Mary Katherine

Mary Katherine, or M.K., is the teenage protagonist of the 2013 animated film Epic, voiced by Amanda Seyfried, who is magically transported to a hidden world of tiny Leafmen warriors she must help protect from decay, all while reconnecting with her estranged, scientist father. She is a resourceful, witty, and adventurous character who learns to fly a hummingbird and becomes a love interest to the warrior Nod. Background: M.K. is the 17-year-old daughter of Professor Bomba, who is obsessed with studying the Leafmen. After her mother's death, she moves in with her father, but their relationship is strained until she is shrunk down to their size and must help save their world. Role in the film: She teams up with Leafmen like Nod, Ronin, Mub, and Grub to defend the forest kingdom from the Boggans, led by Mandrake, and ultimately helps restore balance between the human and magical worlds. Key traits: She is smart, independent, and brave, and she quickly learns new skills, like flying a hummingbird. Name origin: Her name was inspired by the late daughter of the film's creator, William Joyce.