History Main / OneSceneWonder

This is not the same principle as EnsembleDarkHorse, who's usually a secondary character that still makes regular appearances (in comparison, an one-scene wonder can range from primary to less than tertiary, so long as their screen time is relatively insignificant), nor is it the same as DeadStarWalking, because the intent is not to fool you into thinking that the actor will appear more often. The character just appears, gives a show-stealing performance, and then is gone. Like a SpearCarrier, only way more righteous. Like a {{Cameo}}, except you don't have to recognize the actor to appreciate the scene for all it's worth. You know you're dealing with this sort of character if you start referring to "their scene."

This is not the same principle as EnsembleDarkHorse, who's usually a secondary character that still makes regular appearances (while this character can range from primary to less than tertiary, so long as their screen time is relatively insignificant), nor is it the same as DeadStarWalking, because the intent is not to fool you into thinking that the actor will appear more often. The character just appears, gives a show-stealing performance, and then is gone. Like a SpearCarrier, only way more righteous. Like a {{Cameo}}, except you don't have to recognize the actor to appreciate the scene for all it's worth. You know you're dealing with this sort of character if you start referring to "their scene."

This is not the same principle as EnsembleDarkHorse, who's usually a secondary character that still makes regular appearances (while this one can range from primary to less than tertiary, so long as their screen time is relatively insignificant), nor is it the same as DeadStarWalking, because the intent is not to fool you into thinking that the actor will appear more often. The character just appears, gives a show-stealing performance, and then is gone. Like a SpearCarrier, only way more righteous. Like a {{Cameo}}, except you don't have to recognize the actor to appreciate the scene for all it's worth. You know you're dealing with this sort of character if you start referring to "their scene."

Also see KentBrockmanNews. Compare HamAndCheese, SpotlightStealingSquad, OneTakeWonder, and SmallRoleBigImpact. {{Fanfic}} authors are prone to make characters like this into {{O.C. Stand-in}}s. If the character becomes so popular that the writers decide to come up with an excuse just so be able to use him again, he's an AscendedExtra. Don't confuse with SceneOfWonder.

Also see KentBrockmanNews. Compare HamAndCheese, SpotlightStealingSquad, OneTakeWonder, and SmallRoleBigImpact. {{Fanfic}} authors are prone to make characters like this into {{OC Stand In}}s. If the character becomes so popular that the writers decide to come up with an excuse just so be able to use him again, he's an AscendedExtra. Don't confuse with SceneOfWonder.

If the movie is particularly bad, the One Scene Wonder may be [[AllThereIsToKnowAboutTheCryingGame the only thing remembered about it]], or indeed [[JustHereForGodzilla the only reason anyone watches it]]. When a minor character in a musical does this through the use of one fantastic song, it's MinorCharacterMajorSong.

* OneSceneWonder/{{Other}}

* OneSceneWonder/WebComics

Many characters of this type will be clergymen of some kind, particularly in comedy. A good reason this works is because of TheVicar principle, and because clergymen are really only needed for [[WeddingDay wedding scenes]] anyway. The character type needn't be played for comedy, but frequently is. Often a LargeHam.

This is not the same principle as EnsembleDarkHorse, who's a secondary character that still makes regular appearances (while this one can range from primary to less than tertiary, so long as their screen time is relatively insignificant), nor is it the same as DeadStarWalking, because the intent is not to fool you into thinking that the actor will appear more often. The character just appears, gives a show-stealing performance, and then is gone. Like a SpearCarrier, only way more righteous. Like a {{Cameo}}, except you don't have to recognize the actor to appreciate the scene for all it's worth. You know you're dealing with this sort of character if you start referring to "their scene."

This is not the same principle as EnsembleDarkHorse, who's a secondary character that still makes regular appearances (while this one can range from primary to less than tertiary, so long as their screentime is relatively insignificant), nor is it the same as DeadStarWalking, because the intent is not to fool you into thinking that the actor will appear more often. The character just appears, gives a show-stealing performance, and then is gone. Like a SpearCarrier, only way more righteous. Like a {{Cameo}}, except you don't have to recognize the actor to appreciate the scene for all it's worth. You know you're dealing with this sort of character if you start referring to "their scene."

This is not the same principle as EnsembleDarkHorse, because the character could barely be considered tertiary, let alone secondary, nor is it the same as DeadStarWalking, because the intent is not to fool you into thinking that the actor will appear more often. The character just appears, gives a show-stealing performance, and then is gone. Like a SpearCarrier, only way more righteous. Like a {{Cameo}}, except you don't have to recognize the actor to appreciate the scene for all it's worth. You know you're dealing with this sort of character if you start referring to "their scene."

This is not the same principle as EnsembleDarkHorse, because the character is often played by an established actor, nor is it the same as DeadStarWalking, because the intent is not to fool you into thinking that the actor will appear more often. The character just appears, gives a show-stealing performance, and then is gone. Like a SpearCarrier, only way more righteous. Like a {{Cameo}}, except you don't have to recognize the actor to appreciate the scene for all it's worth. You know you're dealing with this sort of character if you start referring to "their scene."

!Examples:

* OneSceneWonder/AnimatedFilms

* OneSceneWonder/LiveActionFilms

Also see KentBrockmanNews. Compare HamAndCheese, SpotlightStealingSquad, OneTakeWonder, and SmallRoleBigImpact. {{Fanfic}} authors are prone to make characters like this into {{OC Stand In}}s. If the character becomes so popular that the writers decide to come up with an excuse just so be able to use him again, he's an AscendedExtra.

Also see KentBrockmanNews. Compare HamAndCheese, SpotlightStealingSquad, and SmallRoleBigImpact. {{Fanfic}} authors are prone to make characters like this into {{OC Stand In}}s. If the character becomes so popular that the writers decide to come up with an excuse just so be able to use him again, he's an AscendedExtra.

This is not the same principle as EnsembleDarkHorse, because the character is often played by an established actor, nor is it the same as DeadStarWalking, because the intent is not to fool you into thinking that the actor will appear more often. The character just appears, gives a show-stealing performance, and then is gone. Like a SpearCarrier, only way more righteous. Like a {{Cameo}}, except you don't have to recognize the actor to appreciate the scene for all its worth. You know you're dealing with this sort of character if you start referring to "their scene."

If the movie is particularly bad, the One Scene Wonder may be [[AllThereIsToKnowAboutTheCryingGame the only thing remembered about it]], or indeed [[JustHerForGodzilla the only reason anyone watches it]]. When a minor character in a musical does this through the use of one fantastic song, it's MinorCharacterMajorSong.

If the movie is particularly bad, the One Scene Wonder may be [[AllThereIsToKnowAboutTheCryingGame the only thing remembered about it]]. When a minor character in a musical does this through the use of one fantastic song, it's MinorCharacterMajorSong.

[[quoteright:330:[[Film/TheRundown http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/walken_5532.jpg]]]]
[[caption-width-right:330:[[Creator/ChristopherWalken In the role]] [[TypeCasting of a lifetime]].]]

A OneSceneWonder that's very weird and out of place results in a BigLippedAlligatorMoment.

[[caption-width-right:330:{{Knock knock|Joke}}.\\
Who's there?\\
Creator/ChristopherWalken.\\
Christopher Walken who?\\
[[TypeCasting Christopher Walken and then walk out]] after his weird [[TheCameo cameo]].]]

[[TypeCasting Christopher Walken and then walk out]] after his [[TheCameo cameo]].]]

Christopher Walken and then walk out after his cameo.]]

[[caption-width-right:330:[[Creator/ChristopherWalken In the role]] [[TypeCasting of a lifetime]].]]

[[caption-width-right:330:In the role [[TypeCasting of a lifetime]].]]

Also see KentBrockmanNews. Compare HamAndCheese, SpotlightStealingSquad, and SmallRoleBigImpact. Fanfic authors are prone to make characters like this into {{OC Stand In}}s. If the character becomes so popular that the writers decide to come up with an excuse just so be able to use him again, he's an AscendedExtra.

If the movie is particularly bad, the One Scene Wonder may be [[AllThereIsToKnowAboutTheCryingGame The only thing remembered about it]]. When a minor character in a musical does this through the use of one fantastic song, it's MinorCharacterMajorSong.

If the movie is particularly bad, the One Scene Wonder may be [[AllThereIsToKnowAboutTheCryingGame The only thing remembered about it. When a minor character in a musical does this through the use of one fantastic song, it's MinorCharacterMajorSong.