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00:00:00And the Oscar goes to Daniel Johnson for his original screenplay, Loving Her.
00:00:08That loser actually won an Oscar?
00:00:11Who knew the house hubby had it in him? I'm an industry joke now.
00:00:15Daniel, is it true that the script that won you Oscars for both writing and directing sat on a shelf
00:00:20for 10 years?
00:00:21Wow, you did your homework. Yes, I got sidelined for a little bit, but I think I found my way
00:00:26back.
00:00:26Um, I will tell you this. I don't think you can truly love others until you truly love yourself.
00:00:34Daniel really did it. The one standing by his side isn't me anymore.
00:00:39You think you can divorce America's sweetheart? You're nothing but a fucking house husband, Daniel.
00:00:45Our contract expired. I'm only telling you because you're her manager.
00:00:49If you try and divorce my daughter, you will end up with nothing. The mansion, the money, even your own
00:00:55son will belong to her.
00:00:58I'll always love my son. But he's a bully, and he learned it from the best in the business, his
00:01:03grandmother.
00:01:04You used to worship, Sabrina. What happened?
00:01:07That was a long time ago.
00:01:09America's sweetheart, Sabrina Donovan, attempts suicide.
00:01:12All for her co-star and Hollywood's golden boy, Preston Eastwood.
00:01:15But her career's hanging by a thread. I need to get those paparazzi off her back.
00:01:21You've always loved her, Daniel. I've seen it. She needs that now. Stay. Marry her. Love her. So that she
00:01:32doesn't face the world alone.
00:01:33I might not have been Sabrina's first love, but I would be her last. And I'd cherish her like no
00:01:39other man would.
00:01:41If Preston Eastwood's really back, then maybe the last ten years meant more to me than they ever did to
00:01:47her.
00:01:47This was the last one.
00:01:51Mom, Daniel.
00:01:54What's going on?
00:01:57What's going on?
00:01:59Honey!
00:02:01I was just telling Daniel he needs to stop dressing like a bum.
00:02:05If the paparazzi catch him next to you...
00:02:08But I need to go. I have an appointment with your stylist.
00:02:13Think about it, Daniel.
00:02:18Once Sabrina signs the divorce petition, the 30-day waiting period starts, and then I will be free.
00:02:24Sabrina, we need to talk.
00:02:26Ugh, can it wait? I'm seriously so spent.
00:02:30I had the photo shoot and fitting and cocktails with girls.
00:02:35I saw it. Preston was there.
00:02:37I mean, he got us our first movie deal right out of college. I mean, we owe him.
00:02:42Yeah, and then he cheated on you.
00:02:44And I'm the one who picked up the pieces.
00:02:46I'm starving. When are we eating?
00:02:48Lunch is on the stove.
00:02:50But first, your mother and I need to talk.
00:02:53No! I want to eat now!
00:03:05You always know the spot.
00:03:07He doesn't listen.
00:03:09Daniel, please.
00:03:10I had a migraine all day from the flashing bulbs at that god-awful Fanity Fair shoot.
00:03:17I got something I need to tell you. I'll make it quick.
00:03:20This isn't easy, but I...
00:03:22Ew! What is this?
00:03:24It's mom's vegetable and quinoa stew.
00:03:26I don't want healthy food. I want chicken nuggets! Chicken nuggets, chicken nuggets!
00:03:31You can't have that every day. It's not healthy for you.
00:03:34But I want them!
00:03:35Jackson, when I say no, I mean no.
00:03:39You suck! I want chicken nuggets! Give me chicken nuggets!
00:03:50I waited. I gave it everything I had.
00:03:54But it takes two to make a marriage work.
00:03:57And my self-absorbed wife would rather be with the man that almost ruined her life than me.
00:04:02Enough. Just enough.
00:04:09I want a divorce.
00:04:12I want a divorce.
00:04:18Sabrina, did you hear me?
00:04:21Huh?
00:04:23I want a divorce.
00:04:26I want chicken nuggets!
00:04:28Give me chicken nuggets!
00:04:30Jackson, honey, you need to listen to your father, okay?
00:04:34Now go upstairs, get cleaned up. We'll get you some real food.
00:04:41Seriously, your only job is to take care of the house and the family.
00:04:45I mean, it's not that hard.
00:04:48What is this?
00:04:50Another contract?
00:04:51How big is the role?
00:04:54Who's directing?
00:04:55It's not a...
00:04:56Whatever, my mom will look over it anyways.
00:04:58Hard to believe I can't even get her to care about this.
00:05:01Honestly, I am really at my capacity.
00:05:04I have that red carpet event coming up, and I really need you to pull your weight.
00:05:09Pull my weight?
00:05:10Yeah, you get it.
00:05:14Mwah! Love you.
00:05:15I've devoted myself to this family for ten long years.
00:05:19If that wasn't enough, then this is the only option.
00:05:22Just wait until she realizes what life's like without me.
00:05:32The movie's green light, and the studio wants you to direct.
00:05:35We need you on a plane to Australia tomorrow.
00:05:37I can't.
00:05:38My wife needs me here in L.A.
00:05:40After all I've sacrificed,
00:05:42my scripts,
00:05:43my career,
00:05:44my future,
00:05:46all pushed aside.
00:05:48At least there is one good thing to come from this.
00:05:51I was able to use the money Celeste gave me to save my mother's life.
00:05:55Hey, Mom.
00:05:55How you doing?
00:05:56Oh, good, dear.
00:05:58I just noticed that you transfer more money to my account.
00:06:02Do you need more?
00:06:03No, no, no, no.
00:06:04You've already done so much.
00:06:06I'm just trying to help.
00:06:07I know.
00:06:08But I never wanted my cancer to be your battle.
00:06:12I can't thank you enough for everything that you've done,
00:06:16but it's time you lived your life.
00:06:19I am, Mom.
00:06:22And I promise,
00:06:24very soon,
00:06:27everything's going to change.
00:06:29You have a wonderful fear.
00:06:30You deserve more than what they put you through.
00:06:33Everyone, come quick, come quick!
00:06:35I gotta go.
00:06:36Love you.
00:06:39What is it, Mom?
00:06:41Someone very special decided to pay us a visit.
00:06:44Our favorite leading man.
00:06:45Come on.
00:06:52Preston Eastwood,
00:06:53the man that broke my wife's heart
00:06:56and is stealing it back again.
00:07:00Preston Eastwood,
00:07:01the man that broke my wife's heart.
00:07:09All right, cut.
00:07:10That's a wrap, everyone.
00:07:13We got our start on the set of Breaking the Ice.
00:07:17Sabrina was a rising star.
00:07:19I was just the director's assistant.
00:07:23Our future's ahead of us.
00:07:26If only she didn't fall for Hollywood's golden asshole.
00:07:53If only she didn't fall for Hollywood's golden asshole.
00:07:54No doubt.
00:08:01It destroyed me.
00:08:02I just don't know.
00:08:04There's nothing left.
00:08:06There's nothing left.
00:08:20There's nothing left.
00:08:21I mean it.
00:08:23Sabrina, don't do this.
00:08:27Just...
00:08:30Just give me your hand.
00:08:42No!
00:08:45Daniel!
00:08:46I got you.
00:08:48No! Don't let me go!
00:08:51I won't ever let you go.
00:08:57I'm so alone, Daniel.
00:09:01Nobody sees the real me.
00:09:02I see you, Sabrina.
00:09:04I see all of you.
00:09:07And you're never gonna be alone again.
00:09:16Good to see ya!
00:09:18Oh my gosh, how long has it been?
00:09:19Oh, too long.
00:09:20Look at you!
00:09:22Oh, I'm so glad you could make it to my little slice in the Hollywood Hills.
00:09:25Of course, babe.
00:09:26Thank you for letting me stay here for a little bit. Are you kidding?
00:09:28Oh, Daniel.
00:09:29Preston's gonna stay with us for a bit, but you don't mind, right?
00:09:33Oh, there he is!
00:09:34The assistant!
00:09:35I'll tell you what, there's no one who grabs coffee quite like this guy.
00:09:39God, how did someone like you end up with a blonde bombshell like my Sabrina?
00:09:44Stop!
00:09:45I can't believe my wife would invite the ex she tried to kill herself over into our home.
00:09:51Oh, Sabrina.
00:09:52I don't remember agreeing to having him stay over.
00:09:55Daniel.
00:09:55Oh.
00:09:56Don't embarrass me.
00:09:57No, it's fine.
00:09:58I'm sorry.
00:09:58Whoa!
00:09:59You played Brett Stale in your action spy movie?
00:10:03He's not just tough, he's Brett Stale tough!
00:10:05You think, you know?
00:10:06My friends are, but my dad doesn't let me watch it.
00:10:09He doesn't let me do anything.
00:10:10Now that I'm here, we'll be able to bend some of Dad's rules.
00:10:14What do you say?
00:10:15Huh?
00:10:15Yeah!
00:10:16Sabrina.
00:10:17I think it's time he leaves.
00:10:20It's fine.
00:10:21It's fine.
00:10:23Just relax, okay?
00:10:25Be nice.
00:10:33Some people never change.
00:10:36But once our divorce is finalized,
00:10:38I won't be there to save her when he breaks her heart again.
00:10:42Yeah.
00:10:43It's nice.
00:10:44But this mansion is still the second most stunning thing on this sale.
00:10:54Ooh, careful.
00:10:55You alright?
00:10:58I'm still starving.
00:11:00Make me some food.
00:11:02Jackson, there's leftover stew in the fridge.
00:11:04Stew?
00:11:06Ew.
00:11:07What is this, a soup kitchen?
00:11:08I told you a hundred times I want chicken nuggets!
00:11:11Daniel.
00:11:12If the kid wants nuggets, just give him nuggets.
00:11:14I'm trying to teach my son how to be grateful for what he already has.
00:11:18Daniel, I'm a billionaire.
00:11:21What?
00:11:22For real?
00:11:23Yeah.
00:11:24My makeup line took me all the way to the top.
00:11:28Donovan Cosmetics.
00:11:29I'm rich.
00:11:31Which means we don't have to be grateful.
00:11:35I mean, that's just something poor people tell themselves so that they're happy with nothing.
00:11:39See, Daniel, that was always your problem.
00:11:40You're so caught up on the morals.
00:11:42You realize that's why no one bought your scripts.
00:11:44They were so dull.
00:11:45Please, Mr. Eastwood, my dad won't let me have anything!
00:11:49Lucky for you, Uncle Preston is a little bit of a rebel.
00:11:53So, how about we go to an exclusive restaurant?
00:11:57My treat.
00:11:58Here we go.
00:11:59What?
00:12:00Yeah.
00:12:01Oh, you don't have to do that.
00:12:02I don't mind.
00:12:03All of you insist.
00:12:04I mean, I'm already dressed, so.
00:12:07Mm-hmm.
00:12:08Okay.
00:12:09Oh, and I would invite you, Daniel, but there's a little bit of a dress cut, so.
00:12:14Anyways.
00:12:15Come on, Ben.
00:12:16Let's go.
00:12:17Looks great.
00:12:18Gotcha.
00:12:18There we go.
00:12:20Oh.
00:12:21There's Paps.
00:12:23You don't have to come, Daniel.
00:12:26Last time.
00:12:27I promise.
00:12:29You're right.
00:12:30It is the last time.
00:12:34You guys?
00:12:36Hi.
00:12:37Jackson.
00:12:43Well, did you use your brain, or are you following through on the divorce?
00:12:47Contract's fine.
00:12:50It's over.
00:12:52Why don't you meet me at the Oaks to finalize the paperwork?
00:12:55I hope you're ready to go on without a penny to your name.
00:12:59After 10 years of heartbreak, I don't care if I walk away with nothing.
00:13:20Why would Celeste invite me here?
00:13:22She must have known this is where they were going for dinner.
00:13:27Sabrina Donovan?
00:13:28I could scream.
00:13:29I'm literally obsessed with you.
00:13:31Preston Eastwood, I haven't seen the two of you together since breaking the ice.
00:13:35OMG, I used to always replay that scene where you guys kiss at the hockey rink.
00:13:39A scene that I wrote, uncredited of course.
00:13:41Even my success is shadowed by her fame.
00:13:44Wait, are you two dating?
00:13:46Oh, well actually, this is totally a date.
00:13:49All these years, I couldn't even be seen with her in public.
00:13:56Do you mind just giving me a little space?
00:13:59You're not really a part of my brand.
00:14:01Your brand?
00:14:03It's just, it's not a good look for me.
00:14:05You get it, right?
00:14:14So, you two are a thing?
00:14:16Well, I...
00:14:17It's okay babe, we don't have to lie to our biggest fans.
00:14:29This is so going viral.
00:14:30I can't believe you guys are dating.
00:14:32It looks like more than dating.
00:14:34Is this your son?
00:14:35I wish I was his son, Jackson.
00:14:38Don't be silly.
00:14:39You have a dad and he's a sissy.
00:14:42That's what all the boys at school say.
00:14:44He does girly stuff like cook and clean.
00:14:47But Preston is awesome.
00:14:50He's an action spy.
00:14:52I wish he was my dad.
00:14:55My own son doesn't respect me.
00:14:57But we'll see if Preston's the type of dad he wants
00:14:59when he comes home coked out from a Hollywood after party
00:15:02with a call girl.
00:15:03It's okay, buddy.
00:15:05Every spy needs a partner in crime.
00:15:06If you want me around, I'm in.
00:15:09That is if mom's school with it.
00:15:12Oh Preston, I don't know.
00:15:13Daniel, he, you know, he's...
00:15:15Preston, what are you doing?
00:15:19Come on.
00:15:20Let's give Michelle.
00:15:36Now that's a Hollywood couple.
00:15:41I told you this divorce was a mistake.
00:15:44Sabrina will end up on top and you will end up with nothing.
00:15:51Daniel!
00:15:52You know, it's probably for the best.
00:15:54And the sound of it, your own son doesn't even want to be around you.
00:15:58Daniel, he's here?
00:16:00He...
00:16:00Did he see us?
00:16:01Is he looking over here?
00:16:02Oh fuck, that's not good.
00:16:03I was just doing that for Felicity.
00:16:05I didn't mean for him to see us.
00:16:07Actually, it was perfect timing.
00:16:08Once that loser's out of the picture, Sabrina and her money are all mine.
00:16:12Who cares about him, mommy?
00:16:14Now you can be with Mr. Preston!
00:16:16Jackson, enough!
00:16:18What do I do?
00:16:20Well, that's it then.
00:16:22Now I need to handle Sabrina.
00:16:24I need to leverage her relationship with Preston, with the tabloids.
00:16:27I'm sure you'll spin the story to whatever suits you.
00:16:31You're really good at that.
00:16:32Oh!
00:16:33I have a parting gift for you.
00:16:36A one-way ticket, so you can get as far away from this family as possible.
00:16:42I know the contract is over, but if I see one stitch of bad press about the Donovans,
00:16:47I will come after you with everything I got.
00:16:50Daniel loves me.
00:16:51He has to understand.
00:16:52This is Hollywood.
00:16:53It's just part of the job.
00:16:56Daniel, I can explain.
00:17:03Daniel, what is this?
00:17:06I can't let her create a public scene.
00:17:08All it takes is one article to get her cancelled.
00:17:11Are you going somewhere?
00:17:14Honey!
00:17:15Oh, what a coincidence.
00:17:16We were just meeting here to discuss a vacation.
00:17:20Isn't that right, Daniel?
00:17:21A vacation?
00:17:22Finally.
00:17:23You're paying attention.
00:17:25Yeah.
00:17:26I'm gonna leave in a few days.
00:17:28Well, thanks for telling your wife.
00:17:30What are we supposed to do without you?
00:17:32Without me cooking and cleaning?
00:17:33That's not what I meant.
00:17:34Whoa.
00:17:35Looks like there's a little bit of drama going on over here.
00:17:38It's fine.
00:17:39Daniel's just decided to abandon us for a bit.
00:17:41Just like any good husband would.
00:17:43Oh, I see.
00:17:45Is it me?
00:17:46Is my presence hurting your ego?
00:17:48I wouldn't put jealousy past him.
00:17:50I always knew you were the self-loathing type.
00:17:52You know what?
00:17:53Maybe I should go.
00:17:54I don't want to get between the two of you.
00:17:55No, please stay.
00:17:57I want you to live with us forever and ever.
00:18:01No, you know what?
00:18:02I'll go.
00:18:03And clearly she wants you.
00:18:05I'm willing to dance to his tune.
00:18:06Daniel, wait.
00:18:09I won't ever let you go.
00:18:11He won't leave.
00:18:12He promised.
00:18:13It doesn't have to be like this.
00:18:15We could pull up a chair and we can...
00:18:18I'm gonna go back.
00:18:23Daniel!
00:18:26Please.
00:18:27Better than yours.
00:18:29Yeah.
00:18:31Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
00:18:33Oh!
00:18:34Oh, good, you're up.
00:18:36Um, after dinner we went to an A-lister party in Bel Air.
00:18:42It's fun.
00:18:43What?
00:18:44Don't look at me like that.
00:18:45I'm allowed to have a little bit of fun.
00:18:48Anyways, Preston had a few too many drinks to be alone.
00:18:52How lucky for him.
00:18:54He's got his girl to take care of him when he's drunk.
00:18:56Oh.
00:18:57Oh, Daniel.
00:18:58Whatever you saw at the restaurant, it's not like that.
00:19:00Okay.
00:19:01Listen, man.
00:19:02I...
00:19:02I've had every opportunity to sleep with her and nothing happened.
00:19:06You can trust me.
00:19:09Preston, I think you're really wrong.
00:19:12You need to go right now.
00:19:13All right.
00:19:14Oh, hey.
00:19:16Daniel, seriously, listen, man.
00:19:18I...
00:19:19I...
00:19:19When you're gone, I promise I will take the best care of your son and your wife.
00:19:24I...
00:19:24I'm gonna be the best man of the house.
00:19:28Just ignore him.
00:19:28He doesn't know what he's saying.
00:19:30No, I actually think he's the only one speaking exactly what's on his mind.
00:19:34Daniel, you don't have to be so jealous.
00:19:36Jealous?
00:19:38My God, you still don't get it, do you?
00:19:41Whatever, I'm going to bed.
00:19:46You know...
00:19:48I don't think I should be alone.
00:19:52That's all I need to slip into her bed and drive the final wedge between her and the house husband.
00:19:59Daniel...
00:19:59Can Preston sleep in here tonight so I can look after him?
00:20:04Oh, my God.
00:20:05God, you're unbelievable.
00:20:10Are you really gonna ask your husband if you can sleep with your ex?
00:20:14No, it's not like that.
00:20:16I...
00:20:17What?
00:20:19You know what?
00:20:20Fine.
00:20:22You two look great together.
00:20:25Daniel, I...
00:20:37And to think there was a time I wanted to make our marriage work.
00:20:44Um...
00:20:48I don't know where our kettle or extra towels are.
00:20:53Without me, you can't even find a kettle or a towel.
00:20:57I was never the homemaker.
00:21:02Please, Daniel.
00:21:15I can't think of any time she was there to comfort me.
00:21:22If you're sick, can you go in the other room?
00:21:25I have a press junket tomorrow that I seriously can't miss.
00:21:40Look at her now.
00:21:42Playing house for another man.
00:21:44If only she worked this hard at being a wife when it actually mattered.
00:22:05There he is.
00:22:06God, I wish I could sleep in till 8 a.m.
00:22:09Man.
00:22:09No, I had to wake up and have a 5 a.m. workout.
00:22:12Life of an A-lister, I guess.
00:22:14Mmm.
00:22:16Got some.
00:22:18Yeah.
00:22:19What do you need?
00:22:20Oh, oh.
00:22:21Yeah, there you go.
00:22:22I'd offer you some of this shit, but...
00:22:24I doubt you'd like it.
00:22:25Yeah, this shit's straight up protein.
00:22:27Bulking up for a new Marvel movie!
00:22:33Hey, uh...
00:22:34You're not pissed off that your wife had to take care of me last night, right?
00:22:38You're not?
00:22:39A grown man that needs a babysitter?
00:22:42Why would I be threatened by that?
00:22:46It's finally time to make this hack disappear.
00:22:59What's wrong, Jackson?
00:23:01Mr. Eastwood!
00:23:03I want to play with the fish, but my stupid dad won't let me!
00:23:06And it's unfair!
00:23:08That's a shame, huh?
00:23:09You know what?
00:23:09Let me grab it for you, little man.
00:23:11Here we go.
00:23:12Ooh!
00:23:14No, it's...
00:23:15Not to play with that.
00:23:18You never let me do anything!
00:23:21Come on, it's just a fish tank, Daniel.
00:23:24You guys can afford an aquarium.
00:23:26It's not about the money.
00:23:27It's about him learning how to respect living things.
00:23:30Unfortunately, he's surrounded by...
00:23:31Bad examples.
00:23:34Yeah?
00:23:34What's that supposed to mean?
00:23:37You're so annoying!
00:23:39Don't push!
00:23:45I said don't push.
00:23:47Go get a book or something.
00:23:48Why don't you get your hands off him?
00:23:50He's a Donovan, not some pathetic manservant like you.
00:23:53God, what the hell?
00:23:54Just show me.
00:23:58Call it a lesson.
00:23:59I'm teaching the kid to go after what he wants.
00:24:00He's not your kid.
00:24:02I wish I was!
00:24:03I hope Mom marries him so you can be gone forever!
00:24:06I hate seeing your stupid face!
00:24:09Ouch!
00:24:09I mean, you just heard your son.
00:24:12So why don't you make this a little vacay of yours?
00:24:14Hermd.
00:24:14Maybe it will be.
00:24:15But until then, I'm still the man of the house.
00:24:19You?
00:24:20Man of the house?
00:24:21Please.
00:24:22You're a pussy in an apron.
00:24:24I'd be embarrassed to call you a maid, much less a dad or a husband.
00:24:27And you're a washed up pack!
00:24:29Still riding on all your old headlines.
00:24:31How were your latest box office numbers, huh?
00:24:33I heard your agent's begging for scraps.
00:24:35I'm a fucking star!
00:24:37A star?
00:24:38A star that needs his ex to bring him back into the spotlight.
00:24:42Jackson, come on.
00:24:43I don't want you hanging around this clown anymore.
00:24:45No, I'm not going!
00:24:46Preston's way cooler than you!
00:24:48Preston!
00:24:49Preston!
00:24:50Preston!
00:25:13You know, there's a reason we say everyone's replaceable in Hollywood.
00:25:17What was that?
00:25:24Daniel!
00:25:25What is happening?
00:25:27It was Dad, Mom!
00:25:28Dad was attacking Mr. Eastwood!
00:25:31What?
00:25:31You're so scared!
00:25:32That'd be pretty good, babe.
00:25:33What the hell, Daniel?
00:25:35I just wanted to hang out with Jackson.
00:25:36I came in looking for a fight.
00:25:38What?
00:25:38I didn't?
00:25:39Daniel!
00:25:40What the hell is wrong with you?
00:25:41You're acting like a jealous child!
00:25:43I thought you were bigger than this petty shit!
00:25:45He threw a fish tank at me!
00:25:47It's just a fucking fish tank!
00:25:48Grow up!
00:25:49Remember where in the public eye?
00:25:51What if your little outburst was caught by the press?
00:25:54What?
00:25:54Everyone knows your precious Preston attacked me?
00:25:58Maybe I should go while I'm sorry.
00:26:00No!
00:26:00Oh my God!
00:26:02He's lying!
00:26:04You're a monster!
00:26:06And in front of your son?
00:26:08You have to be kidding!
00:26:09We have to get you to the hospital.
00:26:13We'll talk about this when I get home.
00:26:15Come on.
00:26:16Clean this up!
00:26:19Soon you won't be coming home to me ever again.
00:26:23She's mine now, loser.
00:26:34Hello, 911.
00:26:35What's your emergency?
00:26:37I'm bleeding out.
00:26:38I think I hit an artery.
00:26:40I need an ambulance now.
00:26:41Now.
00:26:51You did lose a lot of blood, so we're going to have to keep you here overnight to pump you
00:26:56like what to be honest that's i could use a break from home trouble with the misses
00:27:04uh yeah pretty obvious most married folks that come in here are miserable
00:27:10i shouldn't be saying this but sabrina donovan was here with preston eastwood
00:27:17true love story holding hands wiping tears i've been obsessed with him since breaking the ice
00:27:23you said um a couple i wasn't sure but i checked the visitation logs and it's official
00:27:31she even helped me reposition preston when his iv was twisted she was so sweet
00:27:41need us to check on that shoulder for you no it's it's an old wound i tore it actually um
00:27:5010 years ago
00:27:51uh daniel sweet and caring so preston's found the wi-fi i always wanted
00:27:59he only had to break her heart to get it and left me to pick up the pieces
00:28:09fuck it let me go get my shit and go
00:28:14mr lee i don't know if you remember me you once liked my short film i have a script i've
00:28:19been sitting on
00:28:28it needs the right producer i know it's a long shot but i'd be honored if you'd read it
00:28:34where have you been i kept calling i i started to feel like one of my stalkers
00:28:41uh huh what i've been busy anyways i thought you were busy entertaining preston
00:28:49seriously why does it always have to come back to him i told you he's just a friend
00:28:56yeah that's what you want to call it i i just i'm sorry i bringing preston into our home was
00:29:06probably
00:29:06crossing a line it is what it is but i mean you know how the industry works you even just
00:29:18hint at
00:29:18a relationship and it stirs up all this publicity and i think you should go for it i mean you
00:29:23always
00:29:24do what's best for your career but i just i don't want you to be upset with me
00:29:33seriously i i care about you
00:29:40i'm no man i've known you for 14 years i know when you're angry really i didn't think you paid
00:29:46attention i pay attention since when do i not pay attention she signed the papers without reading
00:29:55them that's all this marriage ever was to her a headline a performance sabrina
00:30:05sabrina i'm good you know what i hate fighting so let's just forget about this okay
00:30:12i was thinking we could revisit your script
00:30:18i gave that to you three years ago you tell me you finally read it well yeah the first 10
00:30:25pages but
00:30:26they're good the lead role is something i can really sink my teeth into i mean we have to do
00:30:31this
00:30:32me and you the lead actress and the writer director i gave up on that dream of us working together
00:30:41a long time ago well how about you make us some lattes and for the next hour we can just
00:30:48pour
00:30:48ourselves into the script just like we used to in film school there was a time when this would have
00:30:54worked on me i would have melted in her hands now i just want to pack and get out of
00:31:00here
00:31:16i don't know what you do but i asked the chef to make a latte while you were gone and
00:31:21it was awful
00:31:24i've had a lot of experience making it for you i'll be sure to tell him how you like it
00:31:27that's not what i
00:31:28meant i like it when you make it i'm not gonna always be here to make it i knew it
00:31:38you are mad that
00:31:41i brought preston back here i told you it was just a publicity stunt god it's not like our marriage
00:31:47is gonna get me on the cover of vanity fair married people are boring
00:31:54it's good to know where you stand no daniel no that's not what i meant
00:32:04look what you made me do
00:32:07just leave it i thought you would appreciate that i read your script
00:32:13and what it would make up for all the years of indifference i'm just trying to do something nice
00:32:18and look what i get for it you know what forget it i have a mirror we'll just talk about
00:32:25this tomorrow
00:32:40what is that how you talk to your mother-in-law yeah ex-mother-in-law not quite
00:32:45that was the divorce contract but if you want a clean break we need to finalize your entertainment
00:32:49contract and our family's nda this is showbiz baby remember that i'll text you the address of where to meet
00:32:56me
00:33:06i heard she was sneaking preston eastwood into her trailer on set oh please she's always been so
00:33:13secretive i mean this is her movie premiere and where is her husband maybe she's embarrassed by him
00:33:20i read somewhere that he was just a broke writer's assistant
00:33:26oh well if we want the tea let's get it from the pot come here
00:33:34jackson we were just talking about your mom do you know where she is or who she's with
00:33:40she's with mr eastwood he's been staying with us oh really do you think mr eastwood might be your
00:33:48new daddy oh i hope so i really hope so he's way cooler than my old boring real dad speaking
00:33:55of i
00:33:56don't think we've ever met your real dad yeah he usually stays at home doing chores like a maid
00:34:07what are you doing here you never come to these things well that's got to be the husband
00:34:14get lost you embarrass us jackson do not talk to me like that i'm your father i wish you never
00:34:20were my
00:34:23dad is there a problem oh my god that's preston eastwood how could sabrina choose this flap over
00:34:35preston if there was a problem that's none of your business i wish preston was my dad you're a pathetic
00:34:41loser zip it jackson you should probably listen to your kid and head out because
00:34:47start to make a scene i'm just here to talk to celeste that's not what i see you showed up
00:34:53uninvited in street rags abuse sabrina's kid and pick a fight with an a-lister that's the kind of
00:35:01story the press would devour doesn't take much to be cancelled these days and then they would
00:35:07praise sabrina for divorcing your sorry ass this was all a stunt was that you were revolting no wonder
00:35:15sabrina turned out the way she did hey why don't you watch your mouth trash like him is always
00:35:22forgetting their place in the world yeah maybe i should teach him a lesson oh yeah what lesson's
00:35:28that preston you groveling back to your ex that you cheated on so that you can leech off her career
00:35:55what happened oh my god daniel what the hell happened
00:36:02daniel you're bleeding are you okay look at her go hollywood's finest always performing when there's
00:36:10an audience it's daniel he's a monster he found out about your premiere and crashed the party mommy dad
00:36:18came in here and started shouting at me no no that's not true if preston weren't here daniel would
00:36:25have manhandled jackson in front of the reporters can you imagine the allegations
00:36:33daniel is that true
00:36:36sabrina
00:36:37sabrina oh yeah i think you got me in the ribs i think one of them's broken sabrina honey
00:36:47we need to help preston
00:36:51but daniel
00:36:54imagine choosing that loser for preston eastwood
00:37:08mommy please we can't leave him i i have i have to help preston
00:37:28come on jackson
00:37:36daniel i got you don't let me go she's made her choice there's no going
00:37:43back we'll see if preston can give her the life she's grown used to after all these years of me
00:37:48being slaving for her
00:37:56well that went even better than i planned
00:38:00now we can make a clean break i wasn't waiting for your permission
00:38:04there's an uber waiting for you outside to take you to the airport
00:38:09get out of hollywood in fact get out of the country
00:38:14if i so much as see your name next to my daughters in a tabloid
00:38:18i will make your life a living hell
00:38:34don't worry about it just drive
00:38:49i used to ache for her approval
00:38:52now i just want to breathe without her shadow
00:38:56seriously
00:38:58stay down
00:38:58i know what you do
00:39:01i'm gonna go call the doctor okay
00:39:05what are you doing i thought you were hurt
00:39:08i think i'll pull through
00:39:16so what are you doing
00:39:18what i've always wanted to come on i know you want this i see the way you look at me
00:39:23now that daniel's gone we have the house to ourself i can finally have you in this bedroom
00:39:39what am i doing daniel is still injured he should be home
00:39:46mr
00:40:13sabrina
00:40:14ready to be a dad to that little boy. I mean, come on. Sabrina, your son, your mother. Even
00:40:21Daniel is pushing us together. Look, he's already moved on. No. What have I done? Where
00:40:33is he? What about me? You had your chance ten years ago. I need to go take care of my
00:40:42husband. Hello? Excuse me. Excuse me. Hi. Have you seen my husband? Please. He was
00:40:54someone bleeding out. I saw him stumble outside holding his head after he spoke
00:40:58to some older woman. He didn't come back in, though. Oh, no. Daniel, where are you? I'm
00:41:07sorry, but the number you are trying to reach is no longer in service. Please try
00:41:11again later. What have I done? Come on, Daniel. Answer me.
00:41:32He's not gone. I know Daniel wouldn't leave me. He loves me too much to abandon me when
00:41:47I need him the most. No. It's not possible. He will be back. No.
00:42:08Boy, it's all assets. Climb zero, Castillo, Jackson. The waves all spousal support. No. No,
00:42:17he can't leave me. He can't do this to me. I won't sign off on him.
00:42:31No. All this time, he's gonna leave me. It can't be. It's not a... Honestly, it doesn't matter.
00:42:56My mom will look it over anyways. He loves me. He loves Jackson. He wouldn't just leave
00:43:04us. We're his family. After all these years, everything we've been through.
00:43:31I got you. Don't let me go. Was I ever really paying attention?
00:43:41Daniel? No, it's Mom. Is everything okay? You sound panicked. Mom. Mom. Daniel. He just left
00:43:52me. I don't know what he does. Do you know where he is? We have to find him. We can
00:43:57check
00:43:58the hospital or the... Oh, honey. It's over. Daniel's not coming back. You knew? I'll come over
00:44:07in the morning and explain everything. I'm hungry. Dad! Breakfast should be ready by now.
00:44:24Jackson? I have something to tell you.
00:44:29Your dad? Your dad? He's left us. I'm sorry, but he's not coming back. Yay! He's gone! He's gone!
00:44:41Why would you say that? He was so embarrassing. Even Mr. Eastwood... Mr. Eastwood?
00:44:48What did Preston say? He said a pathetic pussy like that should stick to scrubbing toilets,
00:44:54then raising a young man. He was so lame and boring. Now he's gone. Mr. Eastwood is way cooler.
00:45:02He can be my new dad. Jackson! You have a dad, and he's cared for you for seven years. Yeah,
00:45:10but I hate him! Hello? Do you have any news about Daniel? Miss Donovan? It's your accountant.
00:45:22I noticed a few unusual transfers. I'm sorry. I don't have the time. Large sums have been wired to
00:45:28someone named Preston Eastwood. Was that done with your approval? No, but I'm not surprised. Flag his name.
00:45:35I want him frozen and cut off. Jackson, I don't want to ever hear you say Preston's name again,
00:45:43okay? He's not the man you think he is. Your father, the one who raised you and cared about you,
00:45:49is out there, and we need to find him at all costs. What kind of coward abandons his family, huh?
00:45:56It's despicable. I can't do this anymore. I cancel everything. The interviews, the red carpets,
00:46:04I don't want to be seen. I can't pretend. I just want him back. Oh, honey. It's time to let
00:46:14him go.
00:46:15You don't love him anyway, and think about what Preston would do for your career.
00:46:23What? How could you say something like that? Of course I love Daniel. He cares for me. He sees me.
00:46:32He was
00:46:32there for me when Preston dropped me like I was nothing. But Daniel is a pathetic nobody.
00:46:40Daniel's my husband and the father of my son. Yeah, some husband abandoning you without a
00:46:46moment's notice, wanting nothing to do with his child just because the contract ended.
00:46:50Contract? What contract?
00:46:56What are you talking about? Forget it. Forget it. Just pretend I didn't say anything.
00:47:03When I caught you and Daniel at the restaurant the other day, you said that he was going on a
00:47:07trip.
00:47:08Is there something you're not telling me? Please. I just want the truth. Mom.
00:47:16Fine. I will tell you the truth. But promise me you won't get mad.
00:47:23I'll tell you the truth, Sabrina. But no, it was all for your own good.
00:47:32When Preston left you, you were distraught. I had to save you. She's lost without you, Daniel.
00:47:41You've always been there for her. From film school to now. I've seen it.
00:47:46She needs you. Stay. Marry her. Love her. So that she's never alone again.
00:47:59It was all just some sort of obligation? How could you do this to me? I wanted to protect you.
00:48:07You wanted to control me. All because you needed me for my career, my money. Well, it worked, didn't it?
00:48:18You were about to throw yourself off a rooftop. Daniel did what he was meant to do. He kept you
00:48:24together.
00:48:26Where? Where did he go? I know he told you where he went. Where is he?
00:48:31You can do better than him. You are Sabrina Donovan, Hollywood starlet. Believe me, it's for the best.
00:48:39No. He can't be gone. He can't. Yes. He is gone and he is gone forever. He can't be. He
00:48:48can't be gone. He can't.
00:49:09I'm live at the highly anticipated premiere of How to Tame a Silver Fox that's already generated a considerable buzz
00:49:15for its new writer-director.
00:49:19Speaking of which, there he is now, Mr. Daniel Johnson.
00:49:25Daniel, your film received the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. What's going through your head tonight?
00:49:32Honestly, I'm just trying not to trip over my own speed. Nobody told me how.
00:49:36Oh, man. How uncomfortable these designer shoes would be.
00:49:39I've heard this talk of a sequel.
00:49:42Uh, yeah. Um, God, my career has been a long time in the making and I've been very honest about
00:49:48it, actually.
00:49:48I almost, I almost gave up the dream. But London, London lit the fire under me and I feel like
00:49:55I found my voice and it really is full steam ahead.
00:49:58Speaking of London, since you're an American writer-director, will you be making your way back to Hollywood?
00:50:06Hollywood.
00:50:07Get out of the country.
00:50:09If I so much as see your name next to my daughters in a tabloid, I will make your life
00:50:15a living hell.
00:50:19Daniel?
00:50:33He's no good at bragging about himself, so I'll do it for him.
00:50:37Daniel is a true auteur and a creative genius and it was a privilege to be his leading lady.
00:50:43That's not a light compliment coming from Emily Blake, two-time Golden Globe award-winning actress and celebrated alumni of
00:50:51the Royal Shakespeare Company.
00:50:52Well, I've heard that, uh, your relationship wasn't just professional.
00:50:56We'll never tell.
00:51:00Oh my god, thanks for saving me.
00:51:03She was practically eye-fucking you.
00:51:05I know, jeez.
00:51:06This is so surreal. I mean, I can't believe this has happened to me.
00:51:09I can.
00:51:11The moment I read your script, I knew you were special.
00:51:16Daniel, enjoy this and get used to compliments.
00:51:21There's already Oscar buzz.
00:51:23Fuck. Finish me, I know. I feel like I'm dreaming.
00:51:28You okay? You always do that when you're nervous.
00:51:32I know, it's, um, we'll have it.
00:51:35Well, the world's about to meet its new favorite filmmaker.
00:51:39Some of us just got a head start.
00:51:52I know. All press is good press.
00:52:00Daniel becomes an award-winning director and he's cheating on me with a BAFTA-winning bitch?
00:52:07You can't do this to me!
00:52:09Sabrina, you don't need him!
00:52:12Let him have his 15 minutes of fame.
00:52:14How can he move on to that uptight British bitch?
00:52:16Move on?
00:52:17Oh, please, honey. He is using her.
00:52:22Why do you think he signed the contract in the first place, hmm?
00:52:24He wanted to start his career under the Donovan name.
00:52:27How could you say that? I mean, if anything, being with me hurt his career.
00:52:32He's proving that to the whole world! Don't you see it?
00:52:36Sabrina, look at what you've got.
00:52:38A celebrated career. A mansion in the hills. An adorable kid.
00:52:44Well, when he's not whining. And don't forget about Preston.
00:52:48Your dream man. You have everything.
00:52:51I don't have him.
00:52:54Mom, I'm hungry.
00:52:55Go have the chef make something.
00:52:57No, I hate what she cooks. And I'm tired of chicken nuggets.
00:53:01Why can't you just hire Daniel back?
00:53:02Don't talk about him like that. He's your dad.
00:53:05No, Preston is my real dad now. Daniel's just a guy who made me snacks and cleaned the toilet.
00:53:11It was fun telling him what to do.
00:53:13When did he get so cruel?
00:53:16You see, even your own son thinks Daniel's a pathetic pushover. A doormat.
00:53:21Daniel's a doormat. Daniel's a doormat.
00:53:24Enough! You little shit!
00:53:28Enough! Just enough!
00:53:31Sabrina? What's gotten into you?
00:53:33Don't tell me you are actually heartbroken over that man.
00:53:37Whoa. What's going on here? This room feels really tense.
00:53:41Mom just yelled at me for no reason. I was just making fun of Daniel.
00:53:45No! I yelled at you because you're making fun of your father.
00:53:48And if you keep talking like that, I'm going to put you in a timeout.
00:53:52It's time that you stop acting like a spoiled little brat.
00:53:58Hey, baby. Are you really going to get mad at Jackson for what?
00:54:02Making fun of that fucking loser? Really?
00:54:04Loser?
00:54:05Yeah.
00:54:06You haven't had a job in over a year, Preston.
00:54:09And you've been mooching off of me and ordering my staff around like you're their boss.
00:54:18That's really, really low. Especially after everything I've done to help you with your brand
00:54:23and keeping it from collapsing in the last year. Come on. We're America's power couple.
00:54:27To be a power couple, you both have to have power. Face it, Preston. You're using me to hide
00:54:33the fact that you're washed up. And you're a fucking thief. Yeah, I know you're bankrupt.
00:54:39You've been stealing from me all year long. I could have you arrested, but I haven't.
00:54:44Because you know what? Honestly, I pity you.
00:54:47It's not like that, okay? Look, I was just merging things like couples do.
00:54:52I want to marry you. We're legacy. Hollywood fucking royalty.
00:54:56What's my birthday? Huh? What kind of flowers do I like? What's my favorite color?
00:55:02My favorite song? Oh, what's my favorite goddamn movie? Oh, oh, wait. What's my fucking middle name?
00:55:08You don't give a shit about me. You don't love me. You don't even know me. This isn't a relationship.
00:55:16This is a publicity stunt. And you know what? I'm done. Get out. I don't want to ever see you
00:55:24again.
00:55:24We're over. We're over. What? No, babe, babe, come on. Please, please. I love you. Just,
00:55:30just think about it. Look at the press. What this will look like.
00:55:34If I have to call my security, all of this will get a lot uglier. Get out.
00:55:40Now. Just give me your hand. Come on.
00:55:42No. I'm so alone, Daniel. Nobody sees the real thing.
00:55:48I see you, Sabrina. I see all of you. And you're never going to be alone again.
00:55:55He truly knew me. He loved me. Every flaw. Every fear. Contract or not. He truly loved me.
00:56:07I saved you from social suicide. Saved me? I mean, you don't even know how ironic that is.
00:56:14Daniel saved me from the ledge. And he saved me from you. Security!
00:56:21Security! Security!
00:56:23Come on. Just, let's talk about this. No. Just, come on. Celeste, do something!
00:56:28Sabrina! Come on, Sabrina!
00:56:31Was that really necessary? I mean, he still is a Hollywood A-lister and people's sexiest man alive.
00:56:37Is that all you care about? The fame, the headlines, the brand deals? God, you're supposed to be my
00:56:45mother first. Not some money-grubbing manager. Sabrina, you are being dramatic. Of course,
00:56:52I care about you. I love you. Then prove it. If you ever want me in front of a camera
00:56:59again,
00:56:59then you will help me get Daniel back.
00:57:14You'll have to forgive me, Mr. Lee. I'm kind of in shock right now. In film school, we were literally
00:57:20told to watch every single film that you ever produced. I mean, you know this. You're a legend.
00:57:26I appreciate it, Daniel. All right, let me cut to the chase. You're a powerhouse sitting idol in the
00:57:31wrong country. I appreciate the compliment, but I mean, I'm doing all right. I got projects.
00:57:34Come on! You're built for billion dollar franchises, Hollywood blockbusters, the one that gets made in
00:57:40LA, not London. That's where you belong. To be honest, I already did LA. It didn't really end well.
00:57:47Let me guess. My girl? If by a girl, he means Hollywood royalty, Sabrina Donovan. You don't walk away
00:57:55from a gift like yours over some heartbreak. You can become a household name and I can get you
00:58:01there. You're giving me a lot to think about. Three picture deal, 200 million dollar budget each,
00:58:06creative control and final cut approval. I don't know what to say. Just say yes. You have my number.
00:58:11Just don't keep me waiting. Just remember, Daniel, you can't run away from the past. You have to face it
00:58:18and tell the fuck off.
00:58:30Hey, it's been a while. Can we talk? Daniel, can you give us a hint about your first movie with
00:58:37Crazy
00:58:38Maple Studio? Of course. It's about a man who gets fucked over by America's sweetheart and comes out on top.
00:58:44Is this a personal story? Will we get a hint at who the mystery woman is?
00:58:52She knows who she is. I'll leave it at that.
00:58:58You arrogant little shit. I told you if you ever set foot in this fucking country, I would unleash a
00:59:04world of hell.
00:59:10It's Celeste Donovan. I need a favor. I need you to track down Daniel Johnson and find out where
00:59:15he'll be around eight o'clock tonight. Thank you. It's time for a little reunion with Hollywood's
00:59:21newest hotshot. Mom, what are you doing?
00:59:28Did you just break my TV? Can you give us a name for your upcoming film? You know I'm not
00:59:34supposed to do that.
00:59:35You've been so kind though. It's called You Drive Me Crazy.
00:59:42He's back. Why didn't you tell me? Honey, I didn't want you spiraling again.
00:59:48I'm not a fragile little girl anymore. I need to get on that movie. Absolutely not. You're not
00:59:55working for your ex-husband. If you don't get me an audition, then I will get a manager who will.
00:59:59Honey, I'm just looking out for you. He still loves me. He has to. I just need to talk to
01:00:08him.
01:00:09Let him go.
01:00:14Mom. Honey, I... You know I just want what's best for you, right? I just don't want to see my
01:00:21little
01:00:21girl hurt again. I love you. I love you too.
01:00:30Here we go. This is, um, it's another movie deal. I'll tell you about it after.
01:00:52Did you get his location? The Oaks. 8 PM. After I'm done with him, Daniel Johnson won't just be
01:01:00blacklisted by Hollywood. He'll be erased from Sabrina's life forever.
01:01:13She's not protecting me. She's protecting her business. And I'm just a pawn.
01:01:19But if she wants a scandal, she'll get one.
01:01:23So nice having you back. And I don't just mean from the UK.
01:01:27Yeah, it's been a rough couple of years, hasn't it?
01:01:29A couple? Daniel, it was 10 years of you slaving away for those people. If you can even call them
01:01:36that.
01:01:36But you're healthy now. And I'm at the top of my career. I mean, yeah, there was a time that
01:01:41I,
01:01:41I love Sabrina, but I really thought I could make it work. The marriage, the kids. I mean,
01:01:47we really tried. I thought I could make it go for it, but, um...
01:01:52It's over. It's over. I mean, let her chase whatever fantasy she thinks Preston Eastwood can offer.
01:02:06Oh, you haven't heard. She dumped him. It was all over People Magazine. She ended it when his star faded.
01:02:16Oh, my God, at once.
01:02:23Daniel!
01:02:26Stop!
01:02:34Sabrina, what are you doing here?
01:02:36I'm here to help you.
01:02:38Sabrina?
01:02:39You're making a scene. Let's go home.
01:02:41Sabrina?
01:02:42How could you?
01:02:43What? I just came to ask Daniel if he'd let you audition, but he said no. I begged and pleaded.
01:02:49Stop lying. I saw you bribe the waiter to drug Daniel's drink. And I'll bet you called the
01:02:56paparazzi too to catch him drugged out of his mind and ruin him.
01:03:00Oh, my God. You're disgusting.
01:03:02I'm a manager, Daniel.
01:03:04Not anymore.
01:03:05Why did you become such a conniving, scheming snake? I don't even know who you are anymore.
01:03:13I'm your mother. I only want what's best for you.
01:03:18What's best for me?
01:03:21You've been controlling my life ever since you knew you could profit from it.
01:03:26That all ends today.
01:03:31You're fired.
01:03:33Fired.
01:03:35No.
01:03:37No.
01:03:42No.
01:03:43You can't do this to me. Please, please, sweetie. I have dedicated my life to you.
01:03:48You dedicated your life to money and to fame.
01:03:53I was just who you used to get to it.
01:03:56You think you can survive on sheer talent? There's a thousand girls more talented than
01:04:00you waiting for their shot. I made you. You'd be nothing without me.
01:04:08I think she'll do just fine.
01:04:16We're done here, Mom.
01:04:18If you want any chance to be in Jackson's life,
01:04:21or in mine, you'll leave now.
01:04:25Without another word.
01:04:36I have something to say.
01:04:40I'm sorry, Daniel.
01:04:43I'm sorry I took you for granted all of those years.
01:04:47I'm sorry I let my mom manipulate and use you.
01:04:51I'm sorry I brought Preston into our home and poisoned our son towards you.
01:04:59I apologize to your father.
01:05:02Do I have to?
01:05:03Who raised you?
01:05:06Cared for you?
01:05:09Packed your lunches when I was on set?
01:05:12Laid with you when you had nightmares and coddled you when you were sick?
01:05:16He did. He loved you.
01:05:19But you treated him like he was nothing.
01:05:21I was wrong. Jackson, he gave us 10 years of his life and we abused it.
01:05:27And now there is nothing we can do to take that back.
01:05:32I'm sorry, Dad.
01:05:36It's gonna be okay, son. I still love you.
01:05:39Okay. Come on, Jackson. Let's go.
01:05:48I'm sorry, Daniel.
01:05:51For everything.
01:06:01I know that look, Daniel.
01:06:03You're thinking of going back to them.
01:06:08I just didn't know it'd be this hard.
01:06:10They hurt you, Daniel.
01:06:13They tore you to pieces and then just expected you to come running back.
01:06:20People can change.
01:06:22But that doesn't change the past.
01:06:28And the Oscar goes to Daniel Johnson for his original screenplay, Loving Her.
01:06:36Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel, Daniel.
01:06:39Daniel, is it true that the script that won you Oscars for both writing and directing sat on the shelf
01:06:43for 10 years?
01:06:44Yes. I'll admit I got a little sidelined, but I think I found my way back.
01:06:51But okay, I'll tell you this.
01:06:54I don't think you can truly love someone else until you love yourself.
01:07:04Way to go, John!
01:07:23Thank you so much for considering me for this part.
01:07:26We'll keep in touch.
01:07:33How many more do we have today?
01:07:3540, sir.
01:07:36Geez.
01:07:37Hey, boy!
01:07:38How are we looking?
01:07:39We're still digging.
01:07:40Um, no one's cracked the lead yet.
01:07:44I mean, this film lives or dies by the female lead.
01:07:48All right, here's the deal.
01:07:49The studio is on my ass looking to lock in the lead today.
01:07:53Today?
01:07:53Are you fucking kidding me?
01:07:55That's why I love you, man.
01:07:56Cool under pressure.
01:07:57This movie is gonna blow the roof off.
01:08:03Oh my god.
01:08:04All right, just bring in the next one.
01:08:06That would be Emily Blake.
01:08:12Emily.
01:08:16Emily, amazing as always.
01:08:20You flew in all the way from London for this?
01:08:23Please.
01:08:24I wasn't gonna miss a shot who auditioned for the great Daniel Johnson.
01:08:29How's LA treating you?
01:08:31Less tea, but way more traffic.
01:08:34But I am...
01:08:36I'm glad to be back.
01:08:38Well, it's no English countryside.
01:08:40Yeah.
01:08:40But it suits you.
01:08:43You definitely belong here.
01:08:47I do miss you, though.
01:08:49It was fun.
01:08:51Playing the part.
01:08:53British starlet.
01:08:54American director.
01:08:56I kept waiting for us to become something real.
01:09:00Waiting for us to become something real.
01:09:03I'm sorry, Emily.
01:09:06Just cast me, and we'll call it even.
01:09:09You...
01:09:09You were amazing, as always.
01:09:11It's just...
01:09:14It's just not quite what I'm looking for.
01:09:17I never was, was I?
01:09:20Anyways.
01:09:21Got a few more auditions while I'm in town.
01:09:24Maybe I'll see you around?
01:09:39Get me a copy, and you know what?
01:09:40Go get one for yourself, too.
01:09:43And be generous with the sugar.
01:09:50Oh my god.
01:09:52What am I gonna do?
01:09:59What am I gonna do?
01:10:00That was quick.
01:10:10What are you doing here?
01:10:13I came to audition.
01:10:16Did you bring any representation?
01:10:18No.
01:10:20I fired my manager, remember?
01:10:23I'm starting fresh.
01:10:25Right, um...
01:10:34Don't let me go.
01:10:36I got you.
01:10:37I'll never let you go.
01:10:40Are you okay?
01:10:42Yeah.
01:10:42It's an old wound that, um...
01:10:45never really healed.
01:10:48I understand.
01:10:52Daniel Johnson.
01:10:56Nice to meet you.
01:10:59Please.
01:11:08Whenever you're ready.
01:11:24I'll see you next time.
01:11:25Bye.
01:11:29Bye.
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