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Episode #101
"Masks"
written by
Luis Filipe
Copyright © 2020
This is a Fan Script
luisfilipearaujo13@gmail.com
FADE IN:
He watches as the jeep pulls up. Both SPEC-OPS get out the
car. One of them opens the door for Mason.
The SPEC-OPS shoves Mason in front of the Interpol Agent.
INTERPOL AGENT
Phineas Mason, I suppose.
MASON
You did your homework.
INTERPOL AGENT
And I hope you do yours too.
(to the Specs-Ops)
Get him on board.
The SPEC-OPS escort Mason into the plane.
INTERPOL AGENT
Phineas Mason, ‘The Tinkerer’.
You're a man hard to find, I
confess. But here you are.
MASON
Here I am.
INTERPOL AGENT
You know exactly why you are in
this chair. You can save us time
and tell me where your pal is.
MASON
Can you be more specific? I have
lots of friends, Agent.
INTERPOL AGENT
I'm not going to play your game.
You're the closest man to the
terrorist known as the Chameleon,
and I want to know where he is.
MASON
You should not believe everything
they say, Agent.
INTERPOL AGENT
Well...
The Interpol Agent pulls a GUN from his belt. Despite the
situation, Mason doesn't seem intimidated.
MASON
If you are going to question a dead
man, I warn you this will not work.
The Interpol Agent leans the muzzle of his gun on Mason's
knee, ready to pull the trigger.
INTERPOL AGENT
Don't worry, I'll be careful. Now,
where’s the Chameleon?
MASON
He can be everywhere and nowhere, I
don’t know.
3.
INTERPOL AGENT
No more games. Tell me what I want
to know, or next time I will not
miss.
MASON
All right, you won, Agent. But
first, may I ask you a question?
INTERPOL AGENT
What?
MASON
How does a smart man like you bring
a wolf under the sheep skin to his
own place?
The Interpol Agent furrows, confused.
Mason easily UNLOCKS his handcuffs and gets up, he was never
really stuck there. The SPEC-OPS man approaches the Interpol
Agent, who agonizes on the floor.
SPEC-OPS MAN
(to Mason)
Go to the cockpit and tell the
pilot that there has been a change
of plans.
Mason grabs the Interpol Agent’s gun and heads for the
cockpit. The SPEC-OPS stares down at the Interpol Agent.
INTERPOL AGENT
Chameleon... he... how much did he
pay you?
SPEC-OPS MAN
It does not matter now, does it?
4.
INTERPOL AGENT
This is not over yet -- you and
Mason cannot escape this now.
SPEC-OPS MAN
Maybe I do not, but you would.
INTERPOL AGENT
(gasps)
No...
CUT TO:
The Driver Robber turns to his comrade on the back seat with
the shotgun.
DRIVER ROBBER
Get those bastards out of our ass!
SHOTGUN ROBBER
I'm trying!
CUT TO:
A RED SPIDER.
On a blue fabric. Filling the screen.
PULL BACK to reveal we are...
SPIDER-MAN
Nothing like fighting crime on an
empty stomach.
Spider-Man envelops the sandwich back into the napkins and
lowers his mask.
He very CASUALLY gets up as if standing up out of an easy
chair, stretches his arms as if he were exercising...
... and DROPS off the building.
Plummeting headfirst.
In mid-fall -- THWIP! -- Spider-Man shoots a WEB-STRAND from
his wrist onto another building. And he SWINGS in a graceful
arc, moving toward the trouble.
The two armed robbers shift their focus to the hero and open
fire without thinking twice.
But Spider-Man DODGES as the bullets PIERCE the windshield.
SPIDER-MAN (CONT'D)
Calm down, people, that was even
closer!
The robber in the passenger seat tilts half of his body out
of the window again, ready to fire.
But Spider-Man is faster and shoots a web-strand that wraps
the robber's hand with his gun.
The driver quickly draws his pistol and takes aim. Spider-Man
SWERVES the gun with a hand JUST AS he fires, missing the
hero by inches.
With the other hand, Spider-Man shoots out a web that sticks
to the car wheel.
He PULLS the web making the steering wheel spin, and with
that the car makes a sharp CURVE away from those pedestrians
in the street.
SPIDER-MAN (CONT'D)
Your tour time is over, you'll have
to get another ticket.
SPIDER-MAN
C'MON, DUDE!
He watches the pigeon fleeing with his delicious sandwich.
SPIDER-MAN (CONT'D)
This is not fair -- you have
several dumps to get your snack for
free, and I have to pay!
HARRY
You should try my dad's new
massaging armchair. It's kind of
weird at first, but you get used to
it.
PETER
Thanks, but I’ll have to pass.
Guess who's going to study all
night.
HARRY
Jeez, Peter, you no longer have
enough knowledge?
PETER
(smiles)
Knowledge is never too much, Harry.
HARRY
By the way, can you give me a hand?
You know my relationship with
numbers was never very good.
PETER
Of course.
HARRY
Good, because at the moment my head
is occupied with something else.
Harry refers to something behind Peter. Peter turns around on
his seat, just to find GWEN STACY walking across the
cafeteria.
Blonde hair like a sunflower. A black tiara marks the top of
her head. She seems to be walking in slow motion, at least to
Peter.
HARRY (CONT'D)
I think you've seen her around.
PETER
(mesmerized)
Yeah... sometimes.
HARRY
Be careful not to drool. Her name
is Gwen Stacy, and she is the
daughter of the new police captain.
12.
PETER
Really? I think every guy at school
will think twice before talking to
her.
HARRY
Except that guy.
Peter turns to Gwen again, who sits with a group of girls.
And a man approaches her: FLASH THOMPSON.
The typical handsome and convinced guy. Wearing a football
team jacket.
FLASH
So, Gwen, my car leaves the shop
this afternoon. How about taking a
test drive with me at night?
GWEN
What flirt is this on your list? 15
maybe?
FLASH
Well, I was not counting anymore
but...
GWEN
Do not worry, I prefer motorcycles.
FLASH
Motorcycles. Sure.
Recognizing his defeat, Flash turns to leave.
FLASH (CONT'D)
I'm not easy to give up, babe.
GWEN
(sarcastically)
What a lucky girl I am.
Her friends laugh.
Back at Peter and Harry. They smile and do a high five.
PETER
Did you know that Dr. Connors was
in need of assistants for his
laboratory? Dude, it must be so
cool working with him.
HARRY
Speak for yourself. I hate the lab
here, imagine a pro. Why do not you
try to talk to him?
PETER
Probably he must have found someone
by now. Besides, I'm looking for
something that will bring me a
little money. Otherwise, I'll
continue to feel like a parasite
with Aunt May.
ON FLASH
Only now Peter realizes that he was showing off too much and
stops his push ups.
FLASH (O.S.)
Hey Parker!
Peter and Harry turn to Flash, who spins the basket ball at
the tip of his finger.
FLASH (CONT'D)
How about a little game? Just to
practice.
A beat as Peter considers. He already plans on denying it,
but then his eyes find Gwen sitting in the bleachers with
some friends.
He sees an opportunity to get her attention. As much as it's
not the right thing to do, he can not avoid it.
PETER
Yeah, sure.
Harry REACTS. He did not expect to hear this, specially from
Peter.
HARRY
Really, dude?
PETER
Relax. What can go wrong?
HARRY
Do you want a list?
TIME CUT:
Peter and Harry play against Flash and Kenny. Peter passes
the ball to Harry, and they run towards the basket. Kenny
goes straight for the ball.
Harry hurls the ball back to Peter at the same time that
Kenny BUMPS into him purposely with his weight, knocking
Harry to the ground.
KENNY
Sorry, my bad.
As Peter grabs the ball, Flash intercepts him. But Peter
remains confident.
Flash advances to take that ball, but Peter unbelievably
eludes Flash like a veteran, almost making him stumble.
15.
He makes his way across the court, LEAPS high up and makes a
score.
Almost all the students turn their eyes to Peter after that,
surprised. Including Gwen.
Noticing that everyone are eyeing him, Peter realizes that he
has gone too far with his abilities.
HARRY
Peter!
He throws the ball to Peter, who grabs it. Flash comes
straight toward him like a bull. Peter closes his eyes for a
second, knowing what must be done.
BAM! Flash collides on Peter, dropping him roughly to the
ground. He snags the ball and runs to the basket, scoring a
point. Then celebrates.
PETER
What are you complaining about?
They barely touched you.
16.
HARRY
Of course, I'm the guy who pays for
the cool stuff.
Peter grips Harry's hand and gets up.
ROBBIE
So, do we publish anyway?
JAMESON
Of course, my duty is always with
the truth. But people like the
images, the tragedy, the costumed
freaks -- that's why we do not take
our eyes off a car accident when we
see one. Next time I want a decent
picture!
ROBBIE
We already tried. I've had Eddie
for months, but all we got was
glimpses of him.
JAMESON
Almost a year of that freak hanging
around, and we're still in this
drama. Put an ad on the front page,
internet, everywhere! “Cash money
for a picture of Spider-Man!”
PETER
Surely you should, and I would be
the best customer. I could eat for
free, right?
AUNT MAY
Of course. By the way, did you like
the sandwich? I tested some new
ingredients.
PETER
Oh -- yes, yes, the sandwich. It
was perfect.
AUNT MAY
Good to know. Now hand me that
bowl.
Peter hands her it.
PETER
I'm going to my room to study a
little. When everything is ready,
just call me.
AUNT MAY
All right. But this time do not use
that headphones. I don't want to
sound like crazy screaming all over
the house.
Peter kisses her cheek.
PETER
You rule, boss.
He heads off.
TIME CUT:
End of the meeting.
Osborn is alone in the room, standing in front of the huge
windows, gazing at the industrial complex outside.
Fisk approaches Norman, supporting his bulk on an ALABASTER
CANE. They stand side by side.
FISK
I owe you my congratulations,
Norman. I did not imagine that this
company would evolve so fast in
your hands.
OSBORN
I told you not to underestimate me,
Fisk. I built all this with blood
and sweat, and I will not let it
fall that easy.
FISK
It is these attitudes that make the
difference after all. But you have
to remember that a man like me
needs more than that.
OSBORN
I know that. The formula will be
ready, I assure you. I just need
time.
FISK
Time? Look what time has given us
lately. Before, we could pay anyone
to not interfere in our business,
now we have to fear vigilantes with
colorful costumes doing the police
work. Time is not in our favor,
Norman.
OSBORN
Everyone has tried to recreate the
Super Soldier's serum since World
War II, so I will not be the one
who will create it overnight.
21.
FISK
But it's better to be, Norman. I'm
investing money from my own pocket
on this particular project. And
every founder requires a return.
Fisk turns and walks out.
Off Norman, watching him go...
TOOMES
Norman Osborn.
Norman stops and looks at that frail figure coming toward
him.
OSBORN
What do you want?
TOOMES
We need to talk.
OSBORN
You're late. Make an appointment
and do not disturb me until then.
As Norman turns to make his way, Toomes grasps his arm.
TOOMES
You remember me, I know you
remember!
OSBORN
What the hell are you talking
about?
TOOMES
I’m Adrian Toomes. Six months ago I
introduced you to my flight
technology project in your lab, but
you refused it. And recently I
discovered that you are using my
work on your behalf.
22.
OSBORN
Get off me.
Osborn tries to move away, but Toomes holds his arm tighter.
TOOMES
You will not leave this place until
we figure this out, you understand?
OSBORN
How dare you talk to me like that?
TOOMES
This job was all that was left for
me -- I dedicated my life to it and
you can not just take everything
from me.
Impatient, Osborn grabs Toomes by the collar and pulls him
close to his face.
OSBORN
Listen to me, you rickety old man.
Your project would never get out of
the papers if it were still in the
hands of someone like you. I made
your job to see the light of day,
and that's why you should be
thanking me.
Those words just leave Toomes more pissed.
TOOMES
You damn bastard!
In a burst of rage, Toomes grabs Osborn's throat trying to
CHOKE him.
TWO SECURITY GUARDS around there immediately rush the two men
and drag Toomes away from Norman.
TOOMES (CONT'D)
You're a selfish coward, Norman!
(to the securities)
Get your hands off me!
(to Norman)
You don’t deserve my technology --
you don’t deserve this company!
OSBORN
This madman invaded my property and
tried to hurt me. Get him out of my
way.
23.
MASON
Only a nickname.
CHAMELEON
Well, where's the job?
MASON
New York.
AUNT MAY
No, you can’t. She introduced me to
her niece, you should know her.
She's such a lovely girl.
Peter sits at the kitchen table.
PETER
Oh, really? Are you playing the
cupid now?
AUNT MAY
I'm not saying that you need to
date, but you both are beautiful
young people who have a lot to
enjoy life yet.
PETER
I'll think about it.
May hands him a cup of coffee.
AUNT MAY
That's my boy.
ON PETER, as he drinks his coffee still thinking of those
letters. Worried.
GWEN
Nice book, by the way. I recommend
the second volume in which there is
a matter about the particle
accelerator.
GWEN
Or take a picture of Spider-Man.
PETER
What?
27.
GWEN
Are not you aware of the Daily
Bugle's reward?
Gwen spots her group of friends in distance, waving at her.
GWEN (CONT'D)
Oh, I have to go. See ya around.
PETER
See ya.
Gwen gets up and leaves. Peter grabs his cell phone and
Goggle about that reward.
ON PETER’S PHONE: he finds an advertisement from the Daily
Bugle about a cash reward for a Spider-Man picture.
Hope fills Peter’s eyes.
SPIDER-MAN
Come on, just a robbery on a
convenience store. It's not asking
too much, isn’t it?
He swings on a web, allowing his own momentum to hurl him
toward a building, clinging on the wall.
He looks around one more time -- no crime sign.
SPIDER-MAN (CONT'D)
Great. For the first time in my
life I want some crime and the city
is in peace.
When Spider-Man is about to give up on his plan, his SPIDER-
SENSE goes off. Excited, he looks for trouble on the streets,
looking in all directions.
Apparently, there’s nothing.
MARKO
Happy to see me again?
HAMMERHEAD
I do not care about you and your
feelings.
MARKO
Always straight to the point.
Marko SIGNALS to his men. Two of them open the trunk of the
SUV, revealing two military-like CASES inside.
They pick one up and bring it to Marko, placing it at his
feet. Marko pops open the case and turns it to Hammerhead,
showing its interior.
The case is filled with some IMPROVED ASSAULT RIFLES.
MARKO (CONT'D)
They are pretty fresh, smelling
new.
ON SPIDER-MAN
Crawling upside down on the ceiling, unnoticed. He stops to
see the two gangs ahead.
Spider-Man takes his cellphone. He triggers the auto shutter
and leaves the mobile hanging horizontally in a web glued to
the ceiling.
ON MARKO AND HAMMERHEAD
Hammerhead grabs one of the rifles from the case and examines
it.
MARKO (CONT'D)
I know, it's gorgeous, is not it?
There are more of these little
beauties in the trunk.
(beat)
The boss is willing to give a small
discount to the next merchandise if
your boss accepts a business
meeting.
HAMMERHEAD
I'll send the message. Until then,
we got this.
A Hammerhead’s thug approaches toting a METAL SUITCASE. As
he stretches his arm to give the suitcase to Marko --
30.
At the same time, all the thugs raise their weapons and RAIN
DOWN GUNFIRE at Spider-Man.
Spider-Man EVADES the shots with nimble STUNTS, LEAPING and
BOUNDING across the place.
He takes cover behind a car as the bullets BATTER its other
side. The windows SHATTER. The tires BLOW UP.
After an incessant wave of gunshots, they stop for a moment
and wait. The thugs get closer to the strafed car,
surrounding it. Most of them reloading their rifles.
That’s when Spider-Man emerges from behind the car, jumping
over it toward the enemies.
SPIDER-MAN
My turn!
He lands a FLYING KICK into the chest of a gangster, dropping
to the ground. As the hero touches down, he LASHES OUT again,
without giving the bad guys time to react.
Spider-Man first attacks those with weapons loaded with
PRECISE blows, sending the men FLYING.
Behind him, a Marko’s Gunman fits a new clip into his rifle.
The Spider-Sense TINGLES -- rapidly, Spider-Man whirls and
SPLATS a web on the gunman’s face, leaving him blind and
making him miss the shots.
Spider-Man FLIPS backwards, giving a KNEE into the man's
chin, making him faint. A gangster and a gunman take aim at
him.
31.
Peter pulls out his cell phone and starts to see the photos
he took.
ON PETER’S PHONE: most of the photos he swipes past are
BLURRED or SHAKY, a horrible quality.
Peter falls on his bed, angry with himself.
JAMESON (V.O.)
All I see is a pile of crap in my
hands.
PETER
Was not that what was in the
advertisement...?
Jameson sighs, regaining his patience.
35.
JAMESON
Okay, I'll use the photos. But only
half! And for this you will earn
only half of the reward!
PETER
But --
JAMESON
And just come back here next time
with good photos!
PETER
I... I do not know how to
reciprocate, sir.
ROBBIE
How about you pay me up when you
get paid? Is it good for you?
PETER
Yeah -- I mean... I think I can do
that.
ROBBIE
Good.
Peter takes the money. The elevator door opens, and Robbie
walks away.
Peter enters the elevator, smiling. As the door closes --
CUT TO:
PETER (CONT'D)
Masked threat? He stopped those
thugs from selling their weapons!
HARRY
Come on, you do not have to worry
about that. You got a picture of
Spider-Man.
Gwen walks past them with a friend. Peter stops, staring
wide-eyed. She praised me?
SPIDER-MAN/CHAMELEON
Hello, guys, let’s get some talk.
SALLY
Did not you know? Spider-Man took
hostages inside a bank.
PETER
What?
LIZ
What do they call it? Ah yes, it is
the denial phase.
FLASH
Shut up all of you!
PETER
Ah... Harry, I need to go now.
HARRY
But what about the test?
PETER
I know... it’s just -- the Bugle
will want the photos, so... I'll be
at your place after six, do not
worry.
HARRY
Okay, then.
Peter BOLTS off.
LIZ
Does he plan to get there running?
COP
Yes, sir. He appeared in the window
with one of the hostages. It seemed
he wanted we to know it was him
there.
CAPTAIN STACY
Why would he keep everyone in there
when he could have fled long before
we arrived?
CAPTAIN STACY
I want snipers in readiness in that
building and in that other. Low
profile, let’s not going to warn
him what we're doing.
The Sergeant nods and takes his RADIO. That’s when all cops
hear a familiar THWIP!
COP
Oh, God -- look that!
Captain Stacy looks up and sees SPIDER-MAN (the real one)
sailing above them. He lands on the bank roof.
SERGEANT
I always thought it was just one of
them.
Off Stacy’s stare, trying to figure out what's really going
on there...
41.
The chair FLIES through the air and SMASHES into Chameleon,
dropping him away from Spider-man.
But the shriek is still on. Spider-Man gets on fours,
struggling to stay conscious. He sees the device on the
floor.
He creeps with difficulty to the device and SHATTERS it with
his fist, turning it into rubbish.
Spider-Man takes that moment to catch his breath. Meanwhile,
Chameleon rises, realizing that Spider-Man has the advantage
now.
SPIDER-MAN/CHAMELEON (CONT'D)
(into earpiece)
Mason -- the explosives, now.
MASON (V.O.)
What? You're still in there.
Spider-Man also rises, but still a bit dizzy.
SPIDER-MAN/CHAMELEON
Do it now!
SPIDER-MAN
This is the second time a bad guy
mess with my head, okay? Gimme a
break!
That’s when the Spider-Sense TINGLES.
Spider-Man turns around looking for some danger, then he
finds the explosive discs above the hostages.
With the same pliers, Toomes cuts off the padlock and enters
the main building quickly.
Then, his eyes find a large POD standing there. And there is
written on its surface: “Wing Prototype-01.”
THE END