Marvel's Thunderbolts TV Series Fan-Cast (MarvelCinemax) -Episode 3.0

MARVEL'S THUNDERBOLTS

Deputy U.S. Marshal Dallas Riordan (Vantage)

Actress - Paige Howard

Personality - Tough. Fair. Rebellious. Intelligent. Razor sharp wit

Enhanced Abilities - None

Character History - Marvel Wikia
 

Dallas Riordan comes from a long line of military family members, with her fabled grandfather being the founder of the covert military unit, the V-Battalion. Though an avid upholder of the law, Dallas is also a unapologetic non conformist and rebel in many aspects of her personal and professional life. She has worked for Chief Deputy Norman Cutcher for almost all of her professional career and views him as more than just a colleague and mentor, but also as a father figure and close, personal friend.

 

Roseanne "Rosie" Truscott (Steel Wind)

Actress - Alicia Lagano

Personality - Strong. Resilient. Unstable. Vengeful. Fiercely loyal to those she cares about.

Enhanced Abilities - Superhuman strength, speed, and agility. Limited technopathy/control of electronic devices. A short-range electromagnetic pulse blast. The ability to visualize across numerous light spectrums.

Character History - Marvel Wikia
 

Roseanne "Rosie" Truscott is originally a Brooklyn, NY native who relocated to Boulder City, NV when her mother separted from her father at an early age. She was, and still is, a fiercely independent woman who is very skilled in many areas related to automotive mechanics and precision machinist work - skills she learned while working as a unofficial apprentice to her stepfather Brian Powell. After taking over her stepfather's interest in the Beltline Autoshop, with his passing from lung cancer in 2005, Rosie spread her entrepreneural wings as well by buying and restoring a foreclosed bar & grille and rechristening it as Rosie's Desert Oasis - turning it into a popular hangout spot for fellow members of the Dogs of Hell motorcycle club. Shortly after opening the bar & grille, Rosie married her on-again/off-again boyfriend Duane "Rooster" Bowman, much to the displeasure of her mother and little sister. Rosie's associations with Rooster and the Dogs of Hell would prove to be regrettable, however, when her husband and other Dogs of Hell members were manipulated into committing a series of crimes by the Asgardian Lorelei in early 2014, drawing the attention of local and federal law agencies. Under Lorelei’s influence, Duane was forced to strangle his wife Rosanne nearly to death, but his actions only left the young woman severely brain damaged and physically impaired for several month afterwards. At some point after Duane’s attack, Rosanne was entered into a neuroengineering and neurorehab program funded and run by the government approved cybernetics VEK Cybernetics. The program and its augmentations have greatly improved Rosie’s mental and physical capabilities, making the young woman a top-level point of interest to many military and government officials while simultaneously turning the critically disabled woman into a highly skilled, engine of destruction.

 

Delroy Garrett Jr.  (Triathlon)

Actor -- Brian White

Personality - Skilled tactician. Decisive. Affirming. Observant. Natural problem solver. Easy to relate to. Occasionally too impulsive.

Enhanced Abilities - Superhuman speed. Superhuman strength. Elevated stamina. Superhuman senses and reflexes. Accelerated healing factor. Heightened resistance to sedatives and depressants.

Character History - Marvel Wikia

Garrett is an ATCU operative and team leader for The Thunderbolts who is enlisted in Project: Reintegration on a voluntary basis. He is a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corp who was court-martialed and discharged after severely assaulting the man that his fiance had been having an affair with - an attack which left the man severely injured and in a coma. Garrett worked as a private military contractor after his release and sustained serious injuries during a security assignment in Bogota, Colombia where an armed group attempted to kidnap his client, Dr. Jonathan Tremont - the CEO of Triune Pharmaceuticals. In gratitude for saving his life and the life of his family, Tremont handled all of Garrett's medical and personal expenses while he recovered from the attack, and offered him the opportunity to enter into a research trial that his company was holding for the treatment of nerve damage, neuropathy, and chronic pain. For unknown reasons, the drugs and the galvanic processes used during the trial did more than treat Garrett's symptoms, they also enhanced his strength, speed, agility, and sensory acuity to roughly three times that of peak human potential. However, two notable side effects have arisen since the treatment concluded. Garrett now suffers from relatively long periods of insomnia as well as infrequent episodes of brief but intense tremors.

 

 

Rebecca "Bec" Richlen (The Unnamed Former SHIELD Agent)

Actress -- Teri Polo

Personality - Analytical. Quiet. Reserved. Secretive.

Enhanced Abilities - None

Character History - Comic Vine
 

 

Not much is known about Becca Richlen other than the fact that she was once a SHIELD agent working closely with Victoria Hand on a special assignment involving former weapons manufacturers Stark Industries and AccuTech. She was abruptly taken off of that assignment when Tony Stark's mansion in Malibu, CA was destroyed by Eric Savin (on orders from Aldrich Killian) and was temporarily sent to The Hub to await a new assignment. Richlen left the agency just after the events that occurred upon Lorelei's arrival on Earth and prior to the events of the HYDRA uprising that fractured SHIELD and left it discredited as an intelligence and law enforcement agency. Some have suspected that Richlen was a sleeper agent for HYDRA during her time as SHIELD, but this has never been corroborated as the vast majority of her personnel files, travel records, and mission briefs were unexplainably destroyed prior to her departure from SHIELD. After leaving SHIELD, she became a consultant and advisor for the neuroprosthetic and cybernetics firm VEK Cybernetics and was instrumental in helping the company successfully acquire many of the military contracts that were left dormant when the Cybertek firm was all but destroyed by its involvement with the terrorist organization HYDRA.

 

Sadie Truscott (Steel Vengeance)

Actress --  Lyndsy Fonseca

Personality - Strong. Artistic. Introverted. Fiercely loyal to those she cares about.

Enhanced Abilities - None

Character History - Comic Vine
 

 

Sadie is the devoted younger sister of Roseanne "Rosie" Truscott (formerly Bowman) who stayed by her sister's side through all of the hardships she suffered after her brother-in-law Duane "Rooster" Bowman nearly strangled her to death. While she shares many of her sister's independent, "do-for-self" qualities, the two women are very different in most aspects of their personal and professional lives. Sadie is not mechanically inclined and doesn't particularly care for bikers or biker culture. Instead, she has gained a notable level of acclaim as a sculpter and painter. Prior to her sister's attack and the death of her mother, Sadie was very active in enviromentally-centered charities and organizations and was often called a "flower child" by her family members and friends. With the significant emotional toll that her sister's injuries and her mother's death have had on the Truscott-Powell family, Sadie has become a much more introverted and cynical young woman whose life has taken a much different course than she expected.



PLOT SYNOPSIS
 

 

COLD OPEN
 

We see federal inmate and Dogs of Hell road captain Duane “Rooster” Bowman being placed in restraints and escorted from a prison cell by guards. He is lead down several corridors until he is brought before US Marshals Norman Cutcher and Dallas Riordan in a private area of the prison.

 

U.S. Marshal Norman Cutcher: “Mr. Bowman, we are with the U.S. Marshal service and we will be handling your transfer to the Draper Unit in..”

 

Duane “Rooster” Bowman: “ I can’t believe they’re sending me to [frick]ing Texas! I don’t know a single [frick]ing soul in Texas!”

 

U.S. Marshal:  “I believe that’s the general idea Mr Bowman. Between your biker buddies, the Aryans, and the Watchdogs, it seems that you've actually managed to thrive since being sent to prison. And as unbelievable as it may seem, the federal government expects people to reform - or at the very least stop committing crimes - whenever they're sent away.

 

U.S. Marshal Dallas Riordan: “Imagine that.”

 

( Rooster slowly sizes up Riordan with his eyes before offering her a sinister smile. )

 

U.S. Marshal Norman Cutcher: “We have a long trip ahead of us Mr. Bowman, so I’ll ask you to be cooperative...to keep your questions, comments, and concerns to a minimum... and to please watch your language as there is a lady present.”

 

( Rooster stares at Riordan for a few more awkward seconds before he finally responding to Cutcher. )

 

Duane “Rooster” Bowman: “Copy that, Hoss!”

 

( SCENE CHANGES TO A THREE SUV CONVOY TRAVELING EAST THROUGH THE NEVADA DESERT ON U.S. HIGHWAY 50 E [WHICH WAS ACTUALLY NICKNAMED “THE LONELIEST ROAD IN AMERICA”] )    )

 

We see Rooster fighting sleep in the back seat of the convoy’s middle SUV. Riordan and Cutcher are seated to the left and right of him, respectively.

 

( Riordan sits a little forward in her seat and looks directly at Cutcher for a long moment. Although Cutcher is well aware that Riordan is watching him, he doesn’t take his eyes off of his iPad/tablet.. )

 

U.S. Marshal Dallas Riordan:  “So, you’re really going through with it?”

 

( Without looking away from his device, Cutcher slowly nods “yes” then finally begins to speak. )

 

U.S. Marshal Norman Cutcher:  “Yes ma’am. I believe I’ve had about as much as I can stand of being in the company of people like Mr. Rooster here.

 

( Cutcher closes his tablet and finally looks at Riordan. )

 

“I’m set to do some training out of Louisiana for a few months, and I’ll eventually have to testify about that whole thing that happened in Denver. But after that, there’s nothing but sailing, sailing, and more sailing for me.”

 

U.S. Marshal Dallas Riordan:  “Well, I’m happy for you. Really. But I gotta be honest with you, I hate the thought of you not being around anymore, old man.”

 

“Still, it’s what Gayle would have wanted - seeing you live that Margaritaville life full-time.”

 

( The two Marshal’s share a smile as they both remember Cutcher’s now deceased wife Gayle. After a few moments, Cutcher looks out of his window at the quickly passing scenery. )

 

U.S. Marshal Norman Cutcher:  “Truth be told, I’m not really a Buffet fan. I’m more of a McCoy Tyner “Live at Newport” kinda guy.”

 

( An extradition agent from the rear vehicle in the convoy gets on the radio and reports that a motorcycle is quickly approaching the convoy from the rear, headed east. )

 

( Cutcher leans forward in his seat to address the driver. )

 

U.S. Marshal Norman Cutcher: “Heads up!”

 

( The driver, who is an agent for a privately owned prisoner extradition company assisting the Marshals, eyes the motorcyclist via his driver side mirror. )

 

Extradition Agent Richard Sosebee:  “I see him, sir.”

 

( To everyone’s surprise, Rooster perks up and shares some information with everyone.)

 

Duane “Rooster” Bowman: THAT is a…”

 

( Rooster tilts his left ear towards the rear of the SUV in order to better hear the motorcycle's engine...as well as eye Riordan’s body while she is distracted)

 

“.... 2013 Honda CBR600, ladies and gentleman. So no need to get yourselves all bent outta shape because there’s no way in hell any outlaw from my club would be caught dead on one of those foreign made crotch rockets.”

 

U.S. Marshal Dallas Riordan: “Well, you’ll forgive us if we don’t just take your word for it. Won’t you, Rooster?”

 

( Cutcher grabs the radio piece mounted on his tactical vest and sends a message across the channel.)

 

U.S. Marshal Norman Cutcher: “It’s most likely nothing, but stay alert!”

 

( There is a tense moment as the sports bike draws close to the convoy, but not close enough to get a good visual on the rider. The only thing that the convoy passengers can see is that the bike and its rider are decked out in black and purple.)

 

( The point-of-view changes to that of the motorcyclist, and we see his/her vision has an advanced digital display that is able to analyze the closest vehicle in the convoy. Digital readings confirm that the SUV is one of three being used to transport a prisoner.  The top left section of the display is used to cycle through I.D. photos of the members of the convoy, finally settling on a recent mug shot photo of Bowman. The analysis also reveals that the vehicles are well armored by Hammer Industries ).

 

(Eventually the biker speeds past the convoy and out of sight. )

 

U.S. Marshal Norman Cutcher:  “Did anyone get the plate number?”

 

U.S. Marshal Dallas Riordan:  “S-T-L-W-I-N-D”

 

( As Cutcher starts to read the letters into the radio to get someone to run the plate, everyone notices that Rooster has become visibly spooked. )

 

Duane “Rooster” Bowman: “No way...There’s is NO way in Hell...”

 

U.S. Marshal Dallas Riordan:  “What’s wrong prisoner? Tell me who you think that is on that bike!”

 

Duane “Rooster” Bowman:  “S-T-L-W-I-N-D!?! That’s what you said right? ‘Steel Wind?!’ Well, that’s my ex-old lady’s plate! The same old lady that some alien bitch….

 

U.S. Marshal Dallas Riordan:  “Language, Mr Bowman. Language.”

 

Duane “Rooster” Bowman:  “Pardon me!...the same old lady that some alien WITCH made me almost choke to death with my bare hands! The last I heard she was in a nursing home..too brain damaged to even take care of herself.”

 

( A rare bit of regret can be heard in Bowman’s voice as he thinks about how much he has taken from his ex wife.)

 

(The pair of Marshals shoot each other surprised looks as Rooster starts to nervously looks in every direction for more bikers.)

 

U.S. Marshal Dallas Riordan:  “You know how I feel about coincidences.”

 

U.S. Marshal Norman Cutcher:  “Your position on coincidences IS well known.”

 

( The Marshal’s begin to do a weapon’s check as an agent on the radio channel relays that the tags are registered to one Rosanne Truscott.)

 

Duane “Rooster” Bowman: “Goddamnit!  That’s Rosie’s maiden name.”

 

“Hell, I guess that could’ve been Rosie’s little sister, Sadie. But the only thing that that girl hated more than me was listening to Rosie’s Harley barreling in and out of her driveway.

 

( Cutcher quickly gets back on the radio.. )

 

U.S. Marshal Norman Cutcher:  “All teams be advised- ambush scenario possibly in play. The motorcycle is registered to a known associated of the prisoner. Keep all lines open and await instructions for possible re-route.”

 

Duane “Rooster” Bowman:  “Hey, Tango…Cash! If you have a backup plan then we need to put it in play! Not now, but right now!  Because this shit here...this don’t feel right.”

 

( Someone from the vehicle at the front of the convoy gets on the radio and alerts everyone to the fact that the same lone motorcyclist is approaching the front of the convoy, now headed west. .)

 

U.S. Marshal Norman Cutcher:  “Consider this your final warning about the language Rooster.”

 

(Even though Bowman can’t understand why Cutcher is still so insistent about the cursing, he can tell from the look on the old man’s face that he doesn’t want to press the issue. )

 

“Dallas?...”

 

U.S. Marshal Dallas Riordan:  “Locked and loaded!”

 

( The bike speeds past the convoy in the opposite lane. As it does, everything moves in slow motion as the rider lets go of both handles, turns her palms towards the passing vehicles, and one by one, all on-board electronics in each vehicle abruptly shut down. Soon, each vehicle in the convoy is slowly drifting to a halt while the drivers struggle to maintain their formation without crashing,.)

 

U.S. Marshal Norman Cutcher: “All units be advised, we are dealing with an advanced hostile. I repeat, an advanced hostile. All electronics appear to be…”

 

( Cutcher looks down at his radio and realizes his unit isn’t working. )

 

“Radios are down.”

 

( Riordan quickly makes sure that Bowman’s flak jacket is secure and that his hands are restrained.)

 

U.S. Marshal Dallas Riordan:  “What’s she doing now?!?!”

 

US Extradition Agent Richard Sosebee:  “Circling back and headed our way!”

 

“Wait...she parked the bike about 50 yards out. Looks like she’s advancing the rest of the way on foot.”

 

U.S. Marshal Norman Cutcher: “Sosebee, stay on the left and watch out for any more hostiles. Riordan, keep eyes on Mr Rooster here and remind him of just how heavily fortified these vehicles really are. I’m going to go check in with the others.

 

( Cutcher looks at Bowman and pauses before exiting the right rear door. )

 

 

U.S. Marshal Norman Cutcher:  “And just to be clear, you think that we are being stalked by your ex-wife who, after being permanently brain damaged and nearly killed by you, is now some sort of desert-biker-wraith with the power to short out electronics with her hands…

 

( Bowman nervously nods  “yes”. )

 

( Cutcher smiles and looks at Riordan.)

 

“Yeah, I’d say I’m getting too old for this shit!”

 

EPISODE OUTLINE

1. We catch up to Delroy Garrett Jr (Triathlon), Melissa Gold (Songbird) and Abner “Abe” Jenkins (Mach V) aboard The Zeus as it is flying over Colorado on its way back to The Tower, located just outside of  Washington,D.C. The trio just finished transportking Katrina van Horn (Man-Killer) and Matthew Banham (Jackhammer) to a secure SHIELD site called “The Mountain” where they will be held until their trials.

• After updating the The Tower’s command center of the their successful prisoner transport, Delroy pats Abner on the shoulder, unbuckles himself from the co-pilot seat, and sits across from Melissa in the passenger area of The Zeus.

• Delroy tries to guess what Melissa is doing on her tablet. After unsuccessfully guessing that she’s planning a trip to Tahiti, buying tickets to her friend Marian “Poundcake” Pouncy‘s upcoming MMA fight in Los Angeles, and renting a car to visit her old stomping grounds, Melissa claims that she’s re-reading journals recovered from the Inhuman settlement known as Afterlife. However, Delroy can see that she is checking out an infamous anti-Inhuman blog before she can turn the tablet away.  

• After joking that reading archaic journals was going to be his next guess, Delroy suggests that Melissa take a few days to get away from The Tower, the team, and her tablet, and spend some time catching up with her old life.

• Although Melissa pretends to agree and suggest that she’ll soon take a trip back home, Delroy can sense her hesitation. After giving Melissa a moment, he adds:

“Listen, I know that you worry about harming the people around you Mel. But what happened with your friend Davida...that was an accident - plain and simple.

( Melissa looks Delroy in the eyes. )

“That’s not a weight that you still need to carry. She has forgiven you..and it’s about time that you do the same. Look at how far you’ve come since that point in your life. In just a short period of time, you’ve become one of the most disciplined operatives that the ATCU has to offer. You’ve helped to turn our merry band of misfits into something useful and good, and you’ve saved a lot of lives while doing it.  You’ve even resisted every single urge that you’ve had to strangle Karla in her sleep, which is pretty damn impressive.

( Melissa lets out a quick laugh. )

So regardless of the changes those alien rocks brought about in your DNA, that doesn’t change the fact that you are a good person Mel, through and through. Trust and believe that real friends won’t give a damn about some ignorant bigot on the internet that loves to hear the sound of his own voice. They’re just going to be happy to see you again.

( Melissa slowly puts the tablet away and quietly nods in agreement. )

“All I’m saying is that you really should think about going back.”

• Delroy raises his voice a bit so that Abe can hear him.

“And I’m sure Abe would be more than happy to give you ride back home, so that you can arrive in style.”

( Abe looks away from the controls of The Zeus for a moment, turns to look at Melissa and adds... )

“Absolutely ma’am. It would be an honor and a privilege.”

( Delroy has a slightly confused look on his face as Abe’s comment felt a little more personal than he expected, while a typically stoic Melissa’s reacts by slightly blushing. Before Delroy can say another word, The Tower‘s hails The Zeus. )