Who plays Detective Larry Fitzgibbon in Peacemaker? Exploring the character and the actor

Detective Larry Fitzgibbon was a crucial part of Peacemaker Season 1. His storyline involved getting entangled with Peacemaker and then an eventful fate that leaves a lasting impact on the fans.

The very talented Lochlyn Munro brings life to Officer Fitzgibbon’s character in the series. Lochlyn Munro does a commendable job in depicting Larry Fitzgibbon’s distinct characteristics. He created a stark distinction in Larry's character before and after being attacked by the Butterflies in Peacemaker Season 1.

Lochlyn Munro as Detective Larry Fitzgibbon in Peacemaker

Before taking on the task of doing major roles in movies and TV shows, Lochlyn Munro started his career with minor roles in projects like Sylvan Lake Summer, Unforgiven, Cadence, and many more. Despite these roles being smaller ones, he proved his abilities as an actor and started to gain recognition from the viewers. What started off with smaller roles slowly pushed him towards fame.

He quickly gained popularity with his roles in the fantasy drama series Charmed. In the series, Munro played the role of Jack Sheridan. Similarly, he was also part of the recurring casts in many other shows. Some of these shows are Hawkeye, Northwood, 21 Jump Street, etc. His recent recurring role was with Peacemaker, where he took on the role of the dedicated officer, Larry Fitzgibbon.

Detective Larry Fitzgibbon in Peacemaker

Detective Larry Fitzgibbon took on the charge to investigate the death of Annie Sturphausen. He, along with his partner in this investigation, Sophie Song, was making steady progress in the investigation. Their investigation led them to Peacemaker, after which they tried to arrest him at his trailer. However, in the turn of events, he was attacked by the Butterflies and then killed.

One of the Butterflies then entered his mouth with the intention of taking control of his body, as we see in the first season of the series. Just as the Butterflies play a vital role in the storyline, so does Lary Fitzgibbon's character. Though Larry Fitzgibbon’s character is killed by the Butterfly, his significance remains. His partnership with Song is a crucial part of his storyline.

It adds depth to his character. Similarly, in Season 2, his appearance once again makes the viewers aware of how significant his character has been throughout the series. The new version of Fitzgibbon in the other dimension provides a dark twist.

There is no doubt that Munro brings a distinct level of gravitas to the character. As a seasoned actor with years of experience in the field of entertainment by working on a multitude of genres, he knows how to make a character impactful. Despite his character’s presence being shorter compared to the lead characters, he delivered each emotion that Fitzgibbon goes through with perfection.

He captured the frustration of a police officer searching for the truth, along with the distinct confusion when faced with situations that defy logic. The show often brings out outlandish elements to keep the viewers hooked. Munro’s character anchors these elements and gives a touch of realism to it all.

The second season of the series is already getting quite a massive positive response from the viewers. Seven episodes are already out, and only one episode is left to be released for the second season. The eighth episode of the second season will be released on October 9.

Trending

For more such interesting pieces, stay tuned to Soap Central.

×

Was this article helpful?

Thank You for feedback