Because you like Basil Hallward in Dorian Gray
Although Thomas Sharpe is an English baronet, he doesn't have a Shilling to his name. He's in America to sell his invention and marry rich. See them in Crimson Peak.
Ryan Howard is a temp turned executive turned failing small-time media mogul. See them in The Office.
Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.
Goh Peik Lin is funny, unfiltered, and a fiercely supportive friend. See them in Crazy Rich Asians.
Eric Forman's interests include smoking weed, collecting Luke Skywalker memorabilia, eating Fatso burgers, and making his dad mad. See them in That '70s Show.
Charlotte is ready to embrace connection in a strange place. See them in Lost in Translation.
Juliet Capulet falls head over heels for her rival family's resident sweet talker, Romeo. See them in Romeo & Juliet.
Miss Peregrine exists to protect her wards, whether they like it or not. See them in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children .
Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.
This mathematical genius doesn't have time for small talk; Alan Turing needs to break Enigma, the Nazi's cipher machine. See them in The Imitation Game.
Michael Moscovitz is a high school student of few words but a lot of heart. See them in The Princess Diaries.