Here's the link with the rough title card opening:
http://www.box.net/rghdrftofmakingthekingThe original script descriptionFADE IN:
Glittery rhinestones lay outlined in a thick white border
that are graciously topped with a small crown sitting above
the letter "i" in king-- they spell out the title:
OVER BLACK, GRAPHIC TITLE CARD:"D.Nesmith's The King of Pop"
CUT TO BLACK:
The second part is the original meeting between Stephanie Mills(MJ's first and only black girlfriend not counting Ms.Ross)and Michael.I wanted it to be verbatim like Mills stated but there wasn't enough time or revelance to the story.Here it is unedited:INT.BROADWAY THEATER-NIGHT
The darkness of a Broadway theater is completely reminiscent
of a baroque painting. The glow from the spotlights
illuminates the faces of the transfixed audience. Music from
the orchestra pit adds to the atmosphere of the production
upon the stage. Walking to the footlights while looking out
into the crowd, STEPHANIE MILLS sings HOME—
STEPHANIE MILLS
(singing)
maybe there’s a chance for me to go
back now that I have some direction
...love and affection and just
maybe I can convince time to slow
up and give me enough time in my
life to grow up...
AUDIENCE Amongst the crowd, lost in the voice of Stephanie
Mills—Michael watches her, getting lost in her performance
and the meaning of her words.
STEPHANIE MILLS
(O.S)
Time be my friend....let me start
again...suddenly my world has gone
and changed its face but I still
know where I’m goin...
STAGE
Swaying underneath the crinoline of her dress,Stephanie
sings with passion to the audience underneath the spotlights
of the stage. Hitting the last notes of the song, the red
velvet curtains close to the thunderous applause.
The orchestra goes into He’s the Wizard as the crowd begins
to exit the theater out the doors.
DRESSING ROOM
DANCER
(talking loudly)
Oh wee that was a fabulous show
tonight, you hear me chile!!
The chatter of the backstage dressing room fills the air,
dancers change while the performers are being “dismantled”
by the makeup department. Sitting in a high vanity chair,
sipping on a Coke, Stephanie looks at herself in the mirror.
She looks out the door at PHOTOGRAPHERS and PRESS AGENTS
dodging for a glimpse or an interview from the cast.
Stephanie’s braided ponytails tie off with ribbons has been
undone, allowing a woman to emerge from this child like
character. Listening to the talk outside, she HEARS a
distinct voice—-
MICHAEL JACKSON
(O.S)
Oh I loved it....it was truly
wonderful performance…I love the
theater.
Stephanie recognizes it immediately, in a split second she
hops out of her chair and rushes out to the doorway. Peering
down the hall(looking at a group of photographers),Stephanie
sees Michael.She takes her time, step after step,approaching
him.
Michael is still talking to the photographers when he feels
a soft tap on his shoulder—-
MICHAEL JACKSON
(turning around)
Yes?
Michael looks down at the 4”9 star in front of him,
Stephanie just stands there—-beaming.
STEPHANIE MILLS
(at a lost for words)
Hi, I’m Stephanie, Stephanie Mills.
MICHAEL JACKSON
(smiling)
I know—I thought you were great, do
you like it?
Stephanie's POV-Stephanie stares into Michael’s eyes, she
gets lost in his smile.Starring at his perfectly white
teeth, Stephanie forgets what she’s talking about.
MICHAEL JACKSON
(confused)
Ms. Mills, Stephanie?
Stephanie regains her composure--
STEPHANIE MILLS
(smirking)
Yes I love it very much, say can I
ask you a question….would you have
dinner with me?
Stephanie’s cast members watch from the doorway as she tries
to ask out Michael Jackson,they wait as patiently for the
response as she does. Michael thinks for a moment—-biting
his lip.
MICHAEL JACKSON
(shy)
I dunno...I’m sorry I’m flying back
to California tonight...I guess...
Michael is clearly shy, she can tell--
STEPHANIE MILLS
(smiling)
I’m suppose to be goin' to
California so—
Stephanie pulls out a pen.
STEPHANIE MILLS
(uncapping the pen)
Why don’t you give me your number?
Michael looks at the pen in Stephanie’s hand, he thinks for
a moment. He doesn’t socialize very often especially with
girls.After a moment, he gathers up the confidence and
scribbles his number down on the back of Stephanie’s Play
Bill.
SECURITY GUARD
(grabbing Michael's shoulder)
Mike we gotta go.
MICHAEL JACKSON
(waving)
Goodbye.
STEPHANIE MILLS
(seductive)
Bye.
Stephanie runs back to the giggles and whispers of her cast
mates in the doorway, waiting on the scoop to what just
unfolded.
