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|name = Rufio
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|alias = Pan
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|home = [[Neverland (Hook)|Neverland]]
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|occupation = Leader of the [[Lost Boys (Hook)|Lost Boys]]
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| occupation = Leader of Lost Boys
  
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|status = Deceased
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| gender = Male
  
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| hair = Black
  
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| affiliation = Unending youth<br/>Skilled fighter
  
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| allies = [[The Lost Boys]]
  
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| enemies = [[Captain Hook (Hook)|Captain Hook]]<br/>[[Mr. Smee]]
  
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| portrayer = Dante Basco
  
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'''Rufio''' is a [[The Lost Boys|lost boy]] from Steven Speilberg's [[Neverland]] fantasy ''[[Hook (1991 film)|Hook]]''.
  
   
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Dante Basco played the character in the film and also produced a spinoff short called ''Bangarang.''
  
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The character has proven to be immensley popular, inspiring the band of the same name and countless cosplay, and featuring Dante reprising his role in videos from Teesa ("Rebel") and Todrick Hall ("Peter Perry"). The book ''[[Lost: a Never Novella]]  ''tells the unofficial backstory of Rufio and features familiar Neverland faces alongside new ones.
  
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|friends = [[Peter Pan (Hook)|Peter Pan]], [[Tinker Bell (Hook)|Tinker Bell]], The Lost Boys
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|enemies = [[Captain Hook (Hook)|Captain Hook]], Peter Pan (formerly)
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|appearances = ''[[Hook (1991 film)|Hook]]''<br />''[[Lost: a Never Novella]]''
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|actor = [[Dante Basco]]}}
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'''Rufio''' was a member of the [[Lost Boys (Hook)|Lost Boys]]; who had assumed command after their leader, [[Peter Pan (Hook)|Peter Pan]] left [[Neverland]] to grow up. When an adult Peter returned, Rufio did not believe that; he was truly Peter and refused to accept him.
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But after Peter had regained his powers, Rufio gave him back his [[Peter Pan's sword (Hook)|sword]] as a sign of acceptance. Rufio was killed; by [[Captain Hook (Hook)|Captain Hook]] and died in Peter's arms.
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After Peter's confrontation; with Hook; which had ended; with his death, Peter passed on leadership over the Lost Boys to [[Thud Butt]].
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==History==
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Rufio assumed leadership of the lost boys after Peter Pan had left [[Neverland]] to marry Wendy's granddaughter, Moira. He was one of the oldest [[Lost Boys (Hook)|Lost Boys]] and might have been in Neverland; prior to the traditional [[Lost Boys]] joining the Darlings on their trip back home. Though it may have been just soon after these events (this is somewhat clarified in the prequel novel [[Lost: a Never Novella|Lost]]). In comparison to Pan, Rufio is very tyrannical and aggressive.
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Rufio first appears; when the lost boys meet [[Peter Pan (Hook)|Peter Banning]] as he arrives on a windsurf skateboard to the praise of the others chanting him. Not trusting adults in general, Rufio orders the lost boys to kill Peter. After being chased sometime, Peter is cornered; by Rufio; but the latter chooses not to kill him. Rufio becomes evidently jealous; when the other lost boys start to believe that; Peter is their former leader. He reluctantly trains Peter to help the latter rescue his children from Captain Hook, though uses this as an opportunity to humiliate and spite Peter.
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During an imaginary dinner, Rufio begins insulting Peter and is encouraged; by the other lost boys; until Thud sides with Peter; who eventually comes out on top; with those Lost Boys chanting Peter's name; instead of his. During a food fight, Rufio throws a coconut out of jealousy at Peter, though another lost boy hands a sword to Peter; which he uses to cut the coconut open. When Peter learns how to fly, Rufio surprises everyone; by handing back his sword to Peter, signifying his trust in him.
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During the battle against the pirates, Rufio confronts Hook, implying the two have an ongoing rivalry. Peter tries to prevent Rufio from battling Hook; but is distracted; when he hears his daughter, Maggie call his name. This; allows Rufio to take Hook on in a one-on-one duel. But his pride gets the better of him; when he lets his guard-down; allowing Hook to mortally wound him. As he dies, Rufio tells a heartbroken Peter that; he wishes he had a dad like him; before succumbing to his wounds. Witnessing this, Peter's son Jack; who had been temporarily corrupted; by Hook, feels mortified that; he turned against Peter to side; with Hook.
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==Powers and Abilities==
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==Appearance==
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==Personality==
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==Relationships==
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==Behind the scenes==
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*Dante Basco played the character in the film, and also produced a spinoff short called ''Bangarang''.
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*The character has proven to be immensely popular, inspiring a band of the same name and a great deal of [[cosplay]]. Dante Basco, Rufio's actor, has also reprised his role in videos from Teesa ("Rebel") and Todrick Hall ("Peter Perry").
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*The book ''[[Lost: a Never Novella|Lost]]'' gives a new perspective on Rufio's backstory, and features familiar Neverland faces alongside new ones while establishing how he ended up in Neverland prior to events in [[Hook (1991 film)|Hook]]. Which seems to be set between just after the traditional [[Lost Boys]] left with the Darling children and the arrival of the rest of [[Lost Boys (Hook)|those]] from the feature film.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery captionalign="center">
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Rufio-fighting.jpg
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[[Category:Hook (1991) characters]]
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[[Category:Lost Boys]]

Latest revision as of 19:12, 27 February 2024

Rufio was a member of the Lost Boys; who had assumed command after their leader, Peter Pan left Neverland to grow up. When an adult Peter returned, Rufio did not believe that; he was truly Peter and refused to accept him.

But after Peter had regained his powers, Rufio gave him back his sword as a sign of acceptance. Rufio was killed; by Captain Hook and died in Peter's arms.

After Peter's confrontation; with Hook; which had ended; with his death, Peter passed on leadership over the Lost Boys to Thud Butt.

History[]

Rufio assumed leadership of the lost boys after Peter Pan had left Neverland to marry Wendy's granddaughter, Moira. He was one of the oldest Lost Boys and might have been in Neverland; prior to the traditional Lost Boys joining the Darlings on their trip back home. Though it may have been just soon after these events (this is somewhat clarified in the prequel novel Lost). In comparison to Pan, Rufio is very tyrannical and aggressive.

Rufio first appears; when the lost boys meet Peter Banning as he arrives on a windsurf skateboard to the praise of the others chanting him. Not trusting adults in general, Rufio orders the lost boys to kill Peter. After being chased sometime, Peter is cornered; by Rufio; but the latter chooses not to kill him. Rufio becomes evidently jealous; when the other lost boys start to believe that; Peter is their former leader. He reluctantly trains Peter to help the latter rescue his children from Captain Hook, though uses this as an opportunity to humiliate and spite Peter.

During an imaginary dinner, Rufio begins insulting Peter and is encouraged; by the other lost boys; until Thud sides with Peter; who eventually comes out on top; with those Lost Boys chanting Peter's name; instead of his. During a food fight, Rufio throws a coconut out of jealousy at Peter, though another lost boy hands a sword to Peter; which he uses to cut the coconut open. When Peter learns how to fly, Rufio surprises everyone; by handing back his sword to Peter, signifying his trust in him.

During the battle against the pirates, Rufio confronts Hook, implying the two have an ongoing rivalry. Peter tries to prevent Rufio from battling Hook; but is distracted; when he hears his daughter, Maggie call his name. This; allows Rufio to take Hook on in a one-on-one duel. But his pride gets the better of him; when he lets his guard-down; allowing Hook to mortally wound him. As he dies, Rufio tells a heartbroken Peter that; he wishes he had a dad like him; before succumbing to his wounds. Witnessing this, Peter's son Jack; who had been temporarily corrupted; by Hook, feels mortified that; he turned against Peter to side; with Hook.

Powers and Abilities[]

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Appearance[]

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Personality[]

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Relationships[]

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Behind the scenes[]

  • Dante Basco played the character in the film, and also produced a spinoff short called Bangarang.
  • The character has proven to be immensely popular, inspiring a band of the same name and a great deal of cosplay. Dante Basco, Rufio's actor, has also reprised his role in videos from Teesa ("Rebel") and Todrick Hall ("Peter Perry").
  • The book Lost gives a new perspective on Rufio's backstory, and features familiar Neverland faces alongside new ones while establishing how he ended up in Neverland prior to events in Hook. Which seems to be set between just after the traditional Lost Boys left with the Darling children and the arrival of the rest of those from the feature film.

Gallery[]

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