Which actor plays Peter Whitman in Wes Anderson’s The Darjeeling Limited?

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Adrien Brody plays Peter Whitman in Wes Anderson’s The Darjeeling Limited.

Peter is the middle Whitman brother, traveling through India with Francis and Jack after the death of their father. He is often portrayed as withdrawn and burdened by grief, while the brothers’ journey gradually forces them to confront their strained relationship.

The 2007 film stars Brody alongside Owen Wilson and Jason Schwartzman. It was written by Anderson, Roman Coppola, and Schwartzman, and its story combines family drama, spiritual travel, and the comic tensions of a difficult group journey.

The film is sometimes confused with a straightforward travel documentary because of its prominent Indian locations and train setting. However, it is a fictional feature film. Its title refers to the brothers’ train, and the narrative takes place largely during their rail journey across India.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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