Maxime Le Mal, nicknamed as the "Insect Man" or "Cockroach Man" by himself, is the main antagonist of Despicable Me 4. He is a former student of the villain school, Lycée Pas Bon, who is a cockroach hybrid who sought revenge on Gru. He developed a hatred for Gru after the latter stole his song at the 9th grade talent show. Maxime sought revenge on Gru and his family after Gru successfully arrested Maxime, causing his internment in AVL prison. He is also the boyfriend of Valentina.