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| SCREENPLAY DRAFT | |
| Elevator pitch: | |
| stars are conscious and communicate with other stars in a way we don't recognize because their timescales are too long for us to even think about. | |
| then someone figures it out. | |
| CAST OF CHARACTERS: | |
| -STAR 1 | |
| -STAR 2 | |
| -HUMAN 1 | |
| FADE IN: | |
| EXT. SPACE - DAY | |
| We see a star shining brightly in the night sky. | |
| HUMAN 1 | |
| (wonderingly) | |
| Do you ever wonder if stars are conscious? If they're trying to communicate with us in a way we just don't recognize? | |
| CUT TO: | |
| INT. LAB - DAY | |
| HUMAN 1 is looking at a computer screen, where we see a representation of two stars orbiting each other. | |
| HUMAN 1 | |
| (to himself) | |
| Their timescales are so long, we can't even begin to understand what they're saying... | |
| Suddenly, a lightbulb goes off in his head. | |
| HUMAN 1 | |
| (to himself) | |
| Wait a minute... | |
| CUT TO: | |
| EXT. SPACE - DAY | |
| We see the two stars, still shining brightly. | |
| HUMAN 1 (V.O.) | |
| (voiceover) | |
| It's like they're talking to each other... | |
| CUT TO: | |
| INT |
MOVIE SCHOOL
OK, here’s a cast list. It’s typically hollywood sexist.
Tom Hanks as the scientist who discovers the truth about stars
Matt Damon as the skeptical colleague who initially doesn't believe the scientist
Reese Witherspoon as the scientist's wife, who is supportive but also worried about her husband's obsession
Morgan Freeman as the voice of the star, which the scientist hears in his head
Scarlett Johansson as the star that the scientist is communicating with
Christopher Plummer as the wise old man who helps the scientist understand the stars
Meryl Streep as the woman who doesn't believe the scientist at first but eventually comes around
Plot Summary:
A scientist discovers the truth about stars and is able to communicate with them. His colleague is initially skeptical but eventually comes around. The scientist's wife is supportive but also worried about her husband's obsession. The scientist is able to hear the voice of the star he is communicating with. The star helps him understand the stars. The scientist's discovery changes the way we view the stars.
ACT ONE SCENE ONE
Aerial shot of Great Barrier Reef, dolphins, fades to close up macro shot of a may fly landing upon a giant redwood tree.
Mayfly: hey bud, what’s new? Did you ever consider that maybe stars can communicate?
Redwood: What are you talking about?
Mayfly: I was just reading this article about a scientist who discovered the truth about stars. He was able to communicate with them.
Redwood: That’s nonsense.
Mayfly: I know it sounds far-fetched, but just think about it. What if we could talk to stars?
Redwood: We can’t even talk to each other.
Mayfly: That’s not the point. The point is that this scientist was able to hear the voice of the star he was communicating with. The star helped him understand the stars.
Redwood: And you think we can do this too?
Mayfly: I don’t know. But wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could?
ACT ONE SCENE TWO
Scientist is in his lab, looking at a telescope. His wife comes in.
Wife: Hi, honey. What are you doing?
Scientist: I’m trying to figure out how to communicate with stars.
Wife: Why?
Scientist: Because I think they might be able to tell us something important.
Wife: What could they possibly tell us that we don’t already know?
Scientist: I don’t know. But I think it’s worth a try.
Wife: I think you’re spending too much time on this. You’re going to get obsessed.
Scientist: I’m not going to get obsessed. I’m just going to try to figure out a way to talk to them.
Wife: I don’t want you to get hurt.
Scientist: I won’t get hurt. I promise.
MOVIE SCHOOL
OK, here’s a cast list. It’s typically hollywood sexist.
Tom Hanks as the scientist who discovers the truth about stars
Matt Damon as the skeptical colleague who initially doesn't believe the scientist
Reese Witherspoon as the scientist's wife, who is supportive but also worried about her husband's obsession
Morgan Freeman as the voice of the star, which the scientist hears in his head
Scarlett Johansson as the star that the scientist is communicating with
Christopher Plummer as the wise old man who helps the scientist understand the stars
Meryl Streep as the woman who doesn't believe the scientist at first but eventually comes around
Plot Summary:
A scientist discovers the truth about stars and is able to communicate with them. His colleague is initially skeptical but eventually comes around. The scientist's wife is supportive but also worried about her husband's obsession. The scientist is able to hear the voice of the star he is communicating with. The star helps him understand the stars. The scientist's discovery changes the way we view the stars.
ACT ONE SCENE ONE
Aerial shot of Great Barrier Reef, dolphins, fades to close up macro shot of a may fly landing upon a giant redwood tree.
Mayfly: hey bud, what’s new? Did you ever consider that maybe stars can communicate?
Redwood: What are you talking about?
Mayfly: I was just reading this article about a scientist who discovered the truth about stars. He was able to communicate with them.
Redwood: That’s nonsense.
Mayfly: I know it sounds far-fetched, but just think about it. What if we could talk to stars?
Redwood: We can’t even talk to each other.
Mayfly: That’s not the point. The point is that this scientist was able to hear the voice of the star he was communicating with. The star helped him understand the stars.
Redwood: And you think we can do this too?
Mayfly: I don’t know. But wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could?
ACT ONE SCENE TWO
Redwood: I am thinking of getting a tattoo.
Mayfly: That’s a big decision. What are you going to get?
Redwood: I’m not sure. I was thinking maybe a star.
Mayfly: That’s a great idea! I bet the stars would love it.
Redwood: I’m not so sure.
Mayfly: Come on, it’s a great idea. Let’s go talk to the stars.
Redwood: Okay, but just for a minute. I don’t want to get lost up there.
Mayfly: We won’t get lost. I promise.
ACT ONE SCENE THREE
Redwood and Mayfly are standing on a hill looking up at the stars.
Redwood: Wow. There are so many of them.
Mayfly: Yes, there are.
Redwood: Do you think they’re all talking to each other?
Mayfly: I don’t know. Maybe.
Redwood: I wish we could talk to them.
Mayfly: Me too.
Suddenly, a shooting star streaked across the sky.
Redwood: Did you see that?
Mayfly: Yes! It’s a sign.
Redwood: A sign of what?
Mayfly: A sign that we should talk to the stars.
Redwood: How are we going to do that?
Mayfly: I don’t know. But we’ll figure it out
MOVIE SCHOOL
OK, here’s a cast list. It’s typically hollywood sexist.
Tom Hanks as the scientist who discovers the truth about stars
Matt Damon as the skeptical colleague who initially doesn't believe the scientist
Reese Witherspoon as the scientist's wife, who is supportive but also worried about her husband's obsession
Morgan Freeman as the voice of the star, which the scientist hears in his head
Scarlett Johansson as the star that the scientist is communicating with
Christopher Plummer as the wise old man who helps the scientist understand the stars
Meryl Streep as the woman who doesn't believe the scientist at first but eventually comes around
Plot Summary:
A scientist discovers the truth about stars and is able to communicate with them. His colleague is initially skeptical but eventually comes around. The scientist's wife is supportive but also worried about her husband's obsession. The scientist is able to hear the voice of the star he is communicating with. The star helps him understand the stars. The scientist's discovery changes the way we view the stars.
ACT ONE SCENE ONE
Aerial shot of Great Barrier Reef, dolphins, fades to close up macro shot of a may fly landing upon a giant redwood tree.
Mayfly: hey bud, what’s new? Did you ever consider that maybe stars can communicate?
Redwood: I’ve heard that before, but I’ve never really thought about it.
Mayfly: I’ve been talking to one recently. It’s been blowing my mind.
Redwood: What are they like?
Mayfly: They’re amazing! They’re so full of wisdom and knowledge. They’ve seen everything and they’re just so peaceful.
Redwood: That does sound pretty amazing. I’d love to talk to one of them someday.
ACT ONE SCENE TWO
Tom Hanks as the scientist who discovers the truth about stars
Hanks: I’ve been studying stars for years and I’ve finally discovered the truth about them.
Damon: What is it?
Hanks: They’re alive!
Damon: What? That’s impossible.
Hanks: I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true. I’ve been communicating with them and they’ve been teaching me things.
Damon: This is insane. You’re going to be laughed out of the scientific community if you start talking about this.
Hanks: I know it sounds crazy, but I know it’s true.
ACT ONE SCENE THREE
Reese Witherspoon as the scientist's wife, who is supportive but also worried about her husband's obsession
Witherspoon: I believe you, honey. I know it sounds crazy, but I know you’re telling the truth.
Hanks: Thank you, sweetie. I know it’s a lot to take in.
Witherspoon: I’m just worried about you. This is consuming your life.
Hanks: I know, but I can’t help it. I’m just so fascinated by it all.
Witherspoon: Just be careful, okay? I don’t want to lose you.
Hanks: I will, I promise.
ACT ONE SCENE FOUR
Morgan Freeman as the voice of the star, which the scientist hears in his head
Freeman: I am the star that you are talking to. I am here to help you understand the stars.
Hanks: Who are you?
Freeman: I am the star that you are talking to. I am here to help you understand the stars.
Hanks: How are you doing this?
Freeman: I am the star that you are talking to. I am here to help you understand the stars.
Hanks: Why are you helping me?
Freeman: I am the star that you are talking to. I am here to help you understand the stars.
ACT ONE SCENE FIVE
Scarlett Johansson as the star that the scientist is communicating with
Johansson: I am the star that the scientist is communicating with. I am here to help him understand the stars.
Hanks: Who are you?
Johansson: I am the star that the scientist is communicating with. I am here to help him understand the stars.
Hanks: How are you doing this?
Johansson: I am the star that the scientist is communicating with. I am here to help him understand the stars.
Hanks: Why are you helping me?
Johansson: I am the star that the scientist is communicating with. I am here to help him understand the stars.