Man of Steel
101 Return
Teaser
Int-Fortress of Solitude-Day
We see Clark standing in the middle of the Fortress. He now fully grown. We see him wearing his usual red jacket over an blue shirt attire.
Jor-El(O.S)
Your training is complete my son. Your new journey is about to begin.
Clark Kent
I'm ready father. I now know my destiny. What I was sent here to do.
Jor-El(O.S)
Kal-El my son, this will be the last time we speak. You've learned all you need to know.
We see an hologram of Jor-El in front of Clark. Jor-El is wearing white robe with the house of El crest on the chest. Clark is dumbfounded.
Clark Kent
Who are you?
Jor-El
I am your father, Kal-El.
Clark Kent
How? I thought you were dead.
Jor-El
I'm not the real Jor-El, of course. I'm just his holographic image created from the Fortress.
Clark nods.
Clark Kent
I've spent many years defying you and now here you are right in front of me.
Jor-El
I've always had your best interest at heart, Kal-El. I admit I may have been a little strict.
Clark Kent
I always thought I was sent here to rule, turns out I'm here to be humanities savior.
Jor-El(sternly)
Listen to me wisely Kal-El. You are forbidden to interfere with human history. What is done is done.
Clark Kent
I understand.
Jor-El walks closer to him. He places both hands on Clark's shoulders.
Jor-El(looks at Clark proudly)
You've made me proud Kal-El. I love you, my son. Never forget Kal-El. Never forget.
He hugs him and Clark returns the embrace. Jor-El steps back and begins to fade away.
Jor-El(O.S)
I always be with you Kal-El, The Last Son of Krypton.
We now see Clark as he stands alone. He looks to the sky. The camera focusing on his face. Clark takes off into the air. Zooms into his face as we see him with smirk on his face.
Opening Credits
Man of Steel appears in bold red letters. Then the letters spread apart. A few scenes from the is seen.
Tom Welling in Clark persona is shown on the left and Superman persona is on the right. The Erica Durance as Lois Lane. Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor. Aaron Ashmore as Jimmy Olsen, Allison Mack as Detective Chloe Sullivan. Michael Mckean as Perry White. Sophia Bush as Cat Grant.
Act I
Int-LexCorp-Day
We see Lex is staring out the window viewing Metropolis. Pans to the view of Lex's face through the window. We see Chloe enter the office. Camera still on Lex's face. He smirks. Camera pans to the back of Lex. We see his desk and chair. He turns around to face Chloe.
Lex Luthor
Detective Sullivan. What do I owe the pleasant?
Chloe Sullivan
Come on Lex. You know why I'm here,
Lex Luthor(sits down at his desk)
No I'm afraid I don't.
Chloe gets closer to his desk.
Chloe Sullivan
Three Lexcorp employees mysteriously disappear without a trace. Right when their about to give up something about you and your activities you having going on at this company.
Lex Luthor
Now Detective Sullivan, Your not excusing me of something?
Chloe Sullivan
No. Not at all. But I find it more than a concidence.
Lex Luthor(stands up and straightens his black suit)
Look Detective Sullivan I wish I could help, but I have no idea about those missing employees.
Chloe Sullivan
Kind of bad for business, isn't it?
Lex Luthor
Not at all. But if you excuse me Ms. Sullivan. I have an meeting.
Lex walks outs. Chloe just stares at the door intensively.
Ext-Kent Farm-Day
We see the back of Clark viewing the Kent Farm. Everything is the same.
Clark Kent
Home Sweet Home.
He proceeds to walk through the gate. The camera still on his backside.
Int-Kent House-Day
Cut to inside the house. The camra is on the front door as Clark walks in slowly and shuts the door. Clark walks into the living room seeing its the same. He smiles to himself. Pan to see Martha walk in from the kitchen. She is astounded to see Clark in front of her.
Martha Kent
Clark... Clark!
She runs and wraps her arms around him hugging him tightly. Clark returns the hug.
Martha Kent
I've missed you Clark.
Clark Kent
I've missed you too mom.
Martha Kent(grabs his hand)
Come. I just finished making an apple pie.
Clark Kent
My favorite(smiling)
Cuts to the Kitchen. We see Clark sitting on a stool. He is eating the last piece of pie.
Clark Kent(looks to his mother)
I really missed your pies, mom.
We see Martha looking at lovingly. Her expressing changes to a serious one.
Martha Kent
Clark, What are you going to do now?
Clark Kent
Metropolis. I think it will be good for me.
Martha Kent(taking the empty plate)
Well, your a grown man now Clark. You do whats best for you.
Clark nods. The camera pans to to the kitchen door as we see Lana walks in.
Lana Lang
Knock! Knock!
Martha looks up and Clark turns around. Lana is stunned to see Clark.
Lana Lang
Clark?
Clark Kent(standing up)
Hey Lana. What brings you here?
Lana Lang
I came to see Mrs. Kent actually.
Clark looks to his mother. Lana looks to Martha.
Lana Lang
I was wondering if you can watch little Clark for me. I really appreciate it.
Pans to Clark who is completely dumbstruck.
Clark Kent
What?
Lana Lang
He's my son.
Clark Kent(shocked)
Really?
Lana Lang
Yeah I know it came to a shock to me tooo.
Martha Kent
I would love to watch him Lana.
Lana Lang
Thank you so much Mrs. Kent.
Martha Kent
It isn't problem at all. You know I love litte Clark.
Camera pans to the kitchen door as we see a little mix boy standing behind the door peeking. Pan to Clark, Lana, and Martha smiling at the litle boy.
Clark Kent
Hey little guy.
The boy runs behind his mother. Clark gets on his right knee.
Clark Kent
Don't worry I won't hurt you.
Lana Lang
Come on Clark. Say hey.
Little Clark(shy)
Hey.
Clark smiles at him. Lana looks at her watch.
Lana Lang
I have to go. Thanks again Martha. Nice seeing you Clark.
Martha smiles and nods. Lana runs out. Clark turns to face his mother.
Clark Kent
What other surprises are their?
Int-Rucker's Island-Day
We see a man(John Corben) is sitting in a cell. He reading what seems to be a romance novel. His cell mate looks at him. Both are wearing blue jump suits.
Cellmate
John you still reading those girly books?
John Corben(sighs)
You have lot to learn my friend.(closing the book)
Cellmate
The only thing I want to learn is how get out of this hell hold they call a prison.
John places the book on the shelf. He turns to face his cellmate.
John Corben
Patience my friend. The time is coming.
Cellmate(Impatient)
When?
John Corben(looks to him seriously)
Tonight.
Ext-Woods-Night
Cut to the woods. We see John Corben and a few other prisoners walking through a swamp.
Cellmate
That was good idea digging a hole under the book shelf.
John Corben
Well I had alot of time on my hands.
Prisoner 1
Whatever. How long do you think its going to take the cops to realize about all the prisoners escaped. Its going to be road blocks all over Metropolis.
John Corben
Every prisoner for themselves.
Int-Rucker's Island-Night
We see police officer walking past Corben's cell. He notices John and his cellmate are gone. He looks around all the cells and notices mostly all the prisoners are gone. The officer runs to the alarm hanging on the wall.
Int-Warden's Office-Night
We see the Warden sitting at his desk. He jumps when he hears the sound alarms.
Warden
What the hells going on?
We see him run out of the door.
Int-Prison Cells-Night
We see the Warden walking to the officers.
Warden
Whats going on?
Officer
We had a breakout.
Warden(annoyed)
How many?
Officer(nervously)
Ummm. Nearly maybe a hundred or two hundred maybe that amount.
The Warden's eyes widen.
Act I Ends
Act II
EXT-DAILY PLANET-NIGHT
(We see the Daily Plante Globe spinning)
INT-DAILY PLANET PERRY WHITE'S OFFICE-NIGHT
We see Perry White sitting at his desk. He is wearing a black vest with a white collard shirt underneath. On the opposite side is Lois Lane who is wearing a brown long skirt with a brown top.
Lois Lane
The Kitten beat. Are you kidding me?
Perry White
You have the passion Lane. But you still have to prove yourself.
Lois Lane
No offense but I've been here for five years. I've brought in great stories.
Perry White
Yes but mostly without proof. Aliens, alien spaceships, cloning. Should I go?
Lois Lane
Which happen to be true.
Perry White
Maybe so. But you still have to have the facts Lane.
Lois pouts.
INT-KENT HOUSE LIVING ROOM-NIGHT
We see little Clark sitting on the couch watching an Warrior Angel cartoon. Pans to Clark walking in from the kitchen.
Clark Kent
What you doing buddy?
Little Clark(staring at the T.V.)
Watching Warrior Angel.
Clark Kent(walks over and sits next to him)
So your a big Warror Angel fan?
Little Clark
Yeah. He great and he can fly.
Clark Kent(smiling)
An old friend of mine was an big Warrior Angel fan.
Pans to the door as Martha and Lana walk in.
Lana Lang
Okay my little angel ready to go?
Little Clark(Pleading)
Just a few more minutes it almost over.
Lana Lang(smiling)
Okay. But just a few more.
Clark Kent
Can I talk to you Lana?
Lana Lang
Sure.
Clark gets up. Him and Lana walk out on teh Porch. Martha sits down next to Little Clark.
EXT-PORCH-NIGHT
CUT TO
We see Clark and Lana standing, leaning on the rail of the porch.
Clark Kent
Can I ask you who the father is?
Lana Lang
You going to be shocked even more (pause) Pete Ross.
Clark Kent(shocked)
Pete!
Lana Lang
Yeah. I'm Mrs. Ross.
Clark Kent
Wow. Congrats.
Lana Lang
Thanks. I know Pete will be upset that he missed you.
Clark Kent
Where is he?
Lana Lang
At a meeting. Hes running for Mayor.
Clark Kent
Really. Pete was always into politics.
Lana Lang
Yeah. So Clark how was the training at the Fortress?
Clark Kent
It went well and I finally found myself.
Lana Lang
Really? What happened?
Clark Kent
Lets say I'm now ready for the next step in my life.
Lana Lang
Which is?
Clark Kent
Metropolis.
INT-PRISON CELLS-NIGHT
CUT TO
We see cops surronding the cells. As well as the Commissioner and Detective Chloe Sullivan.
Chloe Sullivan
Tell me how do nearly a hundred guards escape a secure prison?
Commissioner
Well it seems John Corben was the mastermind behind it. Hes been plotten for awhile.
Chloe Sullivan
It took a long time to get Corben. An were not going to let him go.
Chloe leaves.
Commissioner
Alright. I want road blocks around Metropolis. I want swat in the woods. Come on move it People!!
INT-METROPOLIS P.D. DETECTIVE SULLIVAN'S OFFICE-NIGHT
We see Chloe filling out Some paperwork. She looks up and we see her face expression is of shock. Pan to Clark smiling at her.
Clark Kent
Look like you've seen a ghost.
Chloe Sullivan(runing to him)
Clark!
She hugs him. Clark returns the embrace.
Clark Kent
I've missed you Chloe.
Chloe Sullivan(Letting him go)
I've missed you too.
Clark Kent(looks around the office)
Detective Sullivan. I guess I've always pictured it. You were a great investagator.
Pans to the door as an officer busts in.
Officer
We got a dead body.
EXT-ALLEY-NIGHT
CUT TO
We see a few cops blocking the alley entrance. Pans tp Clark, Chloe and the Officer over a dead body that has sheet over her.
Chloe Sullivan
What happened?
Officer
A couple joggin found her. Called 911 right away.
Chloe Sullivan
Lift the sheet.
The officer lifts the sheet. We see it a girl most likely eighteen. The girl hair is blond and she is white. Zoom in the girls throat which is cut all around.
Chloe Sullivan
Jake the Snake. I recognize his work anywhere.(looks to the officer) I want all officers on the look out.
Officer
Yes Maam
The officer leaves.
Chloe Sullivan
Can't believe this. Theirs nearly hundred escapes. Its going take a lifetime to get them back.
Clark Kent
Not with my help.
Chloe stops pacing and looks to Clark. His expression is confident. Chole shakes her head.
Chloe Sullivan
No. This is Police matters.
Clark Kent
Chloe. You I can have them round up in no time.
Chloe is still looking unsure of his suggestion.
Clark Kent
This is my purpose, Chloe.
Chloe Sullivan
Clark. This is a bigger playing field than Smallville, plus Metropolis is more dangerous than ever.
Clark Kent
I'll wear a disguise. I'm doing this with or without your permission.
Chloe Sullivan(sighs)
Fine. Clark. (she hands him papers of the missing prisoners)
Clark looks at Chloe.
Clark Kent
I'll take care of them before they hurt anyone else.
We Clark superspeed away. Chloe just looks in his direction. Her expression is that of worried.
Chloe Sullivan(worried)
Becareful Clark.
ACT II ENDS
ACT III
INT-DETECTIVE SULLIVAN'S OFFICE-NIGHT
We see Chloe talking on the phone. Pan to the door as Lois busts in. Chloe looks at her and holds her finger signaling her to wait. Lois taps her foot impatiently.
Chloe Sullivan
Look Commissioner. I know it makes us look bad and trust when I say this, I'm working on the situation. Okay Commissioner. Don't worry were on it. I mean I'm on it.
She hangs up. Pans to Lois who looks fustrated.
Chloe Sullivan
Look Cuz. I love to hear your fustrations but I have a prison break I have to take care.
Lois Lane
I know and I was wondering if you have any leads.
Chloe Sullivan
Right now. None. I have to go Lois.
Lois Lane
I'm coming with you.
Chloe Sullivan
No.
Lois Lane
Come on cause. This is a big story to get me to the top.
Chloe Sullivan
Fine. Come on.
They both walk out the door.
EXT-DOWNTOWN-NIGHT
We see the night sky. Pan to a man(Jake the Snake)in blue jump suit. Pan to a girl coming out the bar. Pan back to Jake looking seductively.
Jake the Snake
Another treat.
Jake starts to follow the girl. CUT to the girl walking slowly. She feels someone is watching her. She turns around, pans to ans we see none. She turns around. Jake the snake grabs her from behind. She screams as he drags her to the alley.
Girl
Please. Please let me go. Please.
Jake the Snake
Aww. Tell me would you like to see something.(pulling out a knife with a snake on it.)I call it big snake. (laughs insanely)
The girl cries as Jake is about to rape her.
Clark Kent(O.S.)
Get off her! Now!
Pan to Clark who is wearing a black mask and black shirt with an green crystal on the front chest. Jake looks at him and laughs.
Jake the Snake
Go on about your business. Me and my girlfriend our busy.
Girl(looks to Clark)
Help Me Please!
Clark Kent
I don't think you heard me!
Clark uses his superspeed and grabs Jake by the collar. He throws him into the wall. Clark helps the girl up.
Clark Kent
You okay?
The girl nods. We see Jake gets up. He is holding the knife and goes to stab Clark.
Girl
Look Out!!
Clark turns around as Jake stabs him and the knife bends. Pans to Jake expression of shock.
Jake the Snake
What the?- What...are you?
Clark thumps him on the head. Jake falls to the ground unconscious. Clark turns to the girl.
Clark Kent
Don't worry your safe.
The girl hugs him.
Girl
Thank you.(sniffs)Thank you so much for saving me.
We begin to hear police sirens.
Clark Kent
Give the police your statements.
Clark looks up to the sky. He takes off into the air. Pan to the girl who expression is amazed.
Girl
Wow.
INT-LEXCORP EMPTY WAREHOUSE BUILDING-NIGHT
We see Lex standing in the middle of an abandon warehouse.
Lex Luthor
This seems about perfect.
He turns to a Scientist.
Lex Luthor
Let Project 33.1 begin.
He smiles evily.
ACT III ENDS
ACT IV
EXT-ALLEY-NIGHT
We see the girl Clark saved, Lois and Chloe.
Lois Lane
So let me get this straight you saved by a man in a mask (the girl nods)Who can fly?
The Girl(Dreamingly)
He was amazing, if only could of seen his face.
Lois Lane(unsure)
Right. I know you've been through a big ordeal so I'm not going to question your sanity.
The girl looks at Lois with an offensive look.
Chloe Sullivan
Lois.
Lois Lane
What?
Chloe Sullivan
Did Jake mention anything about the other prisoners.
Girl
No. He was to busy-(getting upset)
Chloe Sullivan(sympathetic)
Its okay.(grabs her hand)I understand. Thank you. You can go now, one of the officers will take you home.
The girl nods. We see an officer behind the girl. He guides her to the police car. Chloe looks to Lois annoyed.
Lois Lane
What? Come on. A masked man who can fly. Sound like something straight out of an cartoon.
Chloe Sullivan
Lois! You've lived in Smallville. Freak capital of the world, remember! I can't believe you overlook a man who can fly.
Lois Lane
Yeah. And this Metropolis not freaksville.
Chloe Sullivan
I resent that.
Pan to officer rnning to them.
Chloe Sullivan(concerned)
What? Whats wrong?
Officer
We just got word that all the prisoners hve been sent back to Ruckers. Its unbelieveable.
Lois Lane(surprised)
What? How?
Officer
Word is a mask man who can fly.
Lois looks to Chloe. Chloe shrugs.
Officer(suspense)
Only one prisoner is still missing.
Chloe Sullivan
Who?
Officer
John Corben.
Chloe nods.
EXT-NIGHT SKY-NIGHT
We see Clark in his disguise flying over Metropolis. He descends down.
EXT-SUICIDE SLUMS-NIGHT
We see Clark land. Pans around his surrondings from his point of view. We see mostly broken down apartment buidlings and bars.
Clark takes out the paper with the prisoner records. Zoom in on the paper. We see John Corben's name. Next to his name is short detail that say "Mostly Known Hanging In Bars"
Clark Kent
Alright Mr. Corben back to Ruckers you go.
Pan to Clark's back as he walks in a bar. Pans up to the bar's name Pappy's.
INT-PAPPY'S-NIGHT
We see Clark enter the bar. Pan to everyone looking at him. clark walks to the bartender(Pappy). Pan to the bartender(Pappy) we see him looking worried.
Whispers(as Clark walks past)
Thats him. Thats the masked flying man.
Pan to John Corben sitting down. He slowly creeps out the front. Pans to Clark and Pappy.
Pappy
So its really true, huh. The man who rounded up almost every prisoner. What can I get you?
Clark Kent
Where abouts...of John Corben.
Pappy(hasty)
Never heard of him.
Clark Kent
Really. Are you sure?
Pappy(irritated)
Hey what did I just say? I don't know!
Camera zooms in Clark's ear. Camera stops on the eardrum. We hear Pappy's heart beat thumping rapidly.
Clark Kent
You lying. (grabs Pappy and lift him in the air)
Where is he?
EXT-OUTSIDE PAPPY'S-NIGHT
CUT TO:
We see John Corben standing in the middle of the road. A read BMW stops.
Man in Car
Hey buddy! Get the hell out of the way!
Point of View of the man in Car. We see John Corben walk to the driver's side.
Man in Car
What?
John Corben
You shouldn't such pretty car into this type of neighborhood.
We see John pull out a 9mm with a silencer.
John Corben(CONT'D)
Get out. Now.
The man get out the car with his hands up. John looks at him and smiles. He shoots the man in the stomach.
John Corben(getting in the car)
Thank you!
John takes off in the BMW.
INT-PAPPY'S-NIGHT
We see Clark letting go of Pappy. He backs up slowly. Some men in the bar surrond him.
Man#1(pulling out a long chain)
Aw. You done messed up boy!
Man#2(pulling out a knife)
Yeah. Lets get him!
Pans around the men each pulling out a weapon. One man swings a bat and hits Clark. The bat breaks in half. The man looks at the bottom half shocked. Man#1 wraps the chain around his fist and punches Clark. The chain breaks and so does his wrist.
Man#1(agony)
Ah shit! What the-
Clark looks to the guy with the knife. Clark folds his arm. Pans to the guy. He drops the knife and runs. Pan to Clark smiling. Pans around the people in the bar shocked. Zooms in Clark's eardrum.
Man in BMW
Help! Help!
Clark superspeedds out the door.
EXT-OUTSIDE OF PAPPY'S-NIGHT
Camera zooms in on the man laying on the ground. Clark gets on his knee next to him.
Clark Kent
What happened?
Man in BMW
He carjacked me and then he(pants)shot me.
Clark looks to the mans stomach. We see alot of blood leaking out. Clark lifts him horizontally.
Clark Kent
I'm going to get you to a hospital. Hold on!
Clark takes off into the air.
FADE OUT
ACT IV ENDS
ACT V
INT-LEXCORP-NIGHT
We see Lex sitting at his desk. (Trying by Lifehouse is playing) Pans to John Corben waling in. Lex looksu p to him.
Lex Luthor
John Corben. The fugitive right. Got lot of guts coming here.
John Corben
I need your help Mr.Luthor.
Lex Luthor
(smirks)Tell me why should I help you. Your nothing more than a common thug. What can you offer me?
John Corben(pleading)
Please. I'll do anything if you just help me lay loy from this masked man.
Lex Luthor(drinks from his glass and looks to John)
Anything.
Pans to John Corben nodding.
INT-DAILY PLANET PERRY WHITE'S OFFICE-DAY
We see Lois is sitting down in front of Perry's desk. Perry is reading what seems to be a report. He looks to Lois and smiles.
Perry White
You know Lois this is good. But one thing is missing.
Lois Lane
What now, Cheif?
Perry White
Pictures! Pictures Lane! You know for proof of the masked man.
Lois Lane(annoyed)
Don't get your pantie in bunch chief. I have proof right here.
She hands him a blurry photo of Clark against the men at the bar.
Perry White(viewing the photos)
Not bad.(gives her back the photos) Let Olsen clear it up. You know Lane you just might make it to the top.
Lois smiles confidently.
Lois Lane
You bet your ass I will.
INT-MOTEL-DAY
We see Clark staring in the mirror. He is wearing a black tank top and shorts. We see Chloe's reflection Clark smiles.
Chloe Sullivan
Thanks to you, all the Rucker's escapes are back.
Clark Kent
All except one.
Chloe Sullivan
Yeah John Corben. He has way not want to be found.
Clark Kent
Sounds like you have history with this guy.
Chloe Sullivan
He was my first big case.
Clark Kent(nodding)
He almost killed a man.
Chloe Sullivan
But you saved him got him to the hospital in time. And you saved that girl from Jake the Snake.
Clark Kent
I know. I'm not sulking Chloe.
He turns to face her confidently. Zooms in on Clarks face.
Clark Kent(confidently)
I will find Corben.
The song ends. Fades to black.
ACT V ENDS CLOSING CREDITS