Complex sentence: In the 2005 remake, Jimmy's role is expanded, making him a much more important supporting character, the lookout of the "Venture" and a close friend with first mate Ben Hayes who he views as a father figure.
Split into simpler sentences: In the 2005 remake, Jimmy's role is expanded. He is a lookout on the "Venture" and a close friend with first mate Ben Hayes whom he views as a father figure.