Roman Godfrey

Roman is one of the male leads of Hemlock Grove and core character for season 1 and 2. He is portrayed by the Swedish actor, also known Bill Skarsgård debuting in the series' first episode.

He is the half human, half upir child of Olivia and Norman Godfrey. He first resides in the supernatural-esque town of Hemlock Grove, Pennsylvania in the Godfrey Estate with his mother Olivia whom he has a volatile relashionship with and younger half-sister Shelley Godfrey who he is very protective over. Roman is best friends with Peter Rumancek whom he first meets in the first episode, they have a close relationship. He is also very close with his cousin who turns out to be his half-sister Letha Godfrey.

Early Life
Roman was born in 1986. He is the only child of Olivia and Norman Godfrey. His parentage came into question as Olivia was having an ongoing affair with her then husband J.R. Godfreys brother Norman Godfrey who turns out is Romans biological father.

Roman was born with a caul (a skin membrane covering the head and face) in which Olivia took pride in.

"He was born with a caul. He will always be mine."

-Olivia to JR.

Na mitologia romana, o caul representa que uma criança que nasceu com um seria condenada pela grandeza na qual Olivia acreditava fortemente. Vê-se facilmente o quanto sua mãe acredita nisso, depois de retirar o colar que Olivia o comeu. Quando romano era apenas uma criança, ele encontrou seu pai morto no chão da sala, apenas para saber mais tarde que seu pai havia atirado em si mesmo.

"Its alright Roman. You'll be stronger than he was"

-Olivia to Roman.

Throughout The Series
Roman Godfrey/Season 1|Season One

Name

 * Roman is a masculine Roman Empire name of Latin and Slavic origin. Derived from the Latin name "Romanus" meaning "of, or from Rome". Other variations of the name include "Remus," who was a legendary founder of Rome.  The name "Remus" means "fast moving."
 * Roman was born with a caul (sign that child was born for greatness, in Roman mythology) which may be significant in Olivia's decision to name him thus, given her apparent belief in the Roman myth.
 * Olivia's apparent Romanian origin may have some significance in Roman's naming also.
 * Godfrey, Roman's surname is of Anglo-Saxon or Irish origin. It derives from the baptismal name for the son of Godfrey.

Trivia

 * Roman drives a jaguar xk150.
 * He was born with a caul