INT. JAMES' APARTMENT - NIGHT
Noah enters. James rushes in behind and SLAMS the door shit.
NOAH - Hear me out first --
JAMES - No, fuck you! You made me out to be a fucking liar.
James paces around, unable to get a grip on his emotions.
NOAH - James, look... You're drunk. Why don't we just call it a night? Talk about it tomorrow.
JAMES - What's there to talk about? About how I'm supposed to let some fucking man drug two girls?
A sentimental beat. James grows teary-eyed.
JAMES (CONT'D) - How are you so okay with that?
NOAH - It's not about being okay with anything. There's just some things you have to accept.
Noah sits down on James' bed. James scoffs at him.
JAMES - Accept?? Accept a man raping two girls? Or should I accept how everyone seems to abuse their fucking power to get what they want out here?
NOAH - You have every right to be mad at me, I get it. But we have that huge screen test tomorrow. Why don't we --
JAMES - We?? We don't have anything, cause you've been all fucking talk.
NOAH - Are you crazy? I've had how many auditions for you so far? You know... If you were with anyone else, you wouldn't be working half as much than you are with me.
JAMES - You cal this working? A fucking extra -- I'm sorry "supporting role" -- in a fucking toothpaste commercial?
NOAH - You need to learn to be more appreciative. You don't know how good you have it, the kinda pull I have... Most people here go their whole lives, wishing they could get a sliver of what you have.
JAMES (sarcastic) - I'm sure everyone is dying for a "sliver" of a toothpaste commercial.
NOAH - Don't make it seem like that's all you have. This screen test tomorrow is huge for you... You nail it tomorrow, then I promise the part's yours.
James considers this.
NOAH (CONT'D) - I've already spoken to Denise and them, they love you!
JAMES - That's all I hear from you. About this fucking "pull" you have. When is it actually gonna pay off?
NOAH - I'm not arguing with you anymore. I know tonight wasn't ideal, but tomorrow is a new day,
Noah rises and puts his arm around James. James quickly jerks his shoulder away. Noah gets the hint and leaves. As he closes the door...
NOAH (CONT'D) - Eleven sharp tomorrow.
Noah leaves and James stands alone, fighting back tears... He rushes over and PUNCHES a pillow.
JAMES - Ahh!
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LA Monster (Screenplay)
Aktuelle LiteraturAfter visiting Los Angeles for just four days, I knew I had seen enough to write -- what I believe -- is an eerily accurate depiction of what this place means to a lot of people. LA Monster is a screenplay about an aspiring actor that moves to Los...
