Don't Look Up · written by Adam McKay · 2021

Randall endorses a BASH and government hotline in a reassuring advertisement that shares callers’ data with subsidiaries.

Scene 138 of 205 · ≈ 1 min on screen · Act two

House Wife
Randall
Ancr

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Begins 1:22 into a 2:06 film

The story so farBefore scene 138

After PhD candidate Kate Dibiasky discovers a comet on a direct collision course with Earth, she and Professor Randall Mindy try to persuade a politically distracted President, a media-saturated public, and a powerful technology company to stop it before impact.

Scenes 1–7
Kate and Randall work within the familiar routine of astronomy and university research.
Scenes 8–26
They discover the impact deadline and need the government and public to respond, but Orlean refuses immediate action.
Scenes 27–60
Kate and Oglethorpe take the warning outside official channels, entering the press and television world to reach the public.
Scenes 61–72
The scientists navigate conspiracy claims, arrest, and political reversal as Orlean finally announces a deflection mission.
Scenes 73–122
Their warning appears to win official action and a national launch, though Randall’s celebrity role and BASH’s access undermine the effort.
Scene 123
The shuttles turn back toward Earth, revealing that the administration has halted its announced defense.
Just before
Scene 135
At an air force base, Kate signs an agreement to stop public appearances and statements about the comet and BASH.
Scene 136
Kate rides in a cargo van along an Illinois highway.
Scene 137
Kate’s parents refuse to let her into their house because they support the jobs promised by the comet.
Scene 138
This scene

138INT. MIDDLE CLASS KITCHEN - DAY

TV COMMERCIAL: A worried HOUSEWIFE is in a kitchen. Her children run past.

MUSIC: Like a pharma ad: contemplative yet hopeful

HOUSE WIFE

Woah, slow down kids!

(to camera)

I worry about my kids and their

future. Sure the jobs the comet

will create sound great but what if

it’s not safe?

Randall enters in a sweater and suit jacket. He is now fully a “star.” L/3 ”Dr. Randall Mindy. Senior White House Science Advisor

RANDALL

(very warm and sincere)

Right now millions of you are

having these same questions and

doubts about the approaching comet.

That’s why BASH cellular in

conjunction with the US Government

is creating a new hotline, free of

charge to answer your questions.

And who knows, maybe, just maybe

one of our scientists...

The Housewife is already on the phone talking and even smiles a little.

HOUSE WIFE

Thank you Sharon. That makes me

feel so much better.

RANDALL

...can be that friend we all need

to lean on during uncertain times.

ANCR (V.O.)

Call 1-(254)63-COMET for peace of

mind. Offer only available to BASH

customers. Details of your call may

be shared with other subsidiaries

to enhance you customer experience.

Data and roaming charges apply.

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