Help write a new compelling movie: "American Sport"
A star college basketball player has the ability to make millions of dollars if he drops out of college and goes straight into the NBA draft. He faces intense pressure from friends and family. His sexy and manipulative girl friend convinces him to return to Kansas University (KU) for one more shot at a championship, hoping to win it for his her so he can own her heart—tame the shrew. He faces intense pressure from friends and family to win the March Madness final. Tragically, a torn Achilles tendon during the championship game makes KU lose and derails his NBA dreams.
He heads to Europe, playing in Italy, before legal trouble lands him in jail. A plea bargain ends his European career, plunging him into depression. A chance encounter with a prostitute who turns out to be a transvestite leads to an unexpected transformation, he starts wearing a dress, and lipstick to join the WNBA as a woman with a penis.
His presence in the WNBA sparks controversy. A male star dominating women's basketball creates intense drama, from locker-room sex to backlash from the LGBTQ+ community. His success attracts other men, turning the WNBA into a battleground of male dominance. The story focuses on the ensuing chaos, exploring themes of fighting, sex, and gender in sports. The women of the LGBTQ+ community who once supported men in women's sports are now the victims.
The screenplay features a well-structured plot, realistic dialogue, and compelling characters. It explores the unspoken but common struggles of wasting a free college education, gambling on an unknown future, and losing the bet. The story of a of star college athlete, juxtaposing their experiences with the timely and controversial topic of transgender athletes in women's sports. William's journey highlights the highs and lows of fame, the pressures of his macho community, and his complex internal conflicts involving love, greed, and ego. He's surrounded by characters who exploit his talent and vulnerability for their own gain. The story provides a fresh perspective on a current LGBTQ+ debate, creating relatable characters with strong motivations. The final script should force the viewer to examine their own greed and tolerance.
There should be an ironic, humorous undertone mixed with the drama of discovery, like a Walther Mitty character in reverse.
Sport: Willam Jones
Brother: Philly Jones—conflict he wants William to go straight to the NBA and collect the money
Girlfriend Kayla: Conflict—she’s a junior at KU and begs him to stay.
Mother—Conflict, she does not care about his athletic ability and is disappointed because he took a “jock” schedule through college and has nothing fall back on
Father—stays out of it but always has a Zen master story that makes no sense until the accident.
Agent: Hates Kayla is hated by mom. Works to break up William and Kayla so Willam will go to the NBA and skip his last year of college.