First Draft

First Draft: Take Stock In These 99 Stock Characters You Can Write Into Your Screenplay

Published by
Ken Miyamoto

Elderly Master

A wise, powerful man or woman teaching their powerful craft to a young student (Mr. Miyagi from The Karate Kid).

Egomaniac

They like to be the center of attention and usually are often very insecure, overcompensating for a deep need to be loved and/or revered.

Fall Guy

The scapegoat that the powerful or empowered use.

Father Figure

The man who showcases authority, yet has a pure heart and will do all he can to protect those he loves and watches over, either physically or emotionally (Atticus from To Kill a Mockingbird).

Femme Fatale

A beautiful but mischievous and traitorous woman (Catherine Trammel in Basic Instinct).

Ferryman

A character that acts as a guide or aid, allowing characters to travel over near impossible obstacles to reach specific destinations (Heimdall from Thor).

Final Girl

The “last girl standing” in a horror movie (Laurie from Halloween).

Gentle Giant

Big, strong, and intimidating, but they’ve got a heart of gold. (Fezzik from The Princess Bride).

Gentleman Thief

A very charming, sophisticated, and well-mannered thief (Thomas Crown from The Thomas Crown Affair).

Girl Next Door

An average but attractive girl with a wholesome quality to her.

God or Goddess

All powerful but often showcase human qualities in the end (Zeus from The Little Mermaid).

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Ken Miyamoto

Recent Posts

  • Movie News

John Belushi Was Originally Offered Martin Short’s Part in 1986’s Three Amigos

Before Martin Short came to play Ned Nederlander, one of the three titular amigos opposite…

3 days ago
  • Interview

I Saw the TV Glow Filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun on the Trap – and Escape — of Fandom

Is your nostalgia a crutch? Or a doorway to liberation? That’s the question asked by…

3 days ago
  • Movie News

11 Jaw-Dropping Pixar Jokes That Are 100% for Adults

Here are 10 jaw-dropping Pixar jokes clearly aimed at moms and dads and grandparents, not…

3 days ago
  • Movie News

Marlon Wayans: Weinsteins ‘Raped’ Us Over Scary Movie Franchise

Marlon Wayans says producers Bob and Harvey Weinstein "raped" him and his family out of…

3 days ago
  • Movie News

10 Mob Movie Slang Terms Explained

These 10 mob movie slang terms will be familiar only to true fans of gangster…

4 days ago
  • Gallery

13 Actors Who Quit When They Were on Top

These actors quit while they were on top, following the old showbiz rule: Leave 'em…

5 days ago