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Character breakdowns often include things like age, race, height, or any potential physical attributes such as being an amputee etc. They may also include any important abilities that the character may have. For example, playing a musical instrument, skateboarding or anything that may be essential or beneficial in a potential actor. They will also include each characters’ personality traits and a short character description.

In some situations, the CD may communicate with the Director on things that may not be in the script but are important in potential actors.