Merv is the dog at the center of the story and the emotional link between Russ and Anna. His depression is attributed to their breakup and shared custody arrangement, prompting Russ to take him to Florida. Merv improves when his humans reunite, but later receives sole custody with Anna before helping bring them together again at Christmas.
Gus has 1 screen credits in a career dating back to 2025. Signature works include Merv. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
