10 Supporting Characters Who Were Much Better Than The Main Characters
The main characters in a film are supposed to be the ones we focus the most attention on, they are our heroes and our guides through the stories their directors want to tell. It's only natural they get the top billing, and more often than not, they deserve all of that attention. But, this isn't always the case - sometimes a supporting character will steal the show, pulling attention away from the lead, despite their primary function being support, and not distraction. Sometimes it's because the actor playing said character naturally deserves more attention, or perhaps the character is just an awful lot more interesting than the lead, thanks to the lessened screen time meaning an opportunity for braver creative decisions. Usually that means the supporting character will steal the scenes he is in, which isn't always fatal for the main character, as they tend to get more time on screen, but sometimes a supporting character appears who totally overshadows everyone else. They are the memorable sideshows to the main event, who draw more of a crowd, and leave a more enduring legacy, whether through better writing or a better performance, and we're here to celebrate them. So, here are ten supporting characters or 'sidekicks' who stole the show. A word of warning; there's likely to be spoilers.