However, the plot will also bring some coming-of-age aspects in it. The characters are young. They will go through things that the younger generation most commonly faces- heartbreak, family/friend issues, peer pressure- and eventually, they will evolve because of it, and detach from the friend group for the better. The characters types will be commonly found in a dramedy, but their youth will influence aspects of their personality.
Here are lists of the different character types in a dramedy. I will be using inspiration from these character type to create my eventual characters.
Characters in a dramedy:
1. The Anchor- The intelligent and grounded one.
Ex in my film: The “mom friend” in the group. Keeps the rest controlled and thinks logically.
Lane in Gilmore Girls
2. The Rebel- They drive the rest of the group into danger. Might have a “god complex”
Ex in my film: The friend who suggests doing illegal activities, without thinking about the consequences.
Ferris Bueller in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Photo: IMDb
3. The Innocent- The pure, innocent, and lovable one
Ex in my film: The one caring for the rest and not letting the group get into trouble, maybe taking the blame for some of the things the rest of the group does.
Dorothy in Wizard of Oz
Photo: Shutterstock
4. The Eccentric- The quirky/unique friend. They are very curious and hyper-connected to the world.
Ex in my film: The “hippie” friend who thinks everything is a sign.
Phoebe in Friends
Photo: IMDb
5. The Cynic- Often negative, but still a good friend. Very pessimistic and sometimes rude.
Ex in my film: The friend who sits out of activities and spoils the mood, but for logical reasons.
(I could not for the life of me think of a good example for this one, Squidward was the best I got)
Squidward from SpongeBob SquarePants
Photo: Wikipedia
6. The Narcissist- The character who loves themselves and thinks they deserve everything they desire.
Ex in my film: The character who doesn’t think abut the rest of the group. Probably spoiled at home also.
Regina George in Mean Girls
Photo: Everett Collection
7. The player/womanizer/ manizer- The “life of the party” friend who never has long-term relationships. They hop around to different partners.
Ex in my film: The friend who is always flirting with guys, and doing stuff for the male attention.
Jeremy Grey from Wedding Crashers
Photo: Everett Collection
8. The Neurotic- Often worried and nervous.
Ex in my film: The friend who is always scared, prevents “The Rebel” from doing things.
Stu from The Hangover
9. The dumb one- friendly, but is gullible
Ex in my film: The friend who has no idea what is going on most of the time, they just follow along.
Joey Tribbiani from Friends
Photo: Everett Collection
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