TITLE CARD: “THE VERY SUBSTANCE OF THE AMBITIOUS, IS MERELY
THE SHADOW OF A DREAM.” WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
FADE IN:
EXT. NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN - PRESENT DAY - NIGHT
SISSEL sings hauntingly. Huge waves slow dance under a star-
filled, moonlit sky. Three LIGHT ORBS APPEAR. Descend to
the BOTTOM with warp speed. The ORBS illuminate the decayed,
decomposed, rusted corpse of the ship of nightmares, Titanic.
EXT./INT. JOHN JACKSON’S LOANER CAR - GRAND BLANC, MI - DAY
A HORN BLARES! JOHN JACKSON, 63, forgettable looks, snaps
out of a day dream! Swerves out of the way of a car! John
catches his breath. Drives to AL SERRA AUTO PLAZA. Parks.
INT. AL SERRA AUTO PLAZA - MOMENTS LATER
John ENTERS. Sees salesman DYLAN, 30s, write up MRS. MOSES,
92. Confronts sales manager DON BANE, 65, at the coffee pot.
JOHN
What’s Dylan doing!?
DON BANE
His job. You snooze, you lose half
of your commission.
Don takes his cup of coffee. Retreats to his OFFICE.
JOHN
I worked two weeks with Mrs. Moses!
I was five minutes late!
INT. DON BANE’S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
Don sits. The salesman’s names and sales numbers are on a
white board. JACKSON is last by one car. John blows in.
JOHN
I’m done, Don.
DON
Again?! How many times is this,
John?! You’ve been in the basement
on the board all year! Wake up!
Stop dreaming! For once in your
life, finish what you started!
INT. JOHN'S LOANER CAR - NIGHT
“DREAM ON” by AEROSMITH plays. John drives home. Defeated.
Depleted. Lost in life. John stops at a red light. Looks
in the rearview mirror. RED LIGHT shines on John’s soul.
His hopes and dreams are dead.
INT. JOHN'S APARTMENT - A LITTLE LATER
The SONG continues. John slumps INSIDE. Tosses PAST DUE
notices for rent, phone, cable, utilities, and credit cards
on the table. The place is a mess. Dirty dishes and dirty
clothes are everywhere. John sees old, worn, moving boxes
stacked in the corner. CLOSE ON a box marked SCRAP BOOKS.
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
2 -
Journey of Discovery
EXT./INT. JOHN'S LOANER CAR - MONTAGE - DAY
“RUNNIN’ DOWN A DREAM” by TOM PETTY blares. John’s packed.
Energized. Optimistic. Drives through Michigan, Illinois,
Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. John’s
phone RINGS. It’s Don.
JOHN
Yeah?
DON (O.S.)
Dr. Macksood came back and bought
two cars. I delivered them myself
and gave you full commission.
You’re out of the basement.
JOHN
I told you, Don. I’m done.
DON (O.S.)
Think about it.
JOHN
I don’t need to think.
DON (O.S.)
We’ll need our car back.
John looks at the key tag. Al Serra Auto Plaza.
EXT. GRAND CANYON MOTEL PARKING LOT/INT. JOHN'S CAR - NIGHT
“IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS,” by THE MOODY BLUES plays. John
sleeps in the backseat. His head on a backpack. A jacket
for a blanket. Three LIGHT ORBS APPEAR in the car window.
Hover unseen. CLOSE ON John's apple watch. 11:11.
INT./EXT. JOHN’S CAR - CALIFORNIA - DAY
The song continues. John crosses the state line. Anxious.
Unsure. Changes the station.
RADIO NEWCASTER
In your wildest dreams, I bet no
one thought this would come true.
Another movie about the ship of
nightmares is ready to set sail.
John sits up. Shocked. Alert. Turns up the volume.
RADIO NEWCASTER (CONT'D)
“Titanic Treasure,” an original,
stand alone story about a secret
treasure vault located somewhere in
the doomed luxury liner, will begin
principal photography in and around
Oscar winning actor, Sir Philip
Anthony's new restaurant and bar,
Phil's, in Marina del Rey, before
moving to Titanic’s final resting
place at the bottom of the North
Atlantic. An all-star cast of Ben
Banks, Sandy Sands, Will West, Paco
Rosa, Tommy Chen, Alan Terry, and
Thea Charles will be aboard for
what is sure to be a fun adventure.
EXT./INT. JOHN'S CAR - LOS ANGELES - MONTAGE - LATER
John takes the 10 West, to the 405 South, to the Marina del
Rey 90 West. Turns left on Mindanao Way. Stops at a red
light at Lincoln Blvd. McDonald’s is on the right. ROBERT,
60s, John’s old friend, in the car next to him, looks over.
ROBERT
John!
JOHN (V.O.)
Robert! How’ve you been, buddy?!
ROBERT
Great! What are you doing back in
L.A!?
JOHN
Livin’ the dream!
ROBERT
Don’t give up! Ever! Pull over!
Let’s catch up!
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
3 -
Camaraderie and Dreams at Phil's
EXT./INT. PHIL'S - MARINA HARBOR - ESTABLISHING
This large, rustic, restaurant and bar, owned by SIR PHILIP
ANTHONY, is on the corner of Palawan Way and Admiralty Way.
Satellite dishes are on the ROOFTOP. The FILM CREW watches
hot, up-and-comers, PACO ROSA and TOMMY CHEN, 20s, eat
burritos. Play beer pong. Paco tosses a ping pong ball in
Tommy's plastic cup. The Crew cheers. Tommy downs his beer.
TOMMY
Double or nothing!
PACO
Machka! Mas cerveza! Por favor!
MACHKA, 30s, waitress and Phil's assistant, fills their cups.
SANDY SANDS (O.S.)
I told you they’d be here.
BEN BANKS (O.S.)
Hello, boys.
Tommy and Paco look up. It’s major movie stars, BEN BANKS,
50s-60s, and SANDY SANDS, 40s-50s.
TOMMY
Ben! Sandy! Join us!
PACO
We’ll play teams!
BEN
No. Thanks. Have you seen Will,
Thea, and Alan?
Paco and Tommy shake their heads. Play beer pong.
SANDY
When you boys are done playing
games, meet us in Moby’s.
EXT. MCDONALD’S - OUTSIDE TABLE - MOMENTS LATER
John and Robert eat and drink. Rekindle their friendship.
JOHN
I can’t believe I saw you here.
ROBERT
I’m where I’m supposed to be.
Every time I go out of town, I get
an audition or a job. Never fails.
JOHN
There’s no place like Hollywood.
ROBERT
You can say that again.
John closes his eyes. Clicks his red Van’s tennis shoes
three times.
JOHN
There’s no place like Hollywood.
INT. PHIL'S/EXT. MOBY’S - CONTINUOUS
SECURITY are posted in front of this private ROOM and BAR.
Moby Dick’s head is painted on a hidden door under the
stairs. Ben, Sandy, Paco, and Tommy APPROACH. SECURITY
pushes a button. The door opens like Moby Dick’s mouth.
INT. PHIL'S - PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
FRANK and MIKE, Phil's private SECURITY, watch the Gang ENTER
through a ONE WAY MIRROR. The room is built like a whale’s
mouth. MONITORS show the INSIDE and OUTSIDE of PHIL'S, his
private DOCK, and the HARBOR. DVDS record the footage.
EXT. MCDONALD’S - OUTSIDE TABLE - CONTINUOUS
JOHN
Remember what you told me? If you
want to change your life, be brave.
JOHN/ROBERT
Fortune favors the brave!
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
4 -
Unexpected Changes and Starstruck Encounters
INT. PHIL'S/INT. MOBY’S - CONTINUOUS
The Gang’s at a table. The split door opens. Machka ENTERS.
MACHKA
Would anyone like something from
the kitchen or the bar?
PACO
Mas cerveza!
BEN
Just waters, Machka. Thanks.
Machka heads to the bar in the back of the room.
SANDY
The director quit.
TOMMY
What?! Why?!
BEN
Creative differences.
PACO
I knew something would happen.
EXT./INT. JOHN'S LOANER CAR - CONTINUOUS
“AMERICAN DREAM” by the NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND plays on the
radio. John drives down Admiralty Way. Nervous. Anxious.
FANS are gathered in front of PHIL'S. Film trucks fill the
LOT. John turns on Palawan Way. Parks. Stakes out PHIL'S.
EXT. MARINA HARBOR - BEHIND PHIL'S - CONTINUOUS
Two ultra yachts, R & R, owned by Sir Philip Anthony, and
BELIEVE IT, owned by Ben Banks, are docked next to each
other. A simple, plain houseboat, “FLIPPER,” owned by DR.
JOANNA “JO” ANGELO, is docked across the way.
EXT. FLIPPER’S DOCK GATE - CONTINUOUS
DR. JOANNA “JO” ANGELO, 40-60, a PhD in Marine Biology, holds
heavy grocery bags. She wears a pendant shaped like a “J.”
Jo struggles to open the gate with a key fob. A MAN’S HAND
grabs the fob. Jo screams. Drops the bags. The MAN gathers
Jo’s groceries. Jo looks up starstruck. It’s major movie
star and the nicest guy in Hollywood, WILL WEST, 50s.
JO
Oh, my God. You’re Will West.
WILL
Yes. I'm sorry for frightening
you. I was just trying to help.
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
5 -
Budget Cuts and Family Ties
INT. MOBY'S - CONTINUOUS
Machka serves Pellegrino on ice with lime.
SANDY
Production’s been put on pause
while the studio looks for a new
writer and a new director.
PACO
Let’s finish our game, Tommy.
BEN
Hold on, guys. The studio hired an
outside group to help eliminate
excessive production costs.
SANDY
The Federal Accounting Film
Organization.
BEN
F.A.F.O. obliterated the budget.
The studio is going to use computer
graphics, models, and A.I. Sean
Andrews and the second unit will
film at the wreck site. None of
the actors are going to Titanic.
Paco is pissed. Farts. The others stare at him.
TOMMY
Come on, dude. Is Sean really
Thomas Andrews’ great-grandson?
SANDY
That’s what I heard.
PACO
Thomas Andrews had one daughter.
Elba. She was never married. How
can Sean be Thomas Andrews’ great-
grandson? I smell b.s..
TOMMY
I smell burritos. Maybe Elba had a
kid who had Sean. Ever think of
that, Mr. “I know everything about
Titanic...?”
EXT. PHIL'S/INT. PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
Frank and Mike watch and listen through the one way mirror.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
6 -
Connections and Contrasts
EXT. FLIPPER’S DOCK/FLIPPER’S DOOR - CONTINUOUS
Will walks Jo to Flipper’s door. Hands her the grocery bags.
JO
Thank you. I’m Joanna, by the way.
My friends call me Jo.
Will takes Jo’s hand. Holds onto it a little too long.
WILL
Nice to meet you, Jo. Always be
alert. Pay attention to your
perimeter. It’s hard to tell the
good guys from the bad guys today.
Jo gives Will an apple. Will walks down the dock.
JO
Can we get a picture, Mr. West!?
WILL
Of course. But call me Will. I
love my fans and I love to make
movies. I make movies for you.
INT. JOHN'S LOANER CAR - CONTINOUS
John has to pee. Looks around. Sees the JAMAICA BAY INN.
INT. MOBY'S - CONTINUOUS
TOMMY
I really wanted to see Titanic.
SANDY
We all did.
PACO
The adventure’s over.
BEN
It’s just beginning...
INT. JAMAICA BAY INN - LOBBY/FRONT DESK - MOMENTS LATER
John EXITS the RESTROOM. Wheels his luggage to the LOBBY.
APPROACHES the CLERK at the FRONT DESK.
JOHN
I’d like a room, please.
CLERK
My pleasure. These are available.
The Clerk prints out a room/rate list. We don’t see it.
JOHN
Do you have any discounts...?
EXT. JAMAICA BAY INN/EXT. PUBLIC PARKING LOT - MOMENTS LATER
John slouches to his car. Puts his luggage in the trunk.
Drives to the PUBLIC PARKING LOT behind Phil's. Parks.
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
7 -
Interrupted Aspirations
INT. MOBY'S - CONTINUOUS
Sandy, Paco, and Tommy watch Ben dial his phone.
TOMMY
They won’t go for it.
PACO
It’ll never happen.
SANDY
Wanna bet? He’s Ben freakin’
Banks.
BEN
This is Ben. Is he in...?
EXT. MARINA HARBOR - PHIL'S BACK AREA - MOMENTS LATER
John sits on a bench. Nervous. Anxious. Holds a 9”x12”
envelope. Will walks toward John. Eats the apple. Sings.
WILL
“Row, row, row your boat, gently
down the stream. Merrily, merrily,
merrily, merrily...”
JOHN
“Life is but a dream!” Hey, Will.
I’m a big fan. I’ve seen all your
movies.
WILL
Thank you, John. You’re the reason
I make them.
Will and John shake. Will wipes off John’s clammy sweat.
JOHN
I’ve always wanted to work with you
but I couldn’t get an audition. I
couldn’t get any auditions.
WILL
We all have our own path. Stay the
course. Get out of your own way
and you will find a way.
JOHN
Are they still -
We hear LOUD SCREAMS. FANS run down the side steps to Will.
Swarm Will for photos and autographs. John walks away.
WILL
Good luck!
JOHN
A real man makes his own luck.
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
8 -
A Night of Rejection and Rescue
INT. PHIL'S - PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
Frank and Mike watch and listen to everyone on monitors.
EXT. PHIL'S - SIDE STEPS/FRONT AREA - MOMENTS LATER
SECURITY stands behind red velvet ropes. FANS mill around.
FAN #1 runs up the side steps. Yells to the other FANS.
FAN #1
Will West is here!
FANS run to the side steps. A FEMALE FAN trips. Screams.
Security runs to her aid. John walks to the FRONT AREA of
Phil's. Sees the back door of Moby’s cracked open.
INT. PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
Frank and Mike are absorbed with their iPhones. Don’t see
John on the side door monitor. John peeks inside of Moby’s.
INT. MOBY'S - CONTINUOUS
Ben's still on the phone. Sandy, Paco, and Tommy look on.
BEN
We need to see the real ship...
I understand that, but... It’ll
help us when we’re acting in front
of a green screen on a sound-
stage... We’ll be more believable
to the audience and the studio will
make more money... Let me know.
Ben hangs up. John APPROACHES the Gang with the envelope.
SANDY
SECURITY!
SECURITY blasts in. John holds up his hands. They shake.
JOHN
It’s okay! I’m an actor!
John slowly and nervously takes his 8”x10” photo and resume
from the envelope. We see JOHN JACKSON on his photo.
BEN
Thanks, guys. I’ll handle this.
What can we do for you John?
JOHN
I’m looking for casting. Are they
still auditioning for “Titanic
Treasure?”
TOMMY
No. Sorry.
PACO
All the roles are cast.
JOHN
So much for being brave. Sorry to
bother you.
John slumps out. Dejected. Rejected. Security follows.
SANDY
Do you want to leave your picture
and resume in case things change?
JOHN
Absolutely. Thanks. Here are my
theatre reviews and demo reel also.
John leaves his credentials with the Gang. They look at
them. Impressed.
EXT. PHIL'S - FRONT DOOR - MOMENTS LATER
John EXITS. The FANS scream. Quickly quiet down.
FAN #2
He’s nobody.
John’s resigned. A white Rolls Royce Ghost pulls in. Parks.
The DRIVER opens the door. Oscar winners, SIR PHILIP “PHIL”
ANTHONY, 80s, and THEA CHARLES, 50s, EXIT. FANS scream!
Surround them for photos and autographs. John takes their
photo. Ben, Sandy, Tommy, and Paco sneak out the back door
of Moby’s unseen. Security leads Phil and Thea INSIDE.
INT. PHIL'S - LOBBY - CONTINUOUS
Frank whispers to Phil. Mike gives Phil a security cam DVD.
EXT. FLIPPER - BACK DECK - CONTINUOUS
“YOU MAKE MY DREAMS” by HALL & OATS blares. Jo holds her
iPhone. Scrubs the deck. Sings. Dances. Wears flip flops
and a summer dress. Three LIGHT ORBS APPEAR. Blind Jo. She
slips on the soapy water! Falls into the Harbor! Thrashes!
JO
AHHH! AHHH!! AHHHH!!!
EXT. PHIL'S - BACK AREA - CONTINUOUS
Will and the FANS look up. John runs past them. Leaps over
the rail. Swims to Jo. Jo fights John. He holds her tight.
JOHN
It's okay. It's okay. I've got
you.
Jo calms down. Hugs John. Will and the FANS applaud.
EXT. FLIPPER - DECK - CONTINUOUS
John helps Jo aboard. Her iPhone is still in her hand.
JOHN
Always hold on to your phone.
JO
What...? Oh. I was blinded by the
sun, or something. That was really
brave of you to save me in this
disgusting water.
JOHN
Thanks. I think. I’m John.
JO
Joanna. You can call me Jo.
John takes Jo’s hand. They look into each other’s eyes.
Feel a very familiar energy and a reconnection of souls.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
9 -
Surveillance and Connection
INT. PHIL'S - PHIL'S PRIVATE OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
Phil sits. Puts the security cam DVD into a player/monitor.
EXT./INT. FLIPPER - A LITTLE LATER
The door’s open. “FOLLOW YOU, FOLLOW ME” by GENESIS plays on
a radio. Books on BLUE WHALES are everywhere. Jo cleans.
Diplomas in Marine Biology, and photos of FAMILY, FRIENDS,
and DOLPHINS are on the walls. John ENTERS in one of Jo’s
robes and shiny slippers. Jo smirks. Turns down the music.
JO
Those look good on you. Sorry for
the mess. I’m writing a paper for
Marine World that’s due soon.
JOHN
I’ll let you work.
JO
I’m fine. Sit. Please. I’m
making some tea.
INT. PHIL'S - PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
Frank and Mike watch John and Jo on monitors through
Flipper’s open door. They listen to them on headphones.
INT. FLIPPER - CONTINUOUS
Jo brings a tray of tea and scones. Sits next to John on the
couch. Pours him a cup of tea. Hands it to him.
JOHN
Thank you. To damsels in a dress.
John raises his tea cup. Jo raises hers. Her hand shakes.
JOHN (CONT'D)
Are you okay...?
EXT. PHIL'S - BACK AREA - PRIVATE DOCK - CONTINUOUS
Security steps in. Leads Will away.
WILL
Thanks, guys! I love you all! See
you at the movies!
EXT. BELIEVE - PRIVATE DECK - CONTINUOUS
WARD WORRELL, 80s, Ben's majordomo, classy Marlboro man type,
serves hors d’oeuvres. Refills the Gang’s champagne flutes.
WARD
Supper will be served at seven.
SANDY
Thank you, Ward.
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
10 -
Tea, Fears, and Dolphins
INT. FLIPPER - CONTINUOUS
John and Jo sip tea. Have an easy, effortless chemistry.
JO
I knew that would happen one day.
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had
anxiety around water. I’ve had
nightmares my whole life of
drowning in the ice cold ocean.
I never leave the harbor unless I
absolutely have to.
JOHN
You died from drowning in the ice
cold ocean in a past life.
JO
No offense, but I don’t believe in
that crap.
JOHN
How would you explain it...? Maybe
you became a marine biologist to
overcome your anxiety. Let go of
fear, it will disappear.
(gets up)
Come on. I’m a good swimmer. I’ll
help you defeat your phobias.
JO
Another time. Can I get photo with
my knight in shining slippers?
John sits. Raises the slippers. Takes their photo.
JO (CONT'D)
Send that to me.
JOHN
What’s your number...?
INT. PHIL'S - PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICE - CONTINUOUS.
Frank and Mike listen and watch to John and Jo on monitors
and headphones. DVDs record the security footage.
INT. FLIPPER - CONTINUOUS
JOHN
Is your boat named after that old
T.V. show?
JO
Yes! I have the series on DVD!
Dolphins are my favorite animal.
They are smart. Playful. Social.
Empathetic. Can hear above and
below water. Swim at amazing
speeds. And are always smiling!
Jo gives John a big smile.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
11 -
Dreams and Adventures
EXT. BELIEVE - PRIVATE DECK - CONTINUOUS
The Gang sips champagne. Ben gets a text. Reads it.
BEN
Fantastic. The studio signed off
on our “fun adventure,” but we have
to pay our own way. I’ll cover
everyone’s expenses.
TOMMY
Should we ask Will, Thea, and Alan
to join us?
BEN
Let’s check it out first. I don’t
want to waste their time. The
studio is also sending a small film
crew with us for insurance
purposes.
SANDY
Nothing is going to happen, right?
PACO
Something always happens.
SANDY
Don’t jinx us!
INT. FLIPPER - CONTINUOUS
JO
Tell me about yourself, John...
FLASHBACK TO:
INT. JOHN’S APARTMENT - GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN (PAGE 2)
John opens the SCRAP BOOKS box. We see his old acting head-
shots, his acting and writing resumes, DVD demos, theatre
playbills, theatre reviews, photos of his acting FRIENDS in
California, photos of his FRIENDS and FAMILY in Michigan, a
thick REJECTION LETTERS file, and an old, red folder marked,
“Titanic” 9/25 - 10/5. 1996.
JOHN (V.O.)
I was born and raised in Michigan.
I dreamed of being a movie star,
but I didn’t have the looks,
talent, or connections. The only
way in was to write my way in.
My first script didn’t sell, so I
pursued my other passion. Golf.
A hit and run car accident killed
that dream, and almost killed me.
I realized I was on the wrong path.
After my body healed, I moved to
Hollywood in 1985. I took acting
classes, and read, watched, and
studied everything I could. I went
to conferences, cattle calls, and
seminars. I did plays, projects,
and student films. I did extra
work, stand-in work, sold cars,
spas, and wrote spec scripts that
never sold. I sent out tens of
thousands of letters, emails,
pictures, resumes, and postcards.
I asked everyone in Hollywood for
help. I was ignored, rejected, and
failed at biblical levels.
FASTFORWARD TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
12 -
Dreams and Dinner: A Titanic Reflection
INT. FLIPPER - PRESENT
JO
What’s that saying? There are no
small parts?
JOHN
Yes there are. And I played them.
JO
I auditioned for all my school’s
plays. I never got cast.
JOHN
Welcome to my world.
JO
Anything I might have seen you in?
JOHN
I had a small role in "Titanic."
JO
I love that movie! What part!?
JOHN
After the ship sinks, I’m in the
water. There’s a close up of me.
I yell, “PLEASE, HELP US!” I had
two more lines said by a real
Titanic passenger, “SAVE ONE LIFE!
SAVE ONE LIFE!” But they got cut.
JO
That’s so cool! I’m mean, not that
your lines got cut.
JOHN
I wish I had more scenes, but the
movie wasn’t about me. I was also
supposed to be in that last scene
where Jack and Rose reunite and all
the actors applaud, but I guess my
part wasn’t big enough to fly me
back to Mexico and put me up.
Here’s a screenshot of me in the
movie, and photos with Leo and Kate
after 12 hours in the water tank.
John takes out his iPhone. Shows Jo the photos.
JO
Wow. I have to go back and rewatch
the movie.
JOHN
Don’t blink. You’ll miss me.
JO
How was it working with Leo, Kate,
and James Cameron?
JOHN
Amazing. The best experience of my
life. I took all the money I made
from “Titanic,” and produced and
played “Hamlet.”
JO
I love Shakespeare! How’d it go?!
JOHN
Bad. I lost most of my money. No
one came. I struggled in Hollywood
for ten more years, then woke up
one day and saw the reality on the
wall. I moved back home to
Michigan and got a job in sales.
JO
What did you sell?
JOHN
My dreams...
JO
I heard they’re filming a “Titanic”
movie here. Are you going to
audition?
JOHN
All the roles are cast.
JO
That’s okay. Everything leads to
something else.
JOHN
I don’t want something else. I
want to be in this movie. Work
with these actors. That’s why I
drove 2,300 miles out here. I hate
losing more than anything.
JO
You haven’t lost. You’ve gained
experience. If acting was so easy,
everyone would be a movie star.
JOHN
After I did “Titanic” I thought I’d
made it. I didn’t. My life is
nothing like I thought it would be.
JO
It’s everything it’s supposed to
be. Be patient. Your time is
coming.
JOHN
I’m running out of patience, time,
and money. I’d better go.
John starts to get up. Jo pulls John back down. He sees an
11 11 tattoo on her hand.
JOHN (CONT'D)
What’s that?
JO
11 11 is a magical number. It’s
the sign of angels. Angels are
always with us. Guarding us and
guiding us. When you see 11 11, it
means your dreams and destiny are
about to manifest. When I need
divine intervention, I look at my
11 11 tattoo and call all angels.
“CALLING ALL ANGELS” by TRAIN plays. Jo looks at her 11 11
tattoo on her hand. Silently calls all angels.
EXT. BELIEVE - PRIVATE DECK - SUNSET
Ward serves dinner to Ben, Sandy, Paco, and Tommy.
PACO
Muchas gracias, Ward. We’re all
going to be replaced by Artificial
Intelligence soon.
BEN
It’s already happening.
TOMMY
Nothing is going to replace me!
(spreads his arms)
I'M THE KING OF THE WORLD!
SANDY
Let it go, bro. Let it go.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
13 -
Doubt in Paradise
INT. PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
“SEA OF LOVE” sung by ROBERT PLANT plays. Frank and Mike
watch Flipper on monitors. It rocks back and forth to the
rhythm of life. Frank and Mike look at each other. Pleased.
EXT. MARINA DEL REY HARBOR/INT. FLIPPER - DAY
“WALKING ON SUNSHINE” by KATRINA & THE WAVES blares on Jo’s
radio. She makes breakfast. Sings. Dances. John knocks on
Jo's open door. ENTERS. Sore. Exhausted. Jo goes to John.
Kisses him. Hands him coffee. Turns down the music.
JO
Morning! How was your hotel room!?
JOHN
Uncomfortable.
JO
Why didn’t you stay here?
JOHN
I didn’t want to suck you into my
lungs with my volcanic snoring.
What are you making?
JO
Protein pancakes! Try some!
Jo gives John a bite of protein pancake. It’s horrible.
JOHN
Let’s go to Phil's instead.
EXT. R & R - PRIVATE DECK - MOMENTS LATER
Will eats cherry pie. Sips coffee. Watches John and Jo walk
hand in hand to Phil's like new lovers.
ON JOHN AND JO - PHIL'S BACK AREA - CONTINUOUS
John leans in to kiss Jo. A DOLPHIN RINGTONE interrupts him.
JO
Sorry.
Jo looks at her caller I.D. Mom.
JO (CONT'D)
Hey, mom.
JO'S MOM (O.S.)
I didn’t hear from you last night.
Are you okay?
JO
I’m great! I met this wonderful
man. John Jackson. He’s an actor!
He was in “Titanic!” It’s so
weird. I feel like I’ve known him
forever.
JO'S MOM (O.S.)
I’m happy for you, honey. Just be
careful. Actors lie for a living.
Jo looks at John. The seeds of doubt are planted.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
14 -
Unexpected Encounters and Aspirations
EXT. PHIL'S - BALCONY - A LITTLE LATER
John and Jo enjoy the food, the Marina, and each other.
JOHN
I can’t believe Philip Anthony owns
this place. He’s my favorite
actor. I’ve always wanted to work
with him.
JO
You will.
SIR PHILIP ANTHONY (O.S.)
Good morning.
John and Jo look up. Shocked. It’s Sir Philip “Phil”
Anthony. John stands. Reaches out. Knocks over their water
glasses. Phil looks to Machka. She comes over. Cleans up.
Tries not to laugh.
JOHN
Sorry. I'm a huge fan Sir Philip.
I'm John Jackson. This is marine
biologist, Dr. Joanna Angelo.
JO
Call me Jo, please.
PHIL
Call me Phil, please. I breathe
oxygen like both of you.
JOHN
I love all your work, Phil. “King
Lear” is my favorite. I’d love to
see you do it on the big screen.
PHIL
I’m retired.
JOHN
Retire means go to bed.
PHIL
Good idea.
Phil walks away.
JO
Wait, Phil! Can we get a photo?
PHIL
Sure. Machka? Do you mind?
MACHKA
Not at all.
Phil returns. Jo and John give Machka their iPhones. John
and Jo flank Phil. Machka takes their photo. Shows them.
PHIL
It was a pleasure to see both of
you. If there's anything you need,
Machka will take good care of you.
Your meals are on me.
Phil whispers to Machka. She nods. Phil heads inside.
JOHN
Thanks, Phil!
JO
Thanks for the food and the photo!
JOHN
Phil’s retired, but he’s not dead.
Some how, some way, I'm gonna do a
movie with him someday.
JO
So be it.
Jo and John toast and drink. A small security camera/
microphone is in a small plastic orb above their table.
INT. PHIL'S - PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
Frank and Mike watch and listen to everyone on monitors.
EXT. BELIEVE - PRIVATE DECK - CONTINUOUS
A young STUDIO ASSISTANT waits. Ben hands Sandy, Paco, and
Tommy legal papers.
BEN
We need to sign these releases.
TOMMY
Big Brother’s covering their bases.
PACO
The studio wants to collect if
something happens to us.
SANDY
Nothing is going to happen!
Genres:
["Drama","Romance","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
15 -
A Bittersweet Farewell
EXT. PHIL'S - BALCONY - CONTINUOUS
John’s text alert vibrates. He reads the text. Worried.
JO
Is everything okay...?
INT. PHIL'S - PRIVATE UPSTAIRS ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Phil plays piano. Looks out the window. Sees John and Jo
walk hand in hand across the parking lot to Flipper’s DOCK.
EXT. FLIPPER’S DOCK GATE - CONTINUOUS
John and Jo get to the gate. Stop.
JO
Do you have to go?
JOHN
If I don’t get their car back, I’m
gonna get arrested.
JO
You’d better go. This has never
happened to me before. Isn’t it
crazy that we connected so quickly?
JOHN
It’s not our first dance.
John takes Jo's hand. They dance. Lovers in love.
FLASHBACK TO:
INT. TITANIC - DECK - 1912 - NIGHT - RE-ENACTMENT
John and Jo dance. Lovers in love. A COUPLE argues in the
b.g.. The WIFE takes off her gold wedding ring. Throws it
at her HUSBAND. The ring lands by John and Jo. They look at
it. The WIFE storms away. The HUSBAND follows.
FLASHFORWARD TO:
EXT. FLIPPER’S DOCK GATE - PRESENT
John opens the gate with Jo's key fob. Hands it to her.
JO
Hold on to it.
John puts the fob in his pocket. Jo kisses John. Hugs him.
JO (CONT'D)
Don’t give up on your dreams.
JOHN
You either. You never told me
about yourself or your dreams.
JO
I’ll tell you when you come back.
Drive safely. Call me every night.
JOHN
I will. Email me your paper when
you’re done. I’d love to read it.
JO
You’re sweet. See you soon.
Jo hugs and kisses John.
INT. PHIL'S - PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
Frank and Mike watch John and Jo hug and kiss on monitors.
They watch Ben, Sandy, Paco, Tommy, and Ward walk to a LIMO
on other monitors. Security wheels their luggage.
Genres:
["Romance","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
16 -
A New Beginning
EXT. PUBLIC PARKING LOT - MOMENTS LATER
FANS see the Gang. Scream. Surround them for photos and
autographs. John stops. Watches. Security puts the Gang
and their luggage in the limo. John walks to his car. The
limo drives toward John. Stops. The window rolls down.
BEN
If you want to climb a mountain,
don’t look up to see how high it
is. Keep your head down and take
one step at a time. Then another.
Before you know it, you’ll be at
the top.
JOHN
I’ve been climbing up the mountain
for forty years Ben. I’ve slipped.
Fallen down. Been pushed down.
Knocked down. And left for dead.
BEN
Keep showing up. Keep moving for-
ward. No matter what, never quit.
JOHN
Good luck on the movie.
John slumps in his car. The Gang feels John’s pain.
SANDY
We always do things for others.
Let’s do something for one of our
own.
PACO
Sandy’s right. That dude has paid
his dues.
TOMMY
Bro deserves a break.
John starts the car. Pushes the “HOME” button on his G.P.S..
There are knocks on his window. John looks up. Ben, Sandy,
Tommy, and Paco look inside. John rolls down the window.
BEN
You’re an actor. Take action.
Don't let your dreams die. Don’t
let the ghosts of rejection, fear,
and failure haunt you. I’ve been
to the top of the mountain, John.
The view is amazing, but it’s
lonely. When you help up others,
you help yourself.
Ben opens the door. Helps up John. Ben shakes John’s hand.
Hugs him. Sandy, Tommy, and Paco hug, high five, or fist
bump John. John’s confused.
TOMMY
Welcome aboard, bro.
PACO
We’re on hiatus while the studio
looks for a new writer and a new
director.
TOMMY
Maybe there will be a part you can
audition for when they’re finished
with the new script.
JOHN
That would be great!
SANDY
In the meantime, how would you like
to join us for a fun adventure...?
EXT. R & R - PRIVATE DECK - CONTINUOUS
Phil paints the majestic ships. Gets a text from Frank:
They’re leaving. Phil looks down at the Gang in the Parking
Lot. Texts Ben: “Call me.”
EXT./INT. PHIL'S PRIVATE PLANE - NIGHT
The plane silently glides through the star-filled, cloudless
sky. Two STEWARDESSES serve dinner and drinks, first class
style, to Ben, Sandy, Tommy, Paco, John, Ward, Mike, Frank,
and a small FILM CREW. John radiates pure joy.
SANDY
It’s so sweet that Phil let us use
his plane, his apartment in New
York City to stay tonight, and his
private security men.
Small cameras/microphones are in orbs throughout the cabin.
INT. R & R - PHIL'S CABIN - MARINA DEL REY - CONTINUOUS
Phil watches and listens to the Gang on monitors and
speakers.
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
17 -
Secrets of the Titanic: A Night on the Josephine
EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK - TITANIC SITE - NORTH ATLANTIC - DAY
A SEA STALLION helicopter APPROACHES this deep dive, salvage
ship. Lands. Icebergs are everywhere. Ben, Sandy, Tommy,
Paco, John, Ward, Frank, Mike, and the small film crew EXIT.
John’s jacked. SEAN ANDREWS, 50s, nautical engineer and
professional deep dive, salvage specialist with a thick Irish
accent, APPROACHES. Hugs and greets them warmly.
SEAN
Welcome to Josephine! Sorry about
the change of plans.
BEN
It’s all good, Sean. At least
we’ll be able to see Titanic
instead of imagining her.
SANDY
A small film crew’s going to follow
us around. We hope you don’t mind.
SEAN
Bollocks. I don’t mind. Relax.
Settle in. Supper’s at seven.
INT. JOSEPHINE - MESS DECK - NIGHT
Ben, Sandy, Paco, Tommy, John, and Sean eat at one table.
Ward, Mike, Frank, Crew, and small film Crew eat at another.
SEAN
Are you lot familiar with American
financier, banker, and businessman,
J.P. Morgan?
PACO
John Pierpont Morgan. Of course.
One of the many companies J.P.
Morgan owned was I.M.M.C., the
International Mercantile Marine
Company, which owned White Star
Line and the R.M.S. Titanic.
SEAN
Very good, boyo.
JOHN
What does R.M.S. stand for?
PACO
Royal Mail Ship. Titanic was
contracted to carry mail.
TOMMY
Ships had initials for that...?
SEAN
Still do. I’m sure you’ve also
heard the term, “Truth is stranger
than fiction?” It is...
HISTORICAL FOOTAGE and/or RE-ENACTMENTS play over Sean's
VOICE-OVERS.
SEAN (V.O.)
A story has been passed down from
generation to generation in my
family. While Titanic was being
built in Belfast, J.P. Morgan
instructed my great-grandfather to
build a secret vault in the ship...
PACO
You’re stranger than fiction, boyo.
SANDY
Be nice. I apologize for our young
enthusiastic friend, Mr. Andrews.
Please. Continue.
SEAN
After the panic of 1907 crippled
the United States, William Howard
Taft, who was elected president in
1909, implored J.P. Morgan to help
him make sure the same thing didn’t
happen on his watch. Morgan said,
“Money is gold, and nothing else!”
He purchased tons of gold bars,
gold coins, gold jewelry and gold
art in the U.K.. Morgan then told
my great-grandfather to stow the
treasure in that secret vault, and
it sailed on Titanic.
Paco’s buzzed. He guffaws loudly. Everyone stares at him.
Frank and Mike adjust their small camera/mic tie pins.
INT. PHIL'S - PHIL'S OFFICE - MARINA DEL REY - CONTINUOUS
Phil watches and listens to their conversation on monitors.
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
18 -
Treasures and Tensions on the Titanic
INT. JOSEPHINE - MESS DECK - TITANIC SITE - CONTINUOUS
SEAN
J.P. Morgan then asked my great-
grandfather to build him a private
suite and deck on Titanic. He was
set to sail on her maiden voyage,
but cancelled at the last minute.
PACO
Morgan also took his fine art
collection off the ship. Alfred
Vanderbilt, former Secretary of
State Robert Bacon, and el jefe of
chocolate, Milton Hershey, also
cancelled their trips.
SEAN
You know a lot about Titanic, Paco.
PACO
My great-great-grandparents died on
Titanic.
SANDY
I didn’t know that. I’m so sorry.
JOHN
We all are. Why did everyone
cancel?
SEAN (V.O.)
I believe they knew or heard about
a coal fire that started in Titanic
while she was docked in Belfast.
The fire wasn’t put out until a day
before Titanic sank. The intense
temperatures weakened Titanic’s
hull. She split open when she hit
the iceberg. Titanic’s treasure
went down with the ship.
PACO
This is a joke. Right?
BEN
In 2018, a group of hedge funds
bought Titanic and its artifacts
for 19.5 million dollars.
SANDY
Do they know about the treasure?
SEAN
I doubt it. If they did, they
would’ve already acted on it.
PACO
A coal fire!? A secret vault!?
Tons of gold!? Are you sure it
wasn’t aliens that sank Titanic!?
Wait! That’s it! Aliens wanted
the treasure for themselves. They
steered Titanic into the iceberg.
When her skirt split, the vault
fell out. Titanic fell on the
vault like Dorothy’s house fell on
the wicked witch of the east. Too
bad there aren’t any ruby slippers!
TOMMY
Why are you so negative, bro?
PACO
I’m being real, bro! James Cameron
made thirty-three dives to Titanic!
If there really was a treasure
vault, he would’ve found it!
JOHN
He wasn’t looking for it. How much
is Titanic’s treasure worth, Sean?
SEAN
Billions.
BEN
We have the time and Sean has the
technology. If we find the vault,
we can buy out those investors and
donate all the profits to charity.
SANDY
Yes!
TOMMY
Hold up. Paco and I don’t have
yours and Sandy's movie star money.
We want a piece of the pie.
PACO
There is no pie! This is a bigger
fairy tale than “The Wizard of Oz!”
I have one question, boyo. If you
have the technology, why haven’t
you found the treasure...?
SANDY
You want to help us or not, Paco?
PACO
Help you do what?! You can’t find
something that isn’t there!
TOMMY
I’m gonna buy houses, cars, gifts -
BEN
Don’t count your gold before it
glitters in your hands.
SEAN
We’ll share the pie. Everyone can
do what they want with their piece.
PACO
The only pie is in the sky.
SANDY
Why don’t you go home?
PACO
No way. I want to see how this
“fun adventure” is going to end.
SEAN
There’s one last thing...
JOHN
There’s always that last thing.
BEN
I hate that last thing.
SEAN
Aliens probably didn’t sink Titanic
Paco, but ghosts haunt her. Don’t
worry mates. Do the Hare Krishna
chant. The ghosts will go away.
SANDY
I don’t know what the Hare Krishna
chant is, but I do know when some-
one tells me not to worry, I worry.
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
19 -
Plans and Pies
INT. PHIL'S - PHIL'S OFFICE - MARINA DEL REY - CONTINUOUS
Phil texts Machka: Find Will, Thea, and Alan. Tell them to
meet me at the restaurant. Machka texts back with an “OK
FINGER SIGN” emoji.
INT. PHIL'S - RESTAURANT - A LITTLE LATER
Phil patiently waits with Thea. Machka APPROACHES.
MACHKA
Alan flew home to Flint and Will's
on his way.
PHIL
What would you like to start with,
my dear? New England clam chowder?
Oysters on the half shell? Caesar
salad? Fresh seafood tower...?
Will bounds in. Sits. Grabs a piece of bread. Eats it.
WILL
Sorry I’m late. Bring me what
they’re having and a piece of all
your pies. I love pie.
INT. JOSEPHINE - BELOW DECK - TITANIC SITE - CONTINUOUS
The Gang ENTERS their cold, cramped, communal QUARTERS.
SANDY
I miss my warm, cozy, house and
bed.
BEN
Buck up, buttercup.
INT. PHIL'S - RESTAURANT - MARINA DEL REY - MOMENTS LATER
Machka serves Caesar salads. Puts a huge, fresh seafood
tower in the middle. Gives Will a piece of all the pies.
WILL
Excellent. Thank you, Machka.
THEA
Why didn’t Ben, Sandy, Tommy, and
Paco ask us to join them?
PHIL
“Nature falls into revolt when gold
becomes her object.” Henry IV,
Part Two. Machka, arrange for
Will, Thea, and Alan to get to the
Titanic site a.s.a.p.
WILL
Then what?
PHIL
When they find the treasure, take
it.
THEA
We’re actors, Phil! Not pirates!
PHIL
Act, “As if...” I’ll cover all the
expenses. We’ll split the profits.
WILL
Are you coming with us?
PHIL
No. I have other plans.
THEA
So do I. Why do you want to do
this? Do you need the money?
PHIL
I’ve worked hard my whole life. I
have everything I need. I’m going
to donate my share to charity.
What I want, is some rest and
relaxation.
Phil grabs a piece of chocolate mousse pie. Savors it.
TIME-LAPSE
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
20 -
Breakfast and Submersibles: A Titanic Adventure
EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK - TITANIC SITE - NORTH ATLANTIC - DAY
The Gang eats breakfast. Ward serves coffee. The small Film
Crew films in the b.g.. Sean and his Crew address the Gang.
SEAN
We’ve developed a new submersible
for “Titanic Treasure.” I'm glad
you lot can test them out. It will
help with your sense memory when
you’re pretending at the studio.
BEN
Wait! You haven't tested them yet?
SEAN
Many times. Don’t worry, mate.
BEN
When someone tells me not to worry,
I worry.
CREW #1
We'll have a training session right
after this. The submersibles are
easier to drive than a car.
PACO
Depends on the car.
CREW #2
The subs are equipped with the
latest in cutting edge technology.
They can travel from the surface to
the ocean floor infinitely faster
than the old, clunky submersibles.
CREW #3
The subs have climate controlled,
pressurized cabin. Sonar imaging.
Precious metal detectors. Auto
pilot. Swivel lights. Telescopic
arms and legs. Illuminated maps.
Still and video cameras. Small
explosives for excavation, and
automatic stabilizers that prevent
the body from compressing or
decompressing too quickly.
TOMMY
That’s so cool.
SANDY
Don’t drool.
CREW #1
Because of the Titan sub tragedy in
2023, advanced safety protocols
have been put in place.
CREW #2
The hulls are constructed for dives
three times deeper than Titanic.
There’s an emergency sonar beacon.
Back-up batteries. Mini-oxygen
tank. Portable underwater jet
pack. Tools. Fire extinguisher.
Water tight storage. And self-
inflating surface balloons that
make the subs virtually unsinkable.
JOHN
That’s what they said about
Titanic.
The Gang looks at John. The Crew wheels out sleek, silver,
bullet-shaped, one person submersibles. The Gang applauds.
CREW #3
Say hello to the Personal
Submersible, or P.S. for short!
PACO
P.S. Where do we pee in them...?
Genres:
["Adventure","Drama","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
21 -
Ghosts of the Deep
EXT. CASPER - DECK - MILES AWAY FROM TITANIC - CONTINUOUS
This deep dive, salvage ship is anchored miles away from
Josephine. Surrounded by massive icebergs. A Sea Stallion
helicopter flies in. Lands. ALAN TERRY, African American,
50s, EXITS. The Crew takes Alan's bags. Will bounds over.
Hugs Alan. A small Camera Crew films them in the b.g..
WILL
Welcome to Casper, Alan! Sorry to
drag you away from your family.
ALAN
No worries, Will. Sounds fun.
WILL
Would you like a piece of Kiwi pie?
It’s from Phil's. It’s divine.
Alan declines. Will eats pie. Alan sees the Camera Crew.
ALAN
I thought production was on pause?
WILL
It is. Big brother wants to keep
an eye on us. Sign this.
Will hands Alan the same legal release the others signed.
ALAN
What is it?
WILL
It’s just a formality.
EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK - A LITTLE LATER
Ben, Sandy, Tommy, Paco, John, Sean, and two Cameramen are
lowered in their subs by a CRANE OPERATOR. The Crew watches.
EXT. CASPER - DECK - CONTINUOUS
Will and Alan look out. A huge sub, ORCA, is next to them.
ALAN
How are we supposed to shadow them
in this massive tank, Will?
WILL
Carefully.
INT./EXT. THE GANG’S SUBS - MOMENTS LATER
Everyone except John pushes a button on their steering
wheels. They zip around. Have fun. John hangs back.
Nervous. Anxious. Cameramen film in the b.g..
BEN
They're amazing, Sean! Congrats!
PACO
Come on, John! Join us!
TOMMY
You’re missing all the fun!
John freaks out! Pounds and kicks the hatch!
JOHN
AHHH! AHHH!! AHHHH!!!
SANDY
John!? Are you okay!? What’s
going on!?
Sean motors over to John. Looks at him through his window.
SEAN
Relax mate. Breathe. You’re fine.
John's a little claustrophobic.
We hear a loud fart. Everyone laughs.
BEN
Lay off the burritos, Paco.
JOHN
That was me. Sorry. Nerves.
Everyone laughs. Paco relieves himself. A florescent blue
stream EXITS his sub.
PACO
¡Dios mío! What’s that!? Sean!
SANDY
What’s happening!?
TOMMY
We put a chemical in your pot.
PACO
Gacho, bro. Not funny.
SEAN
Engage auto pilot.
Everyone pushes their AUTO PILOT buttons. The subs descend
like rockets. Illuminated maps on their sub windows guide
them. LIGHT turns to DARK very quickly. Weird, florescent,
SEA CREATURES glow in their powerful sub lights. They get to
the bottom. Sean points with a telescopic arm. Titanic’s
bow, collapsed and covered in rusticles, comes INTO VIEW.
The Gang’s in awe of the gigantic, severed, crumpled corpse.
SEAN (CONT'D)
There she is.
JOHN
The ship of nightmares.
PACO
She really is falling apart.
SANDY
I hope I look as good at 113.
TOMMY
All those people.
BEN
Rest in peace.
THE GANG
Amen.
Three evil DARK GHOSTS APPEAR behind the Gang unseen.
Hundreds of different COLORED Titanic GHOST PASSENGERS and
CREW APPEAR. The three evil DARK GHOSTS fly away.
OCEAN SURFACE/EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK - SUNSET
The Crew in the water attach crane hooks to the outer bars of
the Gang's subs. The Crane Operator pulls the subs ABOARD.
Other Crew help everyone out of their subs.
PACO
Dreams of gold have turned into the
reality of rust.
John's hatch is stuck. He pounds. Kicks. The others watch
concerned. Ben comes over. Open John’s hatch easily.
BEN
Don’t be so dramatic, John. This
isn’t a movie.
(to the others)
I hope we don't regret bringing
him.
Everyone laughs. John walks away. Embarrassed. Humiliated.
EXT. CASPER - DECK - CONTINUOUS
A Crane Operator pulls up the huge, clunky sub ORCA. The
Crew helps out Will and Alan. They stretch. Breath in the
fresh ocean air.
ALAN
Let’s assume they find this massive
treasure Will, how are we supposed
to take it?
WILL
If there’s a Will, there’s a way.
INT/EXT. JOSEPHINE/UNDERWATER - MONTAGE - DAY/NIGHT
“A PIRATE LOOKS AT FORTY” by JIMMY BUFFETT plays. Sean, the
Gang, and Cameramen make many dives to Titanic. Explore the
old, eerie, dilapidated wreck. Take photos and sonar images.
Ward and the Crew watch and listen in the WHEELHOUSE. The
FILM CREW DIRECTOR records their audio/video. Between dives,
the Gang eats. Drinks. Plays. Hits golf balls. Takes
selfies. Philosophizes. Looks up at the stars. Dreams. On
DIVE DAYS, the Gang searches in and around Titanic and the
expansive wreck site. They find artifacts. Not treasure.
INT. THE HUGE SUB - MILES FROM TITANIC - CONTINUOUS
Will and Alan scan the vast debris field far away from
Titanic with metal detectors and sonar images.
ALAN
This is like trying to find a
mermaid in the Flint River.
WILL
Patience, Alan. Patience. I’m
Will freakin’ West.
EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK - NIGHT
Sean and the Crew wrap for the day. Subs charge in their
stations. Ward serves food and drinks. Cameramen film.
PACO
I don't want to say I told you so -
TOMMY
(raises his glass)
So don’t. Here’s to treasure!
BEN
I’m sick of hearing you complain,
Paco. What are you so afraid of?
PACO
Losing my family, my chihuahuas,
and wasting time.
JOHN
You can spend time making money.
You can't spend money making time.
PACO
Verdad. What’re you afraid of Ben?
BEN
Losing my family and my cats. I
used to be afraid of germs. I’d
wash my hands over and over and
disinfected everything I touched.
TOMMY
Like Howard Hughes?
BEN
Yes. I was also afraid of open
spaces and leaving my house. When
I did, I stepped on every crack and
gum stain. I entered and re-
entered doors repeatedly. I drove
myself and everyone around me
crazy. I overcame my O.C.D. with
therapy, medication, and will
power.
JOHN
Good for you. What are you afraid
of Sandy?
SANDY
Bats and rats. I’m afraid they’ll
swarm me and bite me to death. I’m
also afraid of losing my family, my
dogs, and my cats. What are you
afraid of Tommy?
TOMMY
Losing my family, my chocolate lab
Larry, and my career. What are you
afraid of John?
JOHN
Losing my family, failure, being
trapped, and ghosts.
Genres:
["Adventure","Drama","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
23 -
Treasures and Ghosts
EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK - DAY
The Crew preps for another dive. The Gang eats breakfast.
Ward serves coffee. Cameramen film in the b.g.
BEN
I hope Sean wasn’t playing us.
SANDY
Buck up, buttercup.
UNDERWATER - ON TITANIC - A LITTLE LATER
Ben, Sean, Sandy, Tommy, Paco, and John scan the area in and
around Titanic. Shine their powerful sub lights. Cameramen
film in the b.g.. Hundreds of COLORED Titanic GHOST CREW and
PASSENGERS watch unseen in the b.g.. John’s metal detector
PINGS. He digs in the sand with his telescopic hands.
John finds a ruby, emerald, and diamond bracelet, a pair of
ruby slippers, and gold pocket watch. Time’s stopped. 2:22.
EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK - SUNSET
The ruby, emerald, and diamond bracelet, the ruby slippers,
and the gold watch sparkle and shine in the golden light.
BEN
Here are your ruby slippers, Paco.
I just hope this isn’t the treasure
that you were talking about, Sean.
TOMMY
It beats a kick in the cashews.
PACO
Let's see.
Tommy and Paco try to kick each other in the nuts.
SANDY
Children. Please.
JOHN
I wonder who wore them...?
FLASHBACK TO:
INT. TITANIC - FIRST CLASS CABIN - 1912 - RE-ENACTMENT
WARD, one of the richest men in the world, opens an expensive
jewelry box. The ruby, emerald, and diamond bracelet shines
and sparkles. Ward puts the bracelet on his WIFE’S wrist.
It matches her shiny, new, ruby slippers.
WARD
I got this to match your shoes.
WARD’S WIFE
And I got this so you’ll know what
time it is to love me.
Ward’s wife gives Ward the gold pocket watch.
WARD
What is that?
WARD’S WIFE
Always.
FLASHFORWARD TO:
EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK - SUNSET - PRESENT
Ben inspects the gold watch. Ward ENTERS. Serves champagne.
Sees the gold watch, the bracelet, and the slippers. Spills
the champagne. Ben gives Ward a look. Sandy puts on the
shiny bracelet. A RED GHOST of Ward’s WIFE APPEARS behind
the Gang. Unseen by everyone except John. John freezes.
PACO
What’s wrong, John? You look like
you saw a ghost.
Everyone laughs. Slowly turns. The RED GHOST is gone. The
RED GHOST REAPPEARS behind them. Tries to grab the bracelet
from Sandy's wrist. Ward sees this. Spills the champagne.
BEN
Are you okay, Ward?
WARD
Yes, sir. Sorry, sir.
Ward cleans up. A RED LIGHT zips through the Cameraman's
monitor. The Cameraman looks around. The RED GHOST is gone.
Sandy raises her glass. The others follow.
SANDY
To fun adventures!
Everyone toasts. Drinks. The sublime sun sets between them.
Genres:
["Adventure","Mystery","Drama","Fantasy"]
Ratings
Scene
24 -
Deception on the High Seas
EXT. CASPER - DECK - CONTINUOUS
Will and Alan watch the Gang celebrate with binoculars.
WILL
We’ll let them enjoy their little
piece before we take the whole pie.
ALAN
Why don’t we just share the pie?
There’s enough for all of us.
WILL
There’s never enough pie!
Will grabs a coconut cream pie from a cart. Takes a huge
bite. Alan sees the first crack in Will's good guy veneer.
EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK - DAY
Ben and John see Casper anchored miles away by an iceberg.
BEN
Where did they come from?
JOHN
I’ll find out.
EXT. CASPER - DECK - MOMENTS LATER
Alan looks out with binoculars. Sees John lowered in a skiff
from Josephine. Alan runs BELOW DECK.
INT. CASPER - BELOW DECK - CONTINUOUS
Will eats coconut cream pie. Sips coffee. Studies Titanic
photos and blueprints. Alan sticks his head in the door.
ALAN
We've got company.
EXT. CASPER - DECK - MOMENTS LATER
Will and Alan see John APPROACH fast in the skiff.
WILL
Get rid of him.
ALAN
What should I say?
WILL
You’re an actor. Act.
Will hides behind part of the ship. Sips coffee. Eats pie.
Watches. A Cameraman films in the b.g.. John pulls up.
Alan looks down at John.
JOHN
Alan! I'm John Jackson! I’m from
Grand Blanc!
ALAN
I’m from Flint!
JOHN
I know! What are you doing here!?
ALAN
I’m, uh... fishing!
JOHN
Have you caught anything!?
ALAN
Yeah! A cold!
Alan fake sneezes. Blows his nose. Will's incredulous.
Eats pie. The Cameraman stifles laughter. John motors away.
EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK - MOMENTS LATER
The Crew helps John ABOARD. Ward wheels in food and drinks.
JOHN
Alan Terry was on that ship.
SANDY
What’s Alan doing out here?
JOHN
He said he was fishing. I didn't
tell him what we were doing.
TOMMY
Good. Loose lips sink ships.
PACO
There’s a rat on this ship.
BEN
Alan isn’t acting alone. I bet
Will and Thea are close behind.
SANDY
We should have invited them.
BEN
They should have asked us.
EXT. R & R - PRIVATE DECK - MARINA DEL REY - CONTINUOUS
Phil paints Machka’s portrait. Gets a FaceTime call from
Will. Phil's irritated. Will APPEARS on Phil's phone.
PHIL
Yes, William?
WILL
They're on to us, Phil.
PHIL
Let me worry about that! Just get
the treasure!
Phil hangs up. Pissed. Paints. Machka’s concerned.
INT. FLIPPER - CONTINUOUS
Jo types. Books on blue whales are open. We see a photo of
the inside of a blue whale’s mouth. Jo stares at her iPhone.
Worried sick. We hear KNOCKS on Jo's open door. Thea and
her teen children, BROCK and LIZ, stick their heads inside.
THEA
Hi. The dock master let us in.
I hope we're not disturbing you.
JO
Not at all. Come in. Please.
THEA
I'm Thea. These are my children,
Brock and Liz.
JO
Nice to meet you. I’m Jo. Have a
seat. Want to watch a wonderful
T.V. show about dolphins?
Brock and Liz nod. Jo puts in a “Flipper” DVD. Serves
lemonade and goldfish crackers. Sits with them on the couch.
JO (CONT'D)
What brings you all to Flipper?
THEA
We've been fishing, snorkeling,
paddle boarding, and sailing. We
want to swim with the dolphins, but
can’t find any. The dock master
said you know all about dolphins.
JO
I do. I love dolphins. They
protect each other, and people as
well. Dolphins have amazing
sensory perception, and have been
known to travel vast distances to
aid those in need. I call them,
“Angels of the Ocean.”
LIZ
I love that.
THEA
What are you working on?
JO
Right now I'm writing a paper on
the nerves in a blue whale’s mouth.
(MORE)
JO (CONT'D)
Blue whales are the largest
creatures that have ever lived.
BROCK
Bigger than dinosaurs?
JO
Yes. The biggest dinosaur was an
Argentinosaurus. It weighed one
hundred tons. A blue whale can
weigh up to two hundred tons.
LIZ
Wow.
JO
Blue whales don't have teeth. They
swallow their food. Mostly krill.
A shrimp-like crustacean. Blue
whales can eat up to four tons of
krill a day.
BROCK
I bet they take huge dumps.
THEA
Brock. Do you live here alone, Jo?
JO
Yes, but I just met an amazing man.
John Jackson. He was in “Titanic.”
Do you know him?
THEA
No, I’m sorry. I’m bad with names.
JO
When I met John, time stopped. He
seemed so familiar to me.
THEA
You were together in a past life.
JO
I’m sorry, but I don’t believe in
that - - stuff. I’m a scientist.
I require proof.
THEA
The proof is in your heart. Not in
some scientific study. Souls from
previous lifetimes reincarnate
together so they can learn, grow,
and evolve with each other.
JO
Sounds like a Hollywood fairy tale.
FLASHBACK TO:
EXT. TITANIC - DECK - APRIL 13TH, 1912 - DAY - RE-ENACTMENT
First class passengers Phil, Thea, Will, Sandy, Ward, and his
wife talk to steerage passengers Sean, Ben, Paco, John, Jo,
Alan, Tommy, and Machka. Officers Frank and Mike join in.
FLASHFORWARD TO:
INT. FLIPPER - PRESENT
Thea gets up. Jo follows.
THEA
Come on kids. You have one more
day of vacation before your father
picks you up. Tell Jo thank you.
THE KIDS
Thank you.
JO
You’re welcome. Stop by anytime.
THEA
If you ever swim with the dolphins,
let us know. Good luck on your
work and your paper, Jo. Nice to
meet you.
JO
Thanks, Thea. Nice meeting all of
you. Can we get a picture...?
Genres:
["Drama","Family","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
26 -
Ghostly Whispers and Morning Tensions
EXT. R & R - PRIVATE DECK - SUNSET
Phil rests and relaxes. Machka bangs in with a food cart.
Phil sits up. Irritated.
PHIL
Don’t you see I’m resting!?
MACHKA
Rest and relax when you’re dead.
Phil stubbornly gets up. Looks out at the setting sun and
rising moon. Does a monologue from “King Lear.”
PHIL
“When thou dost ask me blessing,
I’ll kneel down and ask of thee
forgiveness. So we’ll live, and
pray, and sing; and tell old tales,
and laugh at gilded butterflies,
and hear poor rogues talk of court
news, and we’ll talk with them,
too. Who loses and who wins?
Who’s in? Who’s out? And take
upon’s the mystery of things, as if
we were God’s spies. And we’ll
wear out, in a walled prison, packs
and sects of great ones, that ebb
and flow by the moon...”
JOHN (O.S.)
AHHH! AHHH!! AHHHH!!!
EXT/INT. JOSEPHINE - BELOW DECK - GANG’S QUARTERS - NIGHT
Ben, Sandy, Paco, and Tommy bolt up! John dives out of his
bunk! Everyone’s in shock. Sean, Mike, and Frank rush in.
SEAN
Bloody hell! Everyone okay!?
John nods. Gets back in his bunk. Tries to sleep. The
others lay down. Try to sleep. Sean, Mike, and Frank EXIT.
Three DARK GHOSTS APPEAR OUTSIDE the porthole. Hover unseen.
EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK - DAY
The Crew preps for another dive. The Gang eats breakfast.
Ward serves coffee. Cameramen film the in b.g..
PACO
I bet John saw a ghost.
The Gang laughs. John ENTERS. Silence. John gets a plate
of food. Sits with the Gang. Ward pours John coffee.
FLASHBACK TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
27 -
Echoes of the Past
EXT. THE JACKSON HOUSE - GRAND BLANC, MI - 1973 - NIGHT
POLICE CARS AND FIRE TRUCKS ARRIVE. The HOUSE is consumed in
smoke and flames. John’s MOM, 39, covered in soot and blood,
pushes young John, 11, out of a broken basement window.
John’s FATHER, 41, pulls out John’s limp body. His legs
shred on the jagged glass. John’s mom goes back into hell.
JOHN (V.O.)
When I was a kid, our house burned
down. Me and my two brothers were
trapped in the basement. My mom
saved me and my youngest brother.
She couldn't find my other brother.
I’ve had nightmares ever since.
FLASHFORWARD TO:
EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK - PRESENT
SANDY
Oh, my God. I’m so sorry.
TOMMY
We all are.
PACO
I’m really sorry, but I can’t waste
anymore time. Peace out.
Paco gets up. Gives Ward his plate. Walks away.
BEN
We may find that vault on our next
dive! What’s one more day!?
PACO
Another day I’ll never get back!
TOMMY
Then go. Quitter.
PACO
Mirar. I agreed to go on this “fun
adventure,” because I like hanging
out with you guys and wanted to see
the ship that killed mi familia.
But there’s no treasure! Wake up!
It's a stupid dream!
TOMMY
What's your problem, bro!?
PACO
You!
Tommy runs at Paco. They wrestle. Sean, John, and the Crew
jump in. Try to separate Paco and Tommy. Ben gets a text.
SANDY
Ben! Do something!
Ben ignores them. Reads the text. Texts back.
SEAN
Come on lads. Break it up. Come
on now, lads.
SANDY
Nothing is worth killing ourselves
over! We’re all friends!
Paco and Tommy are separated. Everyone’s exhausted.
BEN
The studio isn’t happy we’re still
here. They found a new writer/
director and wants us all to meet
with him.
TOMMY
Hiatus is over.
JOHN
So is our fun adventure.
EXT. JOSEPHINE/EXT. SEA STALLION HELICOPTER - SUNSET
Sean and the Crew help Ben, Sandy, Paco, Tommy, John, Ward,
Mike, Frank, and the small Film Crew ENTER the helicopter.
EXT. CASPER - DECK - CONTINUOUS
Will eats custard pie. Alan sees the helicopter fly away.
ALAN
If they’re going, so am I.
Alan walks away.
WILL
Now's our chance Alan! We’ll steal
their submersibles and take
Titanic’s treasure!
ALAN
No thanks, Will. My pirate days
are done. Good luck.
WILL
A real man makes his own luck.
TIME-LAPSE
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. JAMAICA BAY INN - PARKING LOT - MARINA DEL REY - DAY
A limo pulls in. Parks. John and Ward EXIT. A COP CAR
patrols the lot. John quickly turns away. A PORTER
APPROACHES. Ward opens the trunk. Points to John’s bags.
WARD
Take those to Mr. Jackson’s room.
JOHN
That’s okay! I’ll do it!
John grabs his bags. Ward and the Porter are confused. The
window rolls down. Sandy, Ben, Paco, and Tommy are inside.
SANDY
Are you sure you don't want to join
us for supper, John?
JOHN
No thanks, Sandy. I have something
to take care of. If there’s a part
in the new script that you think
I’m right for, please let me know.
Ben gives John the hang loose sign. The limo drives away.
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
28 -
Tensions and Flirtations
INT. FLIPPER - CONTINUOUS
Jo types. CLOSE ON photos of the nerves in a blue whale’s
mouth. Jo stares at her iPhone. Nervous. Anxious.
EXT. PUBLIC PARKING LOT - BEHIND PHIL'S - MOMENTS LATER
Thea hugs Brock and Liz. They ENTER their FATHER’S CAR.
Thea waves. The kids wave back. The car drives away. John
loads his bags into his trunk. Sees Thea. APPROACHES.
JOHN
Hey, Thea. I’m John Jackson. I
doubt you remember me. I sold you
a car in Hollywood in 1994.
THEA
On Wilcox? Oh, my God. John. How
are you?
JOHN
I’d be better if I was working with
you. Congratulations on your
amazing career. Academy Award
winner.
THEA
Thank you. I’ve been very blessed.
JOHN
It seems like yesterday when you
blew in the dealership like a
storm. You wore tight white pants,
a white halter top, and yelled,
“Who wants to sell me a car!?” I
fell instantly in love.
EXT. FLIPPER - BACK DECK - CONTINUOUS
Jo EXITS with her iPhone. Exhausted. Stretches. Sees Thea
and John laugh. Flirt. Jo is stunned. Numb.
EXT. PUBLIC PARKING LOT - BEHIND PHIL'S - CONTINUOUS
JOHN
The General Manager said I was only
going to make fifty dollars on the
top of the line car, and I said,
“Give her the car!”
THEA
Why didn’t you?
Thea laughs. Leans into him. John gets a shithead and
middle finger emoji text from Jo. John looks over at
Flipper. Jo gives John the finger. Storms down her dock.
JOHN
Sorry, Thea. I gotta go. Great
seeing you. Keep up the amazing
work.
THEA
Wait, John. There’s something I -
John runs away and along the DOCK. Catches up to Jo.
JOHN
Hey. What’s wrong...? Will you
stop? Please...?
Thea watches in the b.g.. Jo stops. Steams. John stops.
JOHN (CONT'D)
Thank you.
JO
When did you get back?
JOHN
Just now. I was on my way to -
JO
What!? Hook up with that actress!?
JOHN
I wasn’t - I sold her a car a long
time ago. We were just talking.
Catching up.
JO
I should’ve listened to my mom.
JOHN
About what...?
JO
Why didn’t you call me?! You said
you’d call every night! I thought
something happened to you!
JOHN
I’m fine. I wanted to surprise
you. I was heading home when I saw
some of the stars from “Titanic
Treasure.” They told me the script
was being rewritten and there might
be a part I could audition for when
it was done. Then they invited me
to go see Titanic. The great-grand-
son of Titanic’s architect, Thomas
Andrews, told us that there are
billions of dollars in gold in a
secret vault in Titanic. They’re
going to split the profits with me!
JO
Are you dreaming!?
JOHN
No! Let’s have dinner at Phil's.
I’ll tell you all about it.
JO
This is why I don’t believe in that
crap. I gotta go.
Jo retreats down the dock back to Flipper.
JOHN
Everything leads to something else!
Jo slams the door. John’s hurt. BOAT OWNERS stare at him.
INT. R & R - PHIL'S CABIN - CONTINOUS
Phil dances crazy. Machka videos him. There are KNOCKS on
the door. Machka opens the door. We don’t see who it is.
PHIL
“O Captain! My Captain!”
Genres:
["Drama","Romance","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
29 -
A Flight of Uncertainty
EXT. MARINA HARBOR/PACIFIC OCEAN - CONTINUOUS
John motors out to sea. Sad. Lost. Lonely. Sees dolphins,
whales, and albatrosses play. Gets a text from Tommy.
TOMMY TEXT
Be outside your hotel. 9 a.m. Ben
has a surprise for us.
EXT. PARKING LOT - BEHIND PHIL'S/INT. JOHN'S CAR - DAY
Sunlight blazes in. John wakes up in the backseat under a
coat. His backpack for a pillow. John’s stiff. Sore.
EXT. MOTHER'S BEACH - LAGOON/PUBLIC SHOWER - A LITTLE LATER
John swims. Stops. Looks at his apple watch. 8:44 a.m.!
John gets out. Quickly showers with the HOMELESS.
EXT. PUBLIC PARKING LOT/EXT. JAMAICA BAY INN - 9:11 AM
John runs to the Jamaica Bay Inn in clean clothes. A limo
waits. The door opens. We see Sandy, Paco, and Tommy.
SANDY
Where have you been? Get in.
EXT. SANTA MONICA AIRPORT - TARMAC - A LITTLE LATER
Ben, Ward, Frank, and Mike wait by Phil's plane. The limo
arrives. Sandy, Paco, Tommy, and John EXIT. Cameramen film.
BEN
We’re flying up to meet the new
writer/director in Carmel.
TOMMY
Another fun adventure!
A Town Car pulls in. Thea EXITS. Surprised to see John.
Thea mouths “everything okay?” to John. He shakes his head.
BEN
This is John. He’s with us.
SANDY
Where are Will and Alan?
THEA
I... haven’t seen them.
PACO
Will and Alan are probably stealing
our subs and taking Titanic’s alien
ghost treasure.
Thea gets self-conscious. Ben walks up the steps of Phil's
plane. The STEWARDESSES from earlier greet him.
STEWARDESS #1 & #2
Welcome aboard, Captain!
THE GANG
Captain!?
BEN
I’ve been taking flying lessons
between films. Phil said I could
use his plane for my first solo.
Surprise!
SANDY
I’m going home.
THEA
Me, too.
Sandy and Thea walk to their cars.
BEN
Believe it! You can do it!
SANDY
Believe what!? You’re going to
kill us!?
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
30 -
Turbulence and Tension
INT. PHIL'S PLANE - MOMENTS LATER
Everyone straps in. Nervous. Anxious. Especially Ben. He
meticulously and furiously disinfects all the controls. The
Stewardesses wheel in a drink cart.
WARD
Mr. Banks flew a plane in “Dark
Skies” and “Turbulence.” Remember?
THEA
Those were movies!
WARD
Good movies.
STEWARDESS #1
Would you like something to drink?
SANDY
Yes, please. What’s this? Johnny
Walker Blue Label Ghost & Rare?
Interesting. I’ll have a double.
THEA
Me, too.
PACO
Don’t be afraid girls. Three
fingers of Johnny Blue Ghost for
me, por favor.
SANDY
How about one finger?
Sandy and Thea give Paco the finger. Paco pulls his finger.
Farts. Sandy and Thea are disgusted. Stewardess #1 serves
them. Stewardess #2 is at the other end of the cart.
STEWARDESS #2
What can I get you gentlemen?
JOHN
Johnny Blue Ghost for me, please.
If you can't kill 'em, drink 'em.
TOMMY
Johnny Blue for me too, thank you.
WARD
Coke, please.
CAMERAMAN
I’ll have the same. Thanks.
Stewardess #2 serves them. Paco drinks.
PACO
I ain’t afraid of no ghosts. Boo!
INT. R & R - PHIL'S CABIN - CONTINUOUS
Phil watches and listens to the Gang on monitors.
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
31 -
Flight of Shadows
INT. PHIL'S PLANE - CONTINUOUS
It’s a smooth flight. Ben relaxes. The others relax. John
looks out his window. Thinks about Jo and the love he lost.
BEN
I’m going to tell the new director
to write a part for you, John.
JOHN
What? No way! Thanks, Ben!
Everyone congratulates John. The instrument panel flickers!
Craps out! Ben flips switches. ALARMS BLARE! LIGHTS FLASH!
SANDY
What's that?!
THEA
What's happening!?
John looks out his window. Sees three DARK GHOSTS fly around
the plane. Turns to the others. Points out!
JOHN
LOOK!
Everyone looks out their windows. The DARK GHOSTS are gone.
PACO
I want to go out like that vato on
Titanic. Benjamin Guggenheim.
Like a gentlemen. Another round,
por favor!
The Stewardess can’t pour. Paco grabs the bottle. Drinks.
JOHN
I'm not dying like this! I've got
a part to play!
SANDY
Forget about the part!
John sees the three DARK GHOSTS fly around the plane. They
evil laugh. Both engines die! Silence. The plane plummets!
TOMMY
WE'RE GONNA CRASH!
THEA
WE ARE NOT GONNA CRASH! BEN!!
Ben valiantly tries to control the plane. Negative.
Everyone texts. Paco drinks. John looks at his apple watch.
11:11. Silently calls all angels.
BEN
Brace, guys. We’re gonna crash.
Everyone braces. John sees three LIGHT ORBS fly OUTSIDE.
EXT./INT. PHIL'S PLANE - CONTINOUS
The plane dives to the ocean. Ben holds on. The plane hits
the water hard! Skips across the ocean! Everyone’s shaken!
The plane comes to a stop. John looks out. The LIGHT ORBS
disappear. Ben ENTERS from the COCKPIT. Everyone cheers!
BEN
Everyone okay?
EVERYONE
Yes. Thank God. All good. I hate
flying. Me, too. Our guardian
angels were protecting us. Great
job, sir!
The Stewardesses can’t open the door. John looks out the
window. The three DARK GHOSTS hold the door shut. Laugh.
BEN
Let’s kick it in! Ready? 1, 2, 3!
The guys kick open the door. The DARK GHOSTS vanish. The
Stewardesses deploy a RAFT. Paco grabs bottles of booze.
Everyone except Ben and Sandy jump in the raft. Ben's O.C.D.
kicks in. He goes in and out of the door repeatedly.
SANDY
I thought you were over that!?
BEN
Stress triggers it!
Sandy grabs Ben's face. Kisses him long and deep.
SANDY
No more stress. Believe it. You
can do it.
BEN
Okay. Let’s act like Jack and
Rose. You jump. I jump.
Sandy takes Ben's hand. They look into each other’s eyes.
Jump into the raft. Everyone applauds.
INT. PHIL'S - PHIL'S PRIVATE OFFICE - MARINA DEL REY
Phil watches his plane sink. Clicks off the monitors.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
32 -
Ghosts and Grounded Plans
EXT. BEACH - LATER
Helicopters hover ABOVE. A small CROWD gathers. N.T.S.B.
officials investigate the scene. REPORTERS interview the
actors. The Cameraman films in the b.g.. John and Ward are
off alone. Ward’s RED GHOST WIFE APPEARS. John points.
JOHN
See that!?
WARD
See what...?
An N.T.S.B. OFFICIAL APPROACHES the Gang. The Cameraman sees
a red light zip through his monitor. Looks around. The RED
GHOST is gone. John, Ward, and the Cameraman join the Gang.
N.T.S.B. OFFICIAL
When we retrieve the aircraft, we
will do a full inspection, then
follow up with you, Mr. Banks.
BEN
Of course. Anytime.
PACO
I bet it was ghosts.
JOHN
It was ghosts!
SANDY
I’ll never fly with another actor
again!
TOMMY
Not even Tom Cruise...?
SANDY
Maybe Tom Cruise. Ward, call us a
car, please.
Ward texts. Ben's iPhone rings. He answers.
BEN
“Hello...? We’re fine... Yes...
I understand that, but... Okay.”
(hangs up)
We’re all grounded. Literally.
PACO
The studio owns us.
BEN
Nobody owns Ben freakin’ Banks.
JOHN
Who’s gonna tell Phil about his
plane...?
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
33 -
Heartbreak at Marina del Rey
EXT. FLIPPER - MARINA DEL REY - NIGHT
John knocks on the door. Waits a few BEATS. Knocks again.
JOHN
Don’t ghost me, Jo. Please.
John knocks again. Walks away. The door opens. It’s Jo.
JO
Why? Are you afraid of ghosts?
JOHN
Yes. But I’m more afraid of losing
you.
JO
You should’ve thought about that
before you tried to hook up with
that actress. Give me my dock fob.
John gives Jo the fob. Starts to talk. Jo slams the door.
JOHN
Wherever you go, whatever you do,
I’ll travel until the end of time
to be with you.
INT. FLIPPER - CONTINUOUS
Jo pours a glass of bourbon. Sits. Clicks on the T.V..
T.V. REPORTER
A close call today for the stars of
“Titanic Treasure.” Sandy Sands,
Tommy Chen, Paco Rosa, Thea Charles
and others were flying with Ben
Banks in Sir Philip Anthony’s plane
when the power failed. In his
first solo, Banks made a miraculous
landing on the ocean. And like a
great movie, it had a happy ending.
EXT. MARINA HARBOR - CONTINUOUS
John walks around the boats. Sad. Lost. Lonely. Takes out
his iPhone. Sees the photo with Jo in her shiny slippers.
John dials Jo. Trips. His phone falls in the water.
EXT. FLIPPER’S DOCK/PUBLIC PARKING LOT - CONTINUOUS
Jo looks around for John. Takes out her iPhone. Sees the
photo with John in her shiny slippers. Dials him.
JOHN (O.S.)
This is John. Leave a message.
JO
Hey. I missed your call. Call me.
INT. JAMAICA BAY INN - LOBBY - MOMENTS LATER
Jo ENTERS. APPROACHES the CLERK at the front desk.
JO
John Jackson’s room please.
CLERK
My pleasure... I’m sorry, ma’am.
Mr. Jackson isn’t a guest.
TIME-LAPSE
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Romance","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
34 -
Submarine Shenanigans and Charitable Dreams
EXT. JOSEPHINE - NORTH ATLANTIC - DAY
Sean, Ben, Sandy, John, Tommy, Paco, and two Cameramen are
lowered in their subs. Ben obsessively disinfects his sub.
SANDY
It’s clean buttercup.
JOHN
Don’t stress.
BEN
I’m not! It’s dirty!
TOMMY
The studio better not find out
we’re here.
PACO
They will.
EXT. CASPER - DECK - CONTINUOUS
Will eats crumb pie. Paints on a big canvas. A helicopter
APPROACHES. Lands. Thea and Alan EXIT. Will bounds over.
WILL
I’m glad you two changed your
minds! Just so you know, I’m not
doing this for money. I’m doing it
for fun and adventure. I’m giving
my share to charity. What are you
guys going to do with your shares?
ALAN
I’m going to help my family, my
friends, and the people of Flint.
THEA
I’m going to help my family, my
friends, my foundation, and build
dolphin habitats everywhere!
Anyone can swim with the dolphins
anytime they want!
UNDERWATER - ON THE GANG - A LITTLE LATER
Sean, Ben, Sandy, Paco, Tommy, John, and Cameramen motor down
fast. Guided by the illuminated maps on their sub windows.
We hear a loud fart.
BEN
Come on, Paco. Or was it John?
SANDY
It was me. Sorry.
Genres:
["Adventure","Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
35 -
Treasure Unveiled
INT. CASPER - WHEELHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Will, Thea, and Alan laugh. Listen in on speakers.
ALAN
How did you get their audio?
The ACTION in the middle of the NIGHT follows Will's V.O..
WILL (V.O.)
I motored a skiff to Josephine.
Boarded her. Put hydrophones in
their subs. Then motored back.
THEA
No more Mr. Nice Guy, huh Will?
UNDERWATER - ON THE GANG - CONTINUOUS
Everyone motors around. Shines their sub lights. John sees
a large, old, wood chest partially buried in the ocean floor.
John blows the sand around the chest with a power blower.
JOHN
Check it out!
The Gang motors over. Shines their lights on the old chest.
PACO
That can’t be the vault. It’s too
small.
INT. CASPER - WHEELHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
WILL
Size isn't everything.
THEA
Wanna bet?
UNDERWATER - ON THE GANG - CONTINUOUS
Ben nods. John cuts the lock with a tool. Opens the chest.
Hundreds of GOLD COINS from the early 1900s sparkle. Shine.
EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK - SUNSET
John sprays champagne on everyone. Drinks from the bottle.
Sean’s stunned. Paco's incredulous. Tommy holds up handfuls
of shiny gold coins. Cameramen in the b.g. film.
TOMMY
It’s glittering in my hands, Ben!
Can I count it now?!
BEN
There’s no treasure. Right, Paco?
What’s this?
SANDY
This is the tip of the treasure-
berg. We're close. Very close.
Genres:
["Adventure","Mystery","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
36 -
Chaos on the High Seas and Legal Troubles
EXT. CASPER - DECK - CONTINOUS
Will eats berry pie. Thea FaceTime calls Phil. Alan looks
on. Phil APPEARS on Thea's iPhone. Confused. Unkempt.
PHIL
"Who is it that can tell me who I
am...?"
THEA
What...? Are you okay, Phil...?
ALAN
Sorry about your plane.
THEA
It was an accident.
PHIL
I will have such revenges on you
both, that all the world shall - I
will do such things. What they are
yet, I know not. But they shall be
the terrors of the earth! You
think I'll weep? No I'll not weep!
Phil wails. Howls. Acts like an man possessed.
ALAN
I’ll call a doctor.
THEA
We’ll buy you another plane!
PHIL
“You owe me no subscription. Then
let fall your horrible pleasure.”
THEA
What are you talking about, Phil!?
PHIL
“Here I stand, your slave. A poor,
infirm, weak and despised old man.”
Phil breaks down. Weeps. The call disconnects.
ALAN
Now what?
WILL
Act as if we’re pirates! Arrgghh!
Will smiles. Berry pie covers his face and teeth.
EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK - NIGHT
John pops open another bottle. The cork flies in the water.
John, Paco, and Tommy laugh. Wasted. John fills Tommy’s and
Paco’s glasses. Drinks from the bottle. Ben and Sandy watch
them in the b.g.. Whisper to each other. Nod. Cameramen
film in the b.g..
BEN
Pack up, John!
JOHN
Why?! I didn't do anything wrong!
SANDY
No one said you did. You and Ben
are flying back to L.A..
JOHN
We just got here!
BEN
The N.T.S.B. wants to meet with me,
and the studio is threatening legal
action against all of us.
TOMMY
Let’s tell the studio we’re sorry.
I can’t afford to lose this gig. I
have three girlfriends to support.
SANDY
Three?
BEN
I’ll handle the studio and the
N.T.S.B.. Then John and I will
meet with a salvage attorney. We
don't want to find that treasure
and have to give it back.
PACO
We will! The investors own
Titanic, its artifacts, and its
treasure! We’re wasting time!
TOMMY
Let’s act like the pirates we
arrgghh, take Titanic’s booty, and
live happily ever after, mateys.
SANDY
You’ve been watching too many
movies, matey.
TIME-LAPSE
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. TOWN CAR/EXT. N.T.S.B. BUILDING - DOWNTOWN L.A. - DAY
John watches Ben ENTERS and REENTER the door repeatedly.
INT. TOWN CAR - A LITTLE LATER
John rests and relaxes. Three DARK GHOSTS APPEAR in the car
window. Stare at John. Ben ENTERS. The DARK GHOSTS vanish.
BEN
It was an electrical shortage.
JOHN
It was ghosts.
EXT. LAW OFFICE BUILDING - BEVERLY HILLS - LATER
Ben and John APPROACH. Ben steps on every crack and stain.
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
37 -
Shadows of Ambition
EXT. EXECUTIVE BUILDING - MAJOR MOVIE STUDIO - SUNSET
John waits. Ben EXITS. Looks at the cracks and gum stains.
JOHN
You can do it. Be brave.
Ben stiffens his sinews. Walks straight to the Town car.
Ignores every crack and gum stain.
JOHN (CONT'D)
You did it! What did they say?
BEN
We can do whatever we want until
production starts, but I had to
make one small concession.
(off John’s look)
Don’t worry about it. Let’s eat.
JOHN
When someone tells me not to worry,
I worry.
EXT. PHIL'S - BALCONY - MARINA DEL REY - NIGHT
It’s a calm, peaceful night. Ben and John eat and drink.
Machka refills their wine glasses with Three Dolphins Wine.
MACHKA
Will there be anything else?
BEN
No. Thank you, Machka.
JOHN
I really appreciate everything you
guys have done for me, Ben.
BEN
It’s our pleasure, John. I saw
your resume. I always wanted to
play Hamlet, but I was too busy.
Now I’m too old.
JOHN
You’re never too old. Ian McKellen
played Hamlet when he was 85. If I
would’ve invested the money I used
to produce and play “Hamlet,” I’d
be rich.
BEN
And you wouldn’t be with us. Every-
thing happens when it’s supposed
to. You played the greatest role
ever written. You can’t put a
dollar value on that. “This above
all, to thine own self be true.”
JOHN
I’ve been true to myself and I’m
still poor.
BEN
Money is meaningless if you don’t
enjoy the journey. Do what you
love. Love what you do. You can’t
take anything with you. Every life-
time is a movie. And every movie
ends. Be happy and grateful with
the parts you choose to play. What
did Hamlet say about death? “If it
be now, ’tis not to come; if it be
not to come, it will be now; if it
be not now, yet it will! come. The
readiness is all. Let be...”
JO (O.S.)
AHHH! AHHH!! AHHHH!!!
Ben and John run INSIDE. EXIT OUT the side door. Run down
the side steps to the rail by Flipper. BOAT OWNERS come out.
JOHN
JO! JO!! OPEN THE GATE!
Ben and John run to the DOCK GATE. A BOAT OWNER opens it.
Ben and John run to Flipper. John pounds on the door. Ben
and John are about to kick down the door when Jo opens it.
JO
Sorry. Bad dream.
EXT. FLIPPER - BACK DECK - MOMENTS LATER
Jo serves tea and scones. Ben sees and feels the tension.
JOHN
Don’t eat right before bed.
Especially protein pancakes.
Jo gives John a look that could turn fire into ice.
BEN
Okay. What’s going on with you
two? I can feel the tension like
broken glass in my boxers.
JO
Ouch. Absolutely nothing is going
on between us. Right, John...?
BEN
I should get going. Thanks for
your hospitality, Jo. You two
should sail on the same ship.
JO
Can we get a picture, Ben?
BEN
Of course.
Jo folds into Ben to make John jealous. John frames them.
JOHN
Say, “Never quit.”
EXT. R & R - PRIVATE DECK - CONTINUOUS
Phil's in pajamas. Unkempt. Looks at Ben, Jo, and John.
PHIL
“When we are born, we cry that we
are come to this great stage of
fools. This is a good block. It
were a delicate stratagem to shoe a
troop of horse with felt.
(MORE)
PHIL (CONT'D)
I’ll put ’t in proof, and when I’ve
stol’n upon these son-in-laws, then
kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill.
TIME-LAPSE
DISSOLVE TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Romance","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
38 -
Diamonds and Loneliness
INT. JOSEPHINE - WHEELHOUSE - TITANIC SITE - CONTINUOUS
Sandy, Tommy, Crew, and small film crew eat, drink, and talk.
PACO (O.S.)
Sandy! Tommy! You there!? Over!?
Sandy, Tommy, and the Crew go to a monitor. It pixilates.
TOMMY
We can’t see you!
The Crew checks the cables. The monitor clears. Paco holds
up the big, blue, diamond necklace PROP from "Titanic!”
SANDY
Le Coeur de la Mer! The heart of
the ocean! I can’t believe it!
PACO
Fortune favors the brave!
EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK - N. ATLANTIC - TITANIC SITE - SUNSET
Tommy and Paco celebrate. A helicopter APPROACHES. Lands.
The Crew helps out John. Sandy APPEARS. Sips hot tea.
SANDY
Welcome back, John. Where’s Ben?
JOHN
He’s in his movie star meetings.
He’ll be here tomorrow. He made a
small concession with the studio,
but wouldn’t tell me what it was.
PACO
I bet he sold us out.
TOMMY
Stay positive, Mr. Negative. Have
a drink with us, Sandy.
SANDY
No, thanks. You boys enjoy.
PACO
Want me to tuck you in?
SANDY
Want me to kill you? Sweet dreams.
JOHN/TOMMY/PACO
You, too.
Sandy EXITS. Paco reaches into his shirt pocket.
PACO
Check it out, bro.
CLOSE ON Le Coeur de la Mer. It sparkles and shines in the
sunset’s golden light.
JOHN
Where did you get that!?
PACO
I was where I was supposed to be.
TOMMY
It’s the most valuable prop in
Hollywood history! I had it
appraised over the phone. It's
worth five extra large!
PACO
We’re millionaires!
Paco and Tommy hug John. John goes to the rail. A Cameraman
films him in the b.g.. John looks out. Sees three dolphins
play in the ocean. They’re happy. Carefree. John’s sad.
Lost. Lonely. Tommy and Paco APPROACH John. The three
dolphins vanish. The Cameraman’s shocked.
TOMMY
What's wrong, John?! You're rich!
JOHN
I'm still broke.
PACO
Find someone to treasure, bro. And
someone who treasures you. You'll
be the richest man in the world.
JOHN
Thanks, doc.
PACO
No charge.
TOMMY
Come on, Paco. Let's let this
lonely love bird find his wings.
JOHN
Don’t lose that necklace! It's all
I have in the world!
Paco and Tommy give John the hang loose sign. EXIT. John
looks at the sunset. CLOSE ON John’s cloudy face in the
Cameraman’s monitor. Ass-kicked by love, life and Hollywood.
Genres:
["Adventure","Drama","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
39 -
Midnight Mayhem on the Josephine
INT. STEALTH HELICOPTER/EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK - NIGHT
A helicopter silently flies to Josephine. A MASKED MAN all
in black rappels down. Hooks a sub and charger. Another
MASKED MAN all in black hoists them up with a hydraulic
wench. Pulls them aboard. The hook is lowered again.
INT. JOSEPHINE - WHEELHOUSE - A LITTLE LATER
The FIRST MATE and three CREW are at the BRIDGE. Ben ENTERS.
FIRST MATE
Good evening, Mr. Banks.
Ben smiles. Quickly takes out the First Mate and three Crew.
Ben removes a life-like mask. It’s Will!
INT. JOSEPHINE - BELOW DECK - THE GANG’S QUARTERS - MIDNIGHT
Everyone sleeps. A loud EXPLOSION BELOW rocks the ship!
Sandy, Paco, Tommy, and John rear up! Shocked. Startled.
JOHN
Just like Titanic.
PACO
I knew something would happen.
SANDY
You jinxed us!
TOMMY
I bet we hit an iceberg.
PACO
We’re not moving.
JOHN
Let’s check it out Tommy!
INT. JOSEPHINE - BELOW DECK - CONTINUOUS
Tommy and John come down the metal stairs. They see ocean
water rush out of a huge hole in the HULL. Tommy steps in
the ice cold water.
TOMMY
Ahh! That’s freezing!
Tommy sees a large, heavy, metal cabinet. Sloshes to it.
JOHN
What’re you doing!? Come on!
John heads up the stairs. Tommy pushes the cabinet to the
hole. It tips over. Tommy hits his shin hard on the sharp
corner of the cabinet. Blood oozes from Tommy's shin wound.
JOHN (CONT'D)
Are you okay!?
TOMMY
I've had worse shaving.
JOHN
You shave your legs?
TOMMY
Sometimes. You? I just love that
clean feel.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
40 -
Ghostly Encounters on the Sinking Josephine
EXT. CASPER - DECK - CONTINUOUS
Will wears a backpack. Carries a bottle of champagne. Walks
past Thea and Alan to a big canvas on an easel. Sings.
WILL
“Come Josephine in my sinking
machine. Going down she goes.
Down she goes...”
Will farts. Laughs. Thea and Alan are incredulous.
INT. JOSEPHINE - BELOW DECK - CONTINUOUS
The ocean water rises. Tommy pushes the cabinet to the hole.
JOHN
FORGET IT! LET’S GO!
Tommy slips! Goes UNDER! John waits a few BEATS. No sign
of Tommy!
JOHN (CONT'D)
TOMMY!
John runs back down. Grabs three flares. Dives under.
UNDERWATER - CONTINUOUS
It’svery dark. John tries a flare. Failure. Tries another
flare. Failure. John tries the last flare. Success. John
swims to Tommy. Points up. John and Tommy swim up. Three
DARK GHOSTS APPEAR in front of them. Gets in their faces.
John and Tommy fight the DARK GHOSTS. Their hands go through
them! The DARK GHOSTS laugh. Tommy's shin oozes blood.
INT. JOSEPHINE - BELOW DECK - CONTINUOUS
Sean, Sandy, and Paco come down the stairs. Water rises!
SANDY
TOMMY!
PACO
JOHN!
INT. JOSEPHINE - WHEELHOUSE - MOMENTS LATER
The Captain’s on a radio. Sean, Sandy, and Paco ENTER.
SEAN
We’re going down by the head,
Captain. Start a search and
rescue. We’ve lost two men.
CAPTAIN
I’ve lost four. Mayday, mayday.
This is Josephine. Does anyone
copy? Over...?
The three DARK GHOSTS stare at them through the window.
SANDY
AHHH!!! Turn on the speakers,
Captain!!
The Captain nods. A Crew member flips the SPEAKERS switch.
EVERYONE
“HARE, KRISHA! HARE, KRISHA!
KRISHNA, KRISHNA! HARE, HARE!”
The three evil DARK GHOSTS fly away. Everyone cheers.
OCEAN SURFACE - ON JOHN AND TOMMY
The DARK GHOSTS fly to John and Tommy. Circle above them.
JOHN/TOMMY
“HARE, RAMA! HARE, RAMA!”
The DARK GHOSTS fly away. John and Tommy swim to Josephine.
Genres:
["Adventure","Mystery","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
41 -
Chaos at Sea: Distress and Delusion
EXT. CASPER - DECK
Will sets up paints and brushes. Takes key lime pie, cheese,
crackers, and glasses from his backpack. Pops open a
champagne bottle. Distress rockets explode over Josephine.
WILL
Look! Fireworks! Champagne...?
SURFACE OF WATER/UNDERWATER - ON JOHN AND TOMMY
Tommy struggles in the ice cold water. John grabs him.
Drags him. The necklace falls out of Tommy's shirt pocket!
EXT. CASPER - DECK
“MY HEART WILL GO ON,” by CELINE DION plays on Will's phone.
Thea and Alan watch Will eat pie. Paint. And fart.
ALAN
What are you doing, Will?!
WILL
Painting. It relaxes me.
THEA
Eating pie and farting relaxes you!
WILL
Those, too.
ALAN
Are you insane?!
WILL
Insanely happy. I'll paint you two
over Josephine sinking. It'll be
like the "Titanic" poster. Nothing
on earth cold come between them.
“Near. Far. Wherever you are...”
Will farts. Thea and Alan are disgusted. Walk away.
EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK
The ship lists more. More distress rockets launch. Some of
the Crew prep lifeboats. Other Crew shine LIGHTS. Sandy and
Paco APPEAR. Ward APPROACHES. Hair and clothes drenched.
SANDY
Ward. Thank God. Are you okay?
WARD
Yes, ma'am.
PACO
Why are you all wet?
Ward gets self-conscious. A door slams OPEN! A cart of gold
coins, the bracelet, gold watch, ruby slippers, and artifacts
rolls to the rail. Ward starts for it. It goes overboard!
EXT. JOSEPHINE - OCEAN SURFACE
John and Tommy shiver and shake. John drags Tommy to the
hull. Holds him up. The ship lists more. John looks for
bars on the hull to climb up. Negative. LIGHTS from the
DECK search for Tommy and John. Tommy's kicked underwater.
TOMMY
Stop kicking me!
JOHN
I’m not!
John's kicked hard. Looks underwater. Looks up at Tommy.
JOHN (CONT'D)
Relax. Whatever you do -
A gigantic great white shark SURFACES! Lunges at them!
TOMMY/JOHN
AHHH!!!
JOHN
Stay still or he’ll kill us!
Tommy and John try to stay still. Shiver and shake. More
massive great whites APPEAR! Surround them!
Genres:
["Adventure","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
42 -
Descent into Darkness
EXT. JOSEPHINE - DECK
The Crew shines LIGHTS into the DARKNESS. Everyone looks for
Tommy and John. Negative.
TOMMY (O.S.)
HERE!!
JOHN (O.S.)
DOWN HERE!!
The Crew shines LIGHTS on Tommy and John. They’re surrounded
by a group of great whites. The Crew shoots at the sharks.
SANDY
BE CAREFUL!
The great whites descend underwater. Ward barks at the Crew.
WARD
Get me two thick ropes! Now!
The Crew runs. Brings back two thick ropes. Hands them to
Ward. Ward makes lassos. Tosses them to Tommy and John.
The three DARK GHOSTS SURFACE. Fly around Tommy and John.
EVERYONE
“HARE, KRISHA! HARE, KRISHA!”
JOHN
This is worse than Marco Polo.
John puts a rope around Tommy's body. Puts one around his.
The Crew pulls them up. The DARK GHOSTS get in John’s face.
DARK GHOST #1
No one wants you!
DARK GHOST #2
You’re going to fail!
DARK GHOST #3
You’re going to die!
JOHN
Not today!
The three DARK GHOSTS fly away. Tommy and John are pulled
aboard. They shiver. Shake. Josephine rolls over! Fuses
blow! Lights go OUT! The Captain APPROACHES.
CAPTAIN
ABANDON SHIP!
TOMMY
Can... we... change... first?
WARD
Bring me blankets and clothes!
The Crew runs. Paco and Sandy try to warm up Tommy and John.
JOHN
Tommy's... in... bad shape.
SANDY
You aren’t much better. Are you
okay, Matey?
TOMMY
Arrgghh.
The Crew brings blankets and clothes. Tommy and John change.
CREW #1
Everyone must get in a lifeboat.
Captain’s orders.
The Crew helps the Gang into a lifeboat. Two Crew board
after them. The Captain frantically looks around.
CAPTAIN
Where are the First Mate and the
other Crew!?
Silence. The rest of the Crew and the Captain board another
lifeboat. The two lifeboats are lowered. Row away. Every-
one looks back. Josephine takes her final breath. Sinks.
Genres:
["Adventure","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
43 -
Survivors from the Ice
INT. SEA STALLION HELICOPTER - NORTH ATLANTIC - DAY
A PILOT flies Ben, Jo, and NED NELLY, 50s, a gay, maritime
attorney and salvage inspector to the Titanic site. Jo looks
down at the expansive ocean and huge icebergs. Petrified.
JO
Can we please go home?
BEN
No.
Jo tries to let go of her fears. Casper comes INTO VIEW.
BEN (CONT'D)
Where’s Josephine!?
NELLY
Is there a problem, Mr. Banks?
BEN
Yes!
(to the Pilot)
LAND US!
EXT. CASPER - DECK - CONTINUOUS
The helicopter APPROACHES. Lands. Ben, Jo, and Nelly EXIT.
It’s graveyard cold. Arctic winds whip around. The CAPTAIN
and CREW APPROACH. Nelly sees a Cameraman. Primps. Preens.
NELLY
Are you making a movie...?
CASPER'S CAPTAIN
Welcome to Casper, Mr. Banks. I’m
a big fan. I enjoy all your
movies.
BEN
Thank you, Captain. This is Marine
biologist, Dr. Jo Angelo, and
maritime attorney and salvage
inspector, Mr. Ned Nelly.
They shake or fist bump. Will, Thea, and Alan APPEAR.
BEN (CONT'D)
Where’s Josephine?!
WILL
I think she sprung a leak.
BEN
If anyone's hurt Will, you're dead!
WILL
Everyone dies, but not everyone
wins. I always win, Ben. One way
or another.
BEN
So do I.
THEA
Let it go! It’s their site!
WILL
It’s my site!
ALAN
Don't you mean our -
WILL
BE QUIET! I'm the Captain now.
JO
Why are you doing this, Will?! I
always thought you were so sweet.
WILL
I am! But I want to win an Oscar!
How sweet is that!?
BEN
We own Titanic! Now blow!
Casper’s HORN blows. Ben stares daggers at the Wheelhouse.
NELLY
The investors gave you an option on
Titanic’s alleged treasure, Mr.
Banks. For a very limited time.
As of right now, I -
JO
Look!
Everyone looks out. Sandy, Paco, Tommy, John, Ward, Sean,
Crew, Film Crew, and the Captain APPROACH behind a huge
iceberg in two lifeboats. Cold, tired, hungry, but alive.
Genres:
["Adventure","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
44 -
Confrontations at Sunset
EXT. CASPER - DECK - SUNSET
The Crew helps everyone ABOARD. Wraps them in warm blankets.
Hot food and drinks are served. Thea APPROACHES Jo. Humble.
THEA
Excuse me Jo, I just wanted to say -
JO
It’s okay. Thank you, Thea. It
was all a big misunderstanding.
John sees Jo. Shocked. APPROACHES. Thea walks way.
JOHN
What are you doing here!?
JO
Sailing on the same ship.
JOHN
I thought you didn’t leave the
harbor unless you absolutely had
to?
JO
I absolutely had to. I missed your
call. Did you get my message?
JOHN
No, my phone dropped in the harbor.
JO
Always hold on to your phone.
Jo and John laugh. Hug. Jo sees Sandy on her iPhone.
JO (CONT'D)
John, is that Sandy Sands?
JOHN
Yes. Come on. I’ll introduce you.
John leads an excited Jo to Sandy. Sandy hangs up.
JOHN (CONT'D)
Sandy, this is my girlfriend, Jo.
JO
I love all your movies, Ms. Sands.
SANDY
Thank you, Jo. Call me Sandy.
JO
Can we get a photo? Sandy?
SANDY
Sure.
John takes their photos. Crew #2 from Josephine APPROACHES
Ben, Paco, and Tommy. Whispers to them. Gives them guns.
They APPROACH Ward. Sandy, John, and Jo see this. APPROACH.
SANDY (CONT'D)
What's going on?
TOMMY
Ward sabotaged Josephine.
JOHN
What?! Why!?
PACO
You could have killed us!
BEN
Was it because of money, Ward?
I’ll give you a piece of the pie.
WARD
I don’t want a piece of the pie!
Unless it’s mile high mud pie with
whipped cream. Do you have any...?
FLASHBACK TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
45 -
Chaos on the Casper: A Ghostly Encounter
INT. PHIL'S CABIN (PAGE 53)
Phil dances crazy. Machka videos him. There are KNOCKS on
the door. Machka opens it. It’s Ward.
PHIL
“O Captain! My Captain!”
Ward and Phil hug. The ACTION follows Ward’s VOICE-OVER.
WARD (V.O.)
I met Phil at A.A. He knows my
favorite poem is Walt Whitman’s “O
Captain! My Captain!” Every time
I see him, he performs it for me.
I told Phil I wanted to get into
acting. He said he’d help me if I-
PHIL
Slow them down.
INT. JOSEPHINE - BELOW DECK - NIGHT OF THE SINKING
Ward creeps down the stairs. Puts an explosive on the hull.
Runs. Trips. EXPLOSION! Ice cold ocean water erupts from a
huge hole. Drenches Ward. Crew #2 runs down the stairs.
FLASHFORWARD TO:
EXT. CASPER - DECK - PRESENT
WARD
I’m sorry. It’s just... I’ve
always dreamed of being an actor.
BEN
Your dream is going to come true,
Ward. When someone asks where
they’ve seen you say, “The Brig.”
WARD
No. Please. You don’t understand.
CAPTAIN
Take him away.
The Crew grabs Ward. Leads him away. Ward turns to them.
WARD
I didn’t mean to hurt anyone!
You’ve got to believe me! I just
wanted to be a star!
Ward’s RED GHOST WIFE SURFACES from the ocean. Grabs Ward.
Flies him up in the SKY. Everyone’s shocked. Amazed.
Cameramen film in the b.g.. Tommy takes a video with his
iPhone. Ward’s RED GHOST WIFE flies Ward UNDERWATER.
NELLY
This movie is going to make boat
loads of money.
PACO
It isn’t a movie, ése.
Paco pulls a gun. Points it at Nelly. Cocks the trigger.
Nelly almost soils himself.
NELLY
Is that in the script...? Look.
I don’t know what’s going on here.
I heard about you Hollywood types.
You’re all crazy!
TOMMY
That’s why we’re actors.
SANDY
That’s not why I’m an actor...!
Okay. Maybe I’m a little crazy.
NELLY
I came to your dive site to
determine what you legally can and
can’t do. Under the circumstances,
I insist that you -
BEN
If I were you, I wouldn't insist on
anything, Mr. Nelly. Be the smart
man you think you are. Sit down.
And fuck off.
The ship's HORN drowns out the word "fuck." Nelly sits.
Sulks. Will eats Pirate Booty popcorn. Enjoys the show.
NELLY
Your Actor’s Union is going to hear
about this.
JOHN
Let’s get off this pirate ship.
WILL
Arrgghh!
John and the others walk away. Nelly runs after them.
EXT. CASPER - DECK - DAY
A Sea Stallion helicopter APPROACHES. Lands. Cameramen
film. Phil EXITS. Frank, Mike, and Machka follow with his
bags. Thea runs to Phil. Hugs him. Phil's stiff. Stoic.
THEA
Phil! I’m so happy you’re here!
PHIL
"Close pent-up guilts, rive your
concealing continents, and cry
these dreadful summoners grace.
I am a man more sinned against
than sinning..."
Phil heads BELOW DECK. Frank, Mike, Machka, and a Cameraman
follow. Casper’s Crew SURFACES in two subs. Alan goes to
the rail. Will follows. Eats banana cream pie.
ALAN
Anything?
The Crew shakes their weary heads. EXITS their subs. Swims
to Casper. Will throws his pie at the Crew.
WILL
What do you think you’re doing!?
You’re gonna have to pay for those!
Those subs are Will West property!
CASPER’S CREW
SHUT UP!
Genres:
["Drama","Adventure","Action","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
46 -
Chaos on the High Seas
EXT. SWEET DREAMS - DECK - CONTINUOUS
Ben, Sandy, Paco, Tommy, John, Jo, Sean, Crew, and Film Crew
motor to Casper on this professional deep dive, salvage ship.
SANDY
I love the name. “Sweet Dreams.”
BEN
I hope she’s not a sour nightmare.
EXT. CASPER - DECK - CONTINUOUS
Will dives in. Hooks the subs. They’re pulled aboard.
Alan and the Crew watch. A Cameraman films in the b.g..
WILL
Don’t stand there, Alan! HELP ME!
Alan helps Will aboard. Will grabs a gun from a Crew member.
ALAN
Easy, cowboy. This isn’t a movie.
Will spins. Aims the gun at Alan. Deranged. Unhinged.
ALAN (CONT'D)
Big mistake, bro.
Alan grabs a gun from a Crew member. Points it at Will.
Sweet Dreams pulls up to Casper. Will points the gun at the
Gang on Sweet Dreams. They pull their guns on Will.
JO
I thought everyone in Hollywood
liked each other?
JOHN
I'm going to get what's ours! If
anyone's got a problem with that,
we'll settle it down there!
WILL
WE'LL SETTLE HERE! NOW!
John walks away. Will aims at John. Cocks the trigger. A
GUN SHOT! Everyone turns. It’s Phil. With a gun.
PHIL
ENOUGH!
WILL
I was just acting, Phil.
PHIL
So was I. Whomever gets the
treasure first, gets it all.
JOHN
It's not yours to give, Phil.
PHIL
"DOST THOU CALL ME FOOL, BOY!?"
JOHN
What...? No. I'd never -
PHIL
“PRAY, DO NOT MOCK ME! I am a very
foolish, fond old man. Four-score
and upward. Not an hour more, nor
less. And to deal plainly, I fear
I am not in my perfect mind!
Phil crazy laughs. Dances BELOW DECK. Everyone is shocked.
Amazed. Machka, Frank, Mike, and a Cameraman follow Phil.
John heads to his sub. Ben, Paco, and Tommy APPROACH.
BEN
Who elected you hero, John?
JOHN
I never got to be one in a movie,
Ben.
PACO
This isn’t a movie!
TOMMY
We're going with you.
JOHN
No! You wanna lose your family!?
Your pets!? Your three girl-
friends!? Your career!? How about
you guys!? You wanna lose every-
thing you have, love, and worked
for...? That’s what I thought.
I’m an actor. I’m taking action.
John ENTERS his sub. Jo APPROACHES. Hugs John tight.
JO
Don’t go. Please. I love you.
Jo hugs and kisses John. John pauses. Hugs and kisses Jo.
JOHN
I love you, too. LOWER ME!
John closes the hatch. The Crane Operator lowers John.
SANDY
Why didn’t Jack tell Rose he loved
her?
BEN
It wasn’t in the script.
INT. CASPER - BELOW DECK - PHIL'S QUARTERS
Machka puts King Lear make-up on Phil. His wardrobe is on a
rack. Frank and Mike watch. A Cameraman films in b.g. Will
ENTERS. Eats plum pie. Phil looks at Will in the mirror.
PHIL
I invest you jointly with my power.
WILL
Wow. Thanks, Phil. That’s really
cool of you.
PHIL
"Get thee glass eyes, and like a
scurvy politician, seem to see the
things thou dost not."
WILL
What are you talking about, Phil?
I hate politics.
PHIL
I’m acting! I can rest and relax
when I’m dead.
(farts)
"Blow, winds, and crack your
cheeks!
Will takes a BEAT. Farts. Phil farts. Will farts. Phil
and Will take a BEAT. Fart loud and long. Everyone laughs.
EXT. CASPER - DECK - MOMENTS LATER
Will runs to a sub with the plum pie. A Cameraman follows.
Will farts loud. The Cameraman stops.
CAMERAMAN
Really, Will?
WILL
This too shall pass! Come on! I
don’t want you to miss a frame!
Will and the Cameraman ENTER their subs. The Cameraman gives
the thumbs up. The Crew gives it back. Will gives the Crew
the finger. They give it back. The Crew drops Will's sub
hard. Everyone laughs.
Genres:
["Adventure","Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
47 -
Underwater Confrontation and Dark Threats
EXT. SWEET DREAMS - DECK
Ben, Paco, and Sean watch Will with binoculars.
BEN
Why did you give Will submersibles?
SEAN
I didn’t. He stole them along with
computers and other equipment from
Josephine before she sank. Then he
killed four of the Crew.
PACO
Mr. Nice Guy won’t win this time.
Karma’s a killer.
UNDERWATER - ON JOHN AND WILL
John motors down fast. Will follows. Eats plum pie. Will
catches up to John. Bumps John’s sub hard. Laughs.
JOHN
Eat this, Willy!
John bumps Will's sub hard. Will sharts. John laughs.
Three DARK GHOSTS fly in. Get in John’s face. Attack his
sub. John tries to fight back. Will motors away fast.
DARK GHOST #1
You’ll never win!
DARK GHOST #2
You’re a loser!
DARK GHOST #3
A failure!
INT. SWEET DREAMS - WHEELHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Sandy, Tommy, Jo, Crew, and Film Crew watch the three DARK
GHOSTS attack John’a sub.
SANDY
LEAVE HIM ALONE!
TOMMY
Abort, John!
JO
COME BACK!
INT. CASPER - WHEELHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Everyone watches the three DARK GHOSTS pummel John’s sub.
THEA
Oh, my God.
INT. SWEET DREAMS - WHEELHOUSE
Ben, Paco and Sean ENTER. Sandy, Tommy, Jo, Crew, and Film
Crew watch the three DARK GHOSTS pummel John’s sub.
SANDY
Turn on the speakers, John! Chant!
EXT./INT. JOHN’S SUB - CONTINUOUS
John reaches for the SPEAKERS switch. The GHOSTS attack
John. He can’t reach the switch. His power is knocked out.
INT. SWEET DREAMS - WHEELHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
JO
JOHN!
Genres:
["Adventure","Fantasy","Action"]
Ratings
Scene
48 -
Shakespearean Delusions and Ghostly Battles
INT. CASPER - PHIL'S QUARTERS - BELOW DECK
Alan and Thea ENTER. Phil's in King Lear make-up/wardrobe.
ALAN
He's lost it.
PHIL
Better thou hadst not been born,
than not to have pleased me better.
THEA
What are you talking about, Phil?
PHIL
"How sharper than a serpent's tooth
it is to have a thankless child."
THEA
I'm not your child!
PHIL
"Mend your speech a little, lest
you may mar your fortunes."
ALAN
The ghosts are attacking John,
Phil. You can't just do nothing.
PHIL
"Nothing can come of nothing.
Speak again."
UNDERWATER - WIDE
The DARK GHOSTS hammer John’s powerless sub. Will laughs.
COLORED Titanic GHOSTS fly in. Battle the DARK GHOSTS.
The DARK GHOSTS fly away to Will's sub. Attack it. John
pushes the power button over and over. Negative. After a
few BEATS, John’s sub powers up! John motors away fast.
Will drops an explosive. Motors away. 3, 2, 1: EXPLOSION!
WILL
Ghosts busted!
Will laughs. The DARK GHOSTS REAPPEAR. Attack Will's sub.
WILL (CONT'D)
“HARE, KRISHNA! HARE, KRISHA!”
ON JOHN - BY THE BOW OF TITANIC
John’s metal detector PINGS. He finds EMERALD EARRINGS and
the GOLD RING the WIFE threw at her HUSBAND (Page 23).
FLASHBACK TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Action","Adventure","Fantasy"]
Ratings
Scene
49 -
Weddings and Storms: A Titanic Re-enactment
EXT. TITANIC - DECK - APRIL 14TH, 1912 - DAY - RE-ENACTMENT
Sean, a Priest, marries John and Jo. First class passengers
Ward, who wears the gold pocket watch, and his wife, who
wears the ruby, emerald, and diamond bracelet, look on with
Phil, Will, Thea, and Sandy, who wears the emerald earrings.
Steerage passengers Ben, Tommy, Paco, Alan, and Machka look
on with Crew Frank and Mike. John gives Jo the gold ring.
SEAN
You may kiss the bride.
John and Jo kiss. Everyone applauds. John whispers to Jo.
JOHN
Wherever you go, whatever you do,
I’ll travel until the end of time
to be with you.
WARD
You’re all invited to the First
Class Dining Saloon as my guests!
INT. TITANIC - FIRST CLASS DINING SALOON - 1912 - NIGHT
Everyone from the wedding watch Phil masterfully finish Walt
Whitman’s poem, “O Captain! My Captain!”
PHIL
The ship is anchor’d safe and
sound, its voyage closed and done.
(MORE)
PHIL (CONT'D)
From fearful trip, the victor ship,
comes in with object won; Exult,
O shores, and ring, O bells, but
I with mournful tread. Walk the
deck, my Captain lies, fallen,
cold, and dead.
Everyone applauds. Phil bows. Sits. Phil and Ward are
drunk. Ward waves to the WAITERS to serve more alcohol.
WARD
What a wonderful rendition of
Whitman’s poem! I’ve always
dreamed of being an actor.
PHIL
When we dock in New York, I’ll help
you. We can rest and relax when
we’re dead!
THEA
What do you think of J.P. Morgan’s
plan for a Federal Reserve bank?
WARD
Over my dead body.
TOMMY
I heard there’s a heated indoor
swimming pool on F-DECK. Let’s all
go swimming!
WILL
It’s for first class passengers
only.
BEN
Let’s break the rules!
JO
No, thank you. I’m afraid of
water. I can’t swim.
PACO
It’s a good thing we’re on an
unsinkable ship!
SANDY
Don’t jinx us!
JOHN
Let go of fear, it will disappear.
Come on. I’m a good swimmer. I’ll
teach you how to swim.
JO
Another time.
FLASHFORWARD TO:
UNDERWATER - ON JOHN AND WILL - PRESENT
John puts the gold wedding ring and the emerald earrings in a
sub compartment. Will switches to SILENT MODE. Stealthily
puts an explosive on John’s sub. Motors away fast. Will
looks at his watch from a distance. Waits ten seconds. The
explosive is a dud. John motors away. Shines his lights.
Le Coeur de la Mer sparkles and shines on the ocean floor.
JOHN
I knew they’d lose it.
John grabs the necklace with his telescopic hands. Will sees
this. Motors over fast. Reaches for the necklace.
WILL
Gimme that necklace!
JOHN
It’s our necklace!
INT. SWEET DREAMS - WHEELHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Sean, Ben, Paco, Tommy, Jo, Crew, and Film Crew watch John
and Will fight for the necklace. Ben runs out. Everyone
follows. They run to their subs. Hurricane winds whip
around. A massive storm forms in the dark, ominous sky.
Genres:
["Adventure","Action","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
50 -
Chaos Beneath the Storm
EXT. CASPER - WHEELHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Thea, Alan, Crew, and Film Crew watch Will and John fight.
THEA
Will! John! Stop!
Phil ENTERS in full King Lear make-up and wardrobe. Crazed.
Deranged. Everyone’s shocked. Phil looks to Alan.
PHIL
“Woe, that too late repents! O,
sir, are you come?! Is it your
will? Speak, sir! Prepare my
horses! Ingratitude, thou marble-
hearted fiend! More hideous when
thou show'st thee in a child than
the sea-monster!"
Phil acts and sounds like a sea monster. Alan runs out.
EXT. CASPER - DECK - CONTINUOUS
Alan runs to his sub. Thunder booms. Lightning strikes.
UNDERWATER - ON SEAN, BEN, SANDY, PACO, TOMMY, AND CAMERAMEN
They all motor down fast. Guided by their illuminated maps.
BEN
Faster!
TOMMY/PACO
We're trying!
SANDY
Try harder!
UNDERWATER - ON ALAN
Alan motors down fast. Guided by his illuminated maps.
UNDERWATER - ON WILL AND JOHN
John tries to grab the necklace. Will attacks John’s sub
with psychotic insanity and unbridled ferocity.
JOHN
Why are you doing this, Will?!
WILL
I’m sick and tired of being the
good guy! The nice guy! The
affable guy! The funny guy! The
get along, go along, people
pleasing, everything is fine guy!
JOHN
Not the time for a personality
change, buddy.
WILL
I WANT TO BE THE KILLER! THE
CREEP! THE ANTAGONIST! THE
VILLAIN! THE BAD GUY!
JOHN
That great. I support you one
hundred percent. But right now -
WILL
A MOVIE IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE BAD
GUY, AND I’M GONNA BE THE BADDEST
BOY THAT’S EVER BEEN ON THE BIG
SCREEN! Except for Marlon, of
course.
JOHN
And Al, Jack, Jimmy Cagney, bad
girl Kathy Bates in “Misery,” Billy
Zane in “Titanic,” and cinema’s
best baddie, Phil in “Quiet Lambs.”
WILL
I’M GONNA BE EVEN BADDER!
JOHN
Is that word?
Will attacks John's sub with demented rage. Cameramen film.
JOHN (CONT'D)
THIS ISN’T A MOVIE!
WILL
ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE!
INT. SWEET DREAMS - WHEELHOUSE/INT. CASPER - WHEELHOUSE
Jo, Crew and Film Crew watch Will joyfully attack John’s sub.
JO
STOP IT, WILL!!!
UNDERWATER - ON JOHN AND WILL
JOHN
You’re not gonna kill me, are you?
WILL
Yes, and we’re both going to win
Oscars!
Will hoots and howls. Pummels John’s sub. Cameramen laugh.
UNDERWATER - ON SEAN, BEN, SANDY, TOMMY, PACO, AND CAMERAMEN
They all descend fast in their subs. Push them to the limit.
SANDY
How hard can we push the subs Sean?
SEAN
I... don't know.
PACO
Oh, que la...
BEN
Keep going!
TOMMY
I knew he was going to say that.
INT. SWEET DREAMS - WHEELHOUSE/INT. CASPER - WHEELHOUSE
Everyone watches Will go full gangster on John’s sub.
WILL
An actor’s money is Oscar gold, and
nothing else! I'm gonna win that
little gold statue, or die trying!
Will fights John. He fights back. Pummels Will’s sub hard.
WILL (CONT'D)
John! Look! A ghost!
John turns around. Will hits John’s sub hard. John’s
knocked out. Bleeds. Will tries to pick up the necklace.
Genres:
["Action","Adventure","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
51 -
The Necklace and the Sacrifice
INT. SWEET DREAMS - WHEELHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Jo sees John on the monitor. Slumped over. Still. Bloody.
JO
JOHN! WAKE UP!
UNDERWATER - WIDE
Sean, Ben, Sandy, Tommy, Paco, and Alan arrive. Paco sees
Will. Fights him for the necklace. Cameramen film.
PACO
It’s our necklace!
WILL
Finders keepers, flaco.
JO (O.S.)
John! Wake up!
Alan, Sean, Ben, and Tommy see John. Bloody. Still.
ALAN
Come on, John! Grand Blanc Strong!
SANDY
Shake it off!
The Gang rock John’s sub back and forth with their telescopic
hands. John doesn’t move.
INT. SWEET DREAMS - WHEELHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
CREW #1
This should help.
Crew #1 pushes a button under John’s monitor. MUSIC.
UNDERWATER - ON THE GANG
“SHAKE IT OFF” by TAYLOR SWIFT blares. John comes to. He’s
groggy. John sees everyone sing and dance. He can’t believe
it. Will grabs the necklace. Motors away fast.
JOHN
Will’s getting away!
The Gang sees Will motor away with the necklace. Follow.
TOMMY
Why didn’t Old Rose sell the neck-
lace instead of throwing it back?
SANDY
She was giving Cal the middle
finger that her heart can’t be
bought.
WILL
My heart can!
John, Sean, Ben, Sandy, Tommy, Paco, Alan catch up to Will.
Attack his sub. Try to grab the necklace.
WILL (CONT'D)
Hey! No fair!
Will holds onto the necklace. OLD ROSE’S GHOST flies in.
Gets in Will’s face. Gives him the finger. Will screams!
Drops the necklace! Motors away fast. The Gang tries to
grab the necklace. The explosive that was a dud boots up!
ALAN
EXPLOSIVE!
PACO
¡Vamos! Let’s go!
Everyone except John motors up fast. John stays. Tries to
grabs the necklace with his telescopic hands.
INT. SWEET DREAMS - WHEELHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Jo, Crew, and Film Crew see John try to pick up the necklace.
Jo sees the explosive count down. 10 - 9...
JO
Get out, John!!
UNDERWATER - WIDE
JOHN
I can’t leave the necklace!
SANDY
Forget the necklace!
JOHN
It's worth five million dollars!
BEN
It's only money.
JOHN
I DON'T HAVE ANY!
The explosive countdown. 5 - 4... John leaves the necklace.
Motors up fast! Will motors down. Straddles the explosive.
WILL
There is nothing the Academy loves
more than redemption, sacrifice,
and a spectacular, dramatic death.
I'M THE KING OF THE WORLD!
SLOW MOTION: EXPLOSION! Will and his sub are turned to
micro-dust! The necklace is left on the ocean floor.
Genres:
["Action","Adventure","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
52 -
Descent into Chaos
INT. SWEET DREAMS - WHEELHOUSE/INT. CASPER - WHEELHOUSE
Everyone realizes Will is dead. They’re shocked. Numb.
UNDERWATER - ON BEN, SANDY, TOMMY, PACO, ALAN, JOHN, SEAN
They all realize Will is dead. They’re shocked. Numb.
ALAN
Will didn’t really die, did he?
This is just a movie. Right...?
ALARMS BLARE! LIGHTS FLASH! Everyone has low power!
BEN
We gotta surface!
PACO
We’re not gonna make it!
JOHN
Yes, we are. Believe it. You can
do it. Engage your back-up
batteries.
Everyone pushes their back-up batteries buttons repeatedly.
TOMMY
THEY’RE NOT WORKING!
JOHN
What did Hamlet say about death?
“If it be now,! ’tis not to come; if
it be not to come, it will be now;
if it be not now, yet it will come.
The readiness is all. Let be...”
SANDY
I’M NOT READY TO DIE!
Sean drops his Irish accent. Goes into a New York accent.
SEAN
I’m not Thomas Andrews’ great-
grandson! I made it up so I could
get this job. I also made up the
story about Titanic’s treasure so
you guys would stay here and I
might get a part in the movie!
PACO
If we don’t die, I’m gonna kill
you!
Paco motors to Sean’s sub. Starts to attack it when three
LIGHT ORBS APPEAR. Everyone’s back-up batteries engage!
BEN
GO! GO!!
Everyone motors up fast. John motors down fast. Shines his
lights. Finds the necklace! Grabs it! Motors up fast!
EXT. SWEET DREAMS/INT. WHEELHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
The massive storm manifests! Thunder, lightning, and ice
rain beats down. Hurricane winds generate gigantic waves!
JO
They better surface fast. There's
a rare phenomenon called a Benthic
storm. Waves can travel underwater
and generate powerful turbulence.
If a Benthic tornado forms, it will
destroy everything in its path.
INT. CASPER - WHEELHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Phil, Thea, Machka, Mike, Frank, Crew, and Film Crew see the
Gang motor up fast on monitors.
THEA
They're going to make it.
UNDERWATER - ON SEAN, SANDY, BEN, PACO, TOMMY, ALAN, JOHN
The water gets LIGHTER as they get closer to the surface.
SANDY
We're going to make it.
INT. SWEET DREAMS - WHEELHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Jo, Crew, and Film Crew look out the window. The massive
storm unleashes it full fury! The Gang’s subs SURFACE!
JO
THEY MADE IT!
EXT. SWEET DREAMS DECK/EXT. CASPER’S DECK - MOMENTS LATER
Everyone from both ships APPEAR in life vests. The powerful
storm pulverizes them. Crews from both ships jump in. Try
to hook the subs. Get washed off by the gigantic waves.
SEAN
COME ON, GUYS! HOOK US!
The Crews battle the storm and waves. They finally hook
everyone’s subs except Alan’s. Alan’s sub sinks!
JOHN
UNHOOK ME!
The Crews looks to Sean. Sean takes a few, long BEATS.
JOHN (CONT'D)
Unhook me boyo, or die!
Sean nods. The Crew unhooks John’s sub. John descends.
UNDERWATER - ON JOHN AND ALAN - CONTINUOUS
John motors down fast. Alan's sub sinks like a cannon ball!
John tries to hook Alan’s sub! Negative! Alan tries to
break the shatter proof glass with a hammer. John watches.
Alan and John know the score. Alan stops. Accepts his fate.
Genres:
["Action","Adventure","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
53 -
Stormy Rescues and Dark Encounters
EXT. SWEET DREAMS - DECK - CONTINUOUS
The storm of the century unleashes on the Gang, the Crew, and
Film Crew. They all look for Alan and John. Negative.
JO
WHERE ARE THEY...?!
After what seems like forever, Alan's sub SURFACES! A few
more BEATS, John’s sub surfaces. Everyone cheers! Alan's
sub is pulled aboard Casper. John’s sub is pulled aboard
Sweet Dreams. Everyone’s happy. Exhausted. Relieved.
BEN
Let’s go home.
The Crew plugs the subs in chargers. John's hatch is stuck.
He pounds. Kicks. Everyone’s concerned. Ben grabs an axe.
Starts to swing it when John opens his hatch easily.
JOHN
Don’t be so dramatic, Ben. This
isn’t a movie.
(to the others)
I hope we don't regret bringing
him.
Everyone laughs. Ben walks away. Pissed. John holds up Le
Coeur de la Mer victoriously. Suddenly, a massive ROGUE WAVE
slams the ship! Everyone holds onto a sturdy object! John's
hatch slams shut with John inside! Another gigantic WAVE!
John and his sub are washed overboard!
EVERYONE
JOHN!!
BEN
I'M GOING BACK!
SEAN
NO! I DON’T TRUST THE BATTERIES!
PACO
YOU SAID DON’T WORRY! ANOTHER LIE!
The storm hammers everyone. Ben fights his way to his sub.
SANDY
Don’t, Ben! It’s too dangerous!
BEN
I can’t let John be the only hero!
PACO
This isn’t a movie!
BEN
If there are cameras, it's a movie.
Ben does a dramatic, theatrical spin. Kicks out the cable.
ENTERS his sub. The Crew whispers to each other.
CREW #1
Why didn’t he pull out the cable?
CREW #2
Actors.
CREW #3
Drama queens.
BEN
Lower me!
SEAN
You won’t make it!
BEN
If you don’t lower me, lyin’ Sean,
you won’t make it.
TOMMY
Better listen, boyo. He’s Ben
freakin’ Banks!
BEN
And don’t forget it.
JO
Don’t let John die, Ben!
BEN
Nobody’s gonna die! LOWER ME!
Sean takes a BEAT. Nods. The Crane Operator lowers Ben.
SANDY
I love that guy.
UNDERWATER - CONTINUOUS
John pushes the back-up batteries button over and over.
Negative. John pounds and kicks the hatch! He’s trapped!
The three DARK GHOSTS APPEAR! Pummel John’s sub. The three
DARK GHOSTS laugh. Turn malevolent. Get up in John’s face.
DARK GHOST #1
IT’S OVER! DON’T TRY!
DARK GHOST #2
GIVE UP! YOU’RE GOING TO DIE!
GHOST #3
QUIT!
JOHN
NEVER!
ON BEN - WIDER
Ben sees the three DARK GHOSTS attack John’s sub on his
radar. Motors down fast to them. Gets in their faces.
BEN
Don't make me chant.
The DARK GHOSTS fly away. Ben laughs. John’s sub powers up!
BEN (CONT'D)
They didn’t have a ghost of a
chance. Let’s get out of here.
JOHN
Copy that.
Ben leads. John follows. They motor up fast. John’s back-
up batteries overheat! Catch fire! John’s sub loses power!
John yells. Waves. We see John’s mouth move, but can’t hear
him. No power. Ben's sub disappears in the darkness ABOVE.
EXT. SWEET DREAMS - DECK
Wind, thunder, lightning, ice cold rain, and huge hail balls
explode from the enraged sky. Paco and Tommy hit the hail
balls with golf clubs. The Crew leads everyone inside.
Genres:
["Action","Adventure","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
54 -
Storm's Toll
INT. CASPER - DECK
Phil, Thea, Alan, Machka, Mike, and Frank are lead inside.
UNDERWATER/OCEAN SURFACE
Ben's sub rockets up. Light turns to dark very quickly.
Ben’s sub surfaces! He looks around.
BEN
We made it John! John...? Do you
copy...?
JO (O.S.)
What’s happening, Ben!?
BEN
I LOST JOHN!
ALARMS BLARE! LIGHTS FLASH! Ben looks at his controls. His
back-up batteries have very low power!
SEAN (O.S.)
Abort, Ben. Do you copy? Over.
BEN
I CAN’T LEAVE JOHN!
COMPUTER VOICE
Danger back-up batteries low power.
Danger back-up batteries low power.
INT. SWEET DREAMS - WHEELHOUSE
John's monitor is dark. We hear loud PINGS.
JO
What’s that?!
SEAN
A sonar beacon. John’s in
distress. If he stays calm and
remembers safety protocol -
Jo sprints out in her life vest. Everyone follows.
EXT. SWEET DREAMS - DECK - CONTINUOUS
The Gang APPEARS. The massive storm pulverizes them. Two
huge balloons bring Ben's sub to the surface. The Crew hooks
it. Pulls it ABOARD. Ben EXITS. Looks to Jo. Defeated.
JO
Nooo...
INT. CASPER - WHEELHOUSE
Phil, Thea, Alan, Machka, Mike, Frank, Crew, and Film Crew
watch the Gang comfort Jo. They all realize John is dead.
Genres:
["Drama","Action","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
55 -
Into the Storm
EXT. SWEET DREAMS - DECK
The ELEMENTS annihilate the Gang. Jo runs to the rail. The
Gang follows. Jo climbs over the wet, slippery rail. Looks
down at the gigantic waves and dangerous ocean. Petrified.
TOMMY
Save Jo like Jack saved Rose, Ben.
Everyone stares daggers at Tommy. Ben reaches for Jo. He
almost falls overboard! Everyone grabs Ben. Holds him
tight. Ben reaches out again to Jo.
BEN
Gimme your hand!
JO
John's down there!
PACO
John's dead!
Sandy elbows Paco hard.
INT. JOHN'S SUB - CONTINUOUS
Smoke and fire grows. John's passed out. Looks dead.
FLASHBACK TO:
EXT. PHIL'S - BACK AREA (PAGE 9)
WILL
We all have our own path. Stay the
course. Get out of your own way
and you will find a way.
EXT. PUBLIC PARKING LOT - BEHIND PHIL'S (PAGE 24)
BEN
No matter what, never quit.
INT. FLIPPER (PAGE 24)
JO
Don’t give up on your dreams.
EXT. JOHN’S CAR (PAGE 3)
ROBERT
Don’t give up! Ever!
FLASHFORWARD TO:
EXT. SWEET DREAMS - DECK - PRESENT
Thunder, lightning, wind, rain, and hail from this massive,
powerful storm projectile vomits on the Gang.
BEN
Please, Jo. The water’s freezing.
You’ll die.
JO
I don’t care! JOHN!!
Jo looks down at the enraged ocean and huge, killer waves.
Horrified. John's reflection APPEARS in the water.
JOHN
Let go of fear, it will disappear.
John's reflection disappears. Jo jumps! Ben jumps!
OCEAN SURFACE
The huge waves hammers Ben and Jo. The ice cold water takes
their breath away. Jo frozen in fear.
BEN
Keep moving!
JO
I can’t!
BEN
YES, YOU CAN! Believe it! You can
do it!
Jo takes a BEAT. Believes it. Swims away! Ben follows!
BEN (CONT'D)
You did it! Keep moving!
Genres:
["Drama","Action","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
56 -
Descent into Chaos
INT. JOHN'S SUB - CONTINUOUS
John comes to. Grabs a flashlight, fire extinguisher, and a
mini-oxygen tank. Puts on oxygen tank. Puts out the fire.
Pushes the surface balloons button over and over. Negative!
JOHN
NO!!
John’s trapped. He freaks out. Pounds on the button. Two
massive balloons inflate! John’s sub rises fast!
JOHN (CONT'D)
YES!!
A group of killer SEA CREATURES APPEAR! They gnaw on one of
the surface balloons! EXPLOSION! John's sub tips to the
side! More killer CREATURES APPEAR! Gnaw on the other
balloon! EXPLOSION! John's sub sinks fast! Hundreds of
COLORED Titanic GHOST PASSENGERS and CREW, along with COLORED
GHOSTS Will, Ward, his wife, the First Mate, and three Crew
from Josephine, stare at the John through his window.
JOHN (CONT'D)
AHHHH!!!!
FIRST MATE
Put an explosive in the top cone.
GHOST WARD
Put on the jet pack. Clear the
storage unit. Get inside. Relax.
GHOST WILL
You can do it, John. Be the hero.
John puts on the jet pack. Empties the storage unit. Puts
the necklace around his neck. Puts an explosive in the top
cone. It counts down. John ENTERS the storage unit. The
COLORED Titanic GHOSTS, along with COLORED GHOSTS Ward, his
wife, Will, the First Mate, and the three Crew fly away.
INT. STORAGE UNIT - CONTINUOUS
John’s claustrophobic. Tries to relax. Holds the flash-
light. Breathes with the mini-oxygen tank. We hear BEEPS.
EXT. JOHN'S SUB - CONTINUOUS
BEEP. BEEP. The top cone EXPLODES! COLORED Titanic GHOSTS
and COLORED GHOSTS Will, Ward, his wife, the First Mate and
three Crew APPEAR. Look around for John. Negative.
EXT. SWEET DREAMS - DECK
The powerful storm pukes it guts on everyone. Sandy climbs
over the wet rail in her life vest. Everyone watches in
disbelief. Cameramen film in the b.g.. Sandy looks at the
pissed off ocean and huge killer waves. Scared to death.
TOMMY
What are you doing, Sandy?!
SANDY
I want to win an Oscar!
PACO
FOR THE LAST FREAKIN’ TIME! THIS
ISN’T A MOVIE!
SANDY
If there are cameras, it's a movie.
Sandy takes a long BEAT. Jumps overboard! A gigantic wave
engulfs Sandy! She disappears UNDERWATER!
THE GANG
SANDY!!!
UNDERWATER
Sandy's pushed down by the powerful waves! Loses her life
vest! Hundreds of BATS and RATS APPEAR! Rush toward Sandy!
Sandy faces her fears. Gives the bats and rats the finger.
Yells “FUCK OFF!” The water muffles Sandy’s words. The bats
and rats retreat like cowards. Sandy laughs. Swims up!
Surfaces victoriously! Puts on her life vest.
SANDY
I did it! I can’t believe it! I
let go of fear and kicked it’s -
A huge wave slaps Sandy in the face. She chokes on water.
BEN
Stop acting Sandy.
SANDY
I’m not acting!
EXT./INT. JOHN’S SUB - UNDERWATER - CONTINUOUS
John kicks out of the storage unit with the necklace around
his neck, mini-oxygen tank in his mouth, jet pack on his
back, and flashlight in his hand. John’s bloody. Shaken.
Genres:
["Adventure","Action","Drama","Fantasy"]
Ratings
Scene
57 -
Oscar Dreams Amidst the Storm
EXT. CASPER - DECK
Alan has on a life vest. Climbs over the wet slippery rail.
ALAN
And the Oscar goes to...? ME!
Alan jumps. The massive waves maul him. The ice cold water
takes his breath away. Alan swims to Ben, Sandy, and Jo.
EXT. SWEET DREAMS - DECK
Tommy and Paco are in life vests. The storm decimates them.
TOMMY
Everyone’s gonna win Oscars but us!
PACO
I don’t care!
TOMMY
The Academy loves it when actors
risk their lives!
PACO
Let the Academy risk their lives!
TOMMY
Visualize holding that gold statue!
Making your acceptance speech! It
goes viral! Everyone loves us!
Especially the girls!
PACO
What we do for love!
TOMMY
No. What we do for fame, fortune,
awards, and attention.
The gigantic storm pulverizes Paco and Tommy. They climb
over the wet, cold, slippery rail. Sean and the Crew watch.
SEAN
Actors really are crazy.
The Crew nods in agreement. A Cameraman films in the b.g..
TOMMY
Let’s do this old school! Like
Butch and Sundance!
Tommy takes off his belt. Hands one end to Paco.
PACO
I'M THE KING OF THE -
Paco slips on the wet rail. Falls. Takes Tommy with him.
TOMMY/PACO
Ohhhhh, shiiiitttt!!
SURFACE OF WATER
Tommy and Paco hit the ice cold water hard. It takes their
breath away. They swim to Ben, Jo, Sandy, and Alan.
BEN
Keep moving!
UNDERWATER - ON JOHN
John breathes with mini-oxygen tank. Holds the flashlight.
Le Coeur de la Mer is around his neck. John rockets to the
surface in the jet pack! Suddenly, a huge BENTHIC STORM
forms! Powerful waves and strong turbulence push down John!
The mini-oxygen tank and jet pack are stripped from John’s
body! Le Coeur de la Mer is blown off John’s neck!
FLASHBACK TO:
EXT. TITANIC SITE - APRIL 15TH, 1912 - 2:22 AM - RE-ENACTMENT
Titanic is gone. John, Jo, Ward, his wife, Phil, Thea, Ben,
Sandy, Paco, Tommy, Will, Sean, Alan, Machka, Mike, Frank,
Crew, and Passengers scream and thrash in the ice cold ocean.
JO
AHHH! AHHH!! AHHHH!!!
John holds Jo. Tries to calm her down. They shiver. Shake.
JOHN
It's okay. It's okay. I've got
you. PLEASE, HELP US! SAVE ONE
LIFE! SAVE ONE LIFE!
SURFACE OF OCEAN - SUNRISE
It’s calm. Peaceful. John, Jo, Ward, his wife, Phil, Thea,
Ben, Sandy, Tommy, Will, Paco, Sean, Alan, Machka, Mike, and
Frank float in the ice cold ocean. Blue. Frozen. Dead.
FLASHFORWARD TO:
EXT. CASPER - DECK - PRESENT
The massive, dangerous storm pummels Phil and Thea. They are
in life vests. Climb over the cold, wet, slippery rail.
THEA
We’ve both won Oscars, Phil! I
don’t need another one! Let’s go
home!
PHIL
No! We can rest and relax when
we’re dead! Ready...?!
Thea nods. Phil and Thea jump overboard. The ice cold water
takes their breath away. They swim to the others.
PHIL (CONT'D)
That was fun! Let’s do it again!
PACO
What was the small concession you
made with the studio, Ben?
SANDY
It’s not the time!
BEN
I told the studio if they didn’t
sue us, I’d give them half of our
option to Titanic’s treasure.
TOMMY
I’d rather be sued.
Genres:
["Drama","Action","Adventure","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
58 -
Surreal Rescues and Unexpected Perils
EXT. SWEET DREAMS - DECK
The Crew lowers Sean and other Crew in a lifeboat. The ropes
slip! The lifeboat tips drastically to one side! They all
almost fall out! The Crew evens out the lifeboat.
OCEAN SURFACE
The Gang’s exhausted. Shivers. On the verge of hypothermia.
ALAN
I’ve heard that ice baths are
beneficial, but this is ridiculous.
JO
I read that the actors peed in the
water tank when they did “Titanic.”
THEA
That’s what Kate told me.
BEN
Leo told me they didn’t want to get
out of their wardrobe. The
bathrooms were outside the stage.
It was freezing in Mexico.
SANDY
It’s freezing here! I should've
stayed home with my kids, my
family, and my pets, but I wanted
to have a “fun adventure.” I’d
better win a freakin’ Oscar!
EVERYONE
Me, too!
THEA
OH, MY GOD!!!
THE GANG
WHAT...?! WHAT IS IT...!? WHAT’S
WRONG...?! ARE YOU OKAY...?!
THEA
Tommy has snot all over his face!
TOMMY
This always happens when I go
swimming.
Tommy wipes the boogers from his face. Flings them away.
THEA
Ewww. That’s so gross.
The storm ELEMENTS match Phil's monologue from “King Lear.”
PHIL
"Blow, winds, and crack your
cheeks! Rage! Blow! You
cataracts and hurricanoes, spout
till you have drench'd our
steeples, drown'd the cocks! You
sulfurous and thought-executing
fires, vaunt-couriers to oak-
cleaving thunderbolts, singe my
white head! And thou, all-shaking
thunder, smite flat the thick
rotundity o' the world! Crack
nature's moulds, all germens spill
at once that makes ingrateful man!"
Everyone applauds. Cheers. Yells BRAVO!
SANDY
That was amazing, Phil!
PACO
Unbelievable.
TOMMY
Masterful.
ALAN
I’d pay to watch Phil read a menu.
THEA
I have. No one does it better.
BEN
Sir Philip Anthony is one of the
greatest actors who’s ever lived!
PHIL
Thank you all. You’re too kind.
There’s nothing more fun and
adventurous than acting.
JO
I want to be an actor!
SANDY
So does everyone, honey. So does
everyone.
PACO
If we don’t get to that lifeboat,
we’re going to be dead actors.
The lifeboat gets to the surface. The Gang swims to it.
ALAN
At least we'll be in the "In
Memoriam" part of the Oscar show.
THEA
That part always makes me cry.
THE GANG
Me, too.
PHIL
I’ve seen too many of my mates in
that part of the show.
The Crew rows to the Gang. Battles the storm and waves.
The Gang struggles in the ice cold ocean. Shiver. Shake.
JO
I changed my mind. If this is what
it takes to be an actor, forget it.
TOMMY
I hope Celine can perform at the
Oscars. My family, friends, and
girlfriends, will be proud.
CELINE DION descends on a big, white CLOUD. In full concert
wardrobe. Sings "MY HEART WILL GO ON." Everyone’s shocked.
Amazed. The lifeboat gets to the Gang. The Crew pulls them
aboard. Covers them in big blankets. They shiver. Shake.
UNDERWATER - ON JOHN
John has finally let go. He floats peacefully in this ice
cold, ocean graveyard. No more fear, failure, or rejection.
The only ILLUMINATION is the flashlight in John's frozen hand
and his apple watch. CLOSE ON the time. 11:11.
ON LIFEBOAT
Sean, Ben, Alan, and Crew row. Hurricane winds and gigantic
waves knock them about. Everyone looks for John. Negative.
Jo looks at her 11 11 tattoo. Silently calls all angels.
UNDERWATER - ON JOHN
Three smiling dolphins APPEAR. Nudge John's lifeless body.
ON LIFEBOAT
Ice cold rain pisses on the Gang. Jo looks around for John.
JO
JOHN!
SANDY
Let him go.
JO
NO!
(looks to Heaven)
PLEASE, HELP US! SAVE ONE LIFE!!
SAVE ONE LIFE!!!
A strong wind gust blows! Thunder BOOMS! Lightning STRIKES!
UNDERWATER - ON JOHN
John is dead. Three LIGHT ORBS APPEAR. Hover around John.
John comes to! Sees the three smiling dolphins. Grabs their
fins. The dolphins take John to the surface with warp speed.
OCEAN SURFACE - ON LIFEBOAT
JO
I’ll never let go, John. I will
never -
John SURFACES in the distance! Gasps for air! Jo points.
JO (CONT'D)
JOHN!
Three large FINS SURFACE next to John! Five U.F.O.s fly in!
Hover above the Gang! GREY ALIENS look down from the ships!
TOMMY
You were right, Paco! The Aliens
want to take the treasure!
PACO
THERE IS NO FREAKIN’ TREASURE!
BEN
KILL THEM ALL!!!
The Crews shoot at the U.F.O.s. A GREY ALIEN gives the Crews
the finger. The U.F.O.s zip away. The Crews shoot at the
fins. Jo stands. Waves her arms. Almost falls overboard!
JO
NO! DON’T!! STOP SHOOTING!!!
The three fins surface. They’re dolphins! John holds onto
their fins. Shivers. Shakes. Ben and Alan row to John.
John’s pulled aboard. Covered in big blankets. The Crew and
Gang try to warm John. Jo looks to the smiling dolphins.
JO (CONT'D)
Thank you, Angels.
The three smiling dolphins make SOUNDS. Swim away. Everyone
is exhausted. Relieved. An enormous BLUE WHALE SURFACES!
Blows water from its spout! Swallows the lifeboat whole!
Genres:
["Adventure","Drama","Action","Fantasy"]
Ratings
Scene
59 -
Escape from the Whale
INT. WHALE'S MOUTH - CONTINUOUS
The Crew shines flashlights in the whale’s cavernous mouth.
THEA
What happened!?
SANDY
We got Moby Dicked.
PHIL
“I’ll die bravely like a smug bride-
groom! What? I will be jovial!”
Phil crazy laughs. Everyone looks at Phil. Incredulous.
CAMERAMAN
It’s okay. Phil's acting.
ALAN
Once an actor, always an actor.
The lifeboat slides to the whale’s throat! The Gang screams!
TOMMY
He's going to swallow us!
JOHN
No, he’s not! His throat is too
small! I read your paper. Thanks
for sending it. Great job.
JO
Thank you.
The lifeboat stops. John grabs an oar. Stabs a small spot
in the whale’s mouth over and over. Everyone’s incredulous.
PACO
What’re you doing!?
JOHN
Saving our lives!
John stabs the whale’s mouth with the end of the oar repeated-
ly. Everyone’s confused. Concerned. Jo’s proud. Pleased.
EXT. WHALE - CONTINUOUS
SLOW MOTION: The gigantic blue whale ASCENDS!
INT. WHALE'S MOUTH - CONTINUOUS
The lifeboat slides backwards! The Gang screams! Everyone’s
knocked down. John drops the oar. Alan gets up. Reaches
for the oar. Ben stops him. John is still down.
REAL TIME:
JO
Get up, John! Keep hitting that
nerve! He'll spit us out!
John staggers up. Hits the whale’s nerve with the oar. The
whale shakes his huge head. The Gang screams! They’re
knocked around. John's knocked down again. Drops the oar.
THE GANG
GET UP, JOHN! GET UP! COME ON,
JOHN! GET UP! YOU CAN DO IT!
JO
NEVER QUIT!!
EXT. OCEAN SURFACE - CONTINUOUS
The whale rises almost completely out of the water. Stops.
INT. WHALE'S MOUTH - CONTINUOUS
John staggers up. Grabs the oar. Raises it above his head.
PHIL
NOW!!
John stabs the whale’s nerve with the oar as hard as he can!
OCEAN SURFACE - CONTINUOUS
The enormous blue whale crashes to the surface! Spits out
the lifeboat! It almost capsizes in the massive waves! The
blue whale DESCENDS. The storm stops. The dark clouds part.
A bright sun shines. A glorious, heavenly rainbow APPEARS.
Genres:
["Adventure","Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
60 -
A Dream of Hollywood
INT. SWEET DREAMS - PHIL'S CABIN - SUNSET
Phil's on the phone. Thea, Machka, Mike, and Frank look on.
PHIL
NO! IF YOU WANT TO BE IN BUSINESS
WITH PHIL FREAKIN’ ANTHONY, THAT’S
THE DEAL...! Good.
Phil hangs up. Dances. Happy. Carefree.
THEA
There’s no place like Hollywood.
EXT. SWEET DREAMS - DECK - MOMENTS LATER
Phil, Thea, Machka, Mike, and Frank join John, Jo, Ben,
Sandy, Tommy, Paco, Crew, and Film Crew. A bright WHITE
LIGHT beams down from Heaven! GHOSTS Will, Ward, his wife,
Josephine’s First Mate, and the three Crew rise from the
ocean. Land on DECK. Cameramen film in the background.
THE GANG
“HARE, KRISHNA! HARE, KRISHNA!”
GHOST WARD
STOP! IT’S OKAY!
GHOST WILL
We’re all friends.
The GHOSTS morph into themselves. The Gang’s shocked.
Amazed. Cameramen film in the b.g.. The Gang hugs their
friends. Relieved. The Crew serves food and drinks. Will
turns to the First Mate and the three Crew from Josephine.
WILL
Sorry for killing you guys.
FIRST MATE
It’s okay. You’re Will freakin’
West.
WILL
Yes, I am.
Ben's iPhone rings. He answers.
BEN
"Hello...? Really...? Okay.”
The new director quit. The studio
isn’t going to use his script.
JOHN
I’m not gonna get to play my part.
PHIL
You’ve been playing it the whole
time, John.
JOHN
What...?
BEN
The studio is going to use the
insurance footage from the small
film crews, and the audio/video
feeds from our submersibles.
THEA
Phil also sold the studio the
footage from his restaurant and
bar, his plane, and from his
private security men.
PHIL
The studio is going to get a new
director to edit all the footage
together. They’re going to release
a new movie.
ALAN
Say hello to Hollywood’s new star!
Everyone congratulates John. He’s finally made it.
BEN
You took action, John. You didn’t
let your dreams die. The ghosts of
rejection, fear, and failure will
never haunt you again.
The three evil DARK GHOSTS of rejection, fear, and failure
APPEAR behind the Gang unseen except by John. John calmly
stares at the DARK GHOSTS. They scream. Implode. Vanish.
SANDY
What’s wrong, John? You look like
you saw a ghost?
JOHN
Not anymore. Thank you all for
believing in me.
WARD
You believed in yourself.
PHIL
You’ve always had the power.
WILL
This was your path, John. You
stayed the course. You got out of
your own way and you found a way.
Will and John shake. Hug. They notice John’s hand is dry.
WILL (CONT'D)
You might even win an Oscar. Not
in my category, of course.
THE GANG
Or mine!
JOHN
I'd love to win an Oscar. But I
love something much more important.
John hugs Jo. They kiss. Everyone applauds.
BEN
Don’t forget, when you get to the
top of the mountain, help up
others. You’ll help yourself.
Ben and John shake. Hug. Jo whispers in John’s ear.
JO
Wherever you go, whatever you do,
I’ll travel until the end of time
to be with you.
WARD
(aside to a Cameraman)
Can I get a copy of my footage? I
want to submit it to the Academy.
SEAN
There’s still treasure down there.
PACO
The adventure’s over lyin’ Sean.
TOMMY
It’s never over!
PHIL
Give up the ghost. It’s time for
all of us to let Titanic go.
THEA
There treasure is not down there.
It’s right here. And at home.
Group hug. Sandy raises her glass. The others follow.
SANDY
To family and friends!
EVERYONE
The greatest treasure ever!
Everyone toasts, drinks, and celebrates. Ben turns to Ward.
BEN
Why didn’t you tell me you wanted
to be an actor? I would’ve helped
you up the mountain.
WARD
I didn’t want to bother you.
BEN
Bother me? I’m your man, Ward.
WARD
Make sure I don’t get cut out of
this movie, my man.
Ben and Ward hug. Sweet Dreams sails into the SUNSET. Three
smiling dolphins swim alongside the ship. Three bright LIGHT
ORBS flit to and fro. CLOSE ON John and Jo.
JOHN
You never told me about yourself or
your dreams.
JO
We have this lifetime and many more
to do that.
JOHN
I thought you didn’t believe in
that crap.
JO
I didn’t. Until I met my soulmate.
JOHN
What would I do without you?
JO
You’ll never know.
John and Jo hug. Kiss. A bright, new STAR sparkles and
shines in the perfect, sublime, orange sherbet sky.
BOTTOM OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC - CONTINUOUS
The LIGHT ORBS zip down to Titanic. Hover over the gold
coins, necklace, ruby slippers, and gold watch. A massive
BENTHIC STORM rages in! A powerful BENTHIC TORNADO forms.
Destroys the area under Titanic’s bow! The storm stops. The
tornado passes. A huge rusted VAULT APPEARS where Titanic
sat. Ripped open. Hundreds of COLORED Titanic GHOST CREW
and PASSENGERS APPEAR. The LIGHT ORBS fly inside the vault.
PHIL (V.O.)
“O Captain! My Captain! Our
fearful trip is done. The ship has
weather’d every rack. The prize we
sought is won.”
INT. VAULT - CONTINUOUS
The three LIGHT ORBS illuminate hundreds of old, open, large,
wood chests. Tons of gold bars, gold coins, gold jewelry,
and gold art are seen. The treasure is bigger, brighter, and
more valuable than our wildest dreams. A loud phone RINGS!
It RINGS again.
EXT. GRAND CANYON MOTEL PARKING LOT/INT. JOHN'S CAR - DAY
John’s iPhone RINGS. He wakes up in the back seat. His head
on his backpack. A jacket covers him. John’s stiff. Sore.
John sees DON on the caller I.D. Answers.
JOHN
What’s up, Don?
DON (O.S.)
We want our car back! Now!
JOHN
Let go of fear, it will disappear.
I’ll buy the car. I’m a movie
star.
DON (O.S.)
What are you talking about!? Wake
up, John! Stop dreaming!
JOHN
Never. For once in my life, I’m
gonna finish what I started.
(hangs up)
“Row, row, row your boat, gently
down the stream...”
John starts the car. “CHUMBAWAMBA” by TUBTHUMPING pulsates.
A glorious new sun rises over the majestic Grand Canyon.
John heads west to Hollywood. His hopes and dreams are
alive.
FADE OUT:
THE END