Hey guys!!
Since I did a posting on the character development of Melissa, I thought it would also be cool to develop Lucas's character a little more. Since the script isn't final (I STILL HAVEN'T COME UP WITH A NAME FOR THE DAD), it can help develop more background that would be seen in a true film opening.
Background: Lucas and his mom were always close when he was younger. Melissa would do absolutely everything with him, from watching TV to playing at the park, or reading bedtime stories every night before he went to bed. Lucas's dad left the family because he "wasn't ready to be a dad". While this won't be portrayed in the opening, I'd like to think that Lucas feels guilty for "breaking up the family" and takes responsibility for it when he shouldn't. As Lucas got older, hormones started to kick in. At the time in the opening, he is in his mid-teen years. At this point in his life, he doesn't realize all that Melissa does for him. Instead, Lucas's priorities lie in his friends and having fun.
Representation: Lucas would follow the cliché role of teenagers in a movie: filled with angst and rebellion. Lucas's family, however, doesn't represent the stereotypical "nuclear family". Since it is just him and Melissa, they stand out from the way most families in media are portrayed.
Motivation: Like most teenage boys, Lucas is motivated by the party scene of adolescence. He will stay out late, not listen to authority, and get into some trouble in the name of fun. While he doesn't actually want to cause harm, he makes stupid decisions that can land him in some trouble. This toxic behavior reflects in his relationship with Melissa.
Since Lucas isn't a main character, he is not as developed as Melissa, but I felt that in order to fully develop Melissa I had to develop those around her. Soon, I will discuss casting and do some research on fonts. Hopefully, then, I can provide an update on the music situation.
Until then,
Alexa :)