Charlie Hesketh

Charlie Hesketh is the quaternary antagonist of the 2014 spy action comedy film Kingsman: The Secret Service. He is portrayed by British actor Edward Holcroft.

Role in the film
Following Agent Lancelot's death in the hands of Richmond Valentine and his henchwoman Gazelle, secret intelligence agency Kingsman opened a vacancy for a new agent to replace him. Kingsman leader Arthur (Chester King) recruited Charlie as a candidate with high hopes that he would succeed. During his training at Kingsman, Charlie formed a rivalry with Gary "Eggsy" Unwin and Roxie Morton.

He, Gary, and Roxie became the last three candidates in the training program, but Charlie ultimately failed (what was unbeknownst to him) a test where he was tied to the rails of an oncoming train and fearfully revealed Kingsman's information to a lunatic in exchange for his life. He realized it was simulation and Arthur condemned Charlie's potential, calling him a "bloody disgrace". Gary and Roxie continued their training, and Charlie was sent home.

During Eggsy's mission to defeat Valentine at his mountain bunker and save the world from chaos, Charlie reappeared as a one of the party guests, explaining that his family was invited. Wielding a knife, Charlie apprehended Eggsy and blew his cover to Valentine as payback against Kingsman. In response, Eggsy tasered Charlie with his ring and punched him in the face, knocking Charlie unconscious.

It is unknown if Charlie died; that he might have been implanted with Valentine's chip and his head exploded among the other party guests when they were activated by Merlin.

Personality
Charlie is a handsome, arrogant, and spoiled young man who takes pleasure in belittling Eggsy and Roxy. Despite showing remarkable physical skills during his training at Kingsman, Charlie was later revealed to be a coward under pressure and held a grudge against Eggsy and the agency after his failure to replace Lancelot.