Brian is Debbie's 12-year-old son, whose invitation to a baseball game draws Zibs into his life. Zibs teaches him to pitch, but also introduces him to drinking, gambling, fighting, and helping with robberies. Disturbed by the hostility Zibs's betting brings to the games, Brian throws a major game; after a falling-out and a hospitalization caused by Hooper, he reconciles with Zibs.
The film's protagonist. Grows up in a difficult household with an abusive father and mentally challenged mother. Faces social isolation in school but pursues his ambition to become a comic and entertainer. Endures the tragic death of his sister, navigates complex teenage relationships, and eventually relocates to Los Angeles to achieve success despite facing betrayal and lingering threats.
Jesse Ray Sheps has 6 screen credits in a career dating back to 2010. Signature works include The Punisher: One Last Kill, All Square, Such a Funny Life. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.