My Arrested Development Screenplay: Part 15

And now the continuing story of my attempt to write an Arrested Development movie.

Previous Parts

Part 1

Part 2

:Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Part 9

Part 10

Part 11

Part 12

Part 13

Part 14

 

INT. MODEL HOME-LIVING ROOM

 

GEORGE SENIOR

What’s going on Michael?

MICHAEL

When I went to visit Aunt Susie she asked me a favor. She asked me to ask you to visit her in a special umm…

GEORGE SENIOR

Conjugal Trailer.

MICHAEL

Yes.

GEORGE SENIOR

Ok, I’ll do it.

MICHAEL

Really? Are you sure?

GEORGE SENIOR

Yes of course. Do you know how long it’s been since I’ve had sex? Daddy Horny Michael.

MICHAEL

Why does everyone in this family keep telling me that.

GEORGE SENIOR

Hey, you asked.

MICHAEL

What? No I didn’t. When?

GEORGE SENIOR

Just a minute ago…

MICHAEL

Ok, never mind, no need to get into an argument.

GEORGE SENIOR

Ok, but you asked.

MICHAEL

It’s settled then. You’ll do it.

GEORGE SENIOR

Yes.

 

George Senior and Michael head back into the kitchen.

 

INT. MODEL HOME- KITCHEN

 

George Senior and Michael re-enter the kitchen.

MICHAEL

Larry, I think its best you go with Oscar and Buster to find a new lawyer then you can go visit your mother.

LARRY

(unenthusiastic)

 Ok.

MICHAEL

(to Tobias)

Tobias, why don’t me, you and George Michael head down to the Banana Stand?

TOBIAS

Okey Dokey.

Michael, George Michael and Tobias exit.

MAEBY

I guess I better get back to the set of Development Arrested.

 

Maeby exits.

GOB

Me and Steve have some flyers to pass out.

 

Gob and Steve exit.

 

GEORGE SENIOR

I better get down to the prison.

George Senior exits.

Buster

(to Larry and Oscar)

I guess that means we better get going.

 

Oscar, Buster and Larry exit.

EXT. BANANA STAND — DAY

The stair car drives past the Banana Stand and parks in a parking space nearby. Michael, Tobias and George Michael all exit the Stair car carrying sledgehammers.

TOBIAS

Thanks for doing this Michael.

MICHAEL

No problem. Why didn’t you just get a job and buy the model home?

TOBIAS

Well, I did audition for a few roles, but I don’t think I was what they were looking for.

CUT TO:

 

INT. MOVIE STUDIO CASTING ROOM-DAY

SUPER: MONTHS EARLIER

 

Tobias is standing before a group of movie casting directors.

 

NARRATOR (V.O.)

Tobias had auditioned for many roles, but nothing seemed to work out for him.

CASTING DIRECTOR

What’s your name?

TOBIAS

Tobias.

CASTING DIRECTOR

(as he and the other casting directors get up to leave.)

He’s too bald. Give it to the other guy.

TOBIAS

Isn’t the role for Bald Man #2?

CASTING DIRECTOR

Yeah, but you’re too short.

TOBIAS

I assure you, I look taller on screen

 

The Casting directors continue to leave.Tobias sulks off as Charlie brown music plays

CUT BACK TO:

EXT. BANANA STAND- CONTINUOUS

 

TOBIAS

It hasn’t been a very good last few months. I tried to sell my Bluth Company stock, but it was worthless.

MICHAEL

Well, your luck is about to change. Let’s bust this thing open.

Michael, Tobias, and George Michael take their sledgehammers and go to work on the condemned Banana Stand when a cop walks by.

COP

Hey! What are you doing?

MICHAEL

It’s ok, we own this stand.

COP

I don’t think so, pal. I’m going to have to fine you for the destruction of public property.

TOBIAS

You know, we’re looking for money here. If you let this go we may give you a cut.

COP

Are you trying to bribe me?

TOBIAS

Yes. Is it working?

COP

Yes, it is working. I think I have a sledgehammer in the back of my car. I’ll help you get the money.

MICHAEL

Well, that was easy.

TOBIAS

I know, it must be the Funke charm

George Michael is about to say something, but Michael stops him with a shake of his head. Tobias, Michael and George Michael return to destroying the banana stand and soon they are joined by the cop who helps them.

 

To Be Continued…