Because you like Calvin O'Keefe in A Wrinkle in Time
Franklin "Mouse" Finbar is a jock paying the price for his mistake. See them in Jumanji.
Remy could be a five star Michelin chef, the only problem is that he is quite literally a rat. See them in Ratatouille.
Viking Astrid Hofferson has it all: brains, brawn, and some killer braids. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.
Once a handsome prince, the Beast is now a grumpy, furry, monster. It's hard to pinpoint which mammal he resembles the most. See them in Beauty and the Beast.
Privileged young Bruce's childhood was nearly perfect. Now, his life is anything but. See them in Gotham.
Luis is a deliverer of silver linings and long-winded stories. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Riley Blue is trying to outrun her bad luck, but she might not be fast enough. See them in Sense8.
Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.
The Genie is the perfect buddy, granting every wish we might have and keeping life good-spirited. See them in Aladdin.
Romantic, impulsive, and captivated by the joys of life, Natasha Rostova is on the messy path of growing up. See them in War and Peace.
Lucius Malfoy is a judgmental social climber who has a bigoted superiority complex. See them in Harry Potter Series.