent, Jessup is Claires reluctant, skeptic partner. When Claire finally forces him to confront the truth of whats here, Rollins will have no choice but to turn into the most die-hard of believers and take on the battle charge.
- Lena Lawrence - played by Kristen Connolly
Lena is the stay-at-home wife of Wes and mother of Minx. She finds herself struggling to understand her life after Wes infidelity. Now vulnerable and unmoored, she discovers a sinister force turning her own daughter against her. Determined to free Minx while still battling the weight of her anger, Lena will have no choice but to work with the other woman: Claire.
- Minx Lawrence - played by Kylie Rogers
The young daughter of Wes and Lena Lawrence, Minx becomes friends with Drill and plays his game.
- Henry Bennigan - played by Kyle Harrison Breitkopf
Henry, the young son of Claire and Sean Bennigan, is deaf and communicates using sign language. Deeply affected by his fathers disappearance, Henry befriends Drill and plays his game.
