What’s a character that you’d follow into battle or go on a road trip with?
There’s something totally enrapturing about reading a script with a standout dynamic character. It just invigorates us in all the ways that make movies and TV feel magic and fun. Character development is something we talk about all the time on this website.
It’s because creating a great character can lead to some of the greatest stories ever told.
But what about a dynamic character? What are they, and how do they fit into film and TV?
From the memorable transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol to the chilling change of Walter White (Bryan Cranston) in Breaking Bad, dynamic characters have long been at the heart of compelling narratives. These characters, who undergo significant internal changes during the course of a story, are an essential element in creating engaging and relatable content, whether in literature, film, or television.
Let’s unpack them together.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
