The Boys (TV Series)

The Name of the Game (2019)

Elisabeth Shue: Madelyn Stillwell

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• Madelyn Stillwell : Baltimore is a beautiful town. But you've got a problem. Your homicide rates are up, what, 62%? The police are not closing cases. You're on the verge of needing a federal lifeline.

  Mayor of Baltimore : Cut to the chase, Madelyn. Who are you proposing?

  Madelyn Stillwell : Nubian Prince. Fits your population's demo, but not too militant. Caucasians love him, too, with a... 59% approval rate. I am willing to give you a three-year exclusive contract with full PR support, and I'm gonna give you nine and a half points of the merchandising.

  Mayor of Baltimore : I thought he was in Detroit.

  Madelyn Stillwell : Well, we're thinking about making a move.

  Mayor of Baltimore : How much?

  Madelyn Stillwell : $300 million a year.

  [sharing a laugh] 

  Madelyn Stillwell : I know, I know, it's a tough swallow. But we both know that your city needs a hero.

  Mayor of Baltimore : $200 million for Nubian Prince. I can sell that.

  Madelyn Stillwell : Mm. I'm sorry, Steve, I can't do it. We've got Atlanta waiting in the wings.

  Mayor of Baltimore : I think maybe you can.

  Madelyn Stillwell : And why is that?

  Mayor of Baltimore : I happen to know about Compound V.

  Madelyn Stillwell : What is Compound V?

  Mayor of Baltimore : It's the type of rumor that could really tarnish those heroes of yours. Nobody wants that. People need heroes. Now, I can make sure that that stays a rumor, because I'm a friend. But friendship does cut both ways.

  Madelyn Stillwell : I'm sorry, Steve, I don't know what you're talking about. $300 million is the price, or we go to Atlanta.