Teen hearthrob, martial art master, paradigm of musculine virility.
These are just the few title given to the man used to be known
as the most promising action hero of the next generation.
A man know arround the world as Johnny Cage.
But before becoming a worldwide sensation,
John Carlton was just a small boy with big dreams.
Everyone loved John. They gravited towards him.
We used to go at martial arts tournaments together.
The guy wanted to win like in every category.
He was a total rockstar.
Growing up, I was shy, I was weak.
I've actually got my ass kicked a lot.
But, martial art changed all that. And I was reborn.
And that give the world :
Johnny Cage.
In the next hour of 'Fated Star',
we'll explore the rise and fall of Johnny Cage.
From his worldwide fame...
to his many arrests.
His ego just took over.
He started to picking fights with random people in clubs, and...
I couldn't protect him anymore. Nobody could.
And his failed attempts to transition from the small screen to the big screen
left the troubled actor frustrated.
The fan just couldn't accept the fact that Johnny was getting older.
To the fan he will be always that ass kicking teen hearthrob from Power Rangers.
This is a story of a fated star.
This is the story of Johnny Cage.
PRESENT DAY
Crime is very much alive.
Well... I'm here to kill it.
Mark Hardy aka "The Squirrel" Theft, drug possession, arson
Piracy... Brings to more than just DVDs.
YOU GOT CAGED
COMMING SOON
- I'm not loving it. - Me neither. Sorry Johnny.
What are you guys talking about ? This is exactly was you asked for.
Well, to be franc I was bored off my ass ten second into the thing.
I was litteraly getting more and more pissed the longer it went on.
The reality is just not what we're looking for.
It's too mature for our demographics.
Yeah obviously, we're not gonna win any Emmys with this kinda stuff.
We're trying to get out of reality business.
Yeah, not to mention the fact that martial art is not hot right now.
And you'd be competing against 'the Lawman' and 'Dog the Bounty Hunter'.
Have you guys seen those shows ? Nothing happens !
In my show, I'm actually gonna be fighting.
Well that's also a problem.
The actual fighting you're doing is pretty weak.
And quite obviously staged.
Massive of our audiences think all the fighting
you do in your movie is fake.
Well the whole fighting is fake, it's a fucking movie.
I don't know what to say.
Look, we're gonna have to cut this short.
We gotta go on set. Nice to see you Johnny.
- I'll be right there. - Thanks.
Johnny I'm gonna be honnest with you, ok ?
I don't think TV is a right move for you right now.
What is the right move for me right now Lance ?
I haven't worked since Power Ranger went off that year.
Look, I need something big, Lance.
I know that the show can be a hit.
All right, well, look.
We're bringing up at the next development meeting, see what every body says.
All right ? Maybe we can.. I don't know...
Maybe we can put it on our cables late.
- That's all I'm asking for. - Al right.
Regardless, you got to reissue this, ok?
Really make it sing. Add some stakes, man.
Pirate DVDs ? We're not Hallmark.
Hey it's no problem. I'll get you what you want.
All right.
THREE WEEKS LATER
The following program features real violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
WHEN THE CITY OF ANGELS
IS IN CHAOS
AND THE LAWMEN
ARE HELPLESS
A NEW HERO
MUST RISE TO THE CHALLENGE
AND PUT CRIMINALS WHERE THEY BELONG
IN A
CAGE
Johnny Cage VS 'Thugs'
CRIMINALS CAGED: 0
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CRIMINALS CAGED: 5
- Whoa What are you doing ? - Seen enough John.
But there's a whole other action sequence.
I'm not gonna drag out that any longer. I should have just told you on the phone.
I talked to everyone in the network and they feel pretty much the same.
This project will simply never gonna work for us, John.
Do you know how much work took to put this presentation together ?
- I ... I spent fift... - John...
And you don't even do me the courtesy to watch the whole f...
John, John ! You're not listening to me.
We're not renewing your development team.
You're dropping me ?
After al the fucking money I made you ?
It was a tough decision, all right ?
But this is a business.
We can't sell anything with you attached.
Audience want to see more than...
what you do.
Action Star is dead John.
They're asking for you an set.
Come on Johnny, walk out.
Fuck you.
Take care, Johnny.
Goodbye, Johnny.
How many time do I have to tell you ? It's a hot set so stay out !
You know we love you.
So, we come to submit to put you in the spotlight,
where you belong.
This one's right up her on you Erica.
- Ok let's hear it. - All right, so...
We're looking at next year serie.
We're rackling our brains to find something to complete with 'Lawman',
you know... Then we thought : what if we do a sexy version of 'Dog the bounty hunter'
Something with a strong female leader.
- You don't see that up there. - Yeah, not since Buffy.
Right. So we thought let's do a half hour action reality thing
where you find people at the wrong place at trhe wrong time.
Then you come in...
And you save the day like a super hero.
- Everybody love super hero. - Yeah.
We shoot on ready, you know kinda slice of life, reality style.
We're thinking about calling it : 'YOU GOT SAVED'
Ok guys... this is... hum....
- Great. - Right ?!
It's great, ok.
- I'm in. - Fantastic !
You know, we couldn't think of anyone better.
This could be a nice business for all of us.
- Hey... Hold on Johnny ! - What the hell is going on ?
Your fucking speech to me shows what's going on.
- Security ! - Get overhere !
Security !
Is that looking fucking real to you ?!
You guys surely know how to pitch the show.
You a real piece of shit ! You know what Johnny ?!
I'm gonna make sure you never work again you mother f...
What the fuck
is this ?
Johnny Cage.
Who are you ?
I've come here to make you an offer.
How did you just do that ?
What if I could offer you, Mister Cage,
a way out... of everything !