When you're playing in any genre, you want to look at the character archetypes that writers usually employ so you can put your own personal spin on them. One of the most diverse types of movies or shows you can write is comedy because it feels like almost any character can feel funny in the right situation and with the right actor playing them. Today, I want to go into eleven of the most common character archetypes within comedy and show you how writers employ them. Let's dive in. 1. The FoolThe fool is a naive, oblivious, clumsy, but often good-hearted character in comedy. They're generally used to provide comic relief, create crazy situations, and sometimes reveal deeply profound truths, even if they don't know it.Examples: Michael Scott (The Office), Mr. Bean, Forrest Gump 2. Straight ManEvery extreme comedic world needs at least one normal person at its center. They are grounded and serve as a foil to the eccentric characters. They help point out the humor and give us someone to identify with inside the world. Examples: Jim Halpert (The Office), Sam (Cheers), Catherine (The Great) 3. The TricksterThis is a mischievous character who enjoys playing pranks and bending the rules of the world. This can mean literally or figuratively. They create conflict at the center of the story. Examples: Bugs Bunny, Deadpool, Loki 4. The Loveable LoserThe name says it all, this is a loser character who sees things never going their way, despite trying. They give a...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 3 February