Basic Trope: In an adaptation, a character is introduced earlier than in the original.
- Straight: Bob is introduced in the final chapters of the book but midway through The Film of the Book.
- Exaggerated: Bob first appears in the final lines of the book's epilogue. In the movie, he is introduced in the very first scene.
- Downplayed: In the book, Bob first appears during the final battle. In the adaptation, he is introduced just before it.
- Averted: Bob appears at the same point in both the book and the film.
- Inverted: Adaptational Late Appearance.
- Subverted: It looks like Bob is introduced earlier than in the original, but it turns out to be his Canon Foreigner identical twin.
- Double Subverted: ...who turns out to be Bob pulling a Fake Twin Gambit.
- Enforced:
- The creators of the adaptation decide to introduce Bob earlier to make the plot easier to understand.
- The creators of the adaptation introduce Bob earlier because Bob's actor is only available when they are filming the early scenes.
- The adaptation isn't merely a fresh take on the original work, but also the setup to an Intra-Franchise Crossover plot. Bob's early appearance is Foreshadowing for The Reveal.
- Bob's reveal in the final chapter of the book and the theater adaptations has become a sled, so the producers have added him to the first act as part of a Not His Sled.
- Conversed: "Hey! Bob wasn't supposed to show up until the very end!"
- Justified:
- Bob is introduced earlier in the adaptation because his backstory and character development are crucial to understanding the plot.
- Lampshaded: "Isn't it odd how Bob suddenly appears out of nowhere? It feels like they just wanted to squeeze him into the story earlier."
- Discussed: Characters have a conversation about the adaptation and remark on the decision to introduce Bob earlier, discussing the impact it has on the narrative.
- Invoked: The director deliberately introduces Bob earlier to create a sense of intrigue and anticipation among the audience.
- Exploited: Bob takes advantage of being introduced earlier to manipulate events and gain an advantage over other characters.
- Played for Laughs: Bob's early introduction becomes a running gag, with other characters constantly expressing surprise and confusion about his presence.
- Played for Drama: Bob's early introduction serves as a turning point in the story, leading to significant emotional and dramatic consequences.
- Played for Horror: Bob's early appearance creates a sense of unease and foreboding, suggesting that something sinister is about to happen.
- Implied: Although Bob is not shown being introduced earlier, there are subtle hints and references throughout the adaptation that suggest he has been present all along.
- Unparodied: The decision to introduce Bob earlier is treated seriously and without any comedic or satirical intent.
- Untwisted: The audience expects Bob to be introduced earlier based on the adaptation's setup, and their expectation is fulfilled.
- Deconstructed: The early introduction of Bob is shown to have negative consequences, disrupting the original narrative flow and undermining the impact of his character.
- Reconstructed: The early introduction of Bob, despite being a departure from the original, ultimately enhances the adaptation by providing additional depth and complexity to the story.
Adaptational Early Appearance back to.
