Sheriff Cooley is the main antagonist of the 2000 crime comedy-drama film O Brother Where Art Thou?. He was portrayed by Daniel von Bargen.

Who are the three sirens in Brother Where Art Thou?

Mia Tate, Musetta Vander and Christy Taylor as the three “Sirens”.

Is Sheriff Cooley the devil?

It is heavily implied in the movie that the character Sheriff Cooley (played by Daniel von Bargen) is in fact, the Devil.

How did Big Dan die?

Big Dan catches it one-handed, to the applause of his fellow Klan members. He is killed a moment later, when Everett cuts the support of a large burning wooden cross, which falls on him, crushing and incinerating him.

What does the butterfly mean in O Brother Where Art Thou?

The butterflies represent the flightiness of money and its overall futility.

What did the sirens do in O Brother Where Art Thou?

When the boys find the three sirens, which represent the sirens from Homer’s Odyssey, the women are singing a soft lullaby, saying, “Go to sleep, little babe.” This soft music is appealing to the three travellers, and they instantly become completely enamored with the women.

Who are the characters in O Brother where art thou?

George Clooney as Ulysses Everett McGill. He corresponds to Odysseus (Ulysses) in the Odyssey. John Turturro as Pete, along with Delmar, Pete represents Odysseus’ soldiers who wander with him from Troy to Ithaca, seeking to return home.

What did George Clooney do in O Brother, where art thou?

George Clooney as Ulysses Everett McGill, a man who is imprisoned for practicing law without a license. He claims to have escaped from prison so he can find a stash of money he had hidden, though in reality it is so he can get back to his family before his wife remarries. He corresponds to Odysseus (Ulysses) in the Odyssey. John Turturro as Pete]

Who is the Grand Wizard in O Brother, where art thou?

Chaos ensues, and the Grand Wizard reveals himself as Homer Stokes, a candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial election. The trio rush Tommy away and cut the supports of a large burning cross, leaving it to fall on Big Dan. Everett convinces Pete, Delmar and Tommy to help him win his wife back.

Where does Tommy from O Brother where art thou come from?

When the heroes meet Tommy, he is standing at a crossroads where he says he met the devil and traded his soul for the ability to play the guitar. Apparently, there is some truth to the character or at least some real-life inspiration.