Gellert Grindelwald Character Recs.
You know, for fun. My small list includes chaotic, charming, manipulative and emotionally distant characters. All of them remind me of Gellert Grindelwald in some way, sometimes in an eerily similar manner. This is based on personality - less so on actions, so no dictators taking over the world, or anything too wild. Link added to each one, if anyone's interest is peaked. I'm sure there's more to list, but this is all that I have for now. Coincidentally, they all happen to be gay men:
Brendan Brady, Hollyoaks - Sociopath, difficulty being close to others, callous, manipulative, deeply flawed but embraces the hell out of it. He's charming, quick witted, sassy, very rough around the edges, but - there is a softer side to him that he keeps buried. Deeply complex character - when I watched Brendan's story this year, my constant stream of thought was how much he reminds me of Gellert. A charming villain. Has a grace to his actions.
Likes to assert dominance by taking bites out of other people's food. Shows affection with threats and violence. Will bludgeon a man to death for even thinking about hurting someone he loves. Does a lot of fucked up shit. Brendan is fearless, and bulletproof.
A very damaged man, who keeps it well hidden, and will snap and do something drastic - just for fun. Likes fruity drinks and confusing the hell out of everyone, will be an intimidating piece of shit while singing under his breath, walks into church and taunts Jesus - would definitely steal candy from a baby. He also reminds me of the brothers from Boondock Saints - Irish, religious, usually murders with good reasons.
I highly recommend watching his story, it's long, and devastating. You will despise him, then grow to love him. You will sob your eyes out by the time you're done. I have never in my life, seen a character as well written as Brendan Brady. He is absolute chaos, and you won't regret watching his story.
Brian Kinney, Queer as Folk - A God amongst men, unapologetically queer, callous and dry, emotionally distant, might also be a bit of a sociopath. His mantra is no apologies, no regrets. A master at getting what he wants, and giving no fucks.
An asshole, always, because it amuses him. Deeply charming. Self centered, because he knows he's beautiful and can have whoever he wants. Aversion to love and intimacy, keeping everyone at arms length, but inevitably does break his no relationship rule. King deadpan humour.
Brian will always be one of my favourite characters, because he is authentic and unapologetic.
James Nightingale, Hollyoaks - This one is more loose, but there are similarities. Cold, detached lawyer; very dry and clever insults, highly intellectual - but James has a grace, and a flair that I see in Gellert.
He is very elegant in how he carries himself and speaks, and is rather particular about his style. Classy, kinda old fashioned. Feels that he is above others. Highly unethical, problematic and angsty.
A little damaged and broken inside. Discovers what it means to truly love someone. Occasionally will acknowledge when he goes too far, and will feel remorse. I adore James, the problematic little gay ball of trouble that he is.
[Edit: If you actually check anyone out, let me know what you think! These characters aren't very common, and I'd love to hear other's perspectives.]
