Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Top Gun: Maverick

by Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer, Christopher McQuarrie

Admiral Cain confronts Maverick about his stalled career and insubordinate nature, informing him that his era of piloting is coming to an end. However, a last-minute call saves Maverick from being grounded, sending him back to Top Gun.

WALL-E

by Andrew Stanton, Jim Reardon

The Captain of the Axiom confronts the ship's autopilot, Auto, demanding that the human race return to Earth. He realizes that mere survival is not enough and finds the courage to reclaim his authority and humanity.

1917

by Sam Mendes, Krysty Wilson-Cairns

After attempting to help a downed enemy pilot, Blake is fatally stabbed and bleeds out in a French farmyard. Schofield desperately tries to save him and comfort him in his final moments, eventually promising to complete their mission and write to Blake's mother.

Wonder Woman

by Allan Heinberg, Zack Snyder, Jason Fuchs

Diana and Steve Trevor engage in a power struggle while flying an invisible jet toward the world of men. After Steve uses the Golden Lasso to restrain Diana, he must figure out how to pilot the mystical aircraft using her tiara before they crash into the ocean.

The Wire

by Barry Luc

Detective McNulty (McArdle in the pilot script) questions a witness about the murder of a local thief named Snotboogie. The scene explores the senseless nature of the crime and the witness's philosophical acceptance of the neighborhood's chaotic social contract.

The Wire

by Barry Luc

Detective McNulty (McArdle in the pilot script) questions a witness about the murder of a local thief named Snotboogie. The scene explores the senseless nature of street violence and the tragic, unwritten rules of the neighborhood.

VEEP PILOT

by Barry Luc

Vice President Selina Meyer and her staff panic in a car while attempting to manage a PR disaster involving an ableist slur. The scene highlights the team's cynical incompetence as they debate whether to let one scandal overshadow another while Selina struggles to deliver a sincere apology over the phone.

VEEP PILOT

by Barry Luc

In the Vice President's office, Dan successfully forges a signature and maneuvers his way into a job offer from Selina. Anna is horrified by the hiring of a known 'bastard', leading to a sharp confrontation with Selina about loyalty and who is actually using whom.

VEEP PILOT

by Barry Luc

Dan relentlessly mocks Gary about his oversized bag and his role as the Vice President's personal aide. The tension escalates as Dan questions Gary's physical bravery and willingness to take a bullet, while Anna attempts to mediate the workplace bullying.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome

by Michael Taylor

After crashing their Raptor on a frozen moon, a young Adama and the veteran pilot Coker engage in a heated confrontation over their mission priorities. Tensions boil over as Coker mourns the loss of his crew and ship, while Adama insists on pushing forward to complete their objective, forcing Beka to intervene before they come to blows.

UNTITLED MARTIN GERO PILOT

by Martin Gero

A mysterious woman with no memory confronts an FBI agent who reveals that his name is tattooed on her back. Jane struggles with her identity and fear while Weller attempts to find a personal connection that might trigger her suppressed memories.

UNTITLED MARTIN GERO PILOT

by Martin Gero

In the FBI's strategic operations center, agents identify a lead from a tattoo on Jane Doe's body pointing to a specific address in Chinatown. Jane confronts Agent Weller and Director Mayfair, demanding to join the field team by arguing that her presence might be the key to unlocking her suppressed memories. Despite Weller's safety concerns, Mayfair ultimately authorizes Jane to accompany the team to the site.

Doctor Who

by Steven Moffat

The Doctor summons Bill Potts, a canteen worker who has been sneakily attending his university lectures, to his office. He challenges her on why she attends and ultimately offers to become her personal tutor, despite her not being an enrolled student.

Modern Family (Pilot)

by Christopher Lloyd, Steven Levitan

Mitchell and Cameron return home with their newly adopted daughter, Lily. A conflict arises over a flamboyant mural Cameron had painted in the nursery and Mitchell's confession that he hasn't told his family about the adoption yet.

Dexter

by James Manos Jr

Dexter Morgan abducts a serial killer known as the Choir Master, forcing him to confront the bodies of his young victims before administering a sedative.

Breaking Bad (Pilot)

by Vince Gilligan

Walter White tracks down his former student, Jesse Pinkman (referred to as Dupree in the pilot script), to blackmail and entice him into a criminal partnership cooking methamphetamine.