Veteran ESD pilot mentoring younger squad members.
Emma's neighbor and close friend who assists her throughout the outbreak. He saves Emma from an early infected attack and helps her and Stacey defend against his own infected father, Bill. He aids Emma in the failed parasite extraction attempt and successfully escapes the quarantine zone with her after the military bombs the area.
A former classmate of Jami who assists her in researching the original 1946 Phantom Killer murders. He shares a romantic relationship with Jami before being murdered by the Phantom.
JT is the wealthy son of mining executive Bill and Diane’s child. He bullies Owen’s younger brother, James, and mocks him, while also revealing that his father’s guilt over the mine accident is causing him emotional distress. After a struggle with Owen, JT falls, hits his head on a boulder, and dies.
Jude is a quiet, nerdy teenager who attends a party and enters a closet game with June. After they reach alternate realities, he is attacked by his father, accused of murder, and pursued by police. He searches for June, devises a plan to reset the game, and ultimately returns home with her.
Sam Nimitz is the central character, a grieving young man facing the emotional aftermath of a family tragedy, a police-related incident, and an uncertain future after school. His job at Video Flicks brings temporary structure and brings him closer to Ellie Vaughn, while conflicts with Janis Nimitz and Bobby reveal his isolation and difficulty moving forward.
Travis Tope has 14 screen credits in a career dating back to 2007. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Independence Day with 1 titles. Signature works include Independence Day: Resurgence, Viral, Seven in Heaven. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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