Dan Gilroy

A cold-blooded freelance videographer calmly defends his actions to a skeptical detective following a deadly shootout he orchestrated for footage.

Mon Mothma and Bail Organa discuss the necessity of speaking out against the Empire's rising tyranny and the urgent need for an escape strategy. While Mon is ready to risk everything to tell the truth, Bail reveals he must stay behind to buy time for the burgeoning rebellion on Yavin.

Lou delivers a highly rehearsed, intense pitch to a scrap yard owner, attempting to secure a job by showcasing his ruthless work ethic.

Lou Bloom explains his self-taught business philosophy and his newfound interest in pursuing a career in television news.

Lou delivers a manipulative performance review to Rick, using corporate jargon to mask his dangerous ambitions for the company's expansion.

Mon Mothma and Bail Organa argue over the necessity of a public stand against the Empire following the Ghorman massacre. While Mon is ready to speak out and flee, Bail insists on staying behind to buy time for the burgeoning rebellion at Yavin, despite the personal risk.

Lou Bloom interviews Rick for a vague assistant position, using corporate jargon to manipulate a desperate man into a low-paying internship.

Lou delivers a chillingly professional orientation speech to his new interns, emphasizing absolute obedience and his own ruthless work ethic.

Lou Bloom attempts to sell stolen scrap metal and aggressively pitches himself for a job, revealing his sociopathic drive and corporate-speak philosophy to a dismissive scrapyard owner.

Lou leverages graphic footage of a suburban massacre to extort money, professional recognition, and personal favors from news director Nina.

Lou uses his professional leverage and ratings data to coerce his news director, Nina, into a sexual relationship under the guise of a negotiation.