An energetic 5 year old, Duke epitomizes fun while also taking direction and showing respect to the crew and director. In Never Give Up, Duke played the 3 year old version of the main character (and real life athlete), Brad Minns, of whom the film chronicles from age 3 through 21, when he won the World Games for the Deaf. Duke was a supporting role on the film, but following the directors lead, was able to convey the confusion and sadness of a 3 year old losing his hearing.