Maxine "Max" Guevara (X5-452) is a fictional character and the protagonist of the cyberpunk science fiction television program Dark Angel. The series ran for two seasons, during which Max was portrayed by Jessica Alba; during flashbacks Geneva Locke portrays Max as a child. Over 1,000 actresses were considered for the part of Max before Alba was given the role. Max also appears in three novels based on the series as well as a video game adaptation. The character was created by James Cameron and Charles H. Eglee, following a long line of strong female characters showcased by Cameron, including Sarah Connor and Ellen Ripley.