Jesse attempts to charm Beca with a makeshift picnic and a collection of his favorite movie soundtracks, revealing his dream of becoming a film composer. The two engage in playful banter as Beca reveals her cynical lack of interest in cinema, leading to a challenge regarding her 'movie education.'
BECA: What’s all this?
JESSE: As much as I love spending time with you stacking cd’s. And I do, like, more than life. I thought we could do other fun things that wouldn’t make us want to kill ourselves. [He pulls out a stack of DVDs] “Up,” “Slumdog,” “Breakfast Club,” “Star Wars,” and “Rocky.” Best
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Director's Notes
Find your next audition with this Pitch Perfect duologue! Jesse's charming attempt to woo Beca with movie soundtracks offers a fun romantic comedy scene for actors. Perfect for contemporary roles.
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