Virgos leave nothing to chance and approach things in life only when they're confident enough. They take practical and cautious approaches and are often the ones people go to in a time of need.
Virgos are loyal and hardworking friends, often seen as the secondary or third main character in a movie. They are dependable, relatable, and they don't usually steal the spotlight from the protagonists. But every now and then, whether they're canonically a Virgo or not, Virgo-esque lead characters take the spotlight.
Updated on January 17th, 2022 by Ben Hathaway: Virgo characters may not typically fill the role of the primary protagonist, but their shyness can be overshadowed by their all-work-no-play attitude.
Characters that are Virgos can be the silent lead, like a puppet master that uses their influence for good. There will always be Virgo protagonists in films.
Ellen Ripley - Alien Franchise
Alien was released in 1979, a time when the central character was almost universally male. But Ripley was the one to survive the Nostromo, and she didn't do it as a quip-spouting Schwarzenneger type, but rather as a worrier.
Ripley is an extremely independent thinker, and this can make her seem cold if not outright rude (e.g. nearly barring Kane from re-entering the ship). She's also practical and has an affinity for animals, both of which are Virgo qualities.
Elliott - E.T.
E.T. is one of Steven Spielberg's best alien films and his most warm-hearted. Elliott Taylor goes a long way towards making that so.
Elliott is shy, typically having an extremely hard time making friends. Furthermore, his love for animals could be linked to his extraterrestrial buddy just as it could to classroom frogs. Like other Maidens (the Virgo's symbol), Elliott has a distaste for rudeness, especially from his brother and his brother's friends. However, he differs in that he does not share a love of healthy food (an affinity for some of this Earth element).
Martha & Spencer - Jumanji Franchise
Martha Kaply and Spencer Gilpin aren't just Virgo characters in movies, they're the same in the video game world, just in some different skin.
The "characters" are essentially the inverse of the two teens. Kaply becomes the aptly-named Ruby Roundhouse (Karen Gillan), master of Karate, Tai-Chi, Aikido, and dance fighting. Gilpin becomes Dr. Xander "Smolder" Bravestone, who possesses all of the traits audiences would expect from a typical movie protagonist.
Bruce Banner - MCU
Bruce Banner, AKA The Hulk, is certainly the shyest Avenger. That trait juxtaposed with Tony Stark's loud bravura makes for some of the MCU's best science bros. moments.
Banner is also work-focused with an analytical nature and a practical way of solving problems. He's loyal to his friends, even going so far as to jump into the Hulkbuster for battle once "the other guy" doesn't come out.
Hiccup - How To Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon's Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is a great leader of his people, but he certainly goes a different way about it than his father, Stoick the Vast.
Hiccup certainly has a love for animals, so much so that it was the central dynamic that successfully built a trilogy. He also possesses most traits held by Virgos: he doesn't love the center stage, he's shy, a consistent worrier, and he can occasionally be quite hard on himself.
Hermione Granger - Harry Potter Franchise
As a member of the trio, Hermione brought a lot to the table as the smartest witch of her class. She may have a reputation of being a know-it-all and has a habit of getting on the nerves of Ron and Harry, but she is still a loyal and loving friend.
Born on September 19th, Hermione is born a Virgo and she embodies the zodiac sign to a teet. She's studious, practical, and although she's kind, she has always had trouble making friends as she wears her insecurities on her sleeve.
Axel Foley - Beverly Hills Cop
Axel Foley is the star of Beverly Hills Cop, a movie about a Detroit Cop who makes his way to Beverly Hills after his friend is murdered. He was born on August 25th which makes him a Virgo although he doesn't really display any of the characteristics.
He's charming, goofy, and personable, which is the opposite of a Virgo, but he still has a lot of good Virgo qualities. He's committed to his job, a loyal friend, and he doesn't stand for rude or inappropriate behavior.
Bella Swan - Twilight Franchise
Twilight's Bella is one of the most unconventional protagonists in movie history due to her introverted nature and practical approach to life despite being surrounded by mythical vampires and werewolves.
Born September 13th, She was born a Virgo and displays a lot of the characteristics, including being overly critical of herself, refusing to ask for help, and her shy nature.
Newt Scamander - Fantastic Beasts Franchise
As the star of the Harry Potter spin-off, Newt Scamander is a talented wizard with a ion for mythical creatures. He is seen as weird or awkward by most as he has a profession most wizards look down upon.
He may not be as brave and as reckless as Harry, but he is still a great wizard with a good head on his shoulders. He may not have a lot of people in his life, but the ones he does, he truly cares for.
Peter Parker/Spider-Man - MCU
As the third cinematic Spider-Man we've seen since the early 2000s, the MCU's wall-crawler is the youngest and most inexperienced version of the hero. At only 15 years old, Peter is still getting the hang of being a hero and he makes a lot of mistakes along the way.
As a Virgo, Peter rarely likes violence and actually pulls his punches to avoid any serious damage or repercussions for his actions. He's not the most popular guy in school but he is still a kind and practical hero.
