#$%!&@! | October 2023

This was a test sequence based on an unaired script by Jason K. Allen, reimagining its story in an "Inside Job"-inspired style. These boards depict Ned and Harvey at their lowest as they try to come up with a new swear word.

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2. 1A Ned sits at his desk, threatening to use a hammer on his thumb.
3. 1B Ned aims the hammer carefully over his thumb.
4. 1C Ned decides against using the hammer for a moment.
5. 2A Harvey stares at Ned (O.S.), lost and out of good ideas.
6. Shot 2 2B Sweat travels down Harvey’s face.
7. Shot 2 2C Sweat travels down Harvey’s face.
8. Shot 2 2D Harvey raises his hand to wipe the sweat off of his face.
9. Shot 2 2E Harvey looks up to the ‘Wall of Fame’ for inspiration.
10. 3 The camera pans past portraits of Joe Pesci, Eddie Murphy, George Carlin, and Godzilla (who is drawn).
11. 4A Harvey is inspired.
12. 4B Harvey moves behind his chair.
13. 4C Harvey disappears behind the chair.
14. 4D Harvey approaches the whiteboard (O.S.),
15. 4E And begins to write.
16. 5A Harvey finishes writing the word.
17. 5B Harvey takes a step back to look at it.
18. 5C Harvey studies it proudly.
19. 5D Harvey raises his hand up to his chest to preparation to share his idea.
20. 5E Harvey turns towards Ned.
21. 6A smazzcracka Harvey turns towards Ned. (cont)
22. 6B smazzcracka Harvey extends his arms out. Harvey: “Smazz-”
23. 6C smazzcracka Harvey uses jazz hands to emphasize. Harvey: “crac-”
24. 6D smazzcracka Harvey uses jazz hands to emphasize. Harvey: “ka!”
25. 6E smazzcracka Harvey looks towards Ned (O.S.) for approval.
26. 7A Ned glances at the word.
27. Shot 7 7B Ned shifts in his seat and rests his hands on the table.
28. Shot 7 7C Ned drops his head hopelessly onto his desk.