B.B. Hensley

Lore & Background

B.B. Hensley is introduced as the head of security for the Aesir Corporation, a major pharmaceutical manufacturer. He is a former cop and the ex-partner of Max Payne's father, which gives him a long-standing personal connection to Max. In the film, Hensley presents himself as a mentor and ally to Max, even shooting Jack Lupino after Lupino has already been subdued by Max at Lupino's warehouse hideout. However, Hensley's true nature is revealed when he admits to ordering the death of Max's wife, Michelle, after she found incriminating evidence that could have exposed his secret operation: he has been selling Valkyr, a dangerous military-grade drug, for personal profit.

He attempts to drown Max in a faked suicide at the city docks, but Max escapes. The climax of the film sees Max confronting Hensley at the Aesir Corporation's headquarters, where Max shoots him inside the building, causing Hensley to fall from a window.

Reader's Guide

B.B. Hensley is a major antagonist in the 2008 film Max Payne. He is portrayed by Beau Bridges and serves as the head of security for the Aesir Corporation. His key moments include shooting Jack Lupino, confessing to Michelle's murder, attempting to drown Max, and being killed by Max on the Aesir helipad. The character is not present in the video games; he is an original creation for the film adaptation.