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watch how the arrangement gets negotiated, because it's the most revealing scene.
Lex arrives with the proposal. He has the money, fame, lawyers, publicist. In any normal deal, he writes the terms and she signs.
That isn't what happens. Stevie counter-negotiates — sets conditions, protects her interests, agrees on her terms.
Why is that possible? Because she isn't desperate. She has a life in Maple Creek, a job, and nothing to gain from his version of success. She doesn't need the deal. He does.
So the negotiation inverts the hierarchy. Inside Hollywood he's the asset. On the page, he's the one who wants something.
Watch it that way and it stops being a rom-com beat. It's a contract signed by the party with more leverage.
✨ What worked for me:
- Count who makes the first concession. It's never her.
✨ Bottom line: the smartest read on negotiation yet.
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watch how the arrangement gets negotiated, because it's the most revealing scene.
Lex arrives with the proposal. He has the money, fame, lawyers, publicist. In any normal deal, he writes the terms and she signs.
That isn't what happens. Stevie counter-negotiates — sets conditions, protects her interests, agrees on her terms.
Why is that possible? Because she isn't desperate. She has a life in Maple Creek, a job, and nothing to gain from his version of success. She doesn't need the deal. He does.
So the negotiation inverts the hierarchy. Inside Hollywood he's the asset. On the page, he's the one who wants something.
Watch it that way and it stops being a rom-com beat. It's a contract signed by the party with more leverage.
✨ What worked for me:
- Count who makes the first concession. It's never her.
✨ Bottom line: the smartest read on negotiation yet.
who wrote the rules here? 🐺
— AP, plotting your next binge 🐺
#DreamOn, #PowerDynamics, #Negotiation, #FakeRelationship, #Showbiz
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00:00:00You're a badass girl.
00:00:02You're a badass girl.
00:00:03You're a badass girl.
00:00:04Stage kiss?
00:00:06Shit, is that Lex fucking Hall?
00:00:08He's the hottest star in Hollywood and he wants to be in the school play?
00:00:12With Stevie?
00:00:13I thought Lex quit acting.
00:00:15Why is he doing this for a poor farm girl?
00:00:18Allow me to speak but a few words.
00:00:20My dearest.
00:00:22My loveliest Elizabeth.
00:00:24Lex, what are you doing here?
00:00:26You don't even know the lines.
00:00:29They're with him earlier.
00:00:35he memorized that entire monologue in three seconds
00:00:43i've been a selfish man all my life such it was from eight to eighteen and such it still might
00:00:49be
00:00:49now for you the elizabeth by you i was properly humbled and if your feelings for me are still
00:00:57what they were the last we spoke tell me at once but otherwise will you do me the greatest pleasure
00:01:08and the award for best youth actor goes to lexington hall
00:01:25ever since my first film of the age of three i've drafted this day the day that i finally
00:01:30turned 18 and so to my sweet mother here in the crowd and to hollywood and everyone watching at home
00:01:37i have just one thing to say to all of you fuck you
00:01:51what's this disgusting industry i'm never acting again
00:01:56i spoiled hollywood asking
00:02:11dad i've got the school play audition i gotta go oh uh break your legs honey
00:02:16it's break a leg but thank you
00:02:25oh my god i can't believe we're gonna be classmates with the lex hall
00:02:29the hottest guy from hollywood oh my god i could literally die
00:02:33do you think you'll sign my boo
00:02:34oh my god
00:02:37there he is
00:02:48super let's scream
00:03:15oh my shirt what the hell
00:03:22oh my hair is stuck on his clutch
00:03:28no no no i can't let the whole school see me like this
00:03:35hey we really don't have time for this right now what are you waiting for drive
00:03:41yeah
00:03:52okay stop the car stop the car i think we're safe
00:03:57seriously
00:04:03you having a good time down there my hair is stuck okay okay i'd stop if i were you
00:04:11before selling out is he hard
00:04:33oh god you better be kidding me are you serious you know i've had some fans pull some pretty
00:04:39crazy stunts before but this pretty original i am not one of your crazy fangirls you jumped
00:04:47into my car you destroyed my truck and destroyed my only nice shirt for the audition
00:04:53yeah that's unfortunate
00:05:01fine here
00:05:04now it'll cover the shirt and whatever it costs to fix
00:05:08this thing i don't want your stupid autographs you know you're exactly what i imagine you'd be like
00:05:15a spoiled hollywood asshole now leave me alone
00:05:26spoiled hollywood asshole huh
00:05:31it's a strong opinion for a theater nerd
00:05:40stevie saying james
00:05:42i mean come on you doing fright and prejudice
00:05:45boring
00:05:46you know what sometimes boring is the only way for normal people to achieve their dreams
00:05:51yeah i'm gonna act in hollywood too one day
00:05:55so you're not missing out on much toots it's not what you think it is
00:05:58you know what you can save your jaded broken bad boy act for someone who actually cares
00:06:02acting is my dream
00:06:06and i promised someone i would never give up on that dream
00:06:11not that someone like you would ever understand
00:06:13now if you'll excuse me i have an audition and i'm gonna be late
00:06:22i can close my own door
00:06:24like so
00:06:30audition huh
00:06:33i don't know why you had to audition natalie you were made for the lead role
00:06:37yeah you've been like the theater queen since freshman year
00:06:41girls this is the last year and it's gonna be the best year
00:06:46well since stevie is a no-show this concludes our auditions for this year's school play
00:06:55wait i'm here
00:07:09all right farm girl let's see what you got
00:07:12all righty stevie you made it you can start whenever you're ready
00:07:18mr darcy from the moment that i met you
00:07:21your manners showed me that you are arrogant selfish and conceited
00:07:27she's not bad
00:07:29so my answer is no you're the last man in the world who
00:07:35wait where's my partner jameson
00:07:39he's supposed to come in here oh no stevie did your acting partner ditch you
00:07:45i don't blame him this is a train wreck yeah my desk plant has better acting skills
00:07:52he's supposed to come in here oh no
00:07:59oh
00:07:59oh
00:08:01oh
00:08:01oh
00:08:02oh
00:08:04oh
00:08:06oh
00:08:07oh
00:08:07oh
00:08:07oh
00:08:08oh
00:08:08oh
00:08:08oh
00:08:08oh
00:08:09oh
00:08:11oh
00:08:31Lex?
00:08:31Lex Hull?
00:08:32Did the biggest Hollywood star just save me?
00:08:3591.
00:08:36Right.
00:08:47Wait, this is my first kiss.
00:08:51He did a stage kiss?
00:08:53Shit, is that Lex fucking Hall?
00:08:55He's the hottest star in Hollywood and he wants to be in the school play? With Stevie?
00:09:00I thought Lex quit acting. Why is he doing this for a poor farm girl?
00:09:05Allow me to speak but a few words.
00:09:07Lex, my dearest and loveliest Elizabeth.
00:09:11Lex, what are you doing here?
00:09:13You don't even know the lines.
00:09:16I heard them earlier.
00:09:22He memorized that entire monologue in three seconds?
00:09:26No.
00:09:28Oh, I leave.
00:09:31I've been a selfish man all my life.
00:09:34Such it was from eight to eighteen and such it still might be.
00:09:37Not for you, Elizabeth.
00:09:40By you I was properly humbled.
00:09:43And if your feelings for me are still what they were the last we spoke, tell me at once.
00:09:47But otherwise...
00:09:49Will you do me the greatest pleasure?
00:09:52Of having you.
00:10:04Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
00:10:08Beautiful chemistry.
00:10:10The lead roles are yours provided both of you agree to do the play.
00:10:13Yes!
00:10:16Yes, thank you, Mr. Hamlin. They won't let you down.
00:10:20Alrighty.
00:10:21Now the auditions are over.
00:10:24But Mr. Hamlin!
00:10:27This isn't over, you slimy barn snake.
00:10:31That lead role is mine.
00:10:34And so is Lex.
00:10:35Let's go.
00:10:43Well, that was fun.
00:10:44Good luck.
00:10:46Wait, you're leaving?
00:10:50Look, I left Hollywood to get away from all of this.
00:10:53Not to get chased around by a bunch of horny theater nerds in an amateur play.
00:10:57Okay, but Mr. Hamlin only wants us as a duo.
00:10:59Tough luck!
00:11:01Maybe next time.
00:11:02There won't be a next time, Lex!
00:11:06Not for someone like me.
00:11:09Look, my grandma taught me how to act, okay?
00:11:12And I promised her that one day I would be the lead in this cool play so she could see
00:11:16me on stage.
00:11:20She, uh...
00:11:20She never got the chance to.
00:11:23So just for once,
00:11:26I want to know what it feels like to really act.
00:11:35All right.
00:11:36Stevie St. James.
00:11:38Let's say I do agree to act with you.
00:11:45What do I get out of it?
00:11:54I have a spare bedroom.
00:11:57What?
00:11:59Um...
00:12:00You're staying at the Plaza Hotel, right?
00:12:03I saw how crazy your fans are.
00:12:05They'll chew you up when you get back there.
00:12:08So you want me to leave my five-star hotel and come live on a farm with you?
00:12:12Well, that's what you wanted, right?
00:12:15Mister...
00:12:15I just want a normal life.
00:12:23Okay, fuck it.
00:12:26You got yourself a deal, farm girl.
00:12:31So you're the farm.
00:12:36Yes!
00:12:38Yes!
00:12:50You weren't kidding me since I was a bit of a fixer-upper.
00:12:52Oh, I'm sorry.
00:12:54Is this farm too normal for you, Lexall?
00:12:56The hottest Hollywood star in the world.
00:12:59Did you just call me hot, St. James?
00:13:01What?
00:13:03No! In your dreams.
00:13:05You know, you are irritatingly full of yourself.
00:13:08I prefer the word confident.
00:13:13Speaking of...
00:13:15You weren't actually in Hollywood, St. James.
00:13:21You've got to stop blushing every time a guy gets close to you.
00:13:27I...
00:13:31Stevie, honey!
00:13:33Mom! Dad!
00:13:35This is my friend that I said was going to be staying with us.
00:13:38I'm Lex.
00:13:39I'm sorry. I don't mean to intrude.
00:13:42Oh, Stevie's friends are always welcome here!
00:13:45So, she told us that you're her acting partner.
00:13:49And with such a talented actor's help, our baby girl's going to be a star.
00:13:54Oh, Dad! Stop!
00:13:56Okay, kids.
00:13:57Dinner's almost ready. Why don't you show Lex's room?
00:14:00Great idea.
00:14:01Hey, I hope you like venison.
00:14:05Wow, that was embarrassing.
00:14:07No, it was cute.
00:14:10But you can tell how much they care.
00:14:12Why no one has that?
00:14:16Anyways...
00:14:18I'm gonna go find out what venison is.
00:14:21Uh, that's not a good idea, Lex. I don't... I don't think you really wanna go!
00:14:24That's your dad's cooking!
00:14:32Lex Hall's an asshole, but why do I find him so hot?
00:14:35The way you do me the greatest pleasure of having you.
00:14:43Stop it, Stevie. He's literally a Hollywood actor.
00:14:47He's just acting.
00:14:49You need to stop thinking about him.
00:14:51He's a star, and you're just you.
00:14:54Do you always talk to the cows when you milk them?
00:15:01Well, good morning to you, too.
00:15:04Oh, my God!
00:15:15Well, that is just...
00:15:19Say another word.
00:15:21What are you doing in my barn naked?
00:15:24Well, I was trying to take a shower.
00:15:25And then the thing broke.
00:15:28But as my generous hostess, I assume you can fix it for me.
00:15:44What are you doing, St. James?
00:15:46Uh, definitely not what you think I'm doing.
00:15:49More pipes in there.
00:15:55You sure you know how to fix this?
00:15:57Newsflash, your highness.
00:15:58Real people like me actually grew up learning real life skills while you were busy having tea and cake with
00:16:03celebrities.
00:16:04You seem to think movie stars' lives are all fun and games.
00:16:06Oh, yeah.
00:16:08Because all the fans that love you and the galas and traveling around the world.
00:16:12It's so horrible.
00:16:14You sure you don't want any help?
00:16:16No, you've done enough.
00:16:18The last thing I need is your help.
00:16:23Shit!
00:16:23I can't actually be stuck like this with my ass pointed at...
00:16:30You've got a real talent for getting yourself in compromising positions.
00:16:36Don't you, phone girl?
00:16:40Lex, I'm gonna suck, okay? Just pull me out.
00:16:44Oh?
00:16:45I thought you didn't want my help.
00:16:47Lex, this isn't funny, okay? Help me.
00:16:54Stay, honey? Are you in the barn?
00:17:00Yeah, Mom, I'm just...
00:17:06I'm fixing the water pipe.
00:17:10Okay, do you want some help?
00:17:12No, I'm about to be done.
00:17:14Oh, okay. Breakfast is ready.
00:17:17Okay, I'm coming.
00:17:27Hey.
00:17:33Where is this stupid wrench?
00:17:40That's not a wrench.
00:17:42What?
00:17:48I am so sorry.
00:17:52It's okay.
00:17:59Okay, I'm gonna go dig a hole and dive in there.
00:18:03Hold up.
00:18:06Someone else me an apology.
00:18:09Miss...
00:18:10real-life skills.
00:18:12You know, I'm starting to think, you only brought me on this farm to screw with me.
00:18:16St. James?
00:18:22Lexington!
00:18:24Oh, God. What's my mom doing back?
00:18:27Lexington?
00:18:28No.
00:18:29That's my mom.
00:18:36Lexington?
00:18:37Did you think you could run away without me knowing?
00:18:41Lexington!
00:18:41Oh!
00:18:43What are you doing in a, oh, God, barn like this and without a shirt?
00:18:47I've decided to spend some time on a farm.
00:18:50Mom, you didn't have to break an energy.
00:18:51Well, apparently I did have to, Lexington.
00:18:54Your reputation is in the gutter and now I find you living on some dirty farm.
00:18:59You don't belong here, Lex, or with whatever redneck lives here.
00:19:08Is there someone in there with you?
00:19:11Lexington, that's it. I'm coming in now.
00:19:21Mom, I'm naked and I'm hard.
00:19:26Lexington, you put that towel on right now.
00:19:29No.
00:19:30Not until you get in your car and you drive away.
00:19:33I'm not a kid anymore and I've told you, I'm quitting Hollywood.
00:19:36You are not quitting.
00:19:39You're just having a temper tantrum.
00:19:41I know you.
00:19:42I'm your mother and your agent and in fact,
00:19:47I might remind you that all of these contracts bear your signature.
00:19:51So if you don't come back to L.A., you're going to court.
00:19:56Can you just stop hurting my life for two seconds and let me be free for once?
00:20:01You know, freedom is a luxury that a movie star like you doesn't get to have.
00:20:06And so is a scandal, so I better not catch you getting into any trouble.
00:20:10And if I find out that you were messing around with some gold digging farm girl,
00:20:16not only will I ruin your life, I'll ruin hers.
00:20:27Okay, you can turn around now.
00:20:32Sorry.
00:20:37Bad day, huh?
00:20:41Good days, bad days.
00:20:43Harold's days.
00:20:45All the endless bullshit and boots we eat.
00:20:49Surprised you paid for me in the Perfect Gluck's Hall.
00:20:52You're really not.
00:20:54You know?
00:20:55Perfect.
00:20:56I mean, first of all, you are majorly entitled.
00:21:00You're cocky, incredibly reckless.
00:21:02You think? For the pep talk.
00:21:05But it doesn't make you bad.
00:21:08It just makes you normal.
00:21:21You know there are copies of that, right?
00:21:24It's okay to want things.
00:21:26To forget what your mom wants and what the fans want.
00:21:31It's hard to explain, but somehow when I'm only with her,
00:21:34it doesn't feel so bad to be just like Saul.
00:21:39What do you want, like Saul?
00:21:42What do you want?
00:22:02And the award for Best Youth Actor goes to...
00:22:07Lexington Hall!
00:22:11...
00:22:20Ever since my first film of the age of three,
00:22:22I've drafted this day.
00:22:23The day that I finally turned 18,
00:22:26and so to my sweet mother here in the crowd,
00:22:28and to Hollywood,
00:22:30and everyone watching at home,
00:22:32I have just one thing to say to all of you.
00:22:36Fuck you!
00:22:37You!
00:22:44At the camera!
00:22:45Fuck all of you!
00:22:47Fuck this disgusting industry!
00:22:49I'm never acting again!
00:22:57I spoiled Hollywood Askin.
00:23:06Dad, I've got the school play audition.
00:23:08I gotta go.
00:23:08Uh, break your legs, honey.
00:23:11It's break a leg, but thank you.
00:23:20Oh my god, I can't believe we're gonna be classmates with the Lex Hall,
00:23:24the hottest guy from Hollywood.
00:23:26Oh my god, I could literally die.
00:23:28Do you think you'll sign my boo?
00:23:31Oh my god, there he is!
00:23:43Super let's bring him.
00:23:57Is that Lex Hall?
00:24:04What the hell?
00:24:10My shirt!
00:24:11What the hell?
00:24:17My hair is stuck.
00:24:19On his clutch?
00:24:20No!
00:24:23No, no, no.
00:24:24I can't let the whole school see me like this.
00:24:29Hey, we really don't have time for this right now.
00:24:32What are you waiting for?
00:24:33Drive!
00:24:34She's huge!
00:24:35I don't know how to-
00:24:36Let's hit the gas!
00:24:46Okay, stop the car, stop the car.
00:24:48I think we're safe.
00:24:52Seriously?
00:24:58You having a good time down there?
00:25:00My hair is stuck.
00:25:03Okay, okay.
00:25:04I'd stop.
00:25:04If I were you, I'd...
00:25:24Car!
00:25:27Oh, God, you better be kidding me.
00:25:29Are you serious?
00:25:32You know, I've had some fans pull some pretty crazy stunts before, but...
00:25:36This?
00:25:37Pretty original.
00:25:38I am not one of your crazy fangirls.
00:25:41You jumped into my car, you destroyed my truck, and destroyed my only nice shirt for the audition.
00:25:47Yeah.
00:25:49That's...
00:25:50Unfortunate.
00:25:55Fine.
00:25:56Here.
00:25:59That'll cover the shirt and whatever it costs to fix...
00:26:03This thing.
00:26:04I don't want your stupid autographs!
00:26:07You know, you're exactly what I imagined you'd be like.
00:26:10A spoiled Hollywood asshole.
00:26:13Now, leave me alone.
00:26:20Spoiled Hollywood asshole.
00:26:22Huh?
00:26:26It's a strong opinion for a theater nerd.
00:26:35Stevie saying James?
00:26:37I mean, come on, you're doing Fright and Prejudice?
00:26:39Boring!
00:26:41You know what?
00:26:42Sometimes boring is the only way for normal people to achieve their dreams.
00:26:45Yeah?
00:26:47I'm gonna act in Hollywood too one day.
00:26:50So you're not missing out on much, toots.
00:26:52It's not what you think it is.
00:26:53You know what? You can save your jaded, broken, bad boy act for someone who actually cares.
00:26:57Acting is my dream.
00:27:01And I promised someone I would never give up on that dream.
00:27:05Not that someone like you would ever understand.
00:27:08Now if you'll excuse me, I have an audition, and I'm gonna be late.
00:27:17I can close my own door.
00:27:19Like so.
00:27:24Audition, huh?
00:27:27I don't know why you had to audition, Natalie.
00:27:30You were made for the lead role.
00:27:32Yeah, you've been like the theater queen since freshman year.
00:27:36Girls, this is the last year, and it's gonna be the best year.
00:27:40Well, since Stevie is a no-show, this concludes our auditions for this year's school play.
00:27:48Wait!
00:27:50I'm here.
00:28:03All right, farm girl. Let's see what you got.
00:28:07All righty, Stevie. You made it.
00:28:10You can start whenever you're ready.
00:28:12Mr. Darcy, from the moment that I met you, your manners showed me that you are arrogant, selfish, and conceited.
00:28:22She's... not bad.
00:28:24So my answer is no. You're the last man in the world who...
00:28:29Wait. Where's my partner, Jameson?
00:28:34He's supposed to come in here.
00:28:36Oh no, Stevie! Did your acting partner ditch you?
00:28:40I don't blame him. This is a train wreck.
00:28:43Yeah, my desk plant has better acting skills.
00:28:50God, I'm so un register.
00:28:53Ew!
00:28:57Ew!
00:28:58Hey!
00:29:00A-h-h-h-h-h-h!
00:29:02Ha-h-ha-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h
00:29:05-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h.
00:29:12What?
00:29:25Lex Hull.
00:29:26Did the biggest Hollywood star just save me?
00:29:2991.
00:29:30Right.
00:29:41Wait, this is my first kiss.
00:29:45He did a stage kiss?
00:29:47Shit, is that Lex fucking Hull?
00:29:50He's the hottest star in Hollywood and he wants to be in the school play?
00:29:54With Stevie?
00:29:55I thought Lex quit acting.
00:29:57Why is he doing this for a poor farm girl?
00:29:59Allow me to speak but a few words.
00:30:02My dearest.
00:30:04The loveliest Elizabeth.
00:30:06Lex, what are you doing here?
00:30:08You don't even know the lines.
00:30:10I heard them earlier.
00:30:16He memorized that entire monologue in three seconds?
00:30:20No.
00:30:22Follow my lead.
00:30:26I've been a selfish man all my life.
00:30:28Such it was from 8 to 18 and such it still might be.
00:30:31Not for you, the Elizabeth.
00:30:34By you, I was properly humbled.
00:30:37And if your feelings for me are still with you where the last we spoke, tell me at once.
00:30:42But otherwise,
00:30:44will you do me the greatest pleasure
00:30:47of having you.
00:30:57Bravo!
00:30:59Bravo!
00:31:01Bravo!
00:31:02Beautiful chemistry.
00:31:04The lead roles are yours provided both of you agree to do the play.
00:31:09Yes!
00:31:11Yes!
00:31:12Thank you, Mr. Hamlin.
00:31:13We won't let you down.
00:31:14Alrighty.
00:31:15Now, the auditions are over.
00:31:18But Mr. Hamlin!
00:31:22This isn't over, you slimy barn snake.
00:31:26That lead role is mine.
00:31:28And so is Lex.
00:31:30Let's go.
00:31:37Well, that was fun.
00:31:39Good luck.
00:31:40Wait, you're leaving?
00:31:44Look, I left Hollywood to get away from all of this.
00:31:47Not to get chased around by a bunch of horny theater nerds in an amateur play.
00:31:51Okay, but Mr. Hamlin only wants us as a duo.
00:31:54Tough luck.
00:31:55Maybe next time.
00:31:56There won't be a next time, Lex.
00:32:01Not for someone like me.
00:32:04Look, my grandma taught me how to act, okay?
00:32:07And I promised her that one day I would be the lead in this cool play so she could see
00:32:10me on stage.
00:32:14She, uh...
00:32:15She never got the chance to.
00:32:18So just for once,
00:32:21I want to know what it feels like to really act.
00:32:29All right.
00:32:31Stevie St. James.
00:32:33Let's say I do agree to act with you.
00:32:40What do I get out of it?
00:32:48I have a spare bedroom.
00:32:52What?
00:32:53Um, you're staying at the Plaza Hotel?
00:32:56Right?
00:32:58I saw how crazy your fans are.
00:33:00They'll chew you up when you get back there.
00:33:02So you want me to leave my five-star hotel and come live on a farm with you?
00:33:06Well, that's what you wanted.
00:33:08Right?
00:33:10Mr. I-just-want-a-normal-life.
00:33:18Okay, fuck it.
00:33:21You got yourself a deal, farm girl.
00:33:25So you're the farm.
00:33:31Yes!
00:33:32Mmm, yes!
00:33:45You weren't kidding me since I was a bit of a fixer-upper.
00:33:47Oh, I'm sorry.
00:33:48Is this farm too normal for you, Lexall?
00:33:51The hottest Hollywood star in the world.
00:33:53What?
00:33:53Did you just call me hot, St. James?
00:33:56What?
00:33:57No!
00:33:58In your dreams.
00:33:59You know, you are irritatingly full of yourself.
00:34:03I prefer the word confident.
00:34:04Yeah.
00:34:07Speaking of.
00:34:10Do you want to act in Hollywood, St. James?
00:34:16You've got to stop blushing every time a guy gets close to you.
00:34:25Stevie, honey!
00:34:27Mom!
00:34:28Dad!
00:34:29This is my friend that I said was going to be staying with us.
00:34:33I'm Lex.
00:34:34I'm sorry.
00:34:35I don't mean to intrude.
00:34:36Oh, Stevie's friends are always welcome here.
00:34:40So, she told us that you're her acting partner.
00:34:44And with such a talented actor's help, our baby girl's going to be a star.
00:34:48Oh, Dad.
00:34:49Stop.
00:34:50Okay, kids.
00:34:52Dinner's almost ready.
00:34:53Why don't you show Lex's room?
00:34:54Great idea.
00:34:56Hey, I hope you like venison.
00:34:59Wow.
00:35:00That was embarrassing.
00:35:02No, it was cute.
00:35:04Do you tell how much they care?
00:35:06No one has that.
00:35:11Anyways.
00:35:13I'm going to go find out what venison is.
00:35:15Ah, that's not a good idea, Lex.
00:35:17I don't think you really want to know.
00:35:18That's your dad's cooking.
00:35:26Lex Hall is an asshole.
00:35:28But why do I find him so hot?
00:35:30Will you do me the greatest pleasure of having you?
00:35:38Stop it, Stevie.
00:35:40He's literally a Hollywood actor.
00:35:42He's just acting.
00:35:44I need to stop thinking about him.
00:35:45He's a star.
00:35:47And you're just you.
00:35:49Do you always talk to the cows when you milk them?
00:35:56Well, good morning to you, too.
00:35:58Oh, my God.
00:36:12Well, that is just...
00:36:14Don't!
00:36:14Say another word.
00:36:16What are you doing in my barn naked?
00:36:18Well, I was trying to take a shower.
00:36:20And then the thing broke.
00:36:22But as my generous hostess, I assume you can fix it for me.
00:36:39What are you doing, St. James?
00:36:41Uh, definitely not what you think I'm doing.
00:36:43More types in there.
00:36:49You sure you know how to fix this?
00:36:51Uh-huh.
00:36:52Newsflash, your highness.
00:36:53Real people like me actually grew up learning real life skills
00:36:56while you were busy having tea and cake with celebrities.
00:36:59You seem to think movie stars' lives are all fun and games.
00:37:01Oh, yeah.
00:37:02Because all the fans that love you, and the galas,
00:37:05and the traveling around the world.
00:37:07It's so horrible.
00:37:09You sure you don't want any help?
00:37:11No, you've done enough.
00:37:13The last thing I need is your help.
00:37:18Shit.
00:37:19I can't actually be stuck like this,
00:37:21with my ass pointed at...
00:37:25You've got a real talent for getting yourself...
00:37:27in compromising positions.
00:37:30Don't you, phone girl?
00:37:35Lex, I'm gonna suck, okay?
00:37:36Just pull me out.
00:37:38Oh?
00:37:40I thought you didn't want my help.
00:37:42Lex, this isn't funny, okay?
00:37:44Help me.
00:37:49Steve, honey?
00:37:50Steve, honey?
00:37:50Are you in the barn?
00:37:54Yeah, Mom, I'm just...
00:37:57Oh.
00:38:01I'm fixing the water pipe.
00:38:05Okay, do you want some help?
00:38:06No, I'm about to be done.
00:38:09Okay.
00:38:10Breakfast is ready.
00:38:11Okay.
00:38:12I'm coming.
00:38:22Hey?
00:38:29Where is the stupid wrench?
00:38:34That's not a wrench.
00:38:36What?
00:38:43I am so sorry.
00:38:47It's okay.
00:38:53Okay.
00:38:54I'm gonna go dig a hole,
00:38:56and dive in there.
00:38:58Hold up.
00:39:00Someone owes me an apology.
00:39:04Miss...
00:39:04real life skills.
00:39:07You know, I'm starting to think
00:39:08you only brought me on this farm
00:39:09to screw with me.
00:39:11St. James?
00:39:17Lexington!
00:39:19Oh, God.
00:39:20What's my mom doing back?
00:39:22Lexington?
00:39:22No.
00:39:24That's my mom.
00:39:25I'm gonna go.
00:39:26I'm gonna go.
00:39:31I'm gonna go.
00:39:31I'm gonna go.
00:39:31Lexington?
00:39:32Did you think you could run away
00:39:33without me knowing?
00:39:35Lexington?
00:39:36Oh!
00:39:36Oh!
00:39:37What are you doing in a...
00:39:39Oh, God.
00:39:40barn like this, and...
00:39:41without a shirt?
00:39:42I've decided to spend some time
00:39:43on a farm.
00:39:44Mom, you didn't have to break an enter.
00:39:46Well, apparently I did have to, Lexington.
00:39:49Your reputation is in the gutter,
00:39:51and now I find you living on some dirty farm.
00:39:53You don't belong here, Lex,
00:39:56or with whatever redneck lives here.
00:40:02Is there someone in there with you?
00:40:05Lexington?
00:40:06That's it.
00:40:06I'm coming in now.
00:40:16Mom, I'm naked, and I'm hard.
00:40:21Lexington?
00:40:21You put that towel on right now.
00:40:24No.
00:40:25Not until you get in your car
00:40:26and you drive away.
00:40:27I'm not a kid anymore,
00:40:29and I've told you,
00:40:30I'm quitting Hollywood.
00:40:31You are not quitting.
00:40:34You're just having a temper tantrum.
00:40:36I know you.
00:40:37I'm your mother and your agent,
00:40:39and in fact...
00:40:41I might remind you
00:40:43that all of these contracts
00:40:44bear your signature.
00:40:46so if you don't come back to L.A.,
00:40:48you're going to court.
00:40:51Can you just stop ruining my life for two seconds?
00:40:54And let me be free for once.
00:40:56You know,
00:40:57freedom is a luxury
00:40:58that a movie star like you
00:40:59doesn't get to have.
00:41:01And so is a scandal,
00:41:02so I better not catch you getting into any trouble.
00:41:05And if I find out
00:41:06that you were messing around
00:41:07with some gold-digging farm girl,
00:41:10not only will I ruin your life,
00:41:12I'll ruin hers.
00:41:21Okay, you can turn around now.
00:41:26Sorry.
00:41:32Bad day, huh?
00:41:35Good days, bad days.
00:41:38Harold's days.
00:41:40All the endless bullshit in between.
00:41:44I'm surprised you paid for me
00:41:45in the Carfet Glocks Hall.
00:41:47You're really not.
00:41:48You know?
00:41:49Perfect.
00:41:50I mean,
00:41:51first of all,
00:41:52you are majorly entitled.
00:41:55You're cocky,
00:41:56incredibly reckless.
00:41:57You think?
00:41:58For the pep talk.
00:41:59But it doesn't make you bad.
00:42:03It just makes you normal.
00:42:16You know there are copies of that, right?
00:42:19It's okay to want things.
00:42:21To forget what your mom wants
00:42:22and what the fans want.
00:42:25It's hard to explain,
00:42:27but somehow,
00:42:28when I'm only with her,
00:42:29it doesn't feel so bad
00:42:30to be just like Saul.
00:42:34What do you want, like Saul?
00:42:36What do I want?
00:42:54What do I want?
00:42:57And the award for best youth actor goes to...
00:43:01Lexington Hall!
00:43:02What?
00:43:14Ever since my first film
00:43:16of the age of three,
00:43:16I've drafted this day.
00:43:17The day,
00:43:18that I finally turn 18.
00:43:20And so do my sweet mother
00:43:22here in the crowd.
00:43:23And to Hollywood,
00:43:24and everyone watching at home.
00:43:26I have just one thing to say
00:43:28to all of you.
00:43:29Fuck!
00:43:31You!
00:43:32Whoaaa!
00:43:38At the camera!
00:43:40Fuck all of you!
00:43:41Fuck this disgusting industry!
00:43:44I'm never acting again!
00:43:52what a spoiled hollywood ass
00:44:00dad i've got the school play audition i gotta go oh uh break your legs honey it's break a leg
00:44:06but
00:44:06thank you oh my god i can't believe we're gonna be classmates with the lex hall the hottest guy
00:44:20from hollywood oh my god i could literally die do you think you'll sign my boo oh my god
00:44:50is that lex hall
00:45:05my shirt what the hell
00:45:12my hair is stuck on his clutch
00:45:14no no no i can't let the whole school see me like this
00:45:24hey we really don't have time for this right now
00:45:26what are you waiting for drive
00:45:29she's huge i don't know how to hit the gas
00:45:41okay stop the car stop the car i think we're safe
00:45:47seriously
00:45:52you having a good time down there my hair is stuck
00:45:57okay okay i'd stop if i were you like
00:46:01before selling out
00:46:25you know i've had some fans post some pretty crazy stunts before but this
00:46:31is pretty original i am not one of your crazy fan girls you jumped into my car you destroyed my
00:46:38truck and destroyed my only nice shirt for the audition
00:46:42yeah that's unfortunate
00:46:51that will cover the shirt and whatever it costs to fix
00:46:57this thing
00:46:59i don't want your stupid autographs
00:47:01you know you're exactly what i imagine you'd be like
00:47:05spoiled hollywood asshole
00:47:07now leave me alone
00:47:15spoiled hollywood asshole
00:47:17huh
00:47:20it's a strong opinion for a theater nerd
00:47:29stevie saying james
00:47:31i mean come on you're doing fright and prejudice
00:47:34boring
00:47:34you know what
00:47:36sometimes boring is the only way for normal people to achieve their dreams
00:47:40yeah
00:47:42i'm gonna act in hollywood too one day
00:47:44so you're not missing out on much toots
00:47:46it's not what you think it is
00:47:47you know what you can save your jaded broken bad boy act for someone who actually cares
00:47:52acting is my dream
00:47:55and i promised someone i would never give up on that dream
00:48:00not that someone like you would ever understand
00:48:03now if you'll excuse me i have an audition and i'm gonna be late
00:48:11i can close my own door
00:48:13like so
00:48:19audition huh
00:48:22i don't know why you had to audition natalie
00:48:24you were made for the lead role
00:48:26yeah you've been like the theater queen since freshman year
00:48:30girls this is the last year and it's gonna be the best year
00:48:35well since stevie is a no-show
00:48:38this concludes our auditions for this year's school play
00:48:43wait
00:48:45i'm here
00:48:58all right farm girl let's see what you got
00:49:01all righty stevie
00:49:03you made it
00:49:04you can start whenever you're ready
00:49:07mr darcy
00:49:08from the moment that i met you
00:49:10your manners showed me that you are arrogant
00:49:13selfish
00:49:13and conceited
00:49:16she's
00:49:17not bad
00:49:19so my answer is no
00:49:20you're the last man in the world who
00:49:24wait
00:49:24where's my partner jameson
00:49:29he's supposed to come in here
00:49:30oh no stevie
00:49:32did your acting partner ditch you
00:49:34i don't blame him
00:49:36this is a train wreck
00:49:37yeah my desk plant has better acting skills
00:49:40oh no
00:49:49oh
00:49:52okay
00:49:53We're hanging out!
00:50:19Lex Hall?
00:50:21Did the biggest Hollywood star just save me?
00:50:2491, right?
00:50:36Wait, this is my first kiss.
00:50:40He did a stage kiss?
00:50:42Shit, is that Lex fucking Hall?
00:50:44He's the hottest star in Hollywood and he wants to be in the school play?
00:50:48With Stevie?
00:50:49I thought Lex quit acting.
00:50:51Why is he doing this for a poor farm girl?
00:50:54Allow me to speak but a few words.
00:50:56My dearest.
00:50:58The loveliest Elizabeth.
00:51:01Lex, what are you doing here?
00:51:02You don't even know the lines.
00:51:05I heard them earlier.
00:51:11He memorized that entire monologue in three seconds?
00:51:15No.
00:51:17I'll leave.
00:51:20I've been a selfish man all my life.
00:51:23Such it was from eight to eighteen and such it still might be.
00:51:26Not for you, Elizabeth.
00:51:29By you, I was properly humbled.
00:51:32And if your feelings for me are still with you where the last we spoke, tell me at once.
00:51:36But otherwise,
00:51:39what will you do me the greatest pleasure of having you?
00:51:52Bravo!
00:51:53Bravo!
00:51:55Bravo!
00:51:56Bravo!
00:51:57Beautiful chemistry.
00:51:59The lead roles are yours, provided both of you agree to do the play.
00:52:03Yes!
00:52:06Yes!
00:52:06Yes, thank you, Mr. Hamlin.
00:52:07We won't let you down.
00:52:09Alrighty.
00:52:10Now, the auditions are over.
00:52:13But Mr. Hamlin!
00:52:17This isn't over, you slimy barn snake.
00:52:20That lead role is mine.
00:52:23And so is Lex.
00:52:25Let's go.
00:52:32Well, that was fun.
00:52:34Good luck.
00:52:35Wait, you're leaving?
00:52:39Look, I left Hollywood to get away from all of this.
00:52:42Not to get chased around by a bunch of horny theater nerds in an amateur play.
00:52:46Okay, but Mr. Hamlin only wants us as a duo.
00:52:48Tough luck!
00:52:50Maybe next time.
00:52:51There won't be a next time, Lex.
00:52:55Not for someone like me.
00:52:59Look, my grandma taught me how to act, okay?
00:53:01And I promised her that one day I would be the lead in this cool play so she could see
00:53:05me on stage.
00:53:08She, uh, she never got the chance to.
00:53:13So just for once, I want to know what it feels like to really act.
00:53:24All right.
00:53:26Stevie St. James.
00:53:28Let's say I do agree to act with you.
00:53:34Where do I get out of it?
00:53:43I have a spare bedroom.
00:53:46What?
00:53:48Um, you're staying at the Plaza Hotel, right?
00:53:52I saw how crazy your fans are.
00:53:54They'll chew you up when you get back there.
00:53:57So you want me to leave my five-star hotel and come live on a farm with you?
00:54:00Well, that's what you wanted, right?
00:54:04Mr. I just want a normal life.
00:54:12Okay, fuck it.
00:54:16You got yourself a deal, farm girl.
00:54:20So you're the farm.
00:54:39You weren't kidding me since I was a bit of a fixer-upper.
00:54:42Oh, I'm sorry.
00:54:43Is this farm too normal for you, Lexall?
00:54:45The hottest Hollywood star in the world.
00:54:48Did you just call me hot, St. James?
00:54:50What?
00:54:52No!
00:54:53In your dreams?
00:54:54You know, you are irritatingly full of yourself.
00:54:57I prefer the word confident.
00:55:01Speaking of.
00:55:04You want an action Hollywood scene, Jane?
00:55:10You've got to stop blushing every time a guy gets close to you.
00:55:15I...
00:55:20Stevie, honey!
00:55:22Mom!
00:55:23Dad, um...
00:55:24This is my friend that I said was going to be staying with us.
00:55:28I'm Lex.
00:55:29I'm sorry.
00:55:29I don't mean to intrude.
00:55:30Oh, Stevie's friends are always welcome here.
00:55:34So, she told us that you're her acting partner.
00:55:38And with such a talented actor's help, our baby girl's going to be a star.
00:55:43Oh, Dad.
00:55:44Stop.
00:55:45Okay, kids.
00:55:46Dinner's almost ready.
00:55:48Why don't you show Lex's room?
00:55:49Great idea.
00:55:50Hey, I hope you like venison.
00:55:54Well, that was embarrassing.
00:55:56No, it was cute.
00:55:59Do you tell how much they care?
00:56:01Not everyone has that.
00:56:05Anyways.
00:56:07I'm going to go find out what venison is.
00:56:10Uh, that's not a good idea, Lex.
00:56:12I don't think you really want to go.
00:56:13How's your dad's cooking?
00:56:21Lex Hall is an asshole.
00:56:22But why do I find him so hot?
00:56:25Will you do me the greatest pleasure of having you?
00:56:33Stop it, Stevie.
00:56:34He's literally a Hollywood actor.
00:56:36He's just acting.
00:56:38I need to stop thinking about him.
00:56:40He's a star.
00:56:41You're just you.
00:56:43Do you always talk to the cows when you milk them?
00:56:50Well, good morning to you, too.
00:56:53Oh, my God.
00:57:04Well, that is just...
00:57:09Say another word.
00:57:11What are you doing in my barn naked?
00:57:13Well, I was trying to take a shower.
00:57:14And then the thing broke.
00:57:17But as my generous hostess,
00:57:19I assume you can fix it for me.
00:57:33What are you doing, St. James?
00:57:35Uh, definitely not what you think I'm doing.
00:57:38Motor pipes in there.
00:57:44You sure you know how to fix this?
00:57:46Uh-huh.
00:57:46Newsflash, your highness.
00:57:48Real people like me actually grew up learning real life skills while you were busy having
00:57:52tea and cake with celebrities.
00:57:53You seem to think movie stars' lives are all fun and games.
00:57:56Oh, yeah.
00:57:57Because all the fans that love you and the galas and traveling around the world.
00:58:01It's so horrible.
00:58:03Are you sure you don't want any help?
00:58:05No, you've done enough.
00:58:07The last thing I need is your help.
00:58:12Shit.
00:58:13I can't actually be stuck like this with my ass pointed at...
00:58:19You've got a real talent for getting yourself in compromising positions.
00:58:25Don't you, farm girl?
00:58:29Lex, I'm stuck, okay?
00:58:31Just pull me out.
00:58:33Oh?
00:58:35I thought you didn't want my help.
00:58:37Lex, this isn't funny, okay?
00:58:38Help me.
00:58:41Ow.
00:58:44Sting, honey?
00:58:45Are you in the barn?
00:58:49Yeah, mom, I'm just...
00:58:52Oh.
00:58:54Oh.
00:58:56I'm fixing the water pipe.
00:58:59Okay, do you want some help?
00:59:01No, I'm about to be done.
00:59:03Oh, okay.
00:59:04Breakfast is ready.
00:59:06Okay, I'm coming.
00:59:08Ow!
00:59:09Oh.
00:59:16Hey.
00:59:22Where's that?
00:59:23Where is this stupid wrench?
00:59:29That's not a wrench.
00:59:31What?
00:59:37I am so sorry.
00:59:41It's okay.
00:59:48Okay.
00:59:49Okay.
00:59:49I'm gonna go dig a hole.
00:59:51And I'm there.
00:59:52Hold up.
00:59:55Someone owes me an apology.
00:59:57Miss.
00:59:59Real life skills.
01:00:01You know, I'm starting to think
01:00:03you only brought me on this farm
01:00:04to screw with me.
01:00:05St. James.
01:00:12Lexington!
01:00:13Oh, God.
01:00:14What's my mom doing back?
01:00:16Lexington?
01:00:17No.
01:00:18That's my mom.
01:00:25Lexington?
01:00:26Did you think you could run away
01:00:28without me knowing?
01:00:30Lexington!
01:00:31Oh!
01:00:31Oh!
01:00:32What are you doing
01:00:33in a full, God,
01:00:34barn like this
01:00:35and without a shirt?
01:00:37I've decided to spend
01:00:38some time on a farm.
01:00:39Mom,
01:00:39you didn't have to break an energy.
01:00:41Well, apparently,
01:00:41I did have to, Lexington.
01:00:43Your reputation
01:00:44is in the gutter
01:00:45and now I find you
01:00:46living on some dirty farm.
01:00:48You don't belong here, Lex,
01:00:50or with whatever redneck
01:00:52lives here.
01:00:57Is there someone
01:00:58in there with you?
01:01:00Lexington,
01:01:00that's it.
01:01:01I'm coming in now.
01:01:10Mom, I'm naked
01:01:12and I'm hard.