Gary Goodspeed
The lone astronaut who found a friend and a destiny in the final frontier.
Gary Goodspeed is an energetic yet dim-witted astronaut who, in the midst of working off the last few days of his five-year sentence aboard the prison spacecraft Galaxy One, encounters a mysterious planet-destroying alien. He befriends the alien, naming him Mooncake, and then discovers that they are being pursued by the sinister, telekinetic Lord Commander. Together, Gary and Mooncake embark on a quest to save the universe, with help from the artificial intelligence HUE and a growing crew of shipmates, each with their own personal troubles – all while trying to uncover the secrets surrounding Final Space, a bizarre realm where the universe ends.
Lore & Background
Gary Goodspeed is a human astronaut and the central protagonist of the animated series Final Space. Initially serving a five-year sentence aboard the prison spacecraft Galaxy One, his life changes forever when he encounters a mysterious planet-destroying alien. Gary is voiced by series creator Olan Rogers, who also voices Mooncake, Tribore Menendez, Biskit, David Dewinter, Jeff, Fraskenhaur, Digital Gary, and additional voices.
Reader's Guide
Gary Goodspeed is a human from Earth who served as an astronaut before his life took a drastic turn. His personality is defined by his energetic yet dim-witted nature. He is voiced by Olan Rogers, who also voices Mooncake, Tribore Menendez, Biskit, David Dewinter, Jeff, Fraskenhaur, Digital Gary, and additional voices. His primary relationship is with Mooncake, the alien creature who becomes his best friend. This bond drives Gary to protect Mooncake at all costs, even when it puts him in danger. He also develops complex friendships with Quinn Ergon, KVN, Avocato, and others on his crew, learning to trust and rely on them. Gary's arc spans from a man serving a five-year sentence to a hero willing to sacrifice everything to save the universe. Over time, he matures, accepting that some things cannot be fixed and finding strength in new connections rather than dwelling on the past.
Did You Know?
- Gary and Mooncake are pursued by the sinister, telekinetic Lord Commander, voiced by David Tennant.
- The series was originally a web-series titled Gary Space, created by Olan Rogers in mid-2010.
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