Got it. Let’s shift gears.
This time, instead of a typical buddy-action film, let’s make something smart, heartfelt, and hilarious—a feel-good dramedy with real emotional weight.
Think The Pursuit of Happyness meets Superbad meets Always Be My Maybe.
Starring:
• Kevin Hart – in his most mature role yet, still funny but grounded
• Jimmy O. Yang – bringing nuance, depth, and dry wit as a vulnerable lead
MYTHFORGED CINEMA BLUEPRINT
TITLE: SECOND BEST MAN™
Tagline: “They weren’t supposed to be friends. But life said otherwise.”
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FORMAT
Feature Film | Dramedy | 1h 54min
Awards-Eligible Streaming Release + Select Theatrical
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TONE
• Funny, emotional, sincere
• Think Good Will Hunting meets About Time meets Trainwreck
• Deals with identity, masculinity, failure, friendship, and what it means to grow up… late
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CORE CAST
Kevin Hart as “Trey D.”
• A washed-up motivational speaker whose career peaked on Vine
• Still wears suits. Still yells his own quotes. Still broke
• Hired as a “confidence coach” by Jimmy’s character
• Full of sound, fury, and surprising tenderness
• His real problem? He’s never actually believed in himself
Jimmy O. Yang as “Andrew Wu”
• A hyper-introverted robotics engineer in his 30s
• Engaged to a brilliant woman (who might be settling for stability)
• Hires Kevin’s character to “make him better” before the wedding
• Dry, literal, deeply anxious.
• Doesn’t want to be alpha — just wants to not panic at brunch
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PLOT SUMMARY
ACT I – THE CONTRACT
• Andrew is engaged. The wedding is 8 weeks away.
• His fiancée suggests he hire a “confidence coach” to help him deliver a proper wedding toast.
• Enter Trey D., whose website says “TURN YOUR PAIN INTO POWER.”
• Their first meeting is a disaster.
• But Andrew agrees to 6 weeks of coaching: confidence, charisma, purpose.
ACT II – THE DISASTER DUO
• Trey tries to make Andrew “cool” — clubs, improv classes, sneaker shopping
• Andrew tries to make Trey “stable” — budgets, therapy, showing up on time
• They both fail miserably
• Along the way:
• Andrew confesses he thinks his fiancée doesn’t love him
• Trey admits he doesn’t know how to keep a friend
• They get arrested during a karaoke bar brawl
• Andrew’s toast practice session goes viral (for the wrong reasons)
• They start to accidentally become real friends
ACT III – THE WEDDING & THE REWRITE
• Andrew almost calls off the wedding
• Trey finally tells the truth: “You’re not broken. You’re just scared. Welcome to the club.”
• Andrew gives a raw, perfect toast — not coached, not fake
• Kevin doesn’t perform at the wedding — he’s just there
• Final scene: The two sitting on a bench, laughing, no big success, just growth
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QUOTES (DIALOGUE)
KEVIN:
“You don’t need swag, bro. You need to stop apologizing for breathing.”
JIMMY:
“I can’t give a toast. I threw up during my own graduation dinner.”
KEVIN:
“Listen. You are not second best. You’re just second loudest. And guess what? That’s enough.”
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SOUNDTRACK
• Emotional R&B, lo-fi hip hop, indie Asian-American artists
• Closing song: “Somebody Loves You” (Kevin covers it karaoke-style, off-key, honest)
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BUSINESS & BOX OFFICE POTENTIAL
Revenue Stream
Potential
Streaming (Netflix, Amazon, Apple)
$60M–$90M
Awards buzz (screenplay, acting)
High – Golden Globe & SAG target
Merch / Book Tie-in (Kevin’s “Coach Notes”)
$5M+
Stand-up Crossover / Live Show
$12M potential
International (esp. Asian American & diaspora markets)
Strong engagement
Total Revenue Forecast: $75M–$100M+ with long-tail success on streaming & critical acclaim
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STUDIO TARGETS
• A24
• Netflix Originals
• Amazon MGM
• Apple TV+ (diverse casting, uplifting arcs)
• Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios
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LONG-TERM POTENTIAL
• TV Spinoff: The Second Best Club™ (Group of life-coaching misfits)
• Live Tour: Coach Trey & The Quiet Guy – Real Talk
• Book Crossover: Confidence for the Anxious (by Andrew & Trey)
• Sequel: SECOND BEST DAD™ (Kevin and Jimmy as surprise co-guardians of a child)
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Would you like me to:
• Generate the poster or 1:1 image?
• Write the Netflix pitch deck?
• Create the final wedding toast scene as a sample script?
This isn’t about winning.
It’s about showing up real.
And sometimes, the second best man… becomes your first real friend.
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