Biography
Brian Heder is a relic from the golden age of drug smuggling in the Leonida Keys—a time when moving product through the islands was as much an art form as it was a business. This seasoned operator has survived decades in a game that chews up and spits out most players, and he's done it by being smart, cautious, and knowing when to delegate the risky work to others.
Operating out of a boatyard that doubles as both his legitimate business front and smuggling hub, Heder maintains deep connections throughout the local criminal underworld. He's still actively moving product, but these days he prefers to let younger, hungrier guys handle the dangerous runs while he orchestrates from behind the scenes.
His relationship with Jason Duval is mutually beneficial—Heder provides Jason with rent-free housing at one of his properties in exchange for help with local shakedowns and other tasks that require a younger set of hands. It's the kind of arrangement that works perfectly in the Keys, where everyone's looking for an angle and loyalty is measured in favors owed.
Community speculation, fueled by the distinctive voice work in the trailers, suggests veteran actor Stephen Root (known for roles in Barry and King of the Hill) brings Heder to life. His wife Lori is also involved in the operation, and together they represent the old guard of Keys smuggling—experienced, connected, and dangerous when crossed. For Jason, working with Heder means access to the criminal network, but it also means being indebted to a man who's survived this long by always collecting what he's owed.
