The Shield
Vic scene from The Shield, practice script
- Men
- Playing age 40s+
- 2 pages
- Two-person scene
- Drama
A drama scene from The Shield for an actor, playing age 40s and up, with Mara.
The Shield: Vic scene
EXT. SHANE’S DRIVEWAY - DAY
Vic approaches Mara as she gets out of her new Lexus.
MARA
Shane’s not home.
VIC
I know. I wanted to apologize to you for barging in last night.
MARA
(cool)
No big deal.
Sensing the chill--
VIC
Maybe we’re getting off on the wrong foot here.
Mara does nothing to disabuse him of this. He presses on.
VIC
You and I really should get to know each other.
MARA
Why’s that?
VIC
You’re becoming an important part of Shane’s life. Which makes you a member of the family.
MARA
Never was big on family. Or cops really. Shane’s the exception.
Another tack. The Vic Mackey charm--
VIC
Look, I’m just trying to find a way for us to get along here.
MARA
And I’ve seen that same smile from about half a dozen guys who gave me fake numbers the next morning.
VIC
Did I do something to piss you off?
Not the question he was asking but she answers it anyway.
MARA
I don’t like the way you treat Shane. But that’s his problem.
VIC
Don’t dig too deep into what makes Shane and me tick.
MARA
Shane works for you. But he lives for me.
VIC
You’ve known him three months.
MARA
I know enough. And I’m not sure what your problem is. I’m guessing it’s cause you couldn’t hold onto your own family and Shane is all you really got left.
VIC
Excuse me?
MARA
Whatever the reason, I’ve got enough bullshit seeping into my life without inviting yours in. Next time, don’t roll up to me if Shane’s not here.
And with that, she presses the car remote. There’s a CHIRP, she turns, and heads inside.
Excerpt for study and audition practice. Watch the show or film for context.
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