Scorpion King Script -

No. I brought a hundred reasons why you should’ve stayed in your hole.

You brought a hundred fools to die.

Listen. I’ve killed kings with a broken bottle. I’ve strangled a demon with its own tail. And I’ve never – never – fought for anyone but myself.

(Rolls shoulders) Get in line.

I will wear your spine as a necklace.

(Spitting) The King will flay your gods.

A nomadic mercenary king, betrayed and left for dead, must unite the last free tribes against a sorcerer-king who commands an unstoppable army of spectral scorpions. scorpion king script

MATHUS stares at Nailah.

That light – that’s not arrow work. That’s old magic.

The Scorpion King stands. The mask’s eyes glow red. Listen

Their leader, HORUS (bearded, cruel), steps forward.

Panic whispers through the crowd.

The Scorpion King sends his regards.

From the canyon shadows, a figure emerges: NAILAH (30s, fierce, tribal tattoos on her arms). She nocks another arrow.