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David!

Come on in. Bring some wood.

- What's this place? - You'll get training here.

(Woman) Does he want a sausage in his soup?

She wants to know, if you want a sausage with your lentil soup.

No sausage, thank you.

That's Mrs. ...One. She'll take care of our creature comforts.

Just think of her as the friendly ghost of this house.

Make yourself at home.

You'll eat sausage in this house.

Yes...

Ma'am.

(Thunder and rain)

- I'm worried about this Detective Comberg. - We'll deal with him, it's under control.

I've thought this thing through again very carefully.

And all things considered...

all this is totally insane.

I know I told you I'm doing this, okay?

But I'm an actor!

- What's going on? - I'm thinking clearly for the first time

since I got off the plane.

I'll do the play for you and we'll forget the rest.

You do what you have to do

and I'll take all I've heard

to my grave.

That's...

I don't know how to put this, David, but it's too late for that.

You can't pull out now.

I understand you're nervous about Wednesday.

I was a wreck before my first mission too.

But you're doing great. It'll be over quickly.

And if all goes well, it's the only thing we'll ever ask of you.

You've made incredible progress in such a short time.

Enjoy your meal, Mr. Hasselhoff.

Hey.

I can only have a few bites. I need to hurry back.

Sorry, I'm starving.

So, how's David's Arabic doing?

- As good as you can expect in three weeks. - His first mission is in three days...

Will he be ready?

Yes, I think so.

Show him.

In Arabic. Don't think about it, feel it.

Yalla Habibi, say it.

It's an honor to meet you.

Sir.

Let us take a photo.

- Accent... Very good! - See? You're ready, David.

- Nothing to worry about. - I have to run.

And practice that Ch'.

I want to hear a perfect Ch' on Wednesday, okay?

Bye.

David? Are you alright?

I don't know.

I think it's sleep deprivation and anxiety.

The play every day, training every night... You must be tired.

- (Man) -He can sleep when he's dead! - Mr. Four! Genial as always.

Not getting paid to be chummy.

- We only have two hours, correct? - Yes, sir.

- His mission is tomorrow. - Then we better get back into it, David.

Come on over here.

Bring that soup with you, if you want.

- Hey... - We'll look at some tapes again

- Yes... - and analyze the last few runs.

Okay so...

This is from last Tuesday.

Run 4.

Good posture now.

(Shots)

But here you see.

Once you fire a few rounds, you let the butt stock leave your shoulder.

Keep the stock on your shoulder or your aim goes to hell, understand?

David's good.

He's a little out of it.

- I think he just didn't sleep. - Good...

But here at that obstacle. What did you do wrong?

You forgot to secure your weapon.

- Of course. - Okay.

Great.

Really good done, David. (numbing)

(Hissing sounds)

Wait a minute. I'll call you back.

- Ask Mrs. One for some water, please. - Copy.

That's why you didn't eat today!

Give me a minute. I'll be fine.

(Suspenseful music)

- (Practising Arabic) Sir. - Sir.

- Yes. - You have to trust your senses.

Did you tell her anything?

Melli. Does she know anything about your mission?

- About "The Network"? - No.

Alright, I've sent Mr. Four home.

We'll call it a night.

It's my fault. We've been riding you too hard, you need a break.

We'll take you back to the hotel, so you get some rest before rehearsal.

Wish you all the best!

Hope your first mission goes well tomorrow.

Oh, I forgot.

You wanted to be updated on their status.

As expected the petition was disregarded. Their execution date stands.

I know what you've done.

What do you mean?

What do you mean? Hey!

Oh, another sleepless night, sir?

Not again, David.

Where the hell is David again? David?

David?

David!

If he's not here in the next ten-

Hey, David! So nice to see you. I'm sure you have a great excuse for being late...

...again!

The meet & greet with the investors took longer than expected.

Don't touch your ear, unless you want everyone to know

you're wearing an earpiece.

The meet & greet with the investors took longer than expected.

- I thought Chloe told you about that. - I thought Chloe told you about that.

- Sorry, I totally forgot! - No, no, I'm sorry.

I thought David was here to act...

(Indistinct)

...lead actor!

- David... - Melli!

Go tell Jasmin David's here.

Go!

Jasmin's here already?

I thought she wasn't supposed to be here for another couple of weeks!

She refuses to come out of her dressing room until the whole cast has assembled.

Well, she's a little bit...

unusual.

And she's pretty anxious to meet you, David.

Anyway...

You know this whole endeavor relies on you and her getting along now.

You got this.

That was the final night before they closed down the theatre.

That's why I look sad, I thought they were going to tare it down.

Only ever did two plays here, but I have such fond memories of the place.

That was the main reason I agreed to come back.

But obviously, I also wanted to finally see you live.

Yeah. Right.

That's what was missing from your life.

It actually was.

For my 15th birthday I got given tickets to one of your concerts.

Berlin 1990.

But when it came to it,

it was also the day my parents decided to get a divorce.

So, I was crushed and I didn't make it.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Why didn't you try to go at another date?

When you finally made it back to Germany, I was really into death metal.

(Jasmin) On that note, I have a confession to make.

First thing I did last night was:

I came here and I snuck into rehearsals.

No way! Why didn't you say "hello"?

I just wanted to see what's what.

Breathe the air of the group. And I liked what I saw.

One of you in particular sparked my imagination.

You really have zero shits to give about what people think, do you?

You are truly free up here.

Careless. Reckless.

You gave Josefine a dimension I hadn't considered before.

It kept me up all night!

And thanks to you I want to make some adjustments.

Batur, I have a suggestion. In the afterlife dream sequence.

I think Melli should play Josefine as a teenager.

It's only a couple of lines, but it makes

perfect sense, if you think about it, doesn't it?

I don't think that's how Demroy Corban intended this role, you know, to be...

I'm sure Demroy Corban wouldn't mind.

(Chloe) Oh, we have to be super careful here.

The licensing contract strictly forbids any changes.

Well, it's not a change, it's just a different cast.

I have to think about it.

Yeah, sure. It's your play.

And?

And what?

- What do you think? - About what?

About Melli playing Josefine in the dream sequence.

You said you'll think about it.

- I might need a little more time than... - I don't mean to overreach.

Chloe, correct me if I'm wrong here, but time is the one thing we don't have.

We're weeks behind schedule.

Decisions need to be made fast. You can just trust me on this.

It's my character. I own Josefine.

I know how to be her.

And I know that Melli is the perfect extension of my vision for Josefine.

I think we should give it a shot.

I agree.

Tom?

- Sure! - If it's alright with you, Mel.

Is it okay, if I call you Mel?

Melli sounds like a teenager and you're a woman.

What do you say?

- Yea... - David! You know...

We should wait for David, for what he has to say.

I think it's fucking brilliant.

Great! Let's start, let's warm up!

- Yay... - I love it!

Let's use the energy, come on!

Suit yourself!

Batur, can you have the lights moved away from center stage?

- I am burning up here. - Yeah.

Now I know what you mean about Jasmin directing.

Let them play a little and see what happens.

(Batur) Let's give kindergarden kids flamethrowers and see what happens.

Come on.

(Screaming)

(More screaming)

Come on guys.

It's really unhealthy to act on a cold body and mind.

Not my style, thank you.

Suit yourself!

Come on, David!

Let your guard down!

Come on, this is a safe space!

Oh, you know, guys. Something is bothering me.

- I know. We're working on the lights. - No, no, no. It's not that, but thank you.

No, something is not right

and I could never put my finger on it, but now I know what it is:

'I will take the life from your body and return it to its rightful owner.

The rightful owner is earth, yeah?

The whole meaning of the play is

that Josefine, who represents love,

deceives Lester, who represents mankind, which leads to the destruction of earth.

Then mankind has to Kill love in order to safe earth.

- That's the essence, right. - Brave, righteous, white man

kills deceiving woman in order to save the day.

You don't see a problem with that?

Why does mankind have to be played by a man?

Oh, come on.

Because it's called mankind, not womankind.

Gee, that's disappointing, Tom Maria.

I thought you were more progressive than that.

- It was a joke. - It's all just metaphors.

- Think of it as a genderless play. - You think of us as genderless actors?

You think Demroy Corban wrote

'Supernatural MAN of Mystery' as genderless?

Josefine doesn't sound very male,

- does she? - I don't think Corban is sexist,

- if that's what you're getting at. - He may not be.

But this play sure is.

And I won't stand for it.

- You said you love the play. - 1 do love the play!

I just don't love how the roles have been cast.

I think...

David and I should switch roles.

You know what?

Why don't we switch roles?!

You direct the play and I play Josefine.

Because it just occurred to me that this is an all fucking white cast

and it bothers me.

And while we're at it. Why don't we throw some...

raccoons into the second act because raccoons are generally underrepresented

and I am beginning to think Demroy Corban hates raccoons

- and I won't fucking stand for it! - Goodness, no need for hostility.

I'm just making suggestions

- for the common good. - It's not about David's role

having twice the amount of lines.

Your role represents 'hate' and that really suits you

- since hate comes from fear. - Guys!

- What does that even mean? - Everyone take a breath.

- Batur, let's try switching the roles. - Great! I'd also like to switch roles.

And that is with anyone else on this planet

- who doesn't have to be on this stage. - Zip it, Tom!

(Melli) Maybe it's too many changes.

- I don't have to play- - No! You're playing young Josefine.

We all agreed, right?

- David, is this normal? - No! And this isn't a democracy!

I don't do well in dictatorships.

He's not a dictator! He's just the director.

Just? Just the director?!

It's getting out of control.

- You have to intervene! - If I'm just the director,

then you're just...

- actors! - I could also direct the play, Chloe,

- if you want me to. - Of course.

- Are you kidding me?! - (Henry) -Jasmin, you promised

you'd contain yourself, please!

- Don't change everything! - This is me, in full containment.

- Just let me do my job. - Then shut the fuck up and do it!

Fuck. We're losing Henry.

You have to step in, or you don't have a chance tonight.

(Indistinct)

Holy shit. That's King Feysal's nephew.

He can't see this! David, you must defuse the situation

right fucking now!

Why am I screaming to you?!

Why don't you listen?!

(Indistinct)

David, you have to stop it right now!

SHUT UP!

Demroy Corban

is a genius.

Seeing us fight just proves how accurate

and timeless

his allegory about love and hate really is.

Look at ourselves.

All we want is to be loved.

And how quickly the lack of it turns into hate.

Why am I here?

This is a chance for me to step out of my own shadow.

And I will give this all that I got left in the tank.

Jasmin. You're a fucking theatre star.

So why don't you stop acting like one.

Let your guard down.

This is a safe space.

Batur.

We all know you were thrown out of London's West End for being a prick.

Now, you want to return?

Stop being a prick.

Easy.

Tom Maria.

Your new movie has people talking about you being a star.

Now you think you're better than this.

Prove it.

Don't make the same mistakes I did.

Chloe.

You put your whole fortune into rebuilding this place.

Your livelihood depends on this play.

Now we should all respect the fucking shit out of that

and fucking act accordingly.

- Right. - But what's most admirable

is the incredible generosity

of the great Mr. Abu Hassan ibn Raif,

who is financing this entire undertaking.

Wow! That was fucking brilliant!

Well done!

We won't let you down, sir!

What about Henry?

(David) I haven't figured him out yet.

But I don't doubt his commitment

to this mission.

(Abu) Chloe?

A word?

Who's the old bag? Huh?

- Are you fucking with me? - No, it's just a precaution.

We're still working on getting Andra back and it's looking very good!

I have told you a 1.000 times what I want.

That was brilliant, David.

I think you're more than ready for tonight.

This gender swap thing came about because of an internal discussion.

Almost an argument, you might say.

But David had this brilliant solution.

He can explain it a lot better than I can anyway.

So, David, you're playing a woman called Josefine?

I'm playing a character that represents love.

And love has no gender.

Y'all come out to Go�rlitz and check it out. We got 10 free tickets for the premiere.

(David) Best thing about this play is a girl,

she plays a younger version of my character.

She is terrific.

Melli!

I owe it to my co-stars, my audience and

last, but not least my daughter.

She was the one who set me up in the first place to do this.

Darling, I know you're watching.

You were right.

I love this.

And I love you too!

Thanks for coming tonight, Jasmin von Otten and David Hasselhoff!

Sorry, folks. I have to excuse myself.

I need my sleep.

Get up, your mission begins now!

David, what are you doing?

You're walking the wrong way.

David, can you hear me?

David, are you there?

Let's get this over with.

Stop right there!

What do you want?

I'm here for the photo call.

With Mr. Abu Hassan ibn Raif.

(Talking in Arabic)

Mr. ibn Raif, I'm just trying to clear the whole Andra thing.

She's not here, but I thought let's just take the photo

- the two of us. - I know what you're doing, dude.

You're exploiting the fandom of my uncle to get funding for your shitty play.

I can't stop it, but I'm sure as hell won't help it either.

- No Andra. No Abu. - I got her number.

Let's call her.

Yeah?

(Talking in Arabic)

Well, then... Call her!

I'll tell you what.

Let's take the photo,

I'll give you the number.

Are you fucking with me?

In my own house?

You want that photo so I can't back out of your fucking play

without public humiliation.

You think I'm stupid?

You think just because my uncle likes "Knight Rider"

you can take my families money?

Get the fuck out of here!

I don't know what your uncle will say,

if I tell him you threw peanuts at Michael Knight.

- Are you threatening me? - Are you threatening me?

Let's just take that picture.

Make your uncle happy.

(Abu) Where the hell did you learn Arabic?

I'm just serious about making a good impression with your family.

Ready?

We need a little light here, huh?

Okay, there we go, okay smile!

You think you're untouchable?

Because you're the guy from his favourite TV show?

Ok, that's enough!

You don't have Andra's number, do you?

Of course not.

Have a nice good night.

(Conny) Excuse me, Mr. Hasselhoff?

- What is it, Conny? - Miss von Otten told me

to ask you to join her for a drink at the ballroom.

(Jasmin) Late night acting lessons?

You don't believe me, do you?

- I was just about to go back to my room. - Stay.

Just a couple of minutes.

Alright. One more drink.

Close your eyes.

Close your eyes.

David?

Can I look again?

David?

(Music)

I owe a concert

to the 15 year old

Jasmin Von Otten.

(Sings "Close to Heaven")

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