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Use a character’s charm to endear them to the audience, often through wit, humor, or grace under pressure.

Use a character's complexity to reveal depth through dialogue and actions, demonstrating internal conflicts and contradictions.

Show moments of vulnerability to make the character relatable and to create opportunities for emotional connection.

Incorporate flaws to humanize the character and allow for growth and transformation within the story.

Maintain consistency in character behavior to establish credibility, while allowing for dynamic change when driven by plot.

Weave in a compelling backstory to provide context for the character's behavior and to add layers to their personality.

Highlight the character's physical or emotional strength to establish them as a formidable presence or to inspire other characters.

Incorporate an element of mystery to keep the audience intrigued and invested in uncovering more about the character.

Give the character a unique way of speaking that reflects their background, personality, and current mood.

Showcase the character's passion to drive their actions and decisions, making their pursuits compelling to the audience.

Illustrate the character's drive through their pursuit of clear goals, creating a connection with the audience.

Every character should serve a purpose in the story, whether to advance the plot or to highlight aspects of the protagonist.

Utilize unpredictability to create suspense and to subvert audience expectations in engaging ways.

Ensure characters act in ways that are true to their nature, strengthening the believability of the screenplay.

Show how the character impacts the story and other characters, reinforcing their significance within the screenplay.

Depict a clear transformation in the character as a result of the events they experience, to fulfill the audience's desire for change.

Portray the character’s heroism in ways that are both impressive and achievable, allowing them to be admirable yet still relatable.

Portray the character's evolution over time to show growth and to keep the audience invested in their journey.

Use the character's wit to provide levity, to showcase intelligence, or to defuse tense situations in a way that’s memorable.