Companion figure, provides camaraderie and support.
Doug is a flight instructor and pilot-school owner facing severe financial trouble with his wife and daughters. After learning that Gene is his biological father, he takes responsibility for Gene, helps secure funding for the school, and supports Gene through his illness and research. He eventually takes Gene to Alaska to see the aurora borealis.
David de Vos has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently God's Not Dead with 1 titles. Signature works include Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, Marriage Retreat, The Theory of Everything. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
