Ferris Bueller- Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 18

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on a classic movie character; Ferris Bueller from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. View all Truly Original Characters + Table of ContentsWhat is an Original Character?Who is Ferris Bueller?What Makes Ferris an Original Character?Breaking the Fourth WallFerris’ RelationshipsCameronJeanieSloaneEd RooneyFerris’ ParentsConfidence Versus Arrogance Having a Day OffIn Conclusion What is an Original Character? It’s a

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