Jess Wheatley is Cody's classmate, a marine biology expert, and the son of Big John. He investigates Cody's unusual symptoms in exchange for swimming lessons, identifies his transformation, and later helps free the Mermaid. After being revived by Cody's electrical power, Jess supports Cody's final departure.
Justin Jon Ross has 11 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Signature works include The Thirteenth Year, Crayola Kids Adventures: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Crayola Kids Adventures: Tales of Gulliver's Travels. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.