Because you like Louis de Pointe du Lac in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles
Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.
Cyclops shoots lasers out of his eyes, destroying anything in his line of sight. See them in X-Men Series.
Hank McCoy is a quintessential nerdy scientist but with a few rather unconventional physical attributes. See them in X-Men Series.
Lazy and cynical‚ Bernard Black is the ultimate curmudgeon. See them in Black Books.
Peter Venkman's "research" projects are designed to get undergraduate students to sleep with him. Though it turns out he can bust ghosts. See them in Ghostbusters.
A majestic ruler, Mufasa is respected throughout the animal kingdom. See them in The Lion King.
Columbus can't trust anyone. The first girl he let into his life tried to eat him. See them in Zombieland .
Working as a captain in the American Expeditionary Forces and a spy for British Intelligence, Steve Trevor wants to end World War I once and for all. See them in DC Extended Universe.
A cruel pirate, Captain Hook still fancies himself a gentleman. See them in Peter Pan.
Miss Peregrine exists to protect her wards, whether they like it or not. See them in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children .
A bloodsucker, Carlisle Cullen is actually more likely to give you a blood infusion. See them in Twilight.