Wonder Man

What will we find when we look at Wonder Man today?

What can he teach us about ourselves?

You have two options.

You go back to prison and finish your sentence.

And then you have option two,

which is you do a little work for the Department of Damage Cont...

Two. Option two, thanks.

This is Simon Williams.

Do you think you can get close to him?

I would need some bait.

I thought he didn't mind how alone he was.

But he felt it, even if he didn't say it.

I'm glad he's got a friend.

Are you okay?

I can't share the real me.

The real me would get kicked outta here. I'd never be able to act again.

That's not true.

The real you...

It's the sum of everything you've experienced.

You're going back to prison.

You need more evidence, and I know how to get it for you.

You're a con man.

- I can figure a way out of this. - How?

I don't know!

I still think those lasers are cool. What do you think?

- Ah, it could be better. - Ah, Okay.

What do you want to eat?

- Burgers. - Burgers.

Burger it is, my friend. Burgers.

Mmm.

That was so good.

Right? It was fun to see it in the big screen again.

Who's the guy that played Wonder Man?

Brent Willard. Man, he was in a lot of stuff in the '80s.

I always loved the sunglasses that he wears.

When I was your age, I always wanted a pair so bad.

- So cool. - Mmm-hmm.

And his jet pack.

You know, I can't wait to see you up there one day.

What are you talking about?

Come on. You were good in Twelfth Night.

That was just a school play.

Simon, I don't mean you were good in the play

the way parents think their kids are "good" at things.

You are very talented.

You have a gift.

If you work hard, there's no limit what you can do.

There was just an explosion on the Wonder Man set.

Let's go.

If you are just tuning in,

new details are emerging about last night's explosion in Hollywood.

While authorities have yet to release information on the suspect,

a manhunt appears to be underway in Hollywood.

This is all in connection with the explosion last night

on the set of Von Kovak's newest film, Wonder Man.

Local authorities have shut down several streets,

are advising residents to avoid the area if possible.

If any of our viewers have information pertaining to the incident,

please contact your local law enforcement hotline.

Koman ou ye, cheri?

Uh, I'm good, Mummi.

Uh-oh. What's wrong?

Oh, nothin'. I was just... I was just callin' to say hello.

Yeah, but I got a... I got a little bit of time this mornin'.

How is the shoot going?

It's good. It's good. Everything... Everything is good.

How you doin'?

Oh, I'm fine. You know me.

Yeah.

Did Esther finally trim that tree branch?

Ah, no, but I paid to have it done, so she couldn't complain.

But she will anyway.

Ah, you shouldn't be payin' for that, Mummi.

Oh, it's fine. It's fine.

I love you, Mummi.

He is still in his apartment.

Okay. Make sure everyone's cleared outta that building.

I don't want any surprises now.

- Copy. - Let's go! Let's go!

As we've been reporting,

this explosion happened on the set of the feature film, Wonder Man,

which is set to be a remake of the classic 1980s action movie.

It's directed by Oscar-winning director,

- Von Kovak. -

Fans of the original were excited to see

how this classic story would be updated for a modern audience. We head...

Yeah?

I figured it out.

- Figured what out? - Everything.

I'm really happy for you, man. That's... That is great.

Look, I'll never forgive myself for what I did to you,

but I'm making it right.

Trevor, it's too late. They're comin'.

It was stupid of me to think that this could end any other way.

This will all make sense shortly. I don't have much time.

I just wanted to say that I've had a lot of opportunities in my life.

I've managed to bungle each and every one of them.

I'm not gonna let you lose the only one you'll get.

You've been a true friend.

- Wait, what did you do? - What I should've done a long time ago.

Take responsibility for my own mistakes.

No. It's... It wasn't your mistake. It was mine.

Promise me you'll live your life to the fullest.

Savor every moment, Simon.

This movie is your shot. Bloody well enjoy it.

Goodbye, Simon.

Details are available to us about this incident,

but we can report that a new video has been sent

to news organizations around the country,

including our own station, here in Los Angeles.

I'd like to warn viewers that they may find it upsetting.

America.

Did you miss me?

I have another lesson for you.

On April 10th, 1953,

Allen Dulles, the newly appointed director of the CIA,

claimed the Soviets had engaged in a new type of combat with America.

A battle over men's minds.

Dulles dubbed it "brain warfare."

Control the mind, control the narrative,

- and you control the public. -

That's why the United States government

has worked hand in glove with the entertainment industry

to shape the way the public views the world.

Holy shit.

Well, last night, in the heart of the indoctrination factory,

I struck back.

That explosion on the set of Hollywood's latest

brainwashing superhero opiate, Wonder Man,

I did that.

- Trev. - Open up!

- - Now!

We have a warrant! We know you're in there!

Freeze! Hands in the air!

What took you imbeciles so long?

Hey! Quite the high-profile arrest.

Not the one that we wanted, but there's no denying, after this,

Slattery will need a state-of-the-art,

- high-security prison. -

Hey! Body is a body.

You said it.

Deputy Secretary, how are you?

Well, thank you, sir.

I had my suspicion the whole time.

Well, it's your leadership that set the tone for the whole department.

That's right, sir. Excuse me, can I call you back?

I'm gonna head north.

- He told us... - Go ahead, throw me in jail.

I'll only break out again.

I'll take it from here. Come with me.

I'm gonna let you take the fall, Slattery,

but my eyes are on Simon.

I do not know what the hell you are talking about, you dolt.

Drop the act.

Slattery was the act. Get it through your thick skull.

I have always been the Mandarin, and you never saw me coming.

We are now getting word

from local authorities

that there were explosives found in the ho...

What are you doin' here?

We saw the news.

I know. It's a lot.

And, um, I know how tight you and Trev were.

Yeah.

So, apparently, Von Kovak never misses a shoot day.

They're inviting you to set.

How about a Smooth Operator and some turkey bacon for our number one?

Yeah, sure.

How are you feeling, Simon?

Yeah, I know.

Has been

a difficult morning.

You could say that.

But it would be good to get your coverage.

- Otherwise, we lose the whole day. - Right.

E... Everything you are feeling

that's what true art is made of.

Use it. Let your misery drive the bus.

Remember, the only friend you've ever had in this world

just betrayed you.

You're about to say goodbye for the last time.

And you had a dream last night,

that your mother was cooking a hedgehog for supper.

- A hedgehog? - Yes, I think so.

I'd like to see what that inspires.

Okay.