FBI Agent Paul Smecker deconstructs a complex crime scene while belittling the local Boston detectives. Through a series of rapid-fire deductions, he proves that the execution was carried out by two highly skilled shooters with specific ritualistic intent.
SMECKER: While Greenly’s getting coffee, anybody else want anything?
GREENLY: Shit! Shit!
SMECKER: So Duffy, got any theories to go with that… tie.
DUFFY: These guys were pros. I think they were coming for one target, the fag man, he was the…
SMECKER: The what man?
DUFFY: The fat man.
SMECKER: Well, Freud was right. So you think they came for the fag man, huh?
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Director's Notes
Audition for "The Unbelievable Theory" from The Boondock Saints. This intense crime thriller scene features FBI Agent Paul Smecker, a brilliant and sarcastic detective, analyzing a ritualistic crime scene. Perfect for actors seeking challenging, analytical roles in a contemporary setting.
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