Jonathan Nolan
Browse 10 audition scenes and monologues written by Jonathan Nolan, including scenes from Person of Interest and Person of Interest (Pilot). Nolan's work on AuditionScenes spans drama and features duologues drawn from tv. These scenes are particularly suited for agent showcase, self tape, general practice. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.
10 scenes available · drama
You need a purpose.
Person of Interest
by Jonathan Nolan
Finch confronts a disillusioned and former CIA operative, Reese, on a rooftop to offer him a new sense of purpose. Finch reveals he knows Reese's deepest secrets and tragic past, proposing an unconventional partnership to prevent future crimes.
You're Too Late
Person of Interest
by Jonathan Nolan
Finch reveals to Reese that the woman he was trying to save has been dead for years, testing Reese's resolve. He offers Reese a new purpose and the chance to use his skills to prevent future crimes before they happen.
Finch's Machine
Person of Interest
by Jonathan Nolan
Harold Finch reveals the secret origin of 'The Machine' to John Reese, explaining how he built a mass surveillance system for the government that ignores 'irrelevant' crimes. Finch expresses his guilt over the lives he couldn't save, while Reese questions the morality and effectiveness of their new mission.
The List
Person of Interest
by Jonathan Nolan
Finch attempts to recruit Reese by revealing the existence of a list that predicts future crimes involving ordinary citizens. Reese remains skeptical of Finch's mysterious origins and motives, leading to a tense confrontation before Reese disappears into the city.
The Army Was Your Whole Life
Person of Interest (Pilot)
by Jonathan Nolan
In a quiet, intimate moment in a hotel room, a soldier reveals to his partner that he has chosen to leave the military to be with her. He reflects on his sense of obsolescence in a world without clear enemies while offering her a future together. The scene balances the weight of a life-changing career decision with the playful affection of a couple in love.
The Truth About Being Alone
Person of Interest (Pilot)
by Jonathan Nolan
In a chance encounter at an airport bar, a former soldier and his ex-fiancée confront the emotional fallout of his disappearance and her subsequent engagement. Jessica challenges John's stoic isolation, demanding he show the courage to ask her to stay, leading to a devastating moment of unspoken regret.
Trust Works Both Ways
Person of Interest (Pilot)
by Jonathan Nolan
Reese discovers Finch's elaborate tracking system and realizes the numbers correspond to impending violent crimes. Tensions rise as Reese demands transparency regarding the source of the data, while Finch maintains his secrecy and challenges Reese's own trustworthiness.
Pope's Fear
Person of Interest (Pilot)
by Jonathan Nolan
A determined investigator attempts to flip a terrified witness who is being held for a crime he didn't commit. The witness refuses to cooperate, explaining that the people responsible are so powerful and evil that speaking out would mean a death sentence for his entire family.
The Numbers Never Stop Coming
Person of Interest (Pilot)
by Jonathan Nolan
Finch offers Reese a final chance to walk away from their dangerous mission with a clean slate and financial security. Reese must decide between a life of safety in hiding or a high-stakes partnership that will likely end in their deaths.
I'll See You Round, Detective
Person of Interest (Pilot)
by Jonathan Nolan
Detective Carter confronts the mysterious Reese in a dark alleyway after a violent encounter. She warns him that despite his potential justifications, she intends to bring him to justice, while Reese cryptically acknowledges that someone is finally 'keeping score' of his actions.