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MALE ANNOUNCER:
And that wraps it up
for today's pop culture
and celebrity news.
Now, let's throw it over
to our very own Nikki Boyer
for this week's
"Where Are They Now?" segment.
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In tonight's
"Where Are They Now?" segment,
we take a look at
child star Gavin Stone.
Twenty years ago,
Stone shot to
small-screen stardom
as Cliffy in
the smash sitcom
Family Life.
And had seemingly
every kid in America saying...
Don't look at me.
NIKKI: His legendary manager,
star maker, Jack Roth,
parlayed that into
merchandise, a Cliffy DVD,
and after
Family Life's cancellation,
a couple of movies.
And then, tragedy struck.
The unexpected
death of Gavin's mother
ultimately led to
a messy emancipation
from his now
estranged father, Waylon.
Exercising his
newfound freedom,
Gavin became a fixture
on the party scene.
But, five years ago,
his fast living
finally caught up with him.
After consecutive
stints in rehab,
Stone has been mostly
out of the public eye.
Otherwise,
his career has stalled.
Even his former director
and creator of
Family Life, Mike Meara,
reportedly didn't
even audition Stone for
Meara's new TV series.
Ouch. It looks like
his career will remain
quiet for a while,
much to the delight
of movie critics.
So there you have it,
"Where is he now?"
JACK:
Gavin, I'm your manager,
not a miracle worker.
The party went
too far this time.
You trashed
the entire rooftop of a hotel.
Take a look.
JACK: Memory still
failing you?
Is that a catapult?
WOMAN: Yes.
Gavin, listen,
the damage is your fault.
This judge won't budge
on community service.
Community service?
Maintenance at
a local church.
Church?
Like, God and choirs
and all that?
Or sewage cleanup.
Is there a difference?
Gavin. Take the deal.
Spend 200 hours of
your life doing something
positive for a change.
In Masonville, Illinois?
I got out of here
for a reason.
Please, guys, remind me
never to visit again.
You got no choice, okay?
So, I want you
to deal with this,
and I want you
to make it work.
JACK: Reconnect
with your old man.
You're gonna need
a place to stay.
I prefer jail.
[SCOFFS]
Okay, fine.
The church thing.
Be on time,
be respectful.
JACK: You listening?
Yes.
Don't screw this up.
How could I?
I'll fit right in.
VOICEMAIL:
This is Mike Meara.
Who are you?
Hey, hey, Mikey. Gavin Stone.
Just wanted to see
if you needed, uh...
Um...
AUTOMATED VOICE:
To leave your message,
press two.
To re-record, press three.
Mike, my man.
Hey, still owe you that drink
from a few years back.
Good day, Mr. Meara.
I just wanted to
reintroduce myself.
My name is Gavin Stone.
WOMAN: It'll be fine.
He's your dad.
Just tell him what happened.
Tell him you're sorry.
He'll be fine.
Well, thanks for the ride.
Good luck.
[SAWING]
[DOOR CLOSES]
Dad.
[EXHALES]
You in trouble?
Uh... [SIGHS]
A little.
What kind?
The kind where you
can't leave the state
until you've completed
your community service hours.
What did you do this time?
Long story.
You clean?
Yes.
Are you clean?
Dad, yes.
Been a while.
Yeah. Yeah, it has.
Place looks nice.
No, it doesn't. Not yet.
Well, you know,
you finished the outside...
Eight years ago.
[EXHALES FORCEFULLY]
GAVIN: Okay.
Um, look, I'm just
gonna come out with it.
I need a place to stay.
Low on cash,
and I don't have a gig, so...
Say what you need to say.
It's been
a one-man band around here
for a long time.
Yeah, I know.
But if you have a spare room,
I promise
I'll stay out of your way.
WAYLON: I don't have
maid service.
This isn't the Motel 6.
If you're out late,
the light's not
left on for you.
How long are you
gonna be around?
Uh, two hundred hours.
And unless you can drive me,
I'm gonna need to
borrow the truck.
The 16th birthday truck
that you turned down
'cause you wanted to
buy a Vette, that truck?
Yes, Dad, that is the one.
Have at it.
Thank you.
Oh, I gotta be at
Masonville Bible Church.
You've ever been there?
I go to about as many
church services as you do.
Well, this should be fun.
[CELL PHONE CHIMING]
[GROANING]
[GROANS]
Come on.
Thank you, Father,
for this opportunity
we have...
[CHATTERING]
Toto, we are not in
Los Angeles anymore.
Hello?
Hey, do you know
where the pastor's office is?
I do.
You're Gavin Stone.
All right.
Let's do it fast, man.
You got your phone?
I'm sorry?
I'm happy to do a selfie.
You're a fan, right?
Of what?
Me, the show...
I mean,
you recognized me, right?
Should I?
How did you know my name?
It was printed at
the top of your rap sheet.
I'm Allan Richardson.
Pastor Allan Richardson.
Ah.
So, why are you fixing the...
Because it's broken.
"Drink from
your own cistern."
Proverb, sort of.
And at 30 bucks an hour,
always better to fix it
yourself.
I didn't know
pastors did that.
Well, I guess you
haven't met many pastors.
The catapult was
a nice touch.
Quite a party, huh?
[STUTTERS]
They gave you
the pictures.
I've been
a pastor for decades.
Nothing shocks me anymore.
I really wasn't a part of...
Yeah, they told me the story.
You're not
the best decision maker,
but you're no criminal.
So, we don't need
to share with anybody
why you're here.
It's a big church,
you'll fly under the radar,
everybody'll treat you great.
Okay. Got it.
Gavin, we really do believe
in second chances here.
But they're not
to be taken lightly.
means 200 hours.
And don't just think
because I'm
the "caring pastor"
that you're gonna
put one over on me.
Got it?
Got it.
Good.
So, Father...
"Pastor" is fine.
Or just Allan.
Okay. Yeah, Allan...
Uh... [SIGHS]
What is it exactly
that I'll be doing?
[VOCALIZING]
Ha!
Hiya!
[GASPS] Whoa.
Uh...
What are you doing?
Nothing.
Sorry, I'm not, uh...
You know, just cleaning.
Where is Helen?
I'm just filling in
for Helen.
Okay, well,
you need to put a sign
because this is
the women's bathroom.
Yup. Should have
done that, yeah.
Do I know you
from somewhere?
You recognize me?
I don't think I've seen you
around here before.
You can figure it out later.
Maybe over coffee
or deep-dish pizza.
You guys are into
that, right?
Really?
Yeah, thin crust
is fine, too.
Uh... Well,
I got a ton of work to do,
and I've known you
for 30 seconds, so...
[CLICKS TONGUE]
Is that...
Are these movie scenes?
Uh, no. It is our annual
stage production.
That's totally my thing.
I could help you with that.
Right now, you can help me
by cleaning another bathroom.
'Cause this is the women's.
Yeah. Hmm.
Yep. All right.
I'll just get a sign.
[WHIRS AND BEEPS]
[MAN SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]
...as well.
I can sing, I can dance...
KELLY: Okay,
next up is Charles.
Woe to you,
scribes and Pharisees.
Woe to you.
Hi. My name is Doug.
I've never acted before.
But I'm willing
to serve the Lord in
whatever way you see fit.
My name is
Charlotte Elizabeth Stewart.
I'm the stage manager.
And I'm going
to be performing
Amazing Grace.
My name is Anthony
Mathias Roundstone,
and I live for Jesus.
The stage is
a close second.
[CLEARS THROAT]
I'll be performing
a monologue from Henrik
Ibsen's A Doll's House.
ALLAN: Finished already?
[CHUCKLES]
You know what they say.
Time flies when you're
serving your state-mandated
community service hours.
Eight down,
You know,
as naturally gifted
as I am with a mop,
I'm 10 times
better on stage.
You think I could spend
a few of my hours
working on this?
Maybe help you guys out?
Oh, that'd be nice.
But, uh, this is one
of our ministries.
We ask that
all cast members be
believing Christians.
Well, I am one.
You are what?
Christian.
You're a Christian?
Yes.
You are?
Yes.
Really?
You didn't know that?
I must have missed it
in your file
between the drunk
and disorderly charges.
Ah.
Touché, touché.
No, I'm Christian.
Capital C.
I've had
The Passion of the Christ
for a couple of years now.
As in, you believe
that Jesus Christ
is the son of God?
God.
And that he's our savior?
Savior, yeah.
Really?
Mmm-hmm.
I've had
my share of hiccups,
as you know.
A couple of nights ago,
was a mistake, obviously,
but it's no mistake
that I chose to come here.
Why didn't you tell me?
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
I don't know.
Just didn't think
you'd believe me.
Not sure if you do now.
No, no. I...
I didn't expect it.
Just so you know,
newcomers are expected
to share their testimony
when they audition.
Oh.
Okay?
Done that plenty of times.
No, I don't mean
the kind you do in court.
Yeah. Yeah. I know.
Okay?
Okay.
Of course.
All right.
All right.
All right.
Christian testimony.
Christian testimony.
Bono? But he's so cool.
Hello. My name is John Mark.
And I'm auditioning
for the role of Peter...
Uh, hi.
Hi.
I'm Gavin,
I'm here for Jesus.
Oh, that's sweet.
Me, too.
Oh, yeah, yeah.
That, too.
Uh, no, I'm here
for the role of Jesus.
Oh. Oh! Uh...
John Mark is going up now,
and you can go
on up after him.
Okay. Oh...
Got it.
Go quickly and
tell his disciples
that he has risen.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Okay, is that it?
No, no.
Great job, buddy.
Oh, gosh.
Should I stand here?
Yeah, that's fine.
Since this is
your first time,
we ask that you
share a little bit...
Ah, my testimony.
Yes, yes.
That's Gavin Stone.
GAVIN: Pastor Allan
mentioned that.
Then go right ahead
and then you can go into
your reading after that.
All right, all right.
Let's do this.
Hi, everybody. Um...
As you probably already know,
my name is Gavin Stone.
Oh... That's where
I recognized him from.
What is he doing here?
But what you
probably didn't know
is that I'm a Christian.
I wasn't until
a few years ago
when I hit rock-bottom
and just felt something
missing.
Guess you could call
it a God-shaped hole.
So, I came to a place
where I decided to climb
that stairway to heaven
and let Jesus take the wheel.
And ultimately, uh,
hey, let go and let God.
Mmm. Mmm-hmm.
I'm still a bit new
to it, too.
Forgive me if I don't always
get the details perfect.
Uh...
KELLY: Thank you.
If I may ask,
what are you doing
here in Masonville?
Well, this is my hometown.
I had a bit of
a rough patch recently.
And ultimately,
I had no choice but to
come home to my father.
[CROWD EMPATHIZING]
Anyway, I thought,
"Hey, while I was here,
"I could help out
on stage, too."
So, I'm auditioning for
the role of Jesus Christ.
Superstar.
Theater joke.
Anyway, uh, this is
a speech from Hamlet.
He's anguished and alone
after his father's death.
O, that this too too
solid flesh would melt,
Thaw, and resolve
itself into a dew!
Or that the Everlasting
had not fix'd
His canon
'gainst self-slaughter!
How weary, stale,
flat, and unprofitable,
Seems to me all
the uses of this world!
Fie on't! oh fie, fie!
'Tis an unweeded garden,
That grows to seed,
things rank
and gross in nature
Possess it merely.
That it should come to this!
But two months dead!
Nay, not so much, not two.
Okay, thank you.
I had... I had more.
That's okay.
We got it. Very good.
Good?
That was incredible.
Okay.
[ALL APPLAUDING]
Good.
Awesome!
WOMAN: Nice.
Okay. Thank you.
WOMAN: Whoo!
[APPLAUDING CONTINUES]
MAN: Whoo-hoo!
So, why didn't
he tell us?
I told him what I tell
everybody who does this.
Nobody needs to know
the details of
why you're here.
So, you saw it?
I was watching
from the back.
He's very good.
Yes, Dad, he's good.
Obviously.
But do we really want
the most important part
of the play
to be done by a newcomer?
Especially somebody
who brings
all this attention.
Since when is attention
a bad thing for a play?
But he seems so cocky.
I'd love to not cast him
just to show him
that he can't get what
he wants all the time.
Look, hon, it's your call.
I trust you completely.
But I will say this,
yes, he has his quirks
and I'm not sure
he completely understands
all the things
he says about his faith.
But isn't this
why we do what we do?
I think he needs us
as much as we need him.
Uh... We need him?
Sweetie,
I saw the other options.
They weren't that bad.
They were horrible.
[SOOTHING MUSIC PLAYING]
[GRUNTS]
[MUSIC CONTINUES]
[SNIFFS]
What is happening?
I'm opening my Chi.
And I've gotta be loose
for rehearsal tonight.
Rehearsal?
Yeah.
I got the lead in
this big production
they're doing at the church.
I'm playing Jesus.
You as Jesus?
Well, if you're not
too tired from all that
acting you've been doing,
give me a hand
unloading the truck.
I also mopped a lot.
Something useful.
Acting is useful, Dad.
Yeah, it clearly paid off.
Enjoy your Buddhist ballet.
It's called yoga.
Builds your core.
[INDISTINCT CHATTERING]
Okay, people.
Opening night is
six weeks away,
so there's gonna be
a lot of late nights
between then and now.
The only way this works is
if we're together
as a team, okay?
So, let's just
dive right in.
Jesus, disciples,
you're up first.
MAN: Let's do it.
Okay. Yup,
keep moving it
to the left.
Yup, yup, yup.
Stop, stop.
Hey, Gavin.
Hey.
Your audition last night
was perfect.
And I'm not just saying that
because you're playing
the sinless son of God.
Thank you. Thanks.
Little joke, but...
I'm Anthony,
and I am a leader with
the church SWAT program.
SWAT?
Yeah,
Students With A Testimony.
Our youth group.
Oh. Oh.
I also am one of
your biggest fans.
That's cool.
Well, anyway,
I am really looking forward
to working with you.
I'm playing Peter.
Peter. Mmm.
The first disciple.
Basically, he's known as
the rock of the church.
Oh...
Disciples. Yeah, yeah.
The guys in the painting.
I know it's
an ensemble piece,
but he's kinda
like the lead guy.
Anyway, if you need anything.
If you wanna run lines
or go for pizza...
I'm kind of a local pro.
Semi-pro, I guess.
All right, places, guys.
Gavin, you're supposed
to be sleeping.
Supposed to be
sleeping? Why?
That's what it says
in the Bible.
Oh! Right.
Yeah, I knew that.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Here we go.
Sleep on here? No.
I'll sleep here.
I'll get it.
And action.
Quickly, to the nets.
We must hold on.
Behold.
The tempest rises.
Yet still
our Lord slumbers.
Awaken him!
Cue Gavin.
Gavin, it's your line.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Oh, ye of little...
I'm gonna say "you."
Oh, you of little faith,
where is your courage?
Peace, be still.
Teacher, who are you
that even the wind
and waves obey you?
God most high!
Only God could do this.
GAVIN: It is as you say.
I think that line
should be even bigger.
Let's just play it
as written.
Mmm-hmm. Yeah. But what
if as soon as you say...
You say it.
"Teacher, who are you..."
...that even
the wind and waves...
Okay.
Sorry.
You k*ll the lights. Okay?
You drop a single spot on me.
I step out away
from these guys,
big hero moment for me.
I am the Alpha
and the Omega,
the beginning and
the end of all things.
Cue pyro.
We can't do...
And these waves obey
the one they recognize
as their creator.
I don't know.
Something like that?
That is actually
the exact opposite of
what Jesus was about.
He wasn't
an attention seeker.
Really? I mean, why not?
In short, humility.
Don't you pick up on that
when you read the Gospels?
Well, yeah, you know,
when I read the Gospels,
I pick up on that
a little bit. Um...
All right,
trying to bring something
to the production, you know.
Okay. Well, thank you.
Let's just do it again
as written.
And back to one,
everyone.
Just wanna say,
great first rehearsal.
Yeah?
And I have some thoughts
that might help you out.
I think I've had enough
of your thoughts for today.
How about tomorrow?
Lunch? Coffee maybe?
No, thanks.
It's lunch.
What's the worst thing
that can happen?
I watched your E!
True Hollywood Story
last night.
So I can think of
about 10 worst things.
Okay. But you see
how it is, right?
I mean,
they need help out there.
It's still early.
The cast will get it
together in a few weeks.
[SCOFFS]
But they're so stiff.
It's like they're in
a bad '40s melodrama.
And you, you're so uptight.
You just need to relax.
We've been doing this
for 15 years.
That's why it's so stale.
I gotta go.
Believe it or not,
I'm late.
Late? For what?
One of my students left this,
and I have to drop it off.
Give it to him tomorrow.
No. If he doesn't get this
by bedtime in 10 minutes,
he's not sleeping. Gotta run.
Oh, oh.
One more quick question.
This is important.
What is that thing?
It's a...
I don't know what it is.
Surely, it had
a face at one point.
I have nine minutes.
Okay.
So, I take it lunch is off.
[CHUCKLES] Don't sweat it.
We've been there.
Where?
In her dust.
I haven't been there myself,
but from what I've seen,
she's a pretty
tough woman to impress.
I've been trying
to court her since
the late '90s.
Court her?
[CHUCKLES]
What, are you
a Quaker or something?
I was, yes.
Oh. Sorry, dude.
What, you guys
know a lot about her?
ANTHONY: Totally.
You should come to Doug's.
We can fill you in.
What's at Doug's?
Just some fellowship,
brother.
Fellowship?
It's our small group.
We get together
once a week.
And do what? Where?
It's Masonville.
Just relax, talk, pray.
You know, that kind of thing.
Hmm.
So, what do you think?
Is it a bit much?
GAVIN: Just a little.
[BOTH CHUCKLING]
Fair enough.
No, that's cool.
What do you guys do?
You know,
we show up for
church events,
go to homeless shelters,
things like that.
Yeah? Full time?
No.
That was the old Doug. BC.
That was a much
different group of guys.
We mostly do
this just for fun.
I'm basically
now just a mechanic
and a family man.
You want a brewski?
Can't. I'm sober.
And the root beer
has processed sugar.
I get you. You're keeping
the old temple pure.
I'm trying.
Don't leave me hanging.
JOHN: Hey, hey.
ANTHONY: It's here.
DOUG: Nice.
Deep dish.
Gavin, you want
to pray it up?
Huh?
Pray, before we crush this.
Oh. Uh...
Yeah, yeah. Let's...
Yeah. Mmm-hmm.
Uh... All right, guys.
Let's take a knee.
[GAVIN CLEARS THROAT]
Dear God,
as we head into battle
each day...
Mmm-hmm.
...we know it will
not be easy.
Mmm. Mmm-hmm.
But even though our enemies,
like the Devil,
may try to take away
our lives,
they will never
take away our freedom.
Oh. Yeah.
And thank you
for this glorious feast
of cheese and bread,
pizza and fellowship.
Amen.
Amen.
All right then.
Whoa!
Yeah, looks nice.
I know.
[DOUG CHUCKLES]
GAVIN: So, she can have fun.
Kelly? Yeah, she's just
under a lot of stress.
Especially being a PK.
Pretend I don't know
what that means.
PK, pastor's kid.
She's Allan's daughter?
[CHUCKLES] Yeah.
I mean, she basically
runs half the church
between
the children's ministry
and now the production.
Does she ever do anything
besides church stuff?
Not that we know about.
She's totally sold out.
Mmm. [CHUCKLES]
She sold what?
She sold out to Jesus.
First time I asked her
out about 10 years ago,
she told me there's
only room in her life
for one man,
and that man
was Jesus Christ.
How do you measure up
to that?
Yeah.
You don't.
Mmm. I tried.
I dressed up like Jesus
at a church event.
Totally had
the opposite effect.
[CHORTLES]
Didn't go well.
Yeah, it was bad.
She, like, ran away.
ANTHONY: He, like, talked
to her... He tried to woo
her in Aramaic.
Step one, go to church.
Step two, wear the uniform.
Good morning.
Blessings.
Peace be to you.
[WOMEN GIGGLING]
WOMAN: Good morning.
Good morning.
Good morning.
Blessings.
Good morning.
Blessings.
Peace be to you.
Oh, thank you.
Good morning.
GAVIN: Peace be
to both of you.
Okay...
Blessings. Blessings.
Oh, my gosh.
We have the same book.
[CHATTERING]
Gavin.
Gavin.
Blessings.
Blessings to all of you.
Hey, how are ya?
We're good.
Hi. Hey, guys.
So, where's Kelly?
Why are you whispering?
It's a church service.
[MUSIC PLAYING ON STAGE]
[RHYTHMIC CLAPPING]
Where's Kelly?
SINGER: God, show your power!
Blessings.
SINGER:
We've waited for this day
ALL: We're gathered
in your name
Calling out to you
Your glory like a fire
Awakening desire
Will burn
our hearts with truth
You're the reason we're here
You're the reason
we're here
Yeah.
You're the reason
we're singing
Open up the heavens
Open up the heavens
We want to see you
We want to see you
Open up the floodgates
A mighty river
A mighty river
Flowing from your heart
Filling every part
of our praise
Filling every part
of our praise
[SOFTLY] Ah, thank you.
Here you go.
Thanks.
ALLAN: This is my body,
broken for you.
Do this in remembrance
of me.
This is my blood
shed for you
and for all mankind.
Do this in remembrance
of me.
Lord, we thank
you for all the work
you're doing in our church.
We ask all this
in Jesus' name. Amen.
[INHALES SHARPLY] Amen.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Are we not supposed
to get up on that?
Yeah.
Oh no, thanks.
[MOUTHING]
Can you just pass it on?
Oh. Hey, blessings.
Good morning.
Pass it to him.
Oh. Oh.
Thank you.
Thank you.
ALLAN: Let go of the rope,
and trust in Jesus.
He will do a better job
managing your life than
you ever will.
It's been a joy
worshipping with you today.
Have a great week.
You are loved.
You are loved.
You are loved.
[LAUGHS]
Hey, we're gonna
grab some lunch.
Do you wanna...
Do you wanna come?
Oh! [SIGHS]
I am exhausted.
Think I need a nap.
Okay. Next time.
Thanks, guys. Blessings.
Blessings to both of you.
[STUTTERS] He'll come...
He'll come next time.
Yeah.
Yeah.
KELLY: We're falling
a little behind.
So we're gonna have to
pick up the pace tonight,
you guys.
Um, where's Gavin?
GAVIN: Hey.
Sorry. Sorry.
Wow.
GAVIN: I know, right?
Hey, everybody.
So, I got this great deal
from this shop
I've worked with before.
Didn't cost you anything.
I figured I might as well
start diving into character.
And it all starts
with the wardrobe, guys.
Wow. I, uh...
Okay, let's get started.
Uh, nativity scene's up first.
Mary and Joseph.
Nice.
Thanks.
CHARLOTTE: All right,
boat scene is over.
Soldiers,
you're up next, please.
Are we really that bad?
Hmm?
Just sh**t us straight.
How are we doing?
You know, it could use
a little improvement.
But it's okay.
I knew it.
We're terrible!
No. We're okay. Right?
No.
Wait a minute.
So, "okay" really means
we're not good.
Yeah. How can
we improve?
[SIGHS]
All right. Follow me.
He's gonna
show us how to...
Here's a chance
of a lifetime.
All right,
first of all...
Guys, we're not on stage
in the 16th century.
Christians talk
so weird all the time.
Don't they?
We... Don't we?
But all the great stuff
we have to say
won't matter if
no one can understand us.
Yeah, it's like
St. Francis of Assisi.
"Preach the Gospel,
and if necessary,
use words."
Yeah. Now,
John Mark, Doug,
you guys
are stepping all over
each other's lines.
Sorry about that.
What are we supposed
to do because...
This is what
I am talking about.
There's an old acting
exercise that I think
might help. Okay?
I want you to sing
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
on three.
One, two...
Row, row, row your boat
JOHN: Row, row,
row your boat
Gently down the stream
Gently down the stream
Merrily, merrily,
merrily, merrily
Merrily, merrily,
merrily, merrily
Life is but a dream
Life is but a dream
You're way behind.
Sorry.
Yeah. Now,
I want you to sing it again
but this time split up. Okay?
I want you to sing
every other word.
Starting with you, Doug.
Ready? Wait for the "three."
One, two, three...
Row...
Row...
Row...
Row...
Your...
Row...
Boat gently down...
Boat...
Gently down the stream.
Work in progress.
Work in progress.
You guys are gonna
figure that out later.
When you do,
really listen
to each other.
Acting is listening.
Anthony...
I project too much.
I've been self-conscious
of it since I took
this Meisner class.
And is totally off
because...
You just need
to get out of your head.
Just be yourself up there.
Acting isn't about method.
It isn't about
what your idea of
a good actor is.
It's just about
being yourself through
the character.
That is literally one
of the greatest things
I have ever heard.
Well, thank you.
KELLY: Hey.
I'm glad you're
having fun out here
but I've been looking for you
for the past 15 minutes.
Oh, yeah. Sorry.
I was just...
You're up. Now.
So we should probably...
She's under a lot of stress.
Yeah.
KELLY: We don't
have the budget
to cover a staffer.
It's 15 kids.
It's manageable.
Okay, listen, I trust you
to own it right now
because I can't
put my eyes on it
for another four weeks
until this production
is on its feet...
You're gonna
wanna see this.
Looks really good.
[BOTH STRAINING]
What is going on?
Hey. So...
The thing in the Bible
where Jesus flies up
to heaven?
The Ascension.
Yeah, that.
I think fading out
after the Resurrection
is just way
too soft an ending.
We need something
with more punch.
I don't think
this is a good idea.
Let me show you. Guys.
[ALL GRUNTING]
This is pretty
awesome, right?
Is it safe?
[ALL EXCLAIMING]
MAN: Oh, man!
[BOTH GROANING]
Are you guys okay?
GAVIN: [GRUNTS] Perfect.
[WHISPERS] Bad idea.
We are not doing this.
Gavin, go get looked at.
No, no, no, I'm fine.
I just...
I got the wind
knocked out of me.
Just got a few kinks.
Doug, we can work
on that, right?
No, no.
Get this rig out of here!
We will pick up
rehearsal tomorrow,
you guys.
It was the gloves.
We could get
different gloves.
JOHN: Yeah.
Kelly, what's
your problem?
Besides that
you almost died?
You're making
this impossible.
I know you're talented
and charming,
but I've had entire
classes of fourth graders
who are less trouble than you.
And what you still
don't get
is this is
entirely opposite
of who Jesus was.
He wasn't
about spectacle.
He was humble.
He made himself low.
If you weren't so busy
trying to make
everything sparkle
and burn and fly,
maybe you'd see that.
Just go home and rest.
I'll see you tomorrow.
[SIGHS]
[COMMENTATOR ON TV
SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]
Bulls still down?
By six.
Ah...
Mind if I sit down?
Yeah, have at it.
Thanks.
[SIGHS DEEPLY]
Oh...
Still cold.
No. Can't.
Right.
Chips.
Are they organic?
What?
Nothing.
D. Rose will get them back.
He just needs to start
hitting his jumper.
He's no MJ.
Who is?
Didn't know
you still watched them.
Of course.
Uh... It's why I was in
town this time, actually.
Went to most of their games
the last few years.
Sort of followed them around.
It reminded me
of home, I guess.
Didn't know that
was a good thing.
Wasn't all bad.
So, how are things
in Jesus-ville?
Oh... [SIGHS]
Rough night. Rough night.
But they're actually
not that bad.
I mean, different,
but, yeah, not bad.
It's nice to not
be Cliffy there.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
You're not Cliffy
here either.
Has the greatest story
ever told become
a one-woman show?
I wish. Then maybe
we'd be on schedule.
I really like
what you've done
with the sets.
Everything seems bigger.
Everything's bigger actually.
Bigger sets, bigger problems.
Bigger egos?
You know, for being so smart,
he really is a whack-job.
You'd think
this was a rock concert,
not a church production.
This was today's stunt.
Gavin's idea
for the ending.
I don't think
he gets the story.
He's not unique.
I'm still figuring it
out myself.
Yeah, but I don't have time
to babysit him while he does.
Then, don't.
Don't treat him like
one of your students.
Make him your partner.
Then, he won't fight you
so much.
He brings a lot to this
that we don't have.
We should take
advantage of it.
Large cappuccino, right?
Hey.
Hey. Oh. You are early.
We're not on for,
maybe, 10 minutes.
Yeah. Just catching up.
Hi. Who's this?
Uh, this is Rachel.
She's in my Sunday school.
She's gonna
be one of the kids in
the palm branch scene.
Hi, Rachel.
You're gonna have
fun out there?
Um, she's hearing
impaired.
Oh. Oh, oh, oh.
That's okay.
I'm Gavin.
Are you going to
have fun out there?
Oh... Now, remember,
don't hit Jesus
with the palm branch.
Hey. I'm working on it.
Thank you.
Rachel, go find
Ms. Charlotte, okay?
I didn't know
you could sign.
Yeah, I learned it
for a Hallmark movie.
A little rusty.
Oh, she doesn't normally
communicate that much.
She should. She's funny.
Yeah.
Since you're here,
I want to talk to
you about a few things.
One, we're falling behind.
Yes, I know. I know.
I know exactly
how to fix it, too.
Have you heard
of an Italian run?
Gavin! Listen.
Actors are supposed
to be listeners, right?
Yes.
Okay. One,
we're falling behind.
Two, a lot of your ideas
not only don't work
for the role
but they're too
expensive anyway.
Three, you're
really annoying.
So, let's just try this.
If you work really hard
on getting us caught up,
and more importantly,
learn who you're playing,
I will be more open to
your input.
Really?
Yes.
But you have to
lock in on this. Okay?
If you can learn
sign language,
of all things,
for a Hallmark movie,
you can put half
that kind of time
into this thing.
Okay. Okay.
You're right. Okay.
Well, okay then.
Good.
Good.
Good.
[INAUDIBLE]
[INDISTINCT CHATTERING]
[INAUDIBLE]
The more we give up control,
the more Jesus takes control.
Row...
Your...
Boat...
Gently...
Down...
The...
Stream...
Merrily...
So, Jesus said,
"Let the little children
come to me."
[KIDS CLAMORING]
Whoa. No!
GAVIN: Guys, no. Stop.
And that's a wrap
for set building.
[ALL CHEERING]
[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS]
So...
Good night.
See you tomorrow.
ANTHONY: Yeah,
I'll give you a ride.
Come on.
Say something nice.
It is coming
together nicely,
thank you.
See? There it is.
So let's celebrate.
I haven't clogged
an artery in a while.
Let's grab some deep dish.
[SIGHS] It's been
a long week.
It's not a date.
It's merely a discussion
outside of the workplace
that positively
acknowledges the work
we've done to this point
and seeks solutions
on said success.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
KELLY: At the end of
the night, he introduced
me to his parents
where his mom pulled me
aside and said, and I quote,
"God told me you're gonna be
my daughter-in-law someday."
Oh...
First date.
What did you say?
I said,
"Um, I think you heard wrong."
And then I took off.
[LAUGHS] No.
[CHUCKLES] Yeah, I had to.
[LAUGHS]
All right, all right.
So I gotta ask,
and this is not a line,
why no boyfriend?
Mmm... Not for tonight.
John Mark says,
and I quote,
"You only have room in
your life for one man,
and that is Jesus Christ."
[LAUGHS]
Well, that is
a kind of line that works
on a guy like John Mark.
Mmm. So what is it?
You first.
Well, that's easy.
I'm a petulant narcissist
with intimacy issues
stemming from
a robbed childhood,
where my every whim
was met with
instant gratification.
Back to you.
I was engaged.
What? When?
Seven, eight years ago.
Head of
our music ministry.
Couple of months
before the wedding,
he came to me and he said
he wanted to take
his music to Nashville.
With his new girlfriend.
Oh. Whoa.
Yeah, so, did what any
normal girl would do.
I flew to Nepal to
work at our church
there for two years.
And since then,
I've just been focused
on my work here.
Yeah, focused is
one word for it.
I'm not that bad.
I can be breezy.
Breezy?
Yeah.
Prove it.
Yeah, tell me a joke.
Right now.
You can't just say
a joke out of nowhere.
Yes, you can.
I'm gonna show you.
[CLEARS THROAT]
So, guy walks into
a doctor's office,
he says, "Doc,
you've gotta help me.
"I have this horrible
Twitter addiction."
Doctor says, "Sorry,
I'm not following you."
[LAUGHS]
That's good.
See?
Yeah.
All right, your turn.
Okay.
[CLEARS THROAT AND GIGGLES]
Okay. Ahem.
How do you make
a tissue dance?
Put a little boogey in it.
That's a good joke!
It's a joke.
[SCOFFS] Okay, fine,
I'm intense.
But that's just
because I care about
what I'm doing.
You know, like,
not to get cheesy
or anything,
but we're doing
this for the Lord,
you know what I mean?
Yeah. Sure.
I'm sorry.
You don't know
what it's like, living in
a fishbowl like this.
Pastor's daughter.
Everybody's watching,
waiting for me
to make a mistake.
Oh, yeah,
I have no idea
what that's like.
Okay, fair enough.
[CHUCKLES]
The difference is,
people expect you
to be perfect.
They expect me
to be the opposite.
I'm not any fun if
I'm not acting crazy
or drunk or saying,
"Don't look at me!"
[CHUCKLES]
And yet, here you are.
At a church.
And yet, here I am.
God works in
mysterious ways.
Am I right?
Is that how it goes?
Yes, well done.
All right.
Gotta get you back.
Come on, let's put
a little boogey in it.
[LAUGHS]
Well, thank you
for the ride.
You're welcome.
Good night.
Good night.
Oh. Hey, um,
about that mistake thing.
You know, where you think
everybody's waiting
for you to make them?
If they are,
it's not to judge you.
From what I've seen
of the people here,
I think if you admitted
you made mistakes,
they'd like you
even more.
I'm not sure that's true.
You know, early on,
I thought my biggest
mistake was casting you.
No.
No, no, no,
they're gonna love me.
[LAUGHS]
Okay, good night.
All right, good night.
Bye.
You're out late.
What you doing still up?
Every night, almost midnight,
you're hammering and sawing
and whatever
that thing is.
It's a level, Gavin.
Yeah, leveling.
Why?
'Cause I said I would.
Wanna know the last promise
I made to your mom?
Right here.
I told her
I'd build her a dream house
with countertops and all.
It's the first promise
I broke to her.
Sorry.
Yeah, me, too.
You know, we could get Mom
that dream house sooner.
I could try and help out
with this stuff.
Mmm. Well,
that would be a first.
Apparently, this Jesus
fellow I'm playing is
into carpentry,
so it'd be
good character
research anyway.
Maybe.
So, got a question.
Was out with
this girl tonight.
No, that's outside
my area.
What do you mean?
You're my dad.
Aren't you supposed
to tell me what to do?
Gavin, you're a man
in your 30s.
I think you can
figure it out.
She's the pastor's daughter.
Oh.
You didn't...
No, no, no.
I just connected
with her.
Like a normal person.
And she doesn't
care about
the celebrity thing.
That's new for me, too.
Okay, so?
So...
So nothing, Dad.
I just thought
we could talk.
Gavin, I'm old.
I don't know
how to do this.
Give advice.
I got nothing but this big,
old empty mess of a house
that I'm probably
never gonna finish.
It is a mess.
But it's not empty.
[MUSIC PLAYING ON RADIO]
You're listening to WAAY,
the best in Christian radio.
This is The Morning Sun
with Wayne McCusker.
So, hey, we have
a special guest with us
this morning.
But I don't need
to tell you who it is,
you should be
able to figure it out
when he says this...
Don't look at me.
There it is.
And of course,
you can't look at him
'cause he's on the radio.
But if you're over
you know that sentence comes
from former child star,
Gavin Stone,
who's here with
us this morning.
Hey, Gavin. Or shall
I call you Cliffy?
[CHUCKLES]
[LAUGHS] Uh, no,
Gavin's fine.
So, Cliffy, you used to
play in a lot of roles
on TV and movies,
but you're here today
to talk to us about
a special new role.
One that might just be
the most special
role of your life.
Am I right?
Um...
Tell us about it.
Okay.
Well, it's called
Crown of Thorns.
We're doing it at
the Masonville Bible Church.
It is directed by
the fabulous
Ms. Kelly Richardson.
And, Kelly, you snagged
Cliffy for the part of...
Jesus, yes.
He's doing a great job.
So, Cliffy, let's talk.
Aren't we...
I'd love to hear about
your heart transformation.
How has the blood of Christ
impacted your own walk?
I'm sorry, what?
Share with us
the spiritual journey
that got you here.
From sinner to savior.
My spiritual journey?
Well, I'd love to
tell you all about it,
but, honestly,
this production isn't
about Gavin Stone.
I'm really hoping
and praying
that when people
come to see this show,
they don't see me.
That I've gotten so
lost in this character,
that they just see Him
and the story and
the rest of the cast.
I don't want to be
a distraction to that.
Wow.
MAN: Teacher!
[SOBS]
This woman was
caught in adultery.
You know the law,
she must be stoned
for this sin.
I'm writing?
Sorry, sorry.
Uh, dumb question.
What is he writing?
It doesn't say
in the script.
Because it's not
in the Bible.
Really? Why not?
I guess 'cause it's not
the focus of the scene.
But just improvise.
Okay?
Okay.
KELLY: Keep going.
This woman has sinned
against heaven.
What shall be
done with her?
Let he who is without sin,
cast the first stone.
[CLATTERING]
My sister, where are
your accusers now?
Does even one remain
to condemn you?
None, Lord.
Neither do I.
Go and sin no more.
Yeah. Uh...
This doesn't work.
What's up? I thought
it looked good.
Okay.
You're doing great. Uh...
First of all, why does
he even defend her?
Does he know her?
I've got this, Kelly.
Let me... Yeah.
It's called
the doctrine
of Atonement.
What it means,
is the totality
of human inequity
can only be removed by
the one who establishes
those moral parameters.
However...
Uh, John Mark,
not right now.
But... We can talk
about it later.
The whole thing
just feels so, um...
[CELL PHONE VIBRATING]
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
Where were we?
Uh, it feels...
Yeah, the whole thing
just feels so stiff
and formal.
I mean, it's not quite right
yet, but it will get there.
[TELEPHONE RINGING]
Uh, Gavin, there's
a Jack Roth asking
for you.
I'm sorry, I need
to take this. Um...
Yup, just tell him
I'll call him back
on my cell.
Sorry. Sorry.
I guess
we're taking a five.
Hey, Jack,
what in the world?
This is important.
Why didn't you pick up?
I'm in the middle of
a scene.
What are you
talking about?
From the production.
The church production
that I'm doing.
I didn't tell you
about this?
No, I thought you were
doing maintenance.
I was.
But they cast me
as Jesus in their big
Easter production.
So now I get to act
to work off my hours.
It worked out perfect.
They cast you as who?
Jesus.
[LAUGHING]
Yeah, look, what do
you want, Jack?
Okay, this is
why I love you, kid.
Because I love you,
I took a chance with Meara.
So you got
through to him?
I remembered how much
he loved to party,
so I told him
your little hotel story,
but I spiced up
your role
in the incident.
And said that
you'd love to catch up
with him.
Yeah? And?
And after he demanded
to see the pictures,
he said that
he'd keep an eye out and
that he would be in touch.
That's great.
If he gets
in contact with you,
you better be all over it.
You got that?
I will, I will,
I promise.
Okay, so, seriously, now
that you're a Christian,
can you pray for me?
[LAUGHS]
Bye, Jack.
My sister,
where are your accusers?
Where are your accusers?
KELLY: Still not
working for you?
Hey.
Thought you went home.
No, I was printing up
the posters.
Oh. Not bad.
"Not bad"?
[SCOFFS]
You, of all people,
should love it.
I put you
front and center.
Gavin comes first.
What?
Uh, that's Jack,
my manager.
"Kid, this is all
you need to know
about show business.
"Gavin comes first.
"Everybody else,
they just need
something from you.
"You want to
survive in this business,
you look out for you."
Interesting advice.
Yeah. I was eight.
Wow.
But it stuck.
"Gavin comes first."
Maybe that's why you
have such a hard time
playing somebody humble.
Yeah, maybe it is.
[CHUCKLES]
Thank you, Dr. Phil.
Wait, I have an idea.
What are you doing tomorrow?
It's Saturday,
so sleeping.
Maybe I'll wake up
early for lunch.
Not tomorrow.
Meet Doug at the garage
by the parking lot at 9:00.
A.M.?
I did say it was Saturday.
You said your character
wasn't coming easy, right?
Maybe.
Just show up. Trust me.
Hello.
Hey, man.
Hey.
Kelly said
you'd be coming by.
Yeah.
Welcome to CFSM.
Cars for Single Moms.
Okay, so,
what's happening?
Well, first of all,
you're changing.
I think I might actually
have something new for you.
Here you go.
Put that on.
Rusted catalytic converter,
detached from
the exhaust system.
The VCT solenoid valve
needs replacing,
and there's
a significant binding in
the brake pedal linkage.
I have no idea
what those words mean.
All right,
first things first,
you're gonna change
the oil filter while I work
on the convertor.
You've done
that before, right?
[RATCHETING]
All right.
Tightened all the way?
Yup.
Okay.
Done?
Not quite.
[VACUUM CLEANER WHIRRING]
So, what do you think?
GAVIN: Think I've got a truck
I can bring in next week.
Watch this.
This is the best part.
[INDISTINCT CONVERSATION]
They always try
to pay something.
KELLY: No, no,
this is on us.
Why don't you
go over there?
No.
Then she'd know
who did it.
Yeah, exactly.
We don't want
the credit.
Hashtag, words I've never
said to my agent.
Exactly.
Hey.
Hi.
So, who was she?
That was Olivia.
Uh, two kids.
She almost lost her job
'cause she couldn't get to it.
But thanks to you...
Oh! Come on,
thanks to Doug.
You got a little smudge
or something on
your outfit here.
That's very funny.
Thanks.
I know I look ridiculous.
It's not so bad.
This?
It works on you.
Really?
Yup.
You know what this means,
don't you?
GAVIN: Do tell.
You're a free man.
What?
I still have a couple
more hours, don't I?
No. After your
car work, Saturday,
you're over 200.
Oh, no, that doesn't count.
I don't even want the hours
for that.
Really? Thank you.
Well, then,
after rehearsal,
you'll be done.
I'll turn this
in today, anyway.
I gotta tell you, Gavin,
you have really
livened this place up.
You've been
a great addition
to our church.
And you've made
my daughter's life
a little easier, too.
Thank you.
Thank you for
the second chance.
All right, now I'm gonna
need you to pray for
a full house this weekend.
Way ahead of you.
So how's
the Messiah doing?
Hey, guys. We're not on for
another 10 minutes, right?
I know, but we wanted...
We just decided...
We just thought...
Well, we got you something.
DOUG: Years ago,
when we dedicated
this building,
Pastor Allan did
something really cool.
Gave each church member
a nail from the building.
JOHN: We all kept ours.
We just thought
since you're a part
of the family now,
that you should have them.
Ah...
Do you like it?
Thank you, guys.
I don't know what to say.
All right, it's last
week of rehearsals.
Yup.
Let's crush this.
All right.
Gavin?
Oh, yeah.
[EXCLAIMING AND LAUGHING]
CHARLOTTE:
Okay, exit Jesus.
Houselights, please.
Houselights.
You guys,
that was great.
[ALL CHEERING]
Whoo!
It's really coming
together, you guys.
We will pick up work
tomorrow morning.
We'll go over tweaks then.
Just call it
a night, okay?
Hey, um, I have
a few notes for you,
but I have
some last minute costume
alterations I need to do.
I was thinking
maybe you could meet me
at my place in a bit.
I'll make you coffee.
You asking me on a date?
Whatever you need.
Just get there, okay?
All right, all right.
Just like to be courted
a little bit. That's all.
[VIBRATING]
Hello.
Gavin Stone?
Long time, no talk.
Yeah, it has been.
So, I got some good news.
Like the sound of that.
Long story, short.
Your man, Jack,
told me about that rager
you threw on the roof
not too long ago.
Yeah. Yeah, man,
it was something.
Ah! What an animal!
I got so inspired
by the story,
that I scrapped
a character in my show,
and I rewrote one
just for you.
What?
Yeah.
And I want you to come
out to LA to play it.
A series regular.
I need that bad boy energy.
[EXHALES] Uh...
I got network approval.
And the PR,
they love the whole thing
about the child actor
playing the druggie.
We sh**t as soon as
you hit the set tomorrow.
It sh**t tomorrow?
It is the real deal.
I'm in Chicago, man.
This is the big leagues, bro.
You got a first class
ticket waiting for you
right now at O'Hare.
Well, you know this
production I'm doing,
it runs through the weekend.
Yeah, Jack mentioned
something about that.
Yeah, it's a stage production
of the Bible, actually.
[LAUGHING] TMZ's gonna
eat that one up.
Well, whatever it is,
you got a back-up, right?
Yeah.
Yeah, there's a guy, Charles.
Great, so
you got it covered.
This is not gonna
happen twice, all right?
Not for you.
So like I said,
I need to know.
Are you in?
Are you stupid?
I'll see you in LA tomorrow.
[CELL PHONE VIBRATES]
Charlotte just called me.
Okay.
She said she overheard you
on the phone with some LA guy.
She heard you agree
to leave tonight for
some sh**t.
I told her that
she must have heard wrong.
That there's no way
you're leaving three days
before opening night.
That nobody,
not even Gavin Stone,
would do something
that selfish.
Please tell me she's wrong.
It sh**t for
three weeks in LA
starting tomorrow.
There's a plane
waiting for me
right now.
I'm gonna be on it.
[SCOFFS]
This isn't happening.
Look, I'm sorry.
You're sorry?
Say it again, I'm sure
it'll make me feel better.
Kelly...
Do you know that
I have a voicemail
message from my dad
saying that every seat
in the house is reserved
for opening night.
Charles will be happy
to step in.
Everything we changed
still works.
Your name and face
are on the poster!
Are you out of your mind?
I can't say no to this.
Hollywood isn't like church.
Second chances
don't just come around.
What am I supposed
to tell the cast?
I think that God has
something bigger for me.
God has nothing
to do with this.
How do you know?
Doesn't God want me
to pursue my dream?
To be happy?
I can't believe this.
What kind of Christian
is this selfish?
I'm not a Christian! Okay?
Do you really
not know that?
I do now.
I didn't think
it would go this far.
I don't even know
how it happened.
And I didn't know
that you and I...
Don't.
Don't.
How can I make this
up to you?
I will do anything.
Really?
Okay.
Call them.
Tell them you have
another commitment.
I shouldn't be surprised.
Gavin comes first, right?
Now, hold on. I told...
Gotta call the printers
and get new posters made.
And you have
that plane to catch.
Did I miss something?
My 200 hours are up.
I'm out of your hair.
Tonight?
Yes.
Got a TV gig that
sh**t tomorrow. Just...
You know,
don't even worry about it.
Isn't that church thing
happening this weekend?
Don't you start
in with me, too.
You're bailing on them.
Yes, Dad, I am bailing.
I'm a screw-up.
Go ahead, say it!
Look, if you don't
wanna stay here, fine.
But don't walk out
on these people.
You were
mocking them yourself.
Why do you care if I stay?
Because you said you would.
That's great.
So now you care about
my acting choices.
It wasn't about acting.
It was about keeping you
from becoming the kind of man
who thinks the world
revolves around him.
I guess you failed.
[INAUDIBLE]
[EXCLAIMS]
"Don't look at me."
There he is!
Hey!
[LAUGHS]
Hey, it is good to
see you again, Stoney.
It is.
Yeah, man.
Hey, need your autograph
before the end of the day.
You know, to make
this all official.
Um, hey, hon, honey.
Listen, could we make
it a little bit darker
around the eyes there?
And that depression beard.
That is a keeper right there.
I love it, I love it.
Good stuff. All right.
Hey, Mike, I wanna talk
to you a little
about the character.
Got no time.
Come on, now.
Look,
you are gonna be fantastic.
Don't worry about a thing.
All right, babe?
I love you.
I'll see you soon.
I love you, too, Mike.
Yeah.
Hey, Gavin,
let me get that for you.
Gavin, my man,
come on down.
Let's get this party started.
All right.
How you feeling? You good?
Right here. All right.
Sit down. Okay.
Stoney, you are
at your lowest point.
You desperately need a fix.
All right? You with me?
Got it.
Listen,
I put a little
something-something
in your prop glass there,
all right?
An old favorite
of yours. Enjoy.
Mike.
What?
I'm clean, man.
I can't...
Fine. Don't worry about it.
Enjoy the drink.
Loosen you up.
It's for the character,
remember?
Come on.
That's a good baby,
all right?
All right-y!
Hey, let's crank one
of these out, guys.
Let's go. Slate it.
[BUZZER RINGING]
MAN: And roll sound.
Marker.
And action!
Cut.
MAN: That's a cut.
Gavin, I said action.
Okay. Just hold on.
Let's get into it.
All right, now,
let's roll.
MAN: Back to one.
Going again, take two.
Roll sound.
Marker.
And action.
MIKE: Cut.
MAN: That's a cut.
What's the problem?
All you have to
do is take a drink.
Should be easy for you.
That's the Gavin
that I want.
I don't know if that
Gavin exists anymore.
He doesn't exist anymore?
That's the only reason
why you're even here.
Then I don't belong here.
This was a mistake.
Oh, come on, now.
Gotta get back to Chicago.
Sorry.
Whoa, whoa. Hey, hey,
you're kidding me, right?
Appreciate the opportunity,
Mike. Can't take it.
So, let me get this straight.
You're walking off
a network TV show
to do a church play
in flyover country
with a bunch of
Jesus freaks?
Yes.
I'll tell you what,
buddy boy.
You walk off this set,
you won't have
one friend left
in this business.
I never did, Mike.
Be still.
KELLY: Okay.
That's it for tonight,
you guys.
Um, we'll run it all
the way through
tomorrow afternoon.
DOUG: I don't know.
What did you think?
JOHN: It wasn't that bad.
ANTHONY: It's getting worse.
GAVIN: It goes
a little stage left.
It's too far over.
Jesus will bump into it
during the transition
from the triumphal entry.
Aren't you supposed
to be in LA?
Wasn't a good fit.
Seems like the director
didn't like me very much.
Of course, I did walk off
a set in the middle of
his sh**t.
So, yeah... [CHUCKLES]
Had his reasons.
I know how he feels.
I don't have time,
I have a show to prep.
Yes, I know, I know.
Can I just... Please?
Nothing I can say
will make this right.
I don't have any lines.
So, I'll just
keep it simple.
I was wrong.
I was wrong when
I was rude and selfish.
I was wrong when I lied.
I mean, you guys
gave me an opportunity.
I just blew it.
And I know saying
sorry doesn't help,
but...
Doesn't hurt.
I am.
I am sorry.
And I don't know
how this whole thing
you have with
God works exactly,
but I like what
it does to you guys.
I'm saying,
I don't wanna
lose this yet.
I'll put in
the maintenance hours
that I gave up to do this.
I will work backstage
on the show.
I will do whatever it takes
to earn this back again.
Um...
I have to talk to the cast.
[WHISPERS]
I think they're listening.
What did he say?
[SHUSHING]
Well, then,
I won't have to repeat it.
I have to talk to
Dad, too. So...
Understood.
Okay. Good night.
Gavin.
You're back in.
So I can...
I can help out?
We want you to play Jesus.
What?
Yeah, well, Dad reminded me
of all that Christian stuff.
You know,
what our church is about,
and how this could
really impact you.
And what grace looks
like and... [VOCALIZES]
He did?
He did.
And, um...
It took me a few minutes,
but I have decided to
forgive you.
What about
the rest of the cast?
Took them a few seconds.
So, um...
So I am back in, huh?
Just like that?
This is what we do.
And we just pray for
the audience tonight,
that this story
will impact them.
In Jesus' name.
Amen.
ALL: Amen.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Told you. Full house.
Yeah.
Nice dress.
It's, um...
Breezy.
Thanks.
House lights off.
Mary and Joseph on stage.
[CHURCH BELL TOLLS]
[CHOIR MUSIC PLAYING]
[LAUGHS]
Behold, the Lamb of God,
who takes away
the sin of the world.
GOD: This is my beloved Son
in whom I am well pleased.
All right,
cue the miracle sequence.
Disciples up. Now.
[MEN GRUNTING]
[THUNDER CRASHING]
Lord, wake up
or we'll die.
Help us, please!
Peace.
Be still.
THE RICH MAN:
Good Teacher,
what must I do to
inherit eternal life?
Go and sell all
that you have.
I have many possessions.
I am a wealthy man.
Give them away.
You'll have
treasure in heaven.
I cannot.
Don't go.
[SOFTLY]
Don't walk away.
You'll miss out
on so much.
So much more than
anything you have.
ALL: Hosanna! Hosanna!
Hosanna!
Hosanna!
Hosanna!
Hosanna!
[EXCLAIMING]
You know
what the law says!
She must be stoned
for this sin!
What is your answer,
Jesus?
Let he who is without sin
cast the first stone.
[CLATTERING]
My sister.
Where are your accusers?
My sister.
Where are your accusers?
Does even one remain
to condemn you?
No, Lord.
Neither do I.
Go and sin no more.
[SOBS]
[THUNDER CRASHING]
All right.
I give in.
I surrender.
My way didn't work.
[THUNDER CONTINUES]
I missed out on all this.
I missed out on you.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry for all of it.
So, here goes...
Father...
Father!
Into Your hands,
I commit my spirit.
The next three days
were dark ones
for the disciples.
But as many of you know,
that's not
the end of the story.
We'll get back to
this in a second.
So, what happened
out there?
I believe.
[AUDIENCE APPLAUDING]
[ALL CHEERING]
[CHEERING CONTINUES]
So that was pretty cool.
Yeah.
That was pretty cool.
You connect with your dad?
Yeah.
He said my room was
available indefinitely.
And I met
this girl that I like.
Oh, really?
Oh, wow.
She must be fabulous.
Oh, she is.
A little bossy.
I mean, to be honest.
[LAUGHING]
But I'm thinking
I should spend some time
and get to know her.
Especially now that
we go to the same church.
Well...
Let me know how that goes.
So what's next?
I smell a sequel.
A sequel?
I don't think so.
Come on. There are
so many good stories
in the Bible.
You got your David
and Goliath.
Mmm-hmm.
Matthew?
You know Mark?
Luke.
John.
Uh... Oh, what about Moses?
We could build
a big boat in here.
Noah.
Noah! Him, too.
[CHUCKLES]
Maybe I could
direct that one.
Hey, you could use
your Row, Row,
Row Your Boat trick.
Yes! That's perfect.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Resurrection of Gavin Stone, The (2017)
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