Screenplay data
Cynical food critic Julianne Potter is shocked when her best friend, Michael O'Neal, announces his impending marriage to a younger woman, Kimberly Wallace, prompting Julianne to travel to Chicago and secretly plot to sabotage the wedding as Kimberly's maid of honor. Julianne manipulates Kimberly and her father through forged communications, creating doubt about Michael's career and future, and her schemes escalate, causing tension and confusion within the wedding party. Michael eventually discovers Julianne's deception, leading to a confrontation where she confesses her love, but he rejects her, reaffirming his commitment to Kimberly, which prompts Julianne to reconcile with them and ensure the wedding proceeds. At the reception, Julianne accepts Michael's happiness with Kimberly and finds solace in a phone call with her loyal friend, Digger, who reminds her that she is not alone.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Julianne learns her long-time friend Michael is marrying someone else and races to Chicago to sabotage his wedding while wrestling with her own feelings.
Open full beat sheetJulianne Potter is listed as Protagonist. 28, unkempt, volatile, scattered, original beauty, dark liquid eyes, cynical mouth. In the parsed data, Julianne Potter is connected to 60 scenes, 121 dialogue lines, 122 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
60 scenes / 121 dialogue linesMichael O'Neal is listed as Julianne's best friend. Tall, square-shouldered, boyish grin, unruly shock of hair, sportswriter. In the parsed data, Michael O'Neal is connected to 28 scenes, 68 dialogue lines, 68 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
28 scenes / 68 dialogue linesKimberly Wallace is listed as Michael's fiancee. 20, small, slender, striking face, intelligent, daughter of a billionaire. In the parsed data, Kimberly Wallace is connected to 22 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
22 scenes / 22 dialogue linesDigger Downes is listed as Julianne's friend. 36, darkly attractive, kind eyes, intellectual, gay, loyal, wise, generous. In the parsed data, Digger Downes is connected to 11 scenes, 47 dialogue lines, 47 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
11 scenes / 47 dialogue linesWalter Wallace is listed as Kimberly's father. Powerful, wealthy, owner of the White Sox and a cable empire. In the parsed data, Walter Wallace is connected to 9 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.
9 scenes / 11 dialogue linesAmanda Newhouse is listed as Bridesmaid. 19-year-old twin, Southern belle, vengeful slut, ash blonde. In the parsed data, Amanda Newhouse is connected to 7 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 39.
7 scenes / 7 dialogue linesSamantha Newhouse is listed as Bridesmaid. 19-year-old twin, Southern belle, vengeful slut, amber hair. In the parsed data, Samantha Newhouse is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 39.
7 scenes / 1 dialogue linesIsabelle Wallace is listed as Kimberly's mother. Elegant, barely 40, powerful bearing. In the parsed data, Isabelle Wallace is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 10.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJulianne and Digger dine at a high-end restaurant; Julianne receives a voicemail from Michael announcing his wedding.
Julianne Potter, Digger Downes, Michael O'NealJulianne cleans squid ink off her face and prepares to call Michael.
Julianne PotterJulianne calls Michael and learns he is marrying Kimberly Wallace.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'Neal, Kimberly WallaceJulianne packs for Chicago and leaves a frustrated message for Digger.
Julianne Potter, Digger DownesDigger drops Julianne off at the airport.
Julianne Potter, Digger DownesJulianne arrives in Chicago and meets Michael and Kimberly.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'Neal, Kimberly WallaceKimberly asks Julianne to be her maid of honor.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'Neal, Kimberly WallaceJulianne is fitted for a bridesmaid dress and has a moment with Michael.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'Neal, Kimberly WallaceJulianne and Kimberly get stuck in an elevator.
Julianne Potter, Kimberly WallaceJulianne meets the bridesmaids and Isabelle Wallace.
Julianne Potter, Kimberly Wallace, Isabelle Wallace, Amanda Newhouse, Samantha NewhouseJulianne calls Digger while in a taxi.
Julianne Potter, Digger DownesJulianne arrives at the baseball game to see Michael.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'NealJulianne arrives at the luxury box with fourteen beers, impressing Michael and his guests, including Walter and Joe.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'Neal, Walter Wallace, Digger DownesMichael and Julianne discuss Kimmy's perceived perfection and Michael's feelings.
Michael O'Neal, Julianne PotterJulianne, Michael, and Kimmy visit a club; Julianne tries to sow doubt about Michael's career.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'Neal, Kimberly WallaceMichael puts Kimmy in a cab; Julianne and Michael walk to the El train.
Michael O'Neal, Kimberly Wallace, Julianne PotterJulianne prepares a mud mask and talks to Digger about her plan.
Julianne PotterJulianne and Kimmy browse Tiffany's; Julianne manipulates Kimmy regarding Michael's career.
Julianne Potter, Kimberly WallaceJulianne and Kimmy enter the humidor to speak with Walter.
Julianne Potter, Kimberly Wallace, Walter WallaceJulianne talks to Digger on the phone, confirming her plan.
Julianne PotterJulianne and Michael walk through the zoo; Julianne has a messy accident.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'NealJulianne shows Walter a forged fax to manipulate him into offering Michael a job.
Julianne Potter, Walter WallaceJulianne tries to get a desk clerk to let her into Michael's room.
Julianne PotterJulianne tricks a maid into opening Michael's room.
Julianne PotterJulianne attempts to break into Michael's room by tricking a maid.
Julianne PotterJulianne searches Michael's room and finds a photo of them together, then accesses his laptop.
Julianne PotterJulianne shows Walter the email she drafted on Michael's laptop to manipulate him.
Julianne Potter, Walter WallaceMichael, Kimmy, and Julianne meet; a confrontation ensues regarding the job offer.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'Neal, Kimberly WallaceJulianne has a breakdown in her room while wearing a face mask.
Julianne PotterDigger arrives to comfort Julianne.
Julianne Potter, Digger DownesDigger helps Julianne remove her face mask while they talk.
Julianne Potter, Digger DownesJulianne and Digger meet Michael for a suit fitting.
Julianne Potter, Digger Downes, Michael O'NealJulianne, Digger, and Michael get their hair styled.
Julianne Potter, Digger Downes, Michael O'NealDigger gives Julianne final advice before leaving.
Julianne Potter, Digger Downes, Michael O'NealJulianne and Michael spend time together on a boat.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'NealJulianne visits Walter at his office.
Julianne Potter, Walter WallaceJulianne drafts an email on Walter's computer.
Julianne PotterWalter instructs his secretary to send his emails.
Walter WallaceWedding rehearsal at the chapel.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'Neal, Kimberly Wallace, Walter Wallace, Isabelle Wallace, Amanda NewhouseJulianne is at a restaurant.
Julianne PotterJulianne struggles to remove a ring from her finger while at a rehearsal dinner.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'Neal, Kimberly Wallace, Walter Wallace, Isabelle Wallace, Amanda NewhouseJulianne is confronted by the twins about her secret.
Julianne Potter, Amanda Newhouse, Samantha NewhouseJulianne attempts to remove the ring with the help of the twins and kitchen staff.
Julianne Potter, Amanda Newhouse, Samantha Newhouse, Michael O'NealJulianne and Michael try to get into an office building.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'NealMichael discovers the truth about Julianne's interference.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'NealJulianne leaves a message for Digger.
Julianne PotterJulianne arrives at the Wallace estate for brunch.
Julianne Potter, Isabelle Wallace, Kimberly WallaceJulianne confronts Michael about the wedding.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'NealJulianne talks to Kimmy in the meat locker.
Julianne Potter, Kimberly WallaceJulianne tells Michael that Kimmy loves him.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'NealJulianne tells Kimmy that Michael wants to marry her.
Julianne Potter, Kimberly WallaceJulianne confesses her love to Michael.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'Neal, Kimberly WallaceJulianne drives a pest control van through traffic while talking on her cell phone, trying to catch up to Michael.
Julianne PotterJulianne chases Michael through the train station, eventually catching up to him on the platform.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'NealJulianne calls the Wallace residence to locate Kimmy.
Julianne Potter, Amanda NewhouseJulianne searches for Kimmy at the ballpark.
Julianne PotterJulianne finds Kimmy hiding in a restroom stall and reconciles with her.
Julianne Potter, Kimberly WallaceJulianne and Kimmy arrive at the chapel for the wedding.
Julianne Potter, Kimberly Wallace, Samantha NewhouseThe wedding ceremony takes place.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'Neal, Kimberly Wallace, Walter Wallace, Isabelle WallaceThe wedding reception.
Julianne Potter, Michael O'Neal, Kimberly Wallace, Amanda Newhouse, Samantha NewhouseThe couple departs and Julianne speaks with Digger on the phone.
Julianne Potter, Digger Downes, Michael O'Neal, Kimberly WallaceLast night, she was crying, these big, real tears, when she thought she'd lost him. It was like there was a knife in her heart... and I put it there. I hated myself, I grieved for her, I couldn't enjoy one second of it! And then, when it didn't work... I was devastated.
And what am I supposed to do with my life, huh? I am 28 years old! I work in a low-paying, low-status, zero-respect job which, unfortunately, I happen to fucking love. How inconvenient.
All of a sudden, I'm supposed to drop out of school, forget my family, forget my career, forget all the plans I had for my life...
Tell him you know this is the worst, dumbest, cruelest moment to do this to him. But there it is, and he has to choose.
Off to rehearsal. Send out this, and this, not this, this, and... that's it.
I wish you'd just... come out with it. I mean why are we waiting for Jules?
And I was thinking this could be our last time. Alone. Together. You know?
Fine. I'm an insensitive, chauvinist asshole, and you're well rid of m...
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