Development: Max Karzai

[The Doctor]

The scene opens to a wide shot of an autograph signing. Fans are gathered around the various tables featuring such famous names as Alice Cooper, Marilyn Manson, King Diamond, and more.
The camera focuses on one booth in particular, where a large group of fans are gathered. The general air of the audience is that of relaxation. The camera pans through the crowd, eventually settling on a pair of red-and-black gloved hands that are signing an autograph. They belong to one Max Karzai.

Karzai: Here you go, brother.

Fan: Thanks. Hey, I really enjoyed the show! That stunt with the barbed wire was insane!

Karzai: Thanks! That one was a personal touch of mine. My manager warned me against it, but I managed to swing him. I knew the fans would love it.

Fan: Yeah, it was great. Thanks for the autograph!

Karzai: No problem, bud.

Another fan walks up to Karzai

Karzai: Hey man, what can I do for you?

Fan: Well, Mr. Karzai…

Karzai: Please, call me Max.

Fan: Uh…OK…Max. I-I was just wondering-

Suddenly, a scuffle breaks loose in the middle of the crowd. Someone had snuck up behind another and was attempting to steal his wallet. Quick as a flash, Karzai jumps to his feet and grabs the would-be robber by the neck.

Robber: Ow! Hey, what the-

Karzai: You‘re going to put him down right now, ya little punk. At least, you will if you know what‘s good for you.

Robber: OK! Fine! Just let go of me!

Karzai lets down the delinquent, then suddenly spins him around and knees him in the groin. The robber collapses in a heap and security guards take him away. The audience cheers as Karzai returns to his seat.

Fan: Anyway, I-

Security Guard: OK, buddy, you've had your turn, it’s time to move along.

Karzai shoots a glare at the guard

Karzai: He was in the middle of asking me a question, muscle head.

Guard: Yeah, but…it’s time to wrap things up!

Karzai: Says who?

Guard: Erm, the owner of the building, sir. There’s really nothing we can do.

Karzai sighs.

Karzai: Fine. Know of any good bars near here?

Guard: Yeah, there’s one over on the corner.

Karzai: Sounds good to me.

He stands up and addresses the crowd in front of his booth.

Karzai: Everyone, I’ve just received word that we’re being kicked out. I propose we all relocate to the bar on the corner! Drinks on me!

The crowd cheers. Karzai turns to the fan who kept getting interrupted.

Karzai: Come on, kid, you’re riding with me.

Scene fades.

 

[The Doctor]

The scene is the set of a popular morning TV show. A pretty interviewer named Monica sits on one of the couches.

Monica: …And our next guest is famous around the rock scene. The video for his last single, “The Scream”, has been viewed over 92,000 times on YouTube, and he has sold album after album. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome…Max Karzai!

The band plays a lounge version of The Scream as Karzai comes out from the wings. He nods at some fans in the live studio audience before settling onto the other couch and stretching out.

Monica: So, Max, welcome to the program!

Karzai: Thanks, Monica, but the pleasure is all mine.

Monica: Ooh, a charmer! Anyway, lets get down to brass tacks: Why this new career choice?

Karzai: Ha, straight to the point. I like that. Well, for those who don’t know, I’ve decided to pursue a career in WZCW, one of the top wrestling federations in the world today. I’ve always been a huge fan o pro wrestling, and I thought I might as well follow my dream.

Monica: But…aren’t they completely different? Wrestling and music…that’s a big leap!

Karzai: Not really. Think about it. What is the biggest part of my current occupation?

Monica: …The music?

Karzai: You’d think that, but really, it’s all about the spectacle.

Monica: Ah, so they’re really not that different after all.

Karzai: Nah, not really. I’m not saying it’s just spectacle, but that’s a big part of it. You have to make the crowd happy, just like with music. The songs make them come, but the show is why they return.

Monica: Interesting, very interesting. So, when do you start? Fill me on in this whole process. What‘s your journey been like?

Karzai: I’ve always been a fan of pro wrestling, ever since I was a boy. My favorites though the years have been varied, but my love of the show never did. It was the aforementioned spectacle that really drew me in, whether it was seeing Jake Roberts come to the ring with his giant snake, or Eddie Guerrero cheating to win. I wanted in on this. During my years in college, I formed a band with my friends and we’ve obviously gotten pretty popular. However, I always knew in the back of my mind what I really wanted to do.

Monica: How did you set about accomplishing this?

Karzai: Well, first I had to find a wrestling school. On of my favorite wrestlers of all time was trained by Dominic DeNucci, so I sought him out. It was tough, with wrestling, school, and the band, but I made it. I worked in independent promotions and now I’ve finally been given the chance to move up to the big time.

Monica: Are they just going to let you in?

Karzai: Ohhh, no. First I’m going to have to do a tryout match for my contract. Lots of hungry newcomers will want my spot, but I’m determined to outshine them all.

Monica: And if you don’t? What’s your plan then?

Karzai: Well, my motto is “Don’t Stop Believin’”, so I’m just going to try, and try again.

Monica: Interesting. Well, we’re almost out of time, so one last question: What’s your philosophy going to be, if you make it in?

Karzai gives a small smile.

Karzai: That’s simple, Monica. There are some in that federation who think they can run around doing whatever the hell they want. I’m sick of it, quite frankly. When I get there, I’m just going to have to fight fire…with fire.

Thee is a pause.

Monica: W-well, we’re out of time, folks! Mr. Karzai, thanks for your time.

Karzai: Oh, no worries. It was no trouble at all.

Scene fades

 

[Lee]

Just quick feedback regarding formatting. The way I usually do it is this:

Becky Hey there

Titus Hey

Stacey Yo

which I think looks better than

Becky Hey there

Titus Hey

Stacey Yo

Have a look around and see how people have done theirs, just some people use bold as descriptions.