The General - Vernon G. Wells

CHARACTER BIO:
The GENERAL is an aristocratic leader of a civil war-esque type
army known as the Black Coats. He's from a long line of
"Generals"; men that rule over mankind. The little that is known
of the General stems from stories and rumors; tales that have
helped keep a tight grip over the towns and homesteads across
his lands. He despises religion and has placed bans on public
acts of worship in hopes to keep the scourge of religion from
tearing apart his control over the land. He is resourceful and
cunning, and manages to maintain control by careful study of
mankind, and not through bloodshed. It has been said that he
much rather take hope and faith away rather than taking a
man's life; the effects last longer.

Vernon began his entertainment career as a model and managed to become a highly
successful male model in 70s. He then moved into acting, landing small parts on
various television shows.

While working as an actor, Vernon’s interest in the art of making movies gradually
moved him into producing and directing. He joined one of Australia’s premiere
commercial directors, Mike Browning & Associates, and worked his way up to
Assistant Director and Producer, working on television advertising campaigns and
documentaries. After five years, Vernon established his own commercial production
company. He became very involved in the conceptual writing and production of
commercials, eventually stepping behind the camera as director.

Directing had consumed Vernon’s career—acting was all but forgotten...until he was asked to star in the stage
play Hosanna. During the successful run of the play, he received critical acclaim for his role. This led to an
interview by director George Miller to play the role of Wez, the mohawked marauder, for his forthcoming
production Mad Max II – The Road Warrior, a film that eventually became a worldwide cult classic.