backstory

Peacock’s ‘Friday the 13th’ prequel stars Cardellini as Jason Voorhees’ mother, who was the original killer in the 1980 film, showcasing her backstory as a grieving parent.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

But for Andoni Iraola and Liverpool, this will be an opportunity to truly kickstart their own campaign, fuelled by a backstory like no other.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Steinbeck never points to a definitive incitement to explain her behavior, instead writing, “I believe there are monsters born in the world to human parents” to open a chapter devoted to Cathy’s backstory.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

Look forward to a delightful movie with a wild backstory: Its corporate ownership tried to bury Coyote vs.

From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026

I would have thought up an entire backstory for the kids, something epic and exciting.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

Lee, the South Korea fan from Orange County, believes that the two immigrant communities share love and respect because they often have similar backstories.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

His script is richly layered with character details and heartwrenching backstories that encourage the viewer to go deeper, to spend time analyzing their own discomfort.

From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026

Eleri said her work had enabled her to travel the UK and meet "so many amazing fellow shirt sellers, people with so many interesting backstories".

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

What’s a bit befuddling is how “All Her Fault” introduces major elements of its characters’ backstories far later than seems fair on the part of the storytellers, or judicious on the part of the parents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2025

We create entire backstories, including betrayals, missing parents—the works.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer