Caden Cotard

Caden Cotard is a fictional character appearing in the 2008 film Synecdoche, New York, from which he serves as the protagonist. He is portrayed by Philip Seymour Hoffman.
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== Biography ==
He is living with a mysterious illness and dealing with a struggling relationship with his wife Adele. He directs a stage adaptation of Death of a Salesman but has bigger ideas of creating a play that is constantly evolving within a replica of New York City inside a hangar.
== Personality ==
Caden's health is poor and he often has a negative attitude. Even when things are good, he can't shake the feeling that death is always looming. While his illnesses aren't necessarily life-threatening, they do prevent him from fully enjoying life.
==Appearances==
*Synecdoche, New York (2008)
Category:Characters
Category:Male characters
Category:Synecdoche, New York characters
Category:Characters portrayed by Philip Seymour Hoffman