Cyrus Grissom, also known by his alias, Cyrus the Virus, is the main antagonist of the 1997 action film Con Air. He is a psychopathic career criminal and murderer who masterminded the hijacking of the titular airplane.

John Malkovich as Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom, a highly-intelligent career criminal and mastermind of the escape plot. Steve Buscemi as Garland "The Marietta Mangler" Greene, a notorious serial killer.

Cyrus Grissom: [addressing the convicts on the plane] Someone alerted the authorities at Carson city, someone told them about our Lerner rendezvous, someone even killed poor Billy Bedlam. Now, could this all be coincidence?

In mid-1999, Callis debuted in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) as "Cyrus the Virus" (a name lifted from the 1997 movie Con Air), a commentator with a gimmick similar to that of his WWF persona. He would broadcast exclusively on pay-per-view along with Joey Styles.

Cyrus 'The Virus' Grissom (John Malkovich) masterminds an escape plan with Pinball (Dave Chappelle) stealing the keys from Guard Sally Bishop (Rachel Ticotin). Diamond Dog (Ving Rhames) is a militant black prisoner.

2024年8月30日 · John Malkovich kind of changed his image in Hollywood by playing the villainous Cyrus the Virus in "Con Air." Also in the running were Mickey Rourke, Willem Dafoe, and Jason Isaacs. Notably,...

2023年5月19日 · "Cyrus Grissom, better known as Cyrus the Virus, is the main antagonist of the 1997 action film Con Air. He is a psychopathic serial killer and criminal who organized the...

2025年1月14日 · Cyrus “The Virus” Grissom from Con Air has left a lasting mark on popular culture, influencing how media portrays psychopathic characters. His blend of charm and menace captivates audiences, often leading to memorable quotes and scenes that resonate with viewers.

2024年11月15日 · Explore the chilling complexities of psychopathy through the lens of the film "Con Air." This article analyzes the character Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom, revealing his manipulative charm and lack of empathy, while contrasting him …

2025年3月27日 · I know Cyrus “The Virus” Grissom is a terrible guy who deserved to go out by getting crushed by some random piece of equipment off the Las Vegas Strip, but there’s no denying he’s one of ...