Chuck (Maze Runner)

Chuck was a Glader and a Slopper in the first book and film The Maze Runner .

He is played by Blake Cooper in the film.

The Maze Runner
He becames the first friend of Thomas after this one entered the Glade. Chuck explains him that it is forbidden to cross the doors of the maze and that only the runners have the right to do so.

The next morning, when Ben is bannished for being stung and attacking Thomas, Chuck refuses to see this. He tells Thomas in the evening that no one can survive in the maze and that Ben will not survive.

He is excited to see Thomas with Alby and Minho after they have been to the maze the day before. Unfortunately, Thomas is punished by Gally and locked in the Slammer for disobeying the rules of the Glade.

During the night, Chuck brings him food and shows a small wooden object that he has carved for his parents, if he ever finds them again. He gives it to Thomas, who gives it back, promising Chuck that they will come out of the maze.

The next night, the Glade is attacked by the Grievers and Chuck is saved in time by Alby who dies, altough he was caught by a monster. He is one of those who join Thomas first to escape. Several gladers also rebel against Gally and leave him in the Glade as well as other teenagers.

After their final attack on the Grievers, the group of survivors discovered a WCKD lab, destroyed. They are about to get out before being stopped by Gally who has been stung and who points his gun at Thomas. As he shoots, Chuck blocks and Minho throws a spear into Gally's chest. Touched by the bullet, Chuck gives the wood object to Thomas before dying in his arms. The whole group is mourning his death.

The Scorch Trials
Chuck is mentioned by Thomas when he talks to Brenda at the Right Arm HQ and shows her the little wooden figurine. Newt told him that Chuck would have been proud of what Thomas did.

The Death Cure
Chuck is seen alongside Alby and Winston in Minho's imagination (captured by WCKD at the end of the second film) during an experiment to collect the serum against the Flare. He is mentioned one more time by Newt in his letter to Thomas at the end.