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Merlin's Desperate Plea

from Merlin

Written by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Johnny Capps, Julian Murphy

Merlin

Merlin desperately attempts to convince Arthur to withdraw from a lethal challenge against an seemingly supernatural knight. Arthur, bound by his sense of duty and honor as the Crown Prince, refuses to back down despite Merlin's warnings that the fight will lead to his certain death.

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ARTHUR: Merlin... you know that conversation we had about knocking...

MERLIN: You have to pull out!

ARTHUR: And why’s that, Merlin?

MERLIN: Because he’ll kill you.

ARTHUR: Why does everybody think that?

MERLIN: Because they’re right. Just pull out. You’re the crown prince. No-one wants you to die fo

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CharactersArthur, Merlin
Duration00:02:00
Age RangeYoung Adult
Gender1 Male
GenreFantasy, Drama
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceMerlin
ToneUrgent, Desperate, Frantic
AccentRP British
Suitable Fordrama school audition, agent showcase, self tape, general practice
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