Wanted (2008) brought a whole new meaning to “killer instinct,” with its adrenaline-pumping action, mind-bending gunplay, and a secret society of assassins that obeys the mysterious Loom of Fate. Starring James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman, this film redefined the action genre with slow-mo stunts and curving bullets.
But how much do you remember about Wesley’s transformation, the Fraternity’s deadly code, and the explosive finale? Take our 10-question trivia challenge and prove whether you’re worthy of the bullet or just another target.
Wanted (2008) Trivia Questions & Answers
- Who plays the lead role of Wesley Gibson in Wanted?
Correct Answer: James McAvoy
James McAvoy stars as Wesley Gibson, a frustrated office worker who discovers his lineage ties him to a secret group of assassins. McAvoy’s performance captures Wesley’s transformation from meek everyman to confident killer, anchoring the film’s character-driven chaos.
- What is the name of the secret society of assassins in the film?
Correct Answer: The Fraternity
The Fraternity is an ancient guild of assassins who follow a strange code dictated by fate itself. They believe they are eliminating individuals to maintain balance in the world — a mission that becomes increasingly morally ambiguous as the film unfolds.
- Which actress plays the mysterious assassin known as Fox?
Correct Answer: Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie delivers a fierce and enigmatic performance as Fox, the elite assassin who recruits and trains Wesley. Her cool demeanor, physical prowess, and silent intensity make her one of the film’s most memorable characters — and her arc leads to one of the film’s biggest surprises.
- What unique skill does Wesley learn from the Fraternity?
Correct Answer: Curving bullets
In one of the movie’s most visually iconic concepts, Wesley is taught how to “curve” bullets by swinging his arm in a circular motion while shooting. This defiance of physics is symbolic of his rejection of conventional reality and entry into a world where perception is power.
- What triggers Wesley’s recruitment into the Fraternity?
Correct Answer: The death of his father
Wesley learns that his estranged father — believed to have abandoned him — was actually a legendary assassin recently killed by a rogue agent named Cross. This revelation sets Wesley on a path of revenge, discovery, and transformation that defines the entire film.
- What is the name of the loom that determines assassination targets?
Correct Answer: The Loom of Fate
The Loom of Fate is a mystical device that weaves binary codes into fabric, which the Fraternity interprets as the names of targets fated to die. It represents destiny as an impartial force — but its use also becomes a point of deep ethical debate within the story.
- Who is revealed to be Wesley’s real father?
Correct Answer: Cross
In a major twist, it’s revealed that Cross — the man Wesley has been hunting — is actually his real father. Far from a traitor, Cross had been trying to protect Wesley from the lies of the Fraternity and the corruption of Sloan. This revelation flips Wesley’s entire mission on its head.
- What rule does Sloan break that causes internal conflict in the Fraternity?
Correct Answer: He fakes names from the loom to suit his agenda
Morgan Freeman’s Sloan, the leader of the Fraternity, is revealed to have corrupted the system by forging assassination orders to protect himself and others he deems valuable. His betrayal of the Fraternity’s code fractures the group and sets the stage for Fox and Wesley’s rebellion.
- What happens to Fox at the end of the film?
Correct Answer: She sacrifices herself
In one of the film’s most dramatic moments, Fox realizes that she, along with everyone else in the room, was named by the Loom. Choosing to uphold the original code, she curves a bullet around the room, killing everyone including herself — but sparing Wesley.
- How does Wesley confront Sloan in the final scene?
Correct Answer: He crashes through a window and shoots him
The final confrontation is bold and cinematic — Wesley smashes through a window, defeats Sloan’s guards with fluid precision, and delivers a final bullet to his old manipulator. It’s a powerful moment that completes Wesley’s evolution from pawn to self-aware agent of his own fate.
