Trapped in the back of a truck, a frantic Destin struggles to ensure his family's safety while evading detection. After discovering his ex-wife and son are safe, he instructs her to report him as a hostage-taker to the Governor, sacrificing his own freedom to create a protective media or police presence around the situation.
DESTIN: I gotta get back on that phone.
KNAPPS: Not till those Dixies move off.
DESTIN: ...What if she didn’t make the call?
KNAPPS: She made the call.
DESTIN: We don’t know that. [He turns away from the doors, pacing the truck like a caged animal] Nah. She thought I was a crank. Didn’t believe me. Alice and Jake are still in the house... The Ride are on their way...
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Director's Notes
Intense thriller audition scene for Destin from The Bridge. This duologue features a desperate father, Destin, trapped and making a frantic call to save his family. Perfect for actors seeking challenging contemporary thriller material.
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