Jules Cobb's teenage son, part of her dysfunctional but supportive extended family.
Sam's aspiring actor best friend and loyal confidant.
Carter family son. Reckless but resourceful, survives initial attacks and helps Doug rescue Catherine.
Brandon is Olive's gay classmate, who is bullied because of his sexual orientation. After Olive confides the truth about her fabricated sexual history, she agrees to act as his beard and pretend to have sex with him at a party so other students will believe he is straight.
The eldest Doyle son who relocates to the town with his family. He befriends locals Liz and Grady, works at the diner, and uncovers the supernatural infection. He leads the survivors through the cemetery, rescues his sister, and confronts the infected Leslie before being dragged underground at the climax.
A foster child who moves between homes and is placed with Dan and Michelle. He forms a bond with resident Carlotta after meeting her at a singing group. Fearing abandonment due to Michelle's pregnancy, he runs away and helps Carlotta escape to join the circus.
Jess is Roy Parker's best friend and fellow Boy Scout in Circleville Troop 14. He rescues Roy from jail, then joins him in searching for the treasure indicated by Cassidy's belt buckle. Along with Ellie and Martin, Jess accompanies Roy through the dangerous expedition.
Norman Long is an introspective senior whose bleak views on life draw attention at school. He hides a serious cancer diagnosis, develops a romantic relationship with Emily Parrish, and struggles with James’s loss of trust. At home, he supports his ill father Doug Long while confronting his own limited future.
Traveling with Ted on a Father's Day drive. His presence in the vehicle is interrupted when Ted brakes for a dog, triggering the highway accident.
Dan Byrd has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 1994. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Hills Have Eyes Reboot with 1 titles. Signature works include Cougar Town, A Cinderella Story, Easy A. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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