Chief's Confession
from Isle of Dogs
Written by Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman, Kunichi Nomura
Chief, a stray dog, recounts a traumatic memory of the one time he was adopted by a family. He reflects on his instinctive, violent reaction to a child's affection and grapples with his identity as a 'biter' who doesn't understand his own nature.
CHIEF: I’ve been hunted by dog-catchers all my life. I’m not easy to trap. I’ve only got three captures on my record (where I actually got sent to the pound, I mean), and the first two times, I escaped within twenty-four hours -- but the third time, I got adopted before I could finish digging the br
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ISLE OF DOGS audition monologue for Chief. This animated adventure-comedy scene reveals Chief's past trauma and conflicted nature. Perfect for actors seeking a reflective, melancholic role.
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