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Andy Celis
Drunk Characters.

Hello, everyone! Long time no see!

I come to you with a question. What´s the right way to write dialogue for a drunken character?

Michael Lee Burris

What is the left or resulting relevant action/thought to WTF?

Honestly the only relevance to drunk dialogue is WTF? in my opinion.

Rarely does drunk dialogue lead to low impact moments.

Maybe a bit "c...

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David Verner

I don't believe there is a right or wrong way. As long as it is clear in your action lines that there is inebriation there, then write your intention and it'll come out. If a character is a fun drunk,...

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I Want Out

I think its a bit like writing a character with a thick accent. Write the words you really need to have come across, be clear in the script that this person is hammered and then let the actor work

Rob Jones

I'd focus on the emotions and state of mind of the character outside the drunkenness first. Is it awkward, loud and not caring, confused, arrogant, someone could be pushy, talking quiet/mumbling without really knowing, etc, etc.

Andy Celis

This is all incredibly helpful, thank you guys!

Michael Donohue
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Michael Donohue
Rejection

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James C Lemke

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Jodi Rath

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