Alex will be wearing two different costumes due to the fact that the cameras will be following him all day. This means the first time we see Alex, he will be in his pyjamas and slippers and then after he gets up and begins his morning routine, he will be wearing a smart grey suit, a white shirt with an extraordinary tie and a large gold watch. All of this is to show that he is powerful within Ware and needs to look presentable for his adoring fans and, of course, the paparazzi.
The Man's Babysitter - Alex's Manager (Played by Zac Meli)
Alex's manager, Carlisle Winston-Smythe, is a very intelligent and well spoken man and because of this he should also be well dressed. This will include black suit trousers, a grey suit jacket, a black shirt and a red tie. He will also be wearing glasses to make him look more official and more intelligent. He has known Alex since he was a young boy and therefore treats him like a sort of honorary nephew, even though they are not related at all. Carlisle is around 38 and enjoys golf, sudoku and the occasional stroll along the river with his wife, Leanne.
The Man's Eyes and Ears - Alex's Bodyguard (Played by Kayleigh Clancy)
Alex is a very important member of the community, and because of this, he needs a security guard. Although the security guard's full name is unknown, Alex often refers to him as Greg. We are unsure as to whether his name actually is Greg, however it pleases Alex so we haven't asked. This bodyguard will be in nearly every shot of Alex when he is out in the public eye as this is when he is most vulnerable to crazy fans. The security guard's costume is pretty basic, as we don't want to distract the attention of each shot away from Alex. The costume includes black trousers, a white shirt with a black tie, a black jacket (leather if possible) and black aviator sunglasses. The body guard does not speak unless spoken to. In fact, we are not even sure if he speaks English.
The Guy Upstairs - The Voice of God (Voiced by *insert name*)
The voice of God is very important in this documentary, as when Alex is out and about and trying to avoid excessive amounts of attention, he often cannot explain to the cameras what he is doing or why. For this reason, a voice of God will be used to explain to the viewer what Alex is doing and how he feels about the current situation he is in. The voice of God will ideally be a very British accent, from a male from between the ages of about 45 to 80. This is because the voice needs to sound intellectual without sounding like the voice of a teenager. I think this would make the documentary more professional overall. The voice of God will obviously not be wearing a costume.
The Crazies - Alex's Fans (Played by *insert names*)
Alex is adored by all sorts of people in and around Ware, and so when he is spotted in public, his fans often go crazy. Alex describes them as the 'crazies' but always has time for them, limited though it may be. These fans do not have specific costumes as they are just regular people. Throughout scene 3 (while Alex is signing autographs), I want to include a few talking head interviews with a couple of fans, just to get an idea of how they Alex has inspired them and how much they love him.
The Man's Inspiration - Alex's Father (Played by Tom Booth)
Alex's father has always been an inspiration to his son, contributing massively to Alex's huge success. Already retired at the early age of 49, Alex's father, David Curtis, was a successful man himself in his youth, but gave all of it up when he met his wife, Jessica, and decided that he wanted to start a family. Alex has followed in his father's footsteps since he was just 8 years old and has always aspired to be as successful as him. David Curtis is comfortably retired, and so his costume will be smart casual. This includes a Ralph Lauren polo (of any colour) and smart black trousers. He will also be wearing sunglasses, even though he will be inside, because he does not want to risk damaging his eye sight by exposing it to too much studio lighting.
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