_LOIS & CLARK_
The New Adventures of Superman
"Vatman"
Written by: Michael Norell
Directed by: Randall Zisk
_CAST_
CLARK KENT/SUPERMAN
LOIS LANE
PERRY WHITE
JIMMY OLSEN
CAT GRANT
LEX LUTHOR
JONATHAN KENT
MARTHA KENT
SUPERMAN 2
DR. FABIAN LEEK
DELACROIX
NEWSCASTER
LNN REPORTER
TOUR GUIDE
MESSENGER
_LOCATIONS_
INTERIORS: EXTERIORS:
Daily Planet Paris Airport
The Pit 797 - Below Plane
Perry's Office Skies
Lobby
Metropolis Skies
Clark's Apartment
Metropolis Studios *
Lois' Apartment Western Street *
Luthor's Penthouse Merchant's Bank
Luthor's Laboratory Metropolis Bridge
The Vat
Dr. Leek's office
Kent Farmhouse
Kitchen Kent Farmhouse
Living Room
Daily Planet
Dr. Leek's Office
*
Western Saloon *
The Sun
(Extreme Long Shot)
_TEASER_
FADE IN:
1 INT. DAILY PLANET - THE PIT - (DAY #1) 1
LOIS, JIMMY, PERRY and other newsstaffers all have
their eyes glued in horrified fascination to the TV
monitor. An anchorperson broadcasts from the
Luthor News Network (LNN) studio.
NEWSCASTER
We are now getting a report that the
Seven-Ninety-Seven is making its
last circle before it attempts a
landing at the Paris International
Airport.
(beat)
I'm reminded of the vigil for
Charles Lindbergh not so far from
this spot. Only now, it's a giant
airliner with its landing gear and *
wing flaps inoperative. *
Perry casts a worrisome glance at his staff.
NEWSCASTER (CONT'D)
And instead of a lone American
pilot, there are 120 passengers and
a crew of ten living this last hour
in the cold fear of a possible
violent death.
2 ANGLE ON NEWSROOM ENTRANCE - CLARK KENT 2
steps off the elevator, starts for his desk, is
arrested by the sight of the crowd around the TV,
wanders over to see what's going on. We CONTINUE
HEARING:
NEWSCASTER
They're only three minutes from
touchdown.
(beat)
We nov have an LNN Reporter on the *
scene... Let's see if we can go to *
their satellite feed. *
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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2 CONTINUED: 2
on the screen behind the newscaster we see a *
photograph of the on-the-scene reporter and a shot *
of the Paris Airport. *
LNN REPORTER (V.O.) *
In his last circle, the pilot used *
up all but enough fuel to complete *
the landing, so this is it... *
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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2 CONTINUED: 2
CLARK
What's going on?
PERRY
Serious situation at Orly. Plane's
got no landing gear, about to
attempt a landing.
Clark's reaction is swift. He needs to be there.
CLARK
Uh... I just remembered, I left my
story notes in my car.
LOIS
Clark, you don't have a car.
CLARK
... in the taxi. My... taxi. I'll
just...
And he races toward the elevator when he hears...
JIMMY
Look!
PERRY
I don't believe it...
LOIS
It's Superman! He's there!
(then, realizing)
In Paris.
Clark walks slowly back toward the TV monitor as a
GROUP CHEER goes up.
PERRY
Great Shades of Elvis!
3 ON CLARK 3
disbelieving, stands directly in front of the TV.
3A EXT. SKIES ABOVE PARIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - DAY 3A *
Superman, or it sure as hell _looks_ like Superman, *
FLIES alongside the stricken airliner, directing it *
toward the runway. *
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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3A CONTINUED: 3A
NEWSCASTER (V.O.)
This just in. Superman, the famed
Man of Steel from Metropolis, is
flying alongside the stricken
airliner.
4 OMITTED 4
5 TIGHT ON CLARK
as he hears...
LNN REPORTER (V.O.)
Superman is setting the big aircraft
down, gently as a feather. It's
almost on the ground... and now...
he's done it! The plane is safe!
Superman has saved the day!
The newsroom gang emit another cheer, backslapping
all around as they disperse and the TV is turned
off. But Clark continues to stand and stare at the
now blank screen, _stunned_ as we...
FADE OUT.
_END OF TEASER_
--page break--
VATMAN (#17) GREEN REVISION 2/2/94 4.
_ACT ONE_
FADE IN:
6 INT. CLARK'S APARTMENT - DUSK 6
As Clark lets himself in. He's deep in thought,
still not recovered from the shock. The phone's
RINGING. Clark picks it up. Clark paces as he
talks.
CLARK
Hello?
7 INT. KENT FARMHOUSE - INTERCUT WITH CLARK 7
MARTHA
Clark, that was so thrilling.
CLARK
Uh...
JONATHAN
All those people... we're so proud.
MARTHA
It was quite a surprise though,
seeing you in Paris.
CLARK
I wasn't _in_ Paris. *
JONATHAN
You... what do you mean?
CLARK
That wasn't me.
MARTHA
What did you say?
(to Jonathan)
What did he say?
When we cut back to Clark, he's now pacing on the
ceiling.
CLARK
It was somebody... some_thing_ else.
I watched it, too, at the newsroom.
(beat)
When I saw him... it was like my
whole world turned upside down.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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7 CONTINUED: 7
MARTHA
But Clark... we saw you... You were *
wearing your outfit. You _flew_ *
What... _who_ else could do that? *
CLARK
I don't know. *
JONATHAN
This is unbelievable.
(beat)
Maybe you should make a public
statement, get this out in the open,
let the world know there's an
imposter out there.
CLARK
Not until I know who I'm dealing
with.
(beat)
I'll call you guys later.
He hangs up. We HOLD on Martha and Jonathan,
looking at each other with shock.
8 ANGLE ON CLARK 8
He sits brooding, now makes a decision.
8A EXT. SKY - ABOVE ATLANTIC OCEAN 8A
SUPERMAN _STREAKS_ above the blue water, heading
east.
8B EXT. SKY - ABOVE LONDON 8B
Superman still FLYING east. Big Ben tolls the
hour.
8C EXT. SKY - ABOVE PARIS 8C
Superman _FLIES_ past the Eifel Tower.
8D EXT. PARIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - FROM ABOVE 8D
Superman _FLIES_ above the airport, slows, swoops
down.
--page break--
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9 EXT. PARIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - DAY 9
Superman _LANDS_ by a hanger, moves into the shadows,
emerges a split second later as Clark Kent.
9A EXT. PARIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HANGER - DAY 9A
Clark exits the terminal and walks onto the runway
with DELACROIX, a short man with a distinct french
accent.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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9A CONTINUED: 9A
DELACROIX
It was very lucky that you were here
in Paris on assignment. I've read
many of your articles on Superman in
the international edition of the
Daily Planet.
CLARK
Thank you for meeting me.
DELACROIX
I've arranged for you to examine the
plans.
CLARK
Thank you. I just need to verify...
something, for my article.
As Delacroix leads him...
10 EXT. 797 - UNDERNEATH THE PLANE 10
Clark stands on a stepladder, examining the. *
fuselage. Then, looking around to see that no one *
is observing, he floats up to the belly of the
plane, runs his hands over the metal skin.
Still hovering, he spies something.
11 TIGHT ON A SET OF HANDPRINTS 11
in the metal itself.
12 BACK ON CLARK 12
as he places his hands into the prints. It's a
perfect fit. As Clark floats back down and turns
his gaze on his own hands we...
CUT TO:
13 OMITTED 13
13A INT. DAILY PLANET - LOBBY (DAY #2) 13A
Lois stands by the newsstand leafing through a
stack of papers. Clark, carrying a paper bag,
enters through the revolving doors, joins her.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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13A CONTINUED: 13A
LOIS
It's been three days since Superman
has even been seen in Metropolis.
(trying to get a spark
from Clark)
Don't you find that just the tiniest
bit odd?
CLARK
Yes, I do, but...
Perry, wearing a Daily Planet baseball cap, strides *
by en route to the elevators, tips his hat to Lois *
and Clark as he passes. *
LOIS
Morning, Chief.
Lois refers to the European paper she holds.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Look at this. In the last thirty-
six hours Superman's saved an
airplane in Paris, righted a sinking
ship in Rio, rescued a busload of
school children in Surinam, wherever
_that_ is, and on and on. Never once
talking to the press or even
sticking around to see how things
came out.
CLARK
What's the point?
(offering the bag)
Croissant? *
Lois opens the bag, rips off a piece.
LOIS
The point is... why isn't he _here_? *
Why isn't he saving sinking ships or *
rescuing school children in *
Metropolis like he's always done?
(beat, re croissant) *
These are incredible. Where'd you *
get them? *
CLARK
A little French bakery. *
(beat) *
You know, Lois, Metropolis doesn't *
_own_ Superman. Maybe he's on
vacation, maybe he's...
(very frustrated)
(more)
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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13A CONTINUED: (2) 13A
CLARK (Cont'd)
The truth is, I don't understand it
either.
CUT TO:
14 INT. PERRY'S OFFICE - DAY 14
Jimmy enters talking...
JIMMY
Chief, I got you those brochures on *
that white water rafting trip but *
frankly, it looks a little
dangerous...
PERRY *
Dangerous? Good. *
Jimmy looks at him, then just... stares.
15 PERRY - JIMMY'S POV 15
Hat off, we now see that Perry is wearing a hair *
piece, and bears a striking resemblance to Dan *
Rather. *
PERRY
Yes? You were saying?
It's obvious the Chief doesn't want to acknowledge
his new... _do_. Jimmy tries his best not to look at
Perry's head.
JIMMY
Uh... oh, right... those *
brochures... Chief? Everything
okay?
PERRY
Why shouldn't it be?
JIMMY
Oh. Good. That's... good. Anyway,
they say that this trip is not for
the faint of heart, solid swimmers,
etc.
PERRY *
(musing) *
Always hated swimming. Never much *
good at it either. Sometimes you've *
got to live on the edge. *
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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15 CONTINUED: 15
JIMMY
Uh, I'll just leave these things
here. On your desk. Chief.
PERRY
Thanks, Jimmy.
Jimmy can't help another stare, then exits. Perry
takes a look at the brochures, then puts them down.
He leans over and turns a few pages on his desk
calendar. One of the days is circled in red.
Perry scribbles something on it, then turns back to
today's date as we go to...
16 INT. JUST OUTSIDE PERRY'S OFFICE 16
Jimmy stands there, puzzled, then moves off.
17 ANGLE ON CLARK'S DESK 17
Lois and Clark exit an elevator, walk into the pit.
LOIS
I mean what's going on with
Superman? Why is he gallivanting
all over the world? I left messages
for him to call me with every
correspondent and news bureau of
ours worldwide. Nothing.
CLARK
Don't worry. I have a real strong
feeling he'll be back. Soon.
LOIS
Don't tell me, reporter's intuition?
CLARK
You don't hold the patent on it, you
know.
LOIS
No, but intuition is not something
you can just 'pick up,' you're born
with it.
CLARK
And?
LOIS
_I_ was.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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17 CONTINUED: 17
CLARK
Congratulations. Can I get back to
my story now?
Lois, still frustrated returns to her desk, but her
heart's not in her work. She leans back in her
chair.
LOIS
Superman, Superman... wherever you
are, please come home.
18 EXT. THE SKIES ABOVE METROPOLIS 18
A man in the red, yellow, and blue uniform speeds
through the clouds. Faster and faster until we
hear several SONIC BOOKS pierce the stillness.
"Superman" rolls over in delight at his ability to
create these sounds. He looks down.
19 EXT. METROPOLIS STREET - "SUPERMAN'S" POV 19
Pedestrians cower and cover their ears. A squeal
of brakes as a traffic accident is narrowly
averted. A waiter carrying a tray of drinks at an
outdoor cafe stumbles, and the drinks fly.
20 OMITTED 20
20A "SUPERMAN" 20A
full of youthful exuberance, jumps for joy, then
continues on his way.
21 INT. DAILY PLANET - PIT - DAY 21
Clark is examining still photos from the French *
airplane near-disaster. *
22 VIA CLARK'S MICROSCOPIC-VISION 22
he zooms in on the face of Superman. *
Unquestionably, that's _his_ face. *
--page break--
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23 OVER HIS SHOULDER NOW - LOIS 23
peers at the photo.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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23 CONTINUED: 23
LOIS
What're you doing?
CLARK
(tap dancing)
What an I doing? Nothing, really. *
I didn't get to see the whole *
rescue, so I got some pictures. *
Lois stares at him knowingly.
CLARK (CONT'D)
What?
LOIS
And I thought I was the biggest
Superman fan in Metropolis. Maybe
you should join his fan club.
(off his look)
You'll get a button.
Clark shakes his head and Lois pulls up a chair
beside him, her mood changing quickly.
LOIS (CONT'D)
It's crazy, really.
CLARK
What?
LOIS
That I had the gall to believe that
Superman was mine... uh...
Metropolis'. I mean, unselfishly
speaking, I suppose he should belong
to the world. But then again,
selfishly speaking... I thought this
was his home.
CLARK
It is. He's... as much as said so.
LOIS
Maybe. But the fact remains: I have
no hold on him at all.
Lois' depression mounts as this revelation sinks
in. Then, pure Lois Lane, she musters...
LOIS (CONT'D)
Well, better get to work.
As she walks away...
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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23 CONTINUED: (2) 23
CLARK
Lois... you'd be surprised. You...
Metropolis has a stronger hold on
Superman than you may think.
Lois smiles.
LOIS
Nice try, Kent. But then again,
what're partners for?
She walks off as we...
CUT TO
24 EXT. SKYLINE - (NIGHT #2) 24
Superman FLIES into frame. He stops, looks down,
all around, in search of the imposter, then turns
and shoots out of frame.
25 SUPERMAN 25
continues to search the skies when suddenly...
SUPERMAN 2
Hey! You!
Superman whirls, sees:
26 HIS POV A HUNDRED YARDS AWAY - THE IMPOSTER 26
standing in mid-air, mocking Superman's stance.
Superman _FLIES_ toward him. When they are only feet
away, both Supermen begin a _VERTICAL DESCENT_, their
eyes never leaving one another.
27 ON THE GROUND 27
Superman stands in front of his'"twin," visually
inspecting him. Superman is stunned to realize
he's looking at himself. Superman 2 wears a
mocking grin on his face. Finally:
SUPERMAN
Who are you?
SUPERMAN 2
I don't want to talk. You're my
enemy.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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27 CONTINUED: 27
SUPERMAN *
Why would you say that? *
Superman 2 regurgitates the lessons his "father" *
has given him...
SUPERMAN 2 *
I an the most powerful man in the *
universe. You've outlived your *
usefullness. *
SUPERMAN *
Who told you all these things? *
SUPERMAN 2 *
My father. *
SUPERMAN *
Who's your father? *
SUPERMAN 2 *
I promised never to tell. *
Superman is frustrated, tries another tack. *
SUPERMAN *
I'm not your enemy. I want to be *
your friend. I want to know more *
about you, where you come from. *
SUPERMAN 2 *
I was born in the womb. My father *
took me out. *
SUPERMAN *
Okay. How old are you? *
SUPERMAN 2
As old as you. *
(beat) *
Catch me if you can.
Superman 2 _FLIES_ into the air, and Superman gives chase.
--page break--
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28 SEVERAL CUTS - HIDE AND SEEK FOOTAGE OF THE TWO SUPERMEN 28
as they speed through the air, turning, diving,
racing through a tunnel, climbing... and always,
Superman is just behind his nemesis. He can't
catch him; they are equally fast.
29 SUPERMAN 2 29
Superman 2 _FLIES_ away, hitting warp speed. All *
Superman can do is watch him until he's out of
sight.
30 INT. LEX LUTHOR'S LABORATORY - NIGHT 30 *
Superman 2 enters the darkened laboratory. Just as *
he does so, a light is switched on.
LUTHOR (V.O.)
Do you have any idea what time it
is?
We now see that LEX LUTHOR is the one giving the
fatherly chastisement.
SUPERMAN 2
Sorry, father. I was just...
practicing -- like you told me. My
'out-of-town' tryout. I think I did
good.
LUTHOR
Yes. I saw you in Paris.
SUPERMAN 2
And I saved that sinking ship in
Rio. That was fun.
LUTHOR
All well and good, but when I say
10:00, I mean 10:00.
(beat)
You haven't been flying around
Metropolis, have you?
SUPERMAN 2
Oh, no father, you told me not to.
Luthor stands and hugs his "boy" who hugs him back.
LUTHOR
Come with me, son. Time for bed.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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30 CONTINUED: 30
SUPERMAN 2
Will you tell me a story?
LUTHOR
Maybe. If you're in bed quickly,
with no fuss.
CUT TO:
31 INT. LEX LUTHOR'S LABORATORY - "THE VAT" - LATER 31 *
The CAMERA MOVES over an elaborate computer set-up,
with blinking lights. Screens monitor EKG, strong
and steady pulse, around 20, blood pressure
inhumanly high. The machinery HUMS, emits a steady
BEEPING. As we PAN all this hi-tech stuff, we're
hearing:
LUTHOR'S VOICE
... and then the Wolf said to Red
Ridinghood, 'Are you sure the
policy is in your name?' And Red
Ridinghood said, 'Yes. Grandma said
when she passed away I would inherit
everything.' So the Wolf said,
'Lets pay grandma a visit.'
(beat)
And so, Red Ridinghood took off her.
hood and cape and gave it to the
Wolf.
SUPERMAN 2
And the Wolf went through the forest
to Grandmother's house, ate her, and
he and Red Ridinghood split the
money.
LUTHOR
That's right, as it should be. The
grandmother was old and it was time
for the younger, stronger generation
to take over.
The CAMERA now follows a maze of cables leading
from the computer...
LUTHOR'S VOICE (CONT'D)
And so it is with you and the old
Superman. You and I are destined to
control this city and eventually the
world.
The cables lead to what we now perceive is a large
tank. It contains a murky fluid.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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31 CONTINUED: 31
LUTHOR'S VOICE (CONT'D)
Remember: All that ultimately *
counts is winning. All that *
satisfies is power. Might is Right. *
As the CAMERA CONTINUES TO MOVE, we see two bare
feet suspended. We MOVE UP the naked boy...
LUTHOR'S VOICE (CONT'D)
Obey me in all things and we shall
realize our dream.
We now come to the face. It's Superman 2,
suspended in the viscous amniotic fluid, eyes
closed, umbilical cables attached to electrodes at
chest and temples. He floats eerily.
32 LUTHOR 32
looks up at the suspended boy. His eyes are on
fire as he whispers:
LUTHOR
To destroy Superman. He is my
enemy. Therefore, he is _your_ enemy.
You will be the instrument of our
victory, then _you_ will be the one,
the only Superman. _My_ Superman.
FADE OUT:
_END OF ACT ONE_
--page break--
VATMAN (#17) BLUE REVISION 1/27/94 16.
_ACT TWO_
FADE IN:
33 INT. DAILY PLANET - PIT - (DAY #3) 33
Perry, still wearing his hairpiece, and now in an *
Armani suit with a Jerry Garcia tie, steps out of *
his office, calls to Lois.
PERRY
Lois! Robbery and hostage situation
at the Metropolis Merchant's Bank.
Shake a leg.
Lois grabs the fax out of his hand, then does a
double take.
LOIS
New suit?
PERRY
As a matter of fact, yes.
LOIS
Huh. Special occasion?
PERRY
Not really, no.
LOIS
Huh.
(beat)
You okay?
PERRY
Lois?
LOIS
Yes?
PERRY
The bank?
LOIS
Oh. Right.
Lois dashes off. Jimmy comes up behind Perry.
JIMMY
Chief? Are you sure you're okay?
The seemingly innocent question makes Perry snap.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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33 CONTINUED: 33
PERRY
(roaring)
Yea! I'm okay! Why is everybody
asking if I'm okay?! I'm okay,
okay? I'd be better if everyone
around here minded their own
business. Can't a man change his *
outfit without going through the *
third degree?
(bellowing, to the
entire pit)
The next person that asks so if I'm
okay will be fired!
Perry moves toward his office, enters it.
JIMMY
That man is not okay.
34 EXT. METROPOLIS MERCHANT'S BANK - DAY 34
Whatever crises was in progress minutes before is
now over. The remaining COP on the scene stands,
writing up a report. Lois rushes up to him.
LOIS
Lois Lane, Daily Planet. What
happened?
COP
Tense stand-off until Superman got
here.
LOIS
He's here?! In Metropolis!
COP
(nodding)
He flew in the top floor window,
apprehended the perp, freed the
hostages. He's over there.
The Cop points to a Metropolis "Paddy Wagon."
Superman is standing by as two other cops load the
perp into the vehicle. Lois, ecstatic, rushes over
to greet her hero.
LOIS
Superman! Superman! You're back!
Suddenly...
--page break--
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35 THE PERP - LOIS' POV 35
breaks free from the two policemen loading him into
the wagon, runs off.
Superman takes off after him, easily catches him. *
Superman then lifts him and tosses him into the *
waiting paddy wagon some twenty feet away. The *
policemen shake his hand, but Lois stands there in
shock.
The cops disperse and the paddy wagon drives off.
Superman turns to see Lois walking slowly toward
him. He stares at her... with no recognition.
LOIS
Superman?
SUPERMAN 2
Yes?
LOIS
It's me. Lois.
But this Superman just gives her the once over, a
sly smirk, then TAKES OFF and rockets away.
36 ON LOIS 36
watching him go, hurt and puzzled.
37 INT. DAILY PLANET - PIT 37
Cat and Jimmy are looking at Perry, standing at the
elevator station, talking to two men.
CAT
Well, whatever the reason, I, for
one, like his new look. I think
he's sexy.
JIMMY
Mr. White? Sexy?
CAT
Very. I mean, he always had that
aura of power, but now he's mixing
it with a little style. Why do you
think women flocked around Henry
Kissinger? Because he had tight
buns?
JIMMY
Still, there's something going on.
He's never acted like this before.
(more)
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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37 CONTINUED: 37
JIMMY (Cont'd)
Ever since last week... Half the
time he's poring over the brochures *
I got him...
CAT
Brochures?
JIMMY
White water rafting, tent safaris, *
death valley hikes... a far cry from *
his usual two weeks in the Catskills *
with the Mrs. And yesterday he said
something about 'living on the
edge.'
CAT *
Perry? The man's a permanent *
fixture in the slowlane. *
(beat)
Anything happen last week that was
unusual?
JIMMY
I've been trying to think.... there *
was an awards dinner, stockholder's
meeting, his annual medical check-
up.
At this, Jimmy stops talking. Whatever Jimmy's
thought, it goes right over Cat's head.
CAT
Well, let me know if you need any
snooping around. I'm good at that.
Very good.
Cat swishes off, leaving Jimmy to wonder...
38 INT. KENT FARMHOUSE - KITCHEN - DAY 38
Martha is busy finishing a freeform sculpture made *
out of Slinkys. *
CLARK
I saw him. He was ten feet away
from me. He looks exactly like... *
he _is_ me. And he has all my powers. *
MARTHA
How could that be? *
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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38 CONTINUED: 38
JONATHAN
Some kind of trick, an illusion...
a hologram?
CLARK
(shakes his head)
He's real.
(beat)
Is it possible... could I have a
twin brother?
JONATHAN
No. Your father would have said so
in the message he left you in the
globe.
CLARK
Maybe another family on Krypton also *
sent their child to earth. *
MARTHA
But he looks exactly like you. *
CLARK
You're right, you're right. I'm
just grasping at straws.
(beat)
Mom, what _is_ that? *
MARTHA
I call it, 'Mano a Mano.' *
JONATHAN
I think there's another thing we
ought to consider: why is he here?
What does he want?
MARTHA
I saw this movie once. There was a *
parallel universe and... *
CLARK
Mom, don't get sci-fi on me, please.
(beat)
There's only one way to find out.
I have to confront him, talk to him.
But first, I have to find him.
Martha exchanges a look with Jonathan as we...
CUT TO:
39 INT. DAILY PLANET - PIT - DAY 39
Perry passes by Jimmy's desk an his way out.
(CONTINUED)
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39 CONTINUED: 39
PERRY
I'm history, Jimmy. *
JIMMY
Where you going?
PERRY
Lunch. Thought I'd try some of that
Japanese delicacy -- blowfish sushi.
JIMMY
The kind that can kill you?
PERRY
(smiling)
Sayonara. *
Jimmy watches as Perry steps inside an elevator.
Jimmy looks toward Perry's office.
CUT TO:
40 INT. PERRY'S OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER 40
Jimmy is rifling through the paperwork on Perry's
desk, looking for a clue, a hint. Nothing. Then
he sees his desk calendar. He flips backward
through the pages, finds a notation:
41 CU - CALENDAR PAGE 41
"Doctor Zohar. Annual physical, 10:00 a.m."
42 JIMMY 42
then flips forward until he finds another page.
43 CU - CALENDAR PAGE 43
It has written on it: "Metropolis Bridge. Jump.
11:00 p.m."
44 JIMMY 44
returns the calendar to the right day.
JIMMY
(puzzled)
Metropolis Bridge?
--page break--
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45 INT. DAILY PLANET - DAY 45
Clark enters and walks toward his desk. Lois
rushes up to him.
LOIS
Clark, we have to talk. There's
something wrong with Superman!
Clark's eyes widen as she continues.
LOIS (CONT'D)
I watched him toss this robbery
suspect into a police van from
twenty feet away. Knocked the guy
out cold. Superman wouldn't do
that.
CLARK
Are you saying you saw Superman?
He's here?
LOIS
Earth to Clark. Yes. I saw him
this morning.
CLARK
Where?
LOIS
Merchant's Bank. Hostage situation.
Where've you been anyway?
CLARK
With my folks.
(off her look)
With them... on the phone that is.
Talking with each other.
LOIS
Huh.
(beat)
And another thing... when I looked
at him, it was almost as if he
didn't recognize me. In fact, he
smirked at me. Superman doesn't
smirk. It's like...
CLARK
What?
LOIS
I don't know. He's just... bizarro, *
that's all. I wish I could talk to
him in private.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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45 CONTINUED: 45
CLARK
Me, too.
CUT TO:
46 INT. LUTHOR'S LABORATORY - DAY 46
Luthor paces in front of his "son," Superman 2,
sitting in a high-backed chair.
LUTHOR
Once again. Why must the old
Superman die?
SUPERMAN 2
Because he's outlived his
usefullness.
LUTHOR
And why is he our enemy?
SUPERMAN 2
Because he stands between us and
unlimited power.
Superman 2 casts a glance over at a counter top, *
sees a framed photograph of Lois Lane.
SUPERMAN 2 (CONT'D)
I saw her today.
LUTHOR
Who?
(seeing the picture)
Oh. Lois Lane.
SUPERMAN 2
What a babe.
LUTHOR
Yes, indeed. Also, a brilliant
investigative reporter for the Daily
Planet.
SUPERMAN 2
She talked to me like I was supposed.
to know her.
(beat)
Dad? Can I see her again?
LUTHOR
(coldly)
You stay away from her.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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46 CONTINUED: 46
Superman 2 continues to stare at her photo as *
Luthor walks away. *
CUT TO
47 INT. DAILY PLANET - PIT - DAY 47
A messenger walks up to Lois, typing away on her
computer at her desk.
MESSENGER
Lois Lane?
LOIS
Yes.
MESSENGER
I'm supposed to wait for a response.
Lois nods, signs for the letter.
48 AT HIS DESK - CLARK 48
is very curious. The messenger remains in front of
Lois' desk as she tears open the letter, reads it,
smiling...
49 CLARK 49
lowers his glasses to read the note:
Dear Lois: Please forgive me my *
behavior today. I have so much to *
tell you. May I see you tonight?
I could be at your place at nine.
Please say yes. Yours, Superman.
50 LOIS 50
LOIS
(to the messenger)
The answer is a definite yes.
CUT TO:
51 INT. LOIS' APARTMENT - (NIGHT #3) 51
Lois is facing against the clock, finishing zipping
up her dress, pulling up her pantyhose, checking on
the pasta Primavera and mixing the Caesar salad.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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51 CONTINUED: 51
She darts back and forth to the table, finishing
the setting, lighting the candles. In the nick of *
time: she hears a WHOOSH, a flutter of curtains, *
and Superman (2) stands in her living room. He's *
like a teenager on his first date. Nervous and *
excited.
LOIS
Oh. Hello. You're a little early.
SUPERMAN 2
Is that okay?
LOIS
Sure. Everything's ready.
(beat)
Would you like something to drink?
SUPERMAN 2
Drink? I guess so. I mean, I don't
really need to.
LOIS
(lifting the chilled
bottle)
Well, nobody needs champagne, but
that's what makes life interesting,
n'est pas?
SUPERMAN 2
Life is interesting.
Lois expertly pops the cork, a tiny bit of
champagne spilling. Superman 2 stands very close
beside her.
SUPERMAN 2 (CONT'D)
You spilled.
Lois pours them each a glass.
SUPERMAN 2 (CONT'D)
You look really hot. *
LOIS
Oh. Thanks. *
SUPERMAN 2
Can we sit on the sofa? *
LOIS
Okay. *
They sit. Superman 2 edges closer to Lois, he *
fakes a yawn and stretch and puts his arm around *
her. Lois doesn't know how to react. *
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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51 CONTINUED: (2) 51
This isn't the Superman she's used to.
SUPERMAN 2
Do you like me? *
LOIS
Of course. You know I do. *
Although, I am a little concerned *
about your behavior lately.
SUPERMAN 2
I haven't done anything wrong.
LOIS
It's just that... I saw you throw *
that man and...
SUPERMAN 2
Might is right.
(beat)
How about a kiss? *
LOIS
Huh? *
Before she can say anything further, Superman 2 *
grabs her by the shoulders, pulls her close, and *
kisses her, perhaps a little too eagerly, too hard. *
Lois feels very uncomfortable, tries to push *
herself away from him, but he holds her tight.. *
CLARK (V.O.)
Am I interrupting?
LOIS
(breaking free)
Clark!
Lois rushes to him and he puts his arm around her
shoulder. Then Superman 2 rises and they stand
there, facing one another.
SUPERMAN 2
Go away. *
CLARK
I think Lois wants me to stay.
LOIS
Yes! I do! Please.
Superman 2 walks up to Clark. They're inches away
from one another. Superman 2 raises a hand to grab
Clark, but Clark grasps his wrist. Superman 2
registers shock at Clark's strength, yanks his arm
away. He stares at Clark.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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51 CONTINUED: (3) 51
Something in the way he does tells us... he _knows_.
He smiles at Clark, then at Lois.
SUPERMAN 2
I have to go now. It's almost ten.
(to Clark)
I'll be seeing you again.
Superman 2 walks to window, then _JUMPS_ out, _FLIES_
up and into the night sky.
52 LOIS 52
exhausted, plops down on the sofa.
LOIS
Unbelievable.
(beat)
And you! You actually faced him!
You challenged him!
(beat)
You must be out of your mind.
CLARK
Are you all right? Did he hurt you? *
LOIS
Not exactly. He kissed me. *
CLARK
Superman kissed you? *
LOIS
Listen Clark, I've kissed Superman *
before. I know what it feels like. *
I _don't_ know who just flew out that *
window, but I'll tell you one thing: *
that was _definitely_ not _Superman_. *
Clark stands, looking down at her, knowing she's
right, wondering where this will lead and so we...
FADE OUT:
_END OF ACT TWO_
--page break--
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_ACT THREE_
FADE IN:
53 INT. PERRY'S OFFICE - (DAY #4) 53
A KNOCK and Jimmy enters. Perry sits at his desk,
staring out the window.
JIMMY
Chief? You wanted to see me? *
PERRY
Run an errand for me, will you, son. *
I'd like some of those taquitos with *
the green sauce from Manny's. *
JIMMY
Mr. White, it's eight in the *
morning.
PERRY
So what? Some times you've got to *
go for the gusto and damn the *
consequences. Life's too damn *
short. *
This is too much for Jimmy. Tears from in his *
eyes. *
JIMMY
It's... happening soon, isn't it?
PERRY
How'd you find out?
JIMMY
I put two and two together, like you *
always taught me.
PERRY
(pointing a finger in
his face)
I don't want any to-do. And I don't
want anyone else in on it either.
Got it?
(beat)
A man goes his whole life saying
'later.' 'Later I'll do that,
experience that.' Then, you run out
of 'laters.'
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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53 CONTINUED: 53
JIMMY
(surpressing a sob)
I understand, chief.
(beat)
I just want you to know that I think
you're the bravest man I've ever
met. You're handling this with such
grace, such dignity.
PERRY
Well, time marches on, kid. You
either accept life's process, or...
not.
JIMMY
Chief. There's something else.
(wiping an errant tear
away)
You've always been like a father to *
me. I... love you.
PERRY
(touched, but puzzled)
Jimmy? You okay?
JIMMY
Me? Oh, Chief, you're too much.
Too much.
Jimmy walks slowly from Perry's office, shuts the
door, leaving Perry to wonder...
54 INT. DAILY PLANET - PIT - DAY 54 *
CLARK (V.O.)
A clone?
Lois paces in front of Clark's desk. They look
like they've already been at it for hours.
LOIS
Yes, it's so obvious. There's no
technology in the world that could
produce a robot like that.
(beat)
And we know Superman doesn't have a
twin.
CLARK
How do we know that?
LOIS
Because he would have told me. So
there's only one possibility.
(more)
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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54 CONTINUED: 54 *
LOIS (Cont'd)
Someone has cloned Superman. Made
an exact genetic copy.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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54 CONTINUED: (2) 54
CLARK
How? They can't do that yet. We're
not that advanced.
LOIS
Maybe we are. I read an article in *
the Metropolis Science Magazine... *
Lois picks up the phone, starts dialing.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Yes. I'd like the number for a
Doctor Fabian Leek.
CUT TO:
55 INT. FABIAN LEEK'S OFFICE - DAY 55
FABIAN LEEK, a rather odd fellow, takes every
opportunity to ogle Lois: we get the feeling he'd
love to 'clone' her. Leek shows Lois and Clark
around past shelves and tables filled with
displays, Petri dishes, specimens, etc.
DR. LEEK
You see, my dear Ms. Lane, it's
child's play to clone individual
cells. As simple and natural as the
reproductive act itself.
Leek smiles at Lois, who does not return the
thought.
LOIS
But, you wrote a paper in college
that said entire human beings could
be cloned if the right genetic
material were available.
DR. LEEK
Yes, but I was young and,
unfortunately, overly optimistic.
It's taken me thirty years to
finally be able to clone a frog.
The process is much more difficult
than I imagined. We're years away
from successfully applying the
technique to human beings.
Clark looks into a glass enclosed specimen box.
The frog inside is dead.
CLARK
And I guess the process isn't
exactly foolproof.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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55 CONTINUED: 55
Leek reaches in and takes out the frog.
DR. LEEK
Unfortunately, you're correct,
Mister Kent. I'm sorry I can't be
of greater assistance.
Lois and Clark head for the door. Dr. Leek grabs
Lois' hand and turns her toward him.
DR. LEEK (CONT'D)
I would however, be very honored to
take you to dinner, Ms. Lane. We
could discuss the miracles of life
in more, shall we shall, tangible
terms.
Lois grabs her hand away from him.
LOIS
I have a better idea.
DR. LEEK
Yes?
LOIS
Why don't you go home, change into
something more comfortable, pack an
overnight bag and then come back
here...
(Leek's salivating)
and take all these poor frogs
and release them in the nearest lily
pond.
Lois turns on her heel and walks out as we...
CUT TO:
56 EXT. OUTSIDE LEEK'S OFFICE - DAY 56 *
En route to her jeep, Lois is steaming.
LOIS
That guy is a piece of work. A
lying sleazy piece of work.
(beat)
He completely backtracked on all of
his recent research.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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56 CONTINUED: 56
CLARK
Still... in order to even begin to
make a clone, they would have to
have used cells from Superman's
body. The man's invulnerable so...
How?
LOIS
I don't know, Clark. But somebody
figured it out. And we're going to
figure out Who.
(as Clark takes off
down the street)
Where're you going?
CLARK
To find someone... who might be able,
to help. I'll meet you back at the
Planet.
CUT TO:
57 EXT. SKY - DAY 57
Superman is treading air, waiting, waiting...
finally sees a streak of red and blue go by, takes
off after it.
57A LOCATION TBD 57A
The Supermen look in silence at each other.
Superman 2 has matured in thought and attitude.
SUPERMAN
I need to ask you something. Last *
time we talked you told me you were *
as old as I was.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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57A CONTINUED: 57A
SUPERMAN 2
Yes, that's correct. *
SUPERMAN
Are you sure? I mean, do you have
memories of your life?
(beat)
Do you remember growing up? Do you
have any friends? When did you
learn to fly?
Superman 2 doesn't have these memories, and it
confuses and angers him.
SUPERMAN 2
So what if I can't remember?
SUPERMAN
You can't remember because your
'father' made you, built you from a
part of me. You're a biological
machine. You have no childhood
memories because you never existed
until recently.
SUPERMAN 2
That's a lie. You're a liar.
You're not even really Superman.
You're Clark Kent.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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57A CONTINUED: (2) 57A
SUPERMAN
(nervously) *
Have you told anybody, your father, *
that? *
SUPERMAN 2
Not yet, but I might. *
SUPERMAN
Please, don't. *
SUPERMAN 2
Why shouldn't I? *
SUPERMAN
Because _someone's_ been lying to you, *
but it isn't me. *
Superman 2 turns and rockets away.
CUT TO:
58 EXT. KENT FARMHOUSE - (NIGHT #4) 58
CLARK (V.O.)
He knows who I am.
59 INT. KENT LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 59
Martha and Jonathan just sit and stare upon
learning this.
CLARK
It's funny, though. I should avoid *
him, fear him, but...
JONATHAN
But what?
CLARK
He's just... so much like me. So
much like the brother I never had,
never will have.
JONATHAN
Did you find out what he wants?
CLARK
No, but he thinks I'm his enemy. A *
confrontation is inevitable. *
MARTHA
Could he hurt you? *
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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59 CONTINUED: 59
CLARK
From what I've seen, he has every *
power and ability that I have. If *
it came to a fight, one or both of *
us could be killed. *
On Martha and Jonathan, exchanging a glance, we...
CUT TO:
60 INT. DAILY PLANET - PIT - NIGHT 60
Lois rushes up to Clark when he steps off the
elevator.
LOIS
I found it!
(showing him the
paper)
Look! 'Superman donates a lock of
hair for charity auction.'
CLARK
Of course, I remember.
(beat)
Does it say who bought it?
LOIS
I'm way ahead of you. Mrs. Doyle
Alexander. I called her and she
said that there was a break-in at
her house the day after the auction.
The lock of hair was stolen. Never
found out who took it. Never got it
back.
CLARK
Good work. Now we know the how...
all we need now is the _who_.
CUT TO:
61 INT. LUTHOR'S LABORATORY - NIGHT 61
A man is shining an intense beam of light into
Superman 2's eyes.
62 ON LUTHOR 62
watching - as Superman 2, bare chested, is being
examined by Dr. Leek.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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62 CONTINUED: 62
DR. LEEK
Follow the light. *
Superman 2 follows the beam with his eyes. *
DR. LEEK
All right, all done. For now. *
(suggestively, to *
Luthor)
Isn't it his bed time? *
LUTHOR
Yes, son. Time to go to bed. *
You've had a long day.
Luthor walks him toward the tank.
SUPERMAN 2
(rebeliously)
I'm not a child anymore. I don't *
need to be told when to go to bed. *
LUTHOR
I'm still your father. You'll do as *
I say. *
SUPERMAN 2
(backing down *
somewhat)
Why don't I have any memories? Of
growing up?
LUTHOR
(evasive) *
That's not something for you to *
worry about.
SUPERMAN 2
Superman said the reason I don't *
have memories is because I'm not *
real, I'm a biological machine. *
LUTHOR
That's not true.
SUPERMAN 2
What is the truth?
LUTHOR
How dare you question me.
SUPERMAN 2
I bet I know some things you'd like
to know.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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62 CONTINUED: (2) 62
LUTHOR
Like what? *
Superman 2 stares at him a moment. Then... *
SUPERMAN 2
(defiantly) *
I think it's my bedtime. *
Superman 2 climbs into the tank. Luthor shuts and
locks the door, turns back to Leek.
LUTHOR (CONT'D)
What is it?
DR. LEEK
We have a little... problem.
LUTHOR
Enlighten me.
DR. LEEK
His vital signs are weakening: brain
wave activity erratic, irregular
heartbeat, and so on.
LUTHOR
Prognosis?
DR. LEEK
He's dying. Like the frogs.
(beat)
He was our first, our prototype. I *
warned you there might be
complications.
LUTHOR
(concerned)
Has he lost any of his strength or *
powers yet? *
DR. LEEK
Not yet, but time is running out. *
LUTHOR
Then it must happen tomorrow. *
DR. LEEK
What makes you think he can win? *
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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62 CONTINUED: (3) 62
LUTHOR
Because, if it meant the difference *
between winning and losing, he'd *
pick up a train loaded with *
passengers and use it to bash *
Superman's skull in. Unlike *
Superman, he has no restraint, no *
morality. _I_ taught him.
Luthor turns to look at Superman 2, suspended in
the milky white liquid of the tank.
LUTHOR (CONT'D)
Tomorrow. Tomorrow he will kill *
Superman.
As Luthor walks away, Superman 2's eyes open. He's *
heard every word.
FADE OUT.
_END OF ACT THREE_
--page break--
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_ACT FOUR_
FADE IN:
63 EXT. DAILY PLANET - (DAY #5) - TO ESTABLISH 63
PERRY (V.O.)
Two Superman?
64 DAILY PLANET - PIT - DAY 64
Lois is at her desk, Perry towering over her.
LOIS
I know it sounds farfetched, but...
PERRY
Farfetched? Lois, if I told you I
saw Elvis last night at the LexSave
what would you call it?
LOIS
But chief...
PERRY
Look, you say that since this
'clone' appeared, the 'real'
Superman hasn't been seen. Think
about it. Maybe there aren't two of
them, but the real one has gone...
crazy.
Cat has wandered over during Perry's speech, leans
against Lois' desk.
LOIS
No. I'm telling you he's a clone.
I should know. I had a date with
him.
CAT
What does that prove? Every person
in this office knows how many clones
you've dated.
Cat has a little laugh at her own joke. Lois'
expression sobers her up, fast. She tip-toes away.
PERRY
Lois, I don't know what to tell you
except... don't even _think_ about
writing this story until you can
present me with solid evidence.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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64 CONTINUED: 64
Perry walks off, leaving Lois to stare, frustrated,
after him.
65 ANGLE ON JIMMY 65
watching as Perry enters his office. Jimmy
hightails it after him.
66 INT. PERRY'S OFFICE - DAY 66
Perry is just settling in when Jimmy opens the
door.
JIMMY
Chief?
PERRY
I'm in a rush this morning, Jimmy.
A lot of things to do before...
JIMMY
That's what I wanted to talk to you
about. I have a phone number
here... it's the Metropolis Hot
Line. Twenty-four hours. There are
counselors there, ready and willing
to hear your problems.
PERRY
Thanks, Jimmy. I'll keep then in
mind.
JIMMY
Chief, there are people out there
who know what you're going through.
You don't have to suffer alone.
The phone RINGS. Perry picks it up.
PERRY
Hello? Yeah, Alice, hold on a sec.
(to Jimmy)
Anything else?
JIMMY
Uh, no. I'll be right outside. If
you... need a shoulder to lean on.
Jimmy exits, Perry shakes his head, gets back to *
his phone conversation. *
CUT TO:
--page break--
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67 INT. DAILY PLANET - PIT - DAY 67 *
Lois hears a WHOOSH of air, looks up to see
Superman standing in front of her.
LOIS
Superman, is it really you?
SUPERMAN
In the flesh.
LOIS
Where've you been?
SUPERMAN
Trying to get the low-down on this
imposter. Lois, I need your help.
LOIS
Anything.
SUPERMAN
Then come fly with me.
Superman sweeps her up into his arms. Cat stands
by her desk, shaking her head.
CAT
Some girls have all the luck.
CUT TO:
68 INT. DAILY PLANET PIT - MINUTES LATER 68 *
Clark Kent walks into the newsroom, looks around,
finds Cat.
CLARK
Cat? Did Lois come in yet?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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68 CONTINUED: 68
CAT
Uh huh. She left a few minutes
ago.... with Superman.
CLARK
What!?
CAT
Yeah. They flew out that window...
is something wrong... I hope?
But Clark hasn't heard her last sentence. He
rushes off toward the storage room an we...
CUT TO:
68A EXT. IN THE SKY - SUPERMAN 68A *
... flies above Metropolis, looking for Lois. *
Suddenly, the sound of her SCREAM pierces the air. *
Superman looks down. *
68B EXT. METROPOLIS STUDIOS - FROM HIGH - SUPERMAN POV 68B *
Superman sees the Old West Street below. *
68C EXT. METROPOLIS STUDIOS - OLD WEST STREET - DAY 68C *
An open tourist van, loaded with foreigners and *
cameras, drives through the town. *
TOUR GUIDE *
(to the driver) *
We're driving, we're driving. *
(to the tourists) *
Unfortunately, there is nothing *
shooting on our Old West Street *
today, so we'll proceed on to the *
Tropical Lagoon set. *
68D EXT. METROPOLIS STUDIOS - OLD WEST STREET - DAY 68D *
Superman _LANDS_, looks around and sees... *
68E LOIS 68E *
She's tied to a post under the sign "Village *
Blacksmith". Superman 2 stands above her, *
brandeshing a red hot iron in front of her. Lois *
struggles against her ropes -- a vain attempt. *
Superman 2 laughs and then... *
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
VATMAN (#17) YELLOW REVISION 2/2/94 42A.
68E CONTINUED: 68E
SUPERMAN
Lot her go! *
Superman 2 puts down the hot irons, turns to face *
Lois. *
SUPERMAN 2
I never would have hurt you, Lois. *
But the only way I could guarantee *
Superman would fight me was to make *
him think your life was in danger. *
Superman moves to untie her. When shells free,
Superman turns around. Superman 2 is gone.
68F THE SALOON - SUPERMAN'S POV 68F *
Only the swinging doors are evidence that Superman *
2 has gone inside. *
SUPERMAN
(to Lois) *
_Stay_ _here_. *
--page break--
VATMAN (#17) YELLOW REVISION 2/2/94 43.
68G INT. OLD WEST SALOON - DAY 68G
Superman enters, looks around. Superman 2 sits at
the and of the bar. Superman pulls the bar
forward. Superman 2 now faces Superman. Superman
2 now lifts Superman up and throws him across the
length of the bar, through the glasses and bottles,
and straight through the window to the outside. A
second later, Superman comes _FLYING_ back in. Lois
enters through the swinging doors. Superman sees
her, turns to Superman 2.
SUPERMAN
This town isn't big enough for the
two of us. Let's take this fight
outside.
(beat, to Lois)
_Stay_ _here_.
68H EXT. OLD WEST STREET - DAY 68H
Superman and Superman 2 appear at opposite ends of
the street, walking slowly toward one another.
68I ANGLE - A PAINTER 68I
working on one of the buildings, sees the oncoming
showdown. He drops his brush, jumps inside the
building. A beat later a sign is pulled down that
says "Closed."
68J BACK TO SUPERMAN 2 AND SUPERMAN 68J
They continue walking toward another, their arms at
their sides, fingers twitching, although no guns
are necessary. Wait a minute... is that Sergio
Leone's music we hear in the background?
68K ANGLE - THE OPEN TOURIST VAN 68K
is driving back through on their way out.
TOUR GUIDE
The Old West Town was built in...
(sees the duel about
to happen)
Apparently I was mistaken. They
must be shooting something...
The jitney stops.
TOUR GUIDE (CONT'D)
We're walking, we're walking.
--page break--
VATMAN (#17) YELLOW REVISION 2/2/94 43A.
68L BACK TO SHOWDOWN 68L *
Superman 2 then lets forth a blast of _HEAT VISION_. *
Just before it reaches our Superman, he, too, uses *
his.
68M ANGLE - LOIS 68M *
She hides behind a post, watching the action. *
Suddenly, one of the HEAT RAYS is deflected and *
zaps the post right in front of her. Lois jumps *
back to safety.
68N BACK TO SHOWDOWN 68N *
It's a battle of wills as each tries to push each *
other back with their respective _RAYS_ *
SUPERMAN *
Don't you understand? This in a *
fight neither of us can win!
But Superman 2 still tries to best him. *
68O ANGLE - TOUR GUIDE AND TOURISTS 68O *
The tourists are busy snapping photos when the Tour *
Guide realizes that this is not make believe. She *
shepherds her group. *
TOUR GUIDE *
We're leaving, we're leaving. *
68P BACK TO SHOWDOWN 68P *
Finally, we can see the stress getting to Superman *
2. His ray gets fainter and fainter until it wears
down completely. Superman's heat ray hits Superman
2 in the chest, and now, sends him reeling
backwards in pain. Superman goes after him.
Superman 2 has recovered, but appears weak.
SUPERMAN 2
(out of breath)
Go ahead. Finish me off. Might is
right. Only the strong survive.
SUPERMAN
I don't want to hurt you. You and
I... we have so much in common.
We're linked. We're... brothers.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
VATMAN (#17) YELLOW REVISION 2/2/94 43B.
68P CONTINUED: 68P
SUPERMAN 2
I don't understand. Why wouldn't
you want to rule alone?
SUPERMAN
I don't _want_ to rule. I want to be
respected, yes. But you earn that
respect by caring for others, not
overpowering them.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
VATMAN (#17) YELLOW REVISION 2/2/94 44.
68P CONTINUED: 68P
Superman 2 appears pale, clutches onto his body to
try and ease the pain.
SUPERMAN (CONT'D)
Are you all right?
SUPERMAN 2
I'm dying.
(beat)
Maybe it's for the best. If I'm not
real, if I was created just to do my
father's bidding... to kill you,
then there's nothing left to live
for anyway.
69 69
thru OMITTED thru *
72 72
73 LOIS 73
takes a step forward, trying to eavesdrop. *
74 SUPERMAN AND SUPERMAN 2 74
SUPERMAN 2
I have something to do. Will you
wait here for me?
Superman nods as Superman 2 takes off. Lois steps
forward.
LOIS
Where's he going?
SUPERMAN
I don't know. Come on, let's get *
you out of here. *
CUT TO:
75 INT. LEX LUTHOR'S LABORATORY DAY 75
Luthor is speaking with Dr. Leek when Superman 2
enters.
LUTHOR
Is it done?
SUPERMAN 2
No. I know the truth now. He is
the rightful Superman. I was just
a pawn... something for you to use
to kill him.
(CONTINUED).
--page break--
VATMAN (#17) YELLOW REVISION 2/2/94 45.
75 CONTINUED: 75
Look picks up a gun from a nearby table, shoots at
Superman 2. Because he is weak, the bullets
appears to wound him, and he doubles over in pain.
When he straightens up, Superman 2 walks toward
Leek, has the strength to pick him up and throw him
into the vat. Now, Luthor is afraid.
SUPERMAN 2
I want the lock of hair.
LUTHOR
I don't have it here.
SUPERMAN 2
You're lying. Give it to me or I
will kill _you_.
Luthor has enough sense to know he means business.
He moves to a vault, opens it, removes the lock of
hair and hands it to Superman 2.
LUTHOR
You must not do this. You are my
son. My own... creation. Together
we can...
SUPERMAN 2
No. It's over.
Superman 2 exits.
LUTHOR
(sadly)
You breed them, raise them, want the
best for them. One day, you're the
center of their universe, the next
they've flown the nest and the phone
never rings.
(beat)
I guess it's back to the drawing
board.
76 EXT. OLD WEST TOWN 76
Superman waits. He sees Superman 2 flying toward
him, lands beside him.
SUPERMAN 2
Where's Lois?
SUPERMAN
Safe and sound. Back at the Planet.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
VATMAN (#17) BLUE REVISION 1/27/94 46.
76 CONTINUED: 76
SUPERMAN 2
Here.
He hands him the lock of hair.
SUPERMAN 2
They won't be able to clone you
again. At least, not after you take
the last step.
SUPERMAN
The last step?
SUPERMAN 2
Yes. They could use some of my
tissue to recreate another clone.
You have to destroy the lock of
hair, and me.
(off his look)
I'm dying. I'm in pain.
SUPERMAN
I don't think I can do that...
SUPERMAN 2
You must.
(beat)
My father once read me a story about
a Viking Funeral.
(beat)
Do you understand?
SUPERMAN
(desperately)
There's got to be another way.
SUPERMAN 2
There isn't. You do understand?
SUPERMAN
Yes.
Superman 2 collapses into Superman's arms.
Superman lowers him down, cradles his head.
SUPERMAN 2
It's not really the end. As long as
you're still here... brother.
SUPERMAN
(sadly)
Brother. *
It's over. Superman closes Superman 2's eyes, *
looks up toward...
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
VATMAN (#17) BLUE REVISION 1/27/94 47.
76 CONTINUED: (2) 76
THE SUN - LONG SHOT
A speck as Superman flies his "brother" to his
final resting place.
CUT TO:
77 INT. DAILY PLANET - PIT - (NIGHT #5) 77
Jimmy comes in, off the elevators, walks past Lois
and Clark and into Perry's office. He appears a
moment later, rushing over to them.
JIMMY
Where's Perry?
LOIS
Left about fifteen minutes ago.
JIMMY
No!
CLARK
What's going on?
JIMMY
(frantic) *
I promised I wouldn't tell but... I
found out that the Chief got bad *
news at his physical last week. I *
think he's planning on doing away *
with himself.
LOIS
Jimmy that's absurd.
JIMMY
No, I swear! There's an entry in
his calendar for tonight that says *
he's going to the Metropolis Bridge. *
I think he's going to jump! *
It's still ridiculous, but as Lois and Clark and
Jimmy exchange suddenly worried glances we
CUT TO:
78 EXT. METROPOLIS BRIDGE - NIGHT 78
Lois, Jimmy, and Clark arrive in a cab, push
themselves through the crowd to see...
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
VATMAN (#17) GREEN REVISION 2/2/94 48.
78 CONTINUED: 78
THE LEDGE - THEIR POV
Perry stands on the ledge, looks back toward them,
nods and smiles, then turns back...
JIMMY
cries out.
JIMMY
Chief! No!
Too late. The Chief has taken a swan dive off the
ledge. Lois, Jimmy, and Clark rush to the edge,
Clark ready to owing into action if necessary when
they discover... he has a cord attached to his
ankle and is in the process of a Bungee Jump.
PERRY (O.S.)
Great... Shades... Of....
Elllllllllllvis!!!!!
79 EXT. METROPOLIS BRIDGE - LATER THAT NIGHT 79
Lois, Clark, Jimmy and Perry sit on a bench.
CLARK
Fifty huh?
PERRY
The big 5-O.
JIMMY
Well.... congratulations, Chief.
PERRY
Thank you.
LOIS
Uh, Perry? one thing. I'd lose the
hair piece.
PERRY
Alice says it turns her on. Says I *
look like a young Dan Rather. I *
must say, though, the other night *
when she cried out 'Oh, Dan,' I *
began to have second thoughts. So, *
well, I left that sucker down at the *
bottom of the canyon. So much for *
my mid-life crisis. *
Perry stands, as does Jimmy. Perry puts his arm
around him as they start to walk.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
VATMAN (#17) GREEN REVISION 2/2/94 48A.
79 CONTINUED: 79
PERRY (CONT'D)
I hope you learned your lesson, son.
JIMMY
Yeah. Never trust an old guy.
--page break--
VATMAN (#17) BLUE REVISION 1/27/94 49.
80 LOIS AND CLARK 80
Remain seated, look up at the brightly lit stars.
CLARK
Well, there's only one Superman
again.
LOIS
Yeah. All's right with the world...
er... Metropolis at least.
CLARK
Almost.
LOIS
Almost?
CLARK
It might have been kind of nice.
You know, to have two of them.
LOIS
Why?
CLARK
Then Superman would have a brother. *
Someone to talk to, share with. We
all need that.
LOIS
I'll say.
CLARK
Kind of sad.
LOIS
(cheerfully)
Sad.
Clark realizes Lois' mood doesn't match his.
CLARK
Are we talking about the same thing?
LOIS
Sure, companionship for Superman.
Right?
CLARK
Right.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
VATMAN (#17) BLUE REVISION 1/27/94 50.
80 CONTINUED: 80
LOIS
(cheerfully)
So, no problem. I'm available.
On Clark's expression, we...
FADE OUT:
_END OF ACT FOUR_
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