Because you like James Leer in Wonder Boys

Chris Chambers is from a family of social outcasts and criminals, and he wants more than anything to avoid ending up like them. See them in Stand By Me.

Despite the war-torn world around him, Mal Reynolds still holds onto the shred of hope that life can be more than just living another day. See them in Firefly.

Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.

An upbeat, fun-loving teen, Sora would do anything for his friends. See them in Kingdom Hearts.

Cyclops shoots lasers out of his eyes, destroying anything in his line of sight. See them in X-Men Series.

Faith has a chip on her shoulder and a stake in her hand to slay vampires in her town. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

A devoted butler, Alfred Pennyworth is both a fiercely protective guardian and a lethal gunman. See them in Gotham.

A cruel pirate, Captain Hook still fancies himself a gentleman. See them in Peter Pan.

Egon Spengler prefers collecting spores, molds, and fungus to interacting with people. See them in Ghostbusters.

As Marlena Rosenbluth is finding out, confidence in the limelight doesn't always translate to power at home. See them in Water for Elephants.

Alex Russo desperately wants to keep her magic – after all, things are so much easier when you can just wave a wand. See them in Wizards of Waverly Place.