Shane Schofield
Captain Shane Michael Schofield, (1968-) USMC is a fictional character, whose exploits form the basis of a series created by the Australian author, Matthew Reilly. He appears in Ice Station, Area 7, Scarecrow, Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves and the spin off Hell Island. While the plot differs from novel to novel, it is mainly based around Schofield's legendary reputation as a Marine, revered by the Marines that serve under his command and known for his high-risk tactical maneuvers.
The character of Shane Schofield was based on Tom Cruise as revealed by Matthew Reilly in a book interview.
Read more about Shane Schofield: Biography
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—David Webb Peoples, screenwriter. The Schofield Kid (Jaimz Woolvett)