Hello all

I'm currently working on my first attempt at writing a script. The issue I have is that first scenes are set when the Main Character, a musician, is in their mid to late twenties. He has a 'melt down' due to stress / pressure and disappears. Now there is a gap of about 12 to 15 years when he comes back. Obviously, he is older, and has changed in appearance e.g., short hair as opposed to long hair etc.

How do you bring that character back in again without explaining everything he does during that gap? Would you just say 15 years later and then carry on with the story?

Quoted from Rad Scribbler Would you just say 15 years later and then carry on with the story?

Yeah. After your scene heading, write:  SUPER: 15 years later and continue.

Or, you can do as they did in There's Something about Mary.

Scenes where the character is younger, then -

INT. PSYCHIATRIST'S OFFICE - PRESENT DAY

Ted, now in his 30s, lies on his therapist's couch.

https://www.dailyscript.com/scripts/aboutmary.html

Thank you Yuvraj and TC for your posts and suggestion. It has solved my query, much appreciated.