My script for a Superman "TV show"

[Road Warrior]

I forgot I wrote this. It's my idea for a Superman pilot I wrote about a year ago. It probably sucks since thats what most of my friends told me. But, I'll embarrase myself yet again.


Man of Steel

Episode: “Pilot”
First Draft: December 20, 2005

Based on characters published by
DC Comics

SUPERMAN Created by
Jerry Siegel
and
Joe Shuster

Written by Manny Castro

FADE IN:

EXT.-CITYSCAPE-DAY

METROPOLIS is a large metropolitan with heavy traffic and crowded sidewalks. It is Manhattan’s brother. One of the cities most unique architecture is the home base for the Newspaper Corporation, Daily Planet. It is a blend of 1930s structural design with 21st century innovations. The most distinguishing feature is the giant globe with the words “Daily Planet” engraved.

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INT.-DAILY PLANET-DAY

The newsroom is frantic. Every journalist and photographer are in stress, trying to meet their deadlines. In the midst of this chaos a young man with an old-fashioned suit and tie, hat, and glasses walks around, searching for the editor-in-chiefs office. This is Clark Kent.

Clark is very shy and nervous. After a few seconds of contemplating whether or not to ask for directions, he decides to do it. He tabs a reporter on the back.

REPORTER
What do you want?

The man appears angry and frustrated.
CLARK
Um, yeah, I’m, um. . .

REPORTER
Ask already, damn it! I don’t have all day!

CLARK
Well, this place is so big, so I was wondering if
you could direct me to the Mr. White’s office.

REPORTER
Are you blind? Look at that big office over there
with the word’s Editor-in-Chief on it.

The reporter continues his previous duty. Clark walks over to Perry White’s office. The newsroom is indeed big. Over thirty or so reporters with desks and computers occupy this large area. Television sets are located on the top, so they could watch the news channels. Over-looking it all is Perry White through his glass wall.




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INT.-PERRY WHITE’S OFFICE-THAT MOMENT

Perry White is a half-century-old. His hair is snow white from all the stress and over-time. He sits behind his desk proof reading the latest article by Lois Lane.

Lois stands in front of his desk. She is a dark-haired beauty, but tries to be one of the boys with her tough aggression and strong determination. She isn’t a sex pot, although she could be, but is a serious journalist.

Clark knocks on the door. Perry looks up and sees Clark.

PERRY
Walk in, Kent!

Clark walks in.

PERRY (CONT’D)
Lois meet Clark Kent.

Clark walks up to Lois and nervously shakes her hand.

CLARK
Good morning, Miss. . .

LOIS
Lane. Lois Lane.

Clark smiles. Lois doesn’t smile.
PERRY
Lois, this is your new partner.

LOIS
Partner?

PERRY
Yes, Lois, you have a partner now. You’re a great
reporter, but you can’t spell correctly if your life
depended on it. Plus, not only is Clark Kent the
best reporter from Smallville, but he is in ALL
MY YEARS the fastest typist I have EVER MET.
So, take him and Olson with you to the President’s
press conference.

LOIS
Let’s get out of here, Smallville.

Lois walks out of the office. Clark follows her.

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EXT.-AIRPORT RUNWAY-DAY

The press is gathered on the runway, awaiting the arrival of the President of the United States of America. Right on the front of the crowd is Lois, Clark, and Jimmy Olson. Lois stands quietly while Clark and Jimmy get to know each other a little better.

JIMMY
You played football in high school? That’s awesome!
You really are in good shape, Mr. Kent.

CLARK
Well, I try to stay in shape.

Lois looks over at Clark.

LOIS
So, what’s your story, Smallville?

CLARK
What do you mean?

LOIS
How did you become the best reporter in Smallville,
Kansas? You wrote about the crops or something?

CLARK
Well. . .I wrote a story on the Batman of Gotham City.
LOIS
Really? You wrote something on Batman?

CLARK
Yeah, and, um, on the man who flies.

LOIS
The guy who’s faster than a speeding bullet?
More powerful than a locomotive? He’s a
hoax, you know.

CLARK
I will have to disagree with you, Miss Lane.

LOIS
Please, Clark, how many people have seen
this guy? It’s a hoax!

CLARK
Maybe he doesn’t want any publicity.


LOIS
Whatever, Smallville, I’ll believe it when I
see it.

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EXT.-AIR FORCE ONE-DAY

The airplane nears Metropolis International Airport.

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INT.-AIR FORCE ONE-THAT MOMENT

The President, his staffs of advisors, and his campaign manager are preparing for the press conference.

CAMPAIGN MANAGER
According to the polls you’re still ahead of Luthor.

PRESIDENT
Stop trying to cover your tracks. I still can’t believe
you couldn’t get any dirty on Lex Luthor.

CAMPAIGN MANAGER
Luthor has been suspected and accused of various
criminal activities, but none of it has ever been proven.
I’m trying the best I can.
PRESIDENT
Try better, damn it. Lex Luthor is a sneaky
man. I wouldn’t be surprised if he was up
to something right now as we speak.

CUT TO:

INT. UNKNOWN

VOICE
Correct you are, Mr. President.

A hand presses a button.

CUT TO:

EXT.-AIR FORCE ONE-THAT MOMENT

As the airplane approaches Metropolis International Airport an explosion occurs and the airplane loses an engine.

CUT TO:

EXT. RUNWAY

The media stares in disbelief, as Air Force One is about to crash. Many of them begin to run away as they realize its going to crash where they are standing . . .including Clark Kent.

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INT. COCKPIT

Despite losing an engine, the pilot tries to the land the plane as safely as possible.

CUT TO:

EXT. AIR FORCE ONE

A man wearing a red cape and blue tights flies towards the plane. He grabs on to the plane and manages to prevent it from crashing. In a sense, he is the new engine.

CUT TO:

INT. COCKPIT

The pilot and his crew are stunned. They look out the window and cannot believe what they see.

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EXT. RUNWAY

The media is also stunned by what they see, especially Lois Lane.

Thanks to the assistance of the man who can fly, Air Force One lands carefully on the runway. Lois Lane and the rest of the media run towards him. They begin to ask him questions, but instead of answering he flies away.

LOIS
HEY, COME BACK!

CUT TO:

EXT. THE SKY

The man flies through the sky.

CLARK (VO)
This isn’t how I wanted it to occur. I didn’t
want so much publicity. I wonder if my father
ever got this much attention.

FADE OUT

 

[Road Warrior]

CUT TO:

EXT.-KRYPTON-DAY

Planet Krypton . . .a utopia you may call it. It’s a world scientifically advanced. Diseases have been cured, nature and man-made architecture co-exist without damaging one another, and-aside from the occasional mutineer-the democratic government has succeeded.

Unfortunately, a catastrophe is approaching the planet.

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INT.-NURSERY ROOM-DAY

Jor-El, the leading scientist on the planet, stands in front of his son’s crib. He looks down at his son with a concerned look on his face.

JOR-EL
My son, we will inhabit a new planet. It is a primitive
planet, but its yellow sun will make us Gods.

VOICE
You wish to rule this planet?

Jor-El turns around. His wife, Lara, walks up to him.

JOR-EL
No. I wish to guide it. Shape them to proper
Kyrptonian ways.

LARA
You believe the council will agree with you?

JOR-EL
What other choice do they have, Lara?

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INT.-THE COUNCIL ROOM

This is a giant room with a giant window to look out at the landscape. Sunset is approaching and the red sun gives the landscape a unique beauty.

The members of the council are scattered around the room. Each, however, staring at Jor-El.

JOR-EL
This is suicide! No . . .it’s genocide!
The head councilman walks up to Jor-El.

HEAD COUNCILMAN
We agree with your theory, Jor-El. It’s your conclusion
that we find unsatisfactory. The planet is simply shifting
its orbit. It is nothing to be concerned about.

JOR-EL
You fool! Krypton will explode in thirty days . . .or less!

Jor-El begins to walk out of the room.

HEAD COUNCILMAN
Let me warn you, Jor-El. Any attempt to spread this
outlandish theory of yours among the public will be
seen as an act of treason! I doubt you would like to
visit your old friend, General Zod, at the Phantom
Zone.

Jor-El leaves the room. The members of the council appear to be proud of their accomplishment.

FADE OUT

CUT TO:

EXT.-LEXCORP-NIGHT

LexCorp is a tall corporate building with the latest advances in architecture.

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INT.-LEX LUTHOR’S OFFICE-THAT MOMENT

Lex Luthor is bald, but in good physical shape. He also has a menacing look to him. When you look at Lex Luthor’s face all you see is pure evil. Since he is running for President of the United States of America he is trying to lose that menacing look, but it can’t escape from his eyes.

Lex sits behind his desk, watching footage of Clark Kent saving the President.

LEX
(To himself)
So, he does exist?
(beat)
I’ll teach him not to mess with Lex Luthor.

FADE OUT

CUT TO:

EXT. SPACE

The red sun nears the planet.

CUT TO:

INT.-THE COUNCIL ROOM-NIGHT

An officer of the law visits the members of the council.


HEAD COUNCILMAN
So, it is true. Jor-El is attempting an escape.

KYRPTONIAN OFFICER
Yes sir.

HEAD COUNCILMAN
How large is the ship?

KYRPTONIAN OFFICER
I’m not certain, sir.

HEAD COUNCILMAN
He’s most likely heading to that planet with
his most faithful followers. We must put
a stop to this!

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INT.-JOR-EL’S LABORATORY-THAT MOMENT

Jor-El stands in front of a ship shaped like a star. His wife, Lara, walks over with their son, Kal-El. The ship is only big enough to fit their child.

LARA
Why this planet Earth, Jor-El?

JOR-EL
Because he will look like the people, Lara.
Powerful men have enemies and he could
disappear in the crowd if he has too. Sending
him to a planet in which his physical appearance
is different from the inhabitants isn’t very wise.

Lara reaches her husband and hands over their son. Jor-El carries his son for the final time. He is very emotional at this point. He kisses him on the forehead and places him inside the star-shaped ship.

Jor-El and Lara stand next to each other. Their son looks up at them. He smiles. They smile. Tears fall from Lara’s eyes.

LARA
I don’t understand why you couldn’t make a ship
big enough for the three of us.

JOR-EL
I wish I could have, but the time and man power was
not available. I also could not draw too much attention
to ourselves.

Jor-El holds his wife’s hand with his right-hand and a green crystal with his left-hand. He stares at the crystal.

JOR-EL
Kal-El, my son, we will never be apart.

He places the crystal inside the ship.

JOR-EL (CONT’D)
We love you!
(TO LARA)
The time has arrived.

The ship door closes.
LARA
Farewell, Kal-El.

The star-shaped ship blasts off. Jor-El and Lara watch as their child leaves the doomed planet of Krypton for a better future.

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EXT.-JOR-EL’S LABORATORY-NIGHT

The members of the council accompanied by a police troop are walking towards Jor-El’s laboratory. Suddenly, the ground begins to shake.

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INT.-JOR-EL’S LABORATORY-THAT MOMENT

The floor is shaking and the building is starting to fall apart. Jor-El and Lara share one final kiss.

CUT TO:
EXT. SPACE
Krypton explodes. The star-shaped ship escapes on time. Kal-El safely travels through space and towards Earth.
CUT TO:

 

[Road Warrior]

INT.-MEETING ROOM-NIGHT

The Daily Planet staff and editors are attending a late-night meeting to discuss the morning issue, which will include the flying hero who saved the President.

The meeting room isn’t very big. There is a long table in which Perry White sits at the head and the editors and important staff members sit on the side. Everyone else is just standing around.

PERRY
If we’re gonna beat our competitors, then we
need to pick up the dirt on this guy. Who is
he? Where did he come from? Is he human?
Does he use gadgets like the Batman to make
himself fly? Is he an alien in disguise?

Clark Kent interrupts.

CLARK
Sir, um, I don’t think he wants that much publicity.

PERRY
He’s a fool if he thinks he isn’t going to get media
coverage. After what he did today the people WANT
to know who he is. They NEED to know.

Clark Kent interrupts again.

CLARK
Sir, um, the election is in two months. I think it’s more
important to cover that.

PERRY
Kent, we must deliver the news people want to know
about. And, what they want to know about is who that
man was!

Clark ponders.

CUT TO:

INT.-LOIS LANE’S APARTMENT-NIGHT

It is way past midnight when Lois Lane arrives to her apartment. She’s had quite a day. No matter how much she tries she cannot get that man out of her mind.

She turns on the lights and sees a man standing in her balcony. She is scared at first, but quickly notices the red cape and blue tights. She walks over and opens the balcony door.
CLARK
Good evening, Miss Lane.

Lois stares at him.

LOIS
Oh. . .my. . .GOD!

Lois faints.

CUT TO BLACK

FADE IN:

EXT.-SMALLVILLE, KANSAS-DAY

Smallville is the quintessential American farmland. And, through an empty road a pick-up is being driven by Jonathan Kent and his wife, Martha.

CUT TO:

INT.-VEHICLE (MOVING)-THAT MOMENT

Jonathan and Martha are a young couple. They’ve been married for only a few years. Yet there is a look of disappointment in their face.

JONATHAN
Martha, we can always consider adoption. If the
good lord has prevented us from having our own
child, then he has done it for a good reason.

An explosion occurs nearby. Jonathan steps on the breaks.

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EXT. WHEAT FIELD

Jonathan and Martha step out of the pick-up. They are shocked to see a crashed spaceship.

JONATHAN
Oh my God, Martha, we’re being invaded!

MARTHA
Oh, now you hush, Jonathan Kent! You’ve
been reading too many of those science-fiction
magazines!

Martha walks over to the ship and Jonathan follows her. Once they reach the ship, the ship’s door begins to opens. They step back a few inches, afraid of what they may see.
MARTHA
It’s a BOY!

JONATHAN
Martha, it isn’t even human!

MARTHA
It looks human though.

JONATHAN
Let’s check the ship for some kind of letter or something.

Jonathan searches the ship. All he finds is a green crystal. He holds it up in the air and stares at it for a moment. He looks over to his wife, who is carrying the child and appears extremely happy. He stares back at the crystal.

CUT TO:

EXT.-FOOTBALL FIELD-DAY

The seats are filled as number 15, the star player, is running down the field. The crowd is going absolutely wild as the player in the red and yellow uniform races down the field for his tenth touchdown. Smallville High School has never had a player like this before.

Jonathan and Martha Kent sit on the front row, behind the players. The coach excitingly walks over to them.

COACH
That boy of yours is the best! He’s gonna make
millions as a pro! Millions!

JONATHAN
Maybe.

All the players and cheerleaders run towards number 15 and pick him up. They cheer as they carry him off the field. He removes his helmet to reveal the eighteen-year-old face of Clark Kent. Clark is handsome and in incredible physical shape. He isn’t exactly a body-builder, but he doesn’t have to be.
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INT.-LOCKER ROOM-DAY

A shirt-less Clark is the last one in the locker room. He is almost finished dressing up. A cute red-headed cheerleader by the name of Lana Lang walks in.

LANA
You were just magnificent again, Clark.


CLARK
Thanks, Lana, I do seem to keep getting better
and better, don’t I?

LANA
Yeah, you do. Um . . .are we still on for tonight?

CLARK
Of course! I’ll pick you up at seven.

LANA
Make it eight because I wanna look great for you tonight.

Clark smiles.

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EXT.-PARKING LOT-DAY

Clark walks over to Jonathan’s pick-up, who happens to be standing next to it, waiting for him. He opens his arms and gives Clark a big hug.

JONATHAN
Great game, son!

CLARK
Thanks, Pa.

An older gentlemen approaches the two men.

COLLEGE COACH
Sorry to interrupt, but I’m Coach Byrne from
the University of Metropolis. You’re an amazing
player and it would be a pleasure to recruit you
to our team.

CLARK
Yeah . . .

JONATHAN
(Interrupting)
He isn’t interested. Football is just a hobby for
Clark. He wants to be a journalist.

CLARK
I am a writer for the school newspaper, but . . .

JONATHAN
But, nothing, Clark. Get in the car, now!
Clark obeys.

JONATHAN (CONT’D)
Thank you for your time, Coach.

COLLEGE COACH
You’re making a big mistake, Mr. Kent.

CUT TO:

INT.-VEHICLE (MOVING)-DAY

A disappointed Clark sits next to his folks.

JONATHAN
Clark, I know you think I’m being harsh, but
when we found you on that space ship that day
I knew you were sent here for a reason and it
wasn’t to score touchdowns.

MARTHA
Your father is right, Clark. Have you even began
to think about your future?

CLARK
Don’t worry, ma, I’ll figure it out sooner or later.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT.-BARNYARD-NIGHT

Clark and Lana lay on top of a haystack. They are making out. Lana begins to unbuckle his pants.

CLARK
Hold up! Hold up!

Clark is breathing nervously.

LANA
What’s wrong?

CLARK
I’m not too sure about this.

LANA
Why?
CLARK
Well, um, to be honest with you I’ve never
really, you know, done this before.
LANA
It’s okay, Clark. I’m a virgin too.

CLARK
And you’re ready for this?

LANA
I’ve been ready!

Lana kisses Clark. He no longer resists.

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EXT.-KENT FARM-DAY

Clark walks up to the house. Jonathan is by the door waiting for him. He is very angry.

JONATHAN
Where were you all night, young man?

Clark doesn’t respond.

JONATHAN
I know you were out with Lana Lang. Now, I hope
you didn’t do anything stupid.

CLARK
Pa, please, stop lecturing me!

JONATHAN
I’ve noticed my lectures haven’t been working
on you lately. Maybe this will wake you up.

Jonathan pulls out the green crystal from the back pocket of his pants. The crystal is glowing. Clark stares at it and walks towards his father and the crystal.

CLARK
What is that?

JONATHAN
I found it on your ship the day we found you.
It has been glowing since you’ve turned eighteen
but I wanted to wait for the right moment to
give it to you.

Clark grabs the crystal. He continues to stare at it.

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EXT.-HIGH SCHOOL FIELD-DAY

The graduating class throws their caps in the air.

Clark walks over to his parents who congratulate him with a kiss and a hug. Some friends from school pass by and shake his hand.

MARTHA
So, what are your plans for the future, son?

CLARK
I’ll go to Smallville University, but for
Journalism.

Jonathan smiles.

CLARK (CONT’D)
Before that, however, I’m heading north.

MARTHA
Why?

CLARK
It’s just something I have to do.

Lana taps Clark on the back. Clark turns around. His parents walk away. Lana kisses Clarks on the lips. Clark smiles at her.

LANA
So, what are the plans for this summer.

CLARK
I’ve been meaning to talk you about this, Lana.
I’m gonna be spending some alone time this summer.


LANA
Why?

CLARK
It’s something I have to do. I’m gonna spend the
summer traveling and discovering myself.

Tears begin to fall from her eyes.

LANA
I understand!

She walks away.
CLARK
Lana wait!

Clark feels bad, but it’s something he has to do.

FADE OUT

 

[Road Warrior]

CUT TO:

INT.-LOIS LANE’S APARTMENT-NIGHT

Lois opens her eyes. She is laying on her sofa.

CLARK (OS)
Are you all right, Miss Lane.

Lois quickly stands up. She stares at this man. He is so big and strong as well as tall and handsome. He has dark hair and baby blue eyes. It is the man of her dreams. She is so flabbergasted that she acts like a young school girl instead of tough and serious like she usually is. This is a rare side to Lois.

LOIS
What are you doing here?

CLARK
I need your help, Miss Lane. There is an election
in two months and I don’t want citizens to get
distracted. They need to pay attention to what’s
important. I am just a person trying to help out
when the police and firefighters can’t step in.

LOIS
And what do you want me to do?

CLARK
Well, I understand the press and media are spending
a large amount of their time covering my rescue and
speculating who I am. I thought if I gave some respectable
reporter an exclusive maybe they would focus back to
important issues.

LOIS
(Giddy)
WOW! This is. . .such. . .an honor!

He smiles.

LOIS (CONT’D)
Don’t just stand there! Sit down, Mister. . .
He sits.

LOIS (CONT’D)
I don’t even know what to call you!

CLARK
You can call me whatever you want.

LOIS
(Smiling)
Well, you’re such a SUPER man that. . .um. . .

CLARK
You can call me that if you want.

LOIS
Superman. . .I can call you that? WOW!

SUPERMAN
Yeah.

Lois sits next to him. They stare at each other passionately.

LOIS
Well, Superman, tell me about yourself.

SUPERMAN
What exactly do you want to know?

LOIS
Are you human?

SUPERMAN
I come from a planet called Krypton. It exploded
many years ago, but our race of people share the
same physical structure.

Lois looks down at his crotch.

LOIS
In every way?

Superman laughs.

LOIS
(Ashamed)
I’m sorry.

SUPERMAN
It’s okay.
LOIS
Are there others like you?

SUPERMAN
Unfortunately I’m the only survivor.

LOIS
How do I know you’re not lying? People
say you have gadgets like the Batman?

SUPERMAN
You want to take a test flight?

LOIS
(Excited)
You’ll take me flying with you?

Superman grabs her hand. They get off the sofa and walk towards the balcony.

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EXT. BALCONY

Superman and Lois stand on the balcony. Superman smiles at her and she stares at him in a way that it is obvious that one of her dreams have come true.

SUPERMAN
Don’t be scared.

LOIS
I can never be scared with you.

Superman wraps his arm across her waist and they take off.

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EXT. THE SKY

Superman and Lois fly through the dark sky. The stars are bright and beautiful. Lois laughs with joy. They look down at the city. It looks so beautiful from the height they are in.

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EXT. THE OCEAN

Superman lowers himself and Lois towards the ocean. They fly above it and the force of their speed splashes some water on their face. They soon after pass by a fishing boat. The fisherman looks at them, then at his beer bottle.

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EXT. ABOVE THE CLOUDS

Superman and Lois rise from the ocean to above the clouds. As they fly above the clouds, Lois never loses her smile.

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EXT. BALCONY

Superman and Lois land at the balcony.

SUPERMAN
So, do you believe me, now?

LOIS
I never doubted you.

Superman smiles.

SUPERMAN
I’m going to leave now. You need to write
that story before deadlines.

LOIS
Okay.

Superman flies away.

CUT TO:

INT. LOIS LANE’S APARTMENT

A giddy Lois walks into her apartment. She closes and locks the door. Then, she walks over and calls Perry White.

PERRY (OS)
Clark and you did a great job getting that interview?

LOIS (On Phone)
(Confused)
Clark? Interview?

PERRY (OS)
Yes, the Man of Steel interview.

LOIS (On Phone)
Man of Steel? You mean Superman?

PERRY (OS)
Superman? That’s right, Clark said you had a different name.
LOIS (On Phone)
Yeah.

PERRY (OS)
I like yours better. SUPERMAN!

Lois hangs up the phone.

LOIS
(To herself)
Clark?

CUT TO BLACK

FADE IN:

EXT.-ISOLATED AREA-DAY

Somewhere in Canada, Clark, arrives at this snowy-isolated location. Isolated from humans, but not from polar bears and other animals.

Clark takes off his backpack, opens it, and removes the glowing green crystal. He throws it and it lands a few miles from where he is standing. The ground begins to shake and Clark witnesses a fortress rise from beneath the ground.

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INT. FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE

Clark enters the fortress. He is stunned by this crystallized architecture. A polar bear wanders in, who also appears stunned by the fortress.

CLARK
(To the Polar Bear)
Beautiful, huh?

VOICE
Yes, it is, my son.

Clark turns around to see a hologram of a man.

JOR-EL
Hello, my son, my name is Jor-El. I am your father.

CLARK
What’s my name?



JOR-EL
Your name is Kal-El and you’re the last survivor
of a planet called Krypton. The planet exploded
many years ago. I send you to Earth in order to
save you. The reason I chose Earth was because
the people of Krypton and Earth share the same
physical structure. Yet you are not one of them.
The planet’s yellow sun has given you great
powers that you fully developed by the age of
eighteen. Yet you need to learn how to use these
powers for the benefit of the human race. For the
next four to five years you’ll be on a journey that
will prepare you to become the savior of Earth!

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INT.-DAILY PLANET-DAY

Lois walks into the newsroom. Everyone cheers at her, but she’s too anxious to see Clark that she doesn’t care about her peers reaction.

She reaches Clark’s desk.

LOIS
Why did you give me credit for you’re interview?

CLARK
We’re partners, Lois.

LOIS
And how the hell did you even get an interview?

CLARK
I told you I interviewed him back at Smallville.

LOIS
You never said anything about an interview.

CLARK
I didn’t? Well. . .

Lois stares at Clark’s face.

LOIS
Without the glasses and with a different hair style
you would look exactly like Superman.

Clark smiles.

CLARK
Lois, don’t be silly!

He gets up and walks away. Lois is even more suspicious now.

CUT TO:

 

[Road Warrior]

INT.-LEX LUTHOR’S OFFICE-DAY

Lex sits behind his desk with his feet on top of it. He is reading Lois and Clark’s exclusive interview with Superman.

LEX
(To himself)
So, Superman arrived from a doomed planet?
Well, maybe I should make him feel a little
more at home!

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INT.-DAILY PLANET-DAY

Clark is by the coffee machine, getting some coffee. Suddenly, he drops the cub. He looks around and no one can hear what he’s hearing.

LEX (OS)
Only you can hear this, Superman.

Clark starts to run towards the elevator.

LEX (OS) (CONT’D)
Saving the President was a BIG mistake!

CUT TO:

EXT. BACK ALLEY

At the back alley of the Daily Planet, Clark opens up his shirt to reveal his costume underneath.

LEX (OS) (CONT’D)
I consider myself a fair man, so I will give you
a warning this time.

Superman flies up to the air.

CUT TO:
EXT. CITYSCAPE

Superman flies through the air searching for where that signal is coming from. Suddenly, all the stores at a city block begin to explode. At supersonic speed he flies to the victims aid. Then, a few blocks away, every taxi cab begins to explode. Superman leaves the store victims and flies to where the taxi cabs had exploded.

STORE VICTIM
Superman, don’t leave us!

At the taxi cab scene, Superman opens up a cab door and pulls out the driver who is badly burned and barely alive. As Superman stares at the driver he hears another explosion. He leaves the driver at the ground and flies back into the air. Smoke is coming a few miles away. He flies over there and sees that it is a playground. At supersonic speed he flies to the ground. Superman is stunned. He kneels down and picks up a dead little girl. He holds her in his arms. Anger appears on his face.

LEX (OS)
This was only a warning, Superman. Interfere once
again and be prepared to face my wrath!

CUT TO BLACK

TO BE CONTINUED. . .

 

[Catman]

LEX (OS)
This was only a warning, Superman. Interfere once
again and be prepared to face my wrath!

This was the only part I loved. Everything else was okay. Your friends are a-holes if they said it sucked. It's not bad. I just think it feels to fast. How long is each scene in this script? 5 minutes? Slow down a little, you know? There's potential there for good stuff. Just slow down.

Oh, and the Fortress is in the North Pole (I believe) not Canada.

 

[Road Warrior]

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Catman]

No problem.