House-of-Cards-Pilot-Script

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12.FRANCIS (CONT'D)I briefed him, I prepped him fordebates. And the deal we agreedupon was -VASQUEZI’m sorry Frank. If it had been upto me I would’ve handled thisdifferently. I wouldn’t havewaited this long to tell you.FRANCISSo you knew this was what you weregoing to do.VASQUEZIt’s been an evolving discussion.FRANCIS(slowly)An evolving discussion...Frank...VASQUEZFRANCISI got fourteen conservativeDemocrats in key states to endorsehim. I was personally responsiblefor raising over six milliondollars in contributions to thecampaign, seven million for Houseraces to keep hold of our majorityin -VASQUEZYou’re right. We wouldn’t have wonwithout your help. But now we haveto lead, and that means makingtough choices.(half beat, now she hasthe initiative)Our first order of business isEducation Reform. A completefederal overhaul. We want you inthe House, doing what you do best -counting votes and deliveringlegislation.FRANCISI’ve paid my dues Linda. I deservethis.
13.VASQUEZThere are lots of deserving peopleFrank. We can’t nominate them all.FRANCISI’d like to speak with Walkerpersonally.VASQUEZThe decision is made.The two stare each other down like gunslingers.VASQUEZ (CONT’D)We need you Frank. Desperately.Just not in the cabinet. I’m askingfor your help here. Are you goingto stand beside us?It takes every ounce of will to swallow his pride.FRANCISYes. I will.VASQUEZI’m very glad to hear that.FRANCISMay I ask - if not me, then who?VASQUEZ(hesitates, then...)Michael Kern.He says the following with a smile, but underneath the tablewe can see Francis cracking his knuckles with rage.FRANCISMichael Kern...That’s an excellentchoice.INT. CLEAN WATER FOR AMERICA (CWA) OFFICES - DAYTO ESTABLISH: A large polished steel sign above a receptiondesk that reads:CLEAN WATER FOR AMERICAWe TRACK an older woman (50s) - EVELYN - carrying a folderpast side offices to CLAIRE’S OFFICE. She knocks on thedoor, which is slightly ajar.
Page 1 and 2: EXT. UNDERWOOD RESIDENCE - NIGHTSLO
Page 3 and 4: 3.FRANCISI’m so sorry. I’ll hav
Page 5 and 6: 5.FRANCIS (CONT’D)But it’s time
Page 7 and 8: 7.HAMMERSCHMIDTAny guess what’s o
Page 9 and 10: 9.ZOEBut what you’re really telli
Page 11: 11.VASQUEZThanks for coming Frank.(
Page 15 and 16: 15.I know...EVELYNCLAIREWe want CWA
Page 17 and 18: 17.CLAIRE (CONT’D)You don’t not
Page 19 and 20: 19.As she ascend the stairs we hear
Page 21 and 22: 21.FRANCIS(to the camera)I love tha
Page 23 and 24: 23.STAMPERWho do you want?FRANCISA
Page 25 and 26: 25.FELICITY(to Claire,sympathetical
Page 27 and 28: 27.CHRISTINAAs long as they’re go
Page 29 and 30: 29.A cab pulls up. Zoe emerges. She
Page 31 and 32: 31.BRIAN (CONT’D)I guess that’s
Page 33 and 34: 33.VASQUEZ (CONT’D)(points)Do the
Page 35 and 36: 35.FRANCIS (CONT’D)(calls out)Dou
Page 37 and 38: 37.Evelyn nods.CLAIREAnd you’re a
Page 39 and 40: 39.ZOEGood, then I’ll get straigh
Page 41 and 42: 41.ZOEI don’t doubt it. And yes,
Page 43 and 44: 43.CLAIREAren’t they all?EXT. MIC
Page 45 and 46: 45.STAMPER (CONT’D)Doug Stamper -
Page 47 and 48: 47.CLAIREThe Holburns.FRANCISWhy on
Page 49 and 50: 49.Blythe nods.FRANCIS (CONT’D)Th
Page 51 and 52: 51.DURANTSecretary of State?FRANCIS
Page 53 and 54: 53.She ends the call.ZOE (CONT’D)
Page 55 and 56: 55.INT. BLAIR HOUSE - VASQUEZ’S O
Page 57 and 58: 57.FRANCISBecause it’s my job to
Page 59 and 60: 59.HAMMERSCHMIDTYou read the whole
Page 61 and 62: 61.We ZOOM IN on Francis and Claire
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63.FRANCIS (CONT’D)Don’t you lo
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65.-- A COP CAR with its lights fla
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