The Comedy Doctor on main characters
A member asks: I've been told a number of times now that 5 characters is a good number for my sitcom pilot script. Can there be anyone else in it? Or is it a case of '5 characters and that's it'?
Thanks for this question.
The number of characters in a script does matter, and it is easily possible to have too many.
As a general rule - particularly for new writers - once you go beyond 7 main characters, you're usually in dangerous territory. Characters become difficult to keep track of, lack sufficient delineation, or are underserved.
You want...
Premium Tools & Content
This content is for BCG Pro members.
Already subscribed to Pro? Log in!
Got a question for the doctor? Email pro@comedy.co.uk
