Melanie and Malik had an unusual friendship on The Game that just worked
Can you imagine what a friendship between a medical student and a rich football player would be like? What would the conversations even be about? Blood pressure and the beauty of a pick-six?
In The Game's fictional universe, a unique friendship blossoms between Melanie, Derwin's girlfriend, and Malik Wright, Derwin's superstar teammate. This isn't your typical friendship, but one that intrigues and captivates the audience. If you're new to the series, you might initially perceive Malik as having a huge ego, often teasing (and flirting with) Melanie.
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Indeed, Malik does possess a big ego (but his skills back it up, just saying). His initial interactions with Melanie were a bit harsh; however, their friendship evolved from mutual to a dynamic akin to an "annoying brother and sister who just won't listen".
It's pretty amusing when you realize Tia Mowry and Hosea Chanchez (the actors who play them) are real-life friends. This off-screen friendship contributed to their on-screen chemistry. Malik often sought Melanie's advice on his "girl problems," and she, in turn, always offered him honest feedback, something rare for a superstar athlete surrounded by "yes men."
Although they didn't have many longer scenes together, fans of The Game are always on social media, bringing up the moments they loved about Malik and Girl Melanie's (one of her nicknames) interactions.
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