Gym Rat (2026) Movie Script
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-LONNIE: [grunts]
-[clang]
[clang]
[grunts]
[clang]
[dramatic music]
[grunts]
[grunting]
[breathing heavily]
[clinking]
[breathing heavily]
PREACHER: The word of the Lord
came to him a second time.
And this is what the Lord says.
"He who created the Earth, who
formed it and established it,
call on me--"
Milsap, you ready?
PREACHER:
"And I will answer you
and tell you
great and unsearchable
things you do not know."
He lived in a time
of such trouble.
An interesting contrast
about another man
who God had His hand on.
Samson possessed
many qualities.
His strength was
unmatched until the source
of his strength was no more.
But that is not
the end of the story.
MAN: Mr. Milsap.
Please, call me Lonnie.
WOMAN: Lonnie, it is.
I'm not gonna beat around
the bush here, Lonnie.
I'm different now.
WOMAN: I understand you think
you know what I'm going to say,
just as much as I think I
know what you're going to say.
Would you mind--
would you mind not smoking?
WOMAN: Yes.
You're a fitness fanatic.
Guards call you "gym rat,"
is that right?
LONNIE: Yes, sir--
I mean, ma'am.
I love to work out.
I love to work out.
My body's a temple, right?
MAN: If released,
is it likely you'd fall
back into a similar pattern?
You're a repeat offender with
only one felony left to give.
LONNIE: If I'm released,
I can't go back in.
I can't go back in.
I can't go back
to doing the same old
stuff.
I went the wrong way.
I learned that
from being in here.
Working with the chapel,
going to service,
doing those popcorn
thingamajigs.
I'm a better person now.
MAN: Mr. Milsap,
we're happy to note
that there have been
no reports of violence
in here or out there.
LONNIE: No, sir.
No, sir.
I'm just not that kind
of person, you know.
MAN: We also see that you
have a father on the outside.
Can he help you stay
on the straight and narrow?
LONNIE: Yes and no, sir.
My daddy's
a big shot scientist.
He travels all around the world
trying to cure rare disease.
I'm trying to be just like him.
He taught me that,
despite my shortcomings,
I can still do something great.
NEWS ANCHOR (ON TV):
--export revenue by a third.
North Korea has vowed to exact
thousands-fold revenge
against the US,
calling their response
a righteous action.
In other news,
bodybuilder Rich Piana
collapsed today and was
rushed to the hospital
as his girlfriend cut his hair.
Police found 20
bottles of steroids
and crushed-up white powder.
He remains critical.
Rich has been vocal in the past
about adrenaline use,
saying, "Ain't no way, no how
I'm touching this stuff."
[tense music]
LOU (VOICEOVER):
Lonnie, this is it, kid.
It's time.
No more excuses.
No more second chances.
LONNIE: [grunting]
[clank]
[breathing heavily]
[lights switch on]
RONDELL: Coach Lonnie?
How did you--
when did you get out?
Man, Coach Rondell,
what are you doing to yourself?
You really let
yourself go there, bud.
It's all these late nights.
I eat late,
I don't get no sleep.
I can help.
I know a few simple exercises--
I mean, seven minutes
a day would work wonders.
Seven minutes a day?
Sure.
We can work on your core,
get rid of the spare tire.
I'm not saying you're
going to have a six pack
or anything, Rondell, but--
I don't need no six pack.
But if I can lose
this belly fat,
that'll help with
my back problems,
and I got some big plans.
Yeah.
You know what I'm
saying, right?
[chuckles]
Absolutely.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Now, you need to start with
a tablespoon of apple cider
vinegar before you go to bed
and a glass of room temp water
when you get--
Lonnie, Lonnie,
Lonnie, I'm sorry.
What is this?
What is this?
You know
Arnold Schwarzenegger
won Mr. Olympia
seven times, right?
But did you know that two
guys won it eight times?
The only two guys in history.
Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman.
And did you know both
those guys are Black?
Nobody talks about them
outside the bodybuilding world.
Now, the only one to come
close to those two
is another Black man.
Everyone talks about
Arnold, though.
You know why, Rondell?
Because he's white?
White.
It's OK.
You can say it.
That's the only explanation
I have, Rondell.
Does that bother you, Rondell?
Nah.
You don't have
a problem with the truth?
[tense music]
Did you vote
for Trump, Rondell?
[laughs]
Huh?
[laughs]
I'm just kidding, Rondell.
I'm just kidding.
Hey, you had me
going there, Lonnie.
Yeah, that was real great.
I'm still gonna
call the cops.
On a former colleague?
For sure.
[choking]
First step, Rondell.
You're gonna need it.
[buzzing]
[ominous music]
Made some real nice changes
to your office, sir.
Real nice.
Ah, so you've been
taking my advice.
Juicing?
No pun intended--
Lonnie, why would
you show up here, son?
I was reporting
for work, sir.
Why wouldn't I?
You don't work
here anymore, man.
You were charged with breaking
and entering the school gym.
This is another
misunderstanding,
just like last time.
Another misunderstanding that
could get you life in prison.
Are you using?
Are you using steroids
again, Mr. Milsap?
No, sir.
No, I'm not.
Because I can't
have you up here
roid raging and carrying on.
The police have
been called, son.
I'm sorry.
[ringing]
[intense music]
Shay.
Shay.
[grunting]
Why'd you run from me, huh?
Why'd you run from me?
[breathing heavily]
I need some insulin.
- I don't have--
Who's your connect?
You ever heard of Tinder?
[phone dinging, whooshing]
[whirring]
You must be Lonnie.
Nice to meet you.
Are you a cop, Lonnie?
Cop?
Me?
No.
Do I look like a cop?
What does a cop
look like, Lonnie?
I'm on parole.
What'd you say
your name was again?
LONNIE: Your form is flawless.
Almost.
Well, a superheroine has
to look the part, perv.
I get the breast job, but why
you do that stuff to your eyes?
Why do you do what you do?
I mean, your veins
look like Google Maps.
Most women don't want a man to
look like the Incredible Hulk.
It's kind of gross, you know.
I love the Hulk.
You're creepy, man.
How does loving
the Hulk make me creepy?
Yeah, I'm gonna
get going now.
I'm going to be Mr. Olympia.
Good luck with that.
You're gonna need it, psycho.
LONNIE: Hey, what
about my hookup?
What about it?
Hey, Phillie.
[slap]
Ooh, nirvana.
Bummer.
But don't worry, kid.
You never had a chance.
She's a cunning linguist,
if you know what I mean.
[chuckles]
What a waste of perfectly
good optional roleplay, huh?
So, you ready to go to work?
LONNIE: Huh?
PHILLIE: "Huh?"
Are you ready to work?
I was looking
for something else.
PHILLIE: Yeah? Like what?
Yeah, I'm gonna get going.
PHILLIE: "I'm gonna get going."
Look, Asian Barbie
told me you were
looking for insulin,
testosterone,
whatever grows muscle.
I've got all that.
You and the japanimation
creation,
whew, that was a train wreck
before it started, pal.
But your workout form
is pretty spot on.
And it just so happens I'm
looking for a personal trainer.
You seem like a real fanatic.
You interested or what?
I'm the supply,
you're the demand.
Get it?
You work for me,
this is how you train.
You get what you need,
I get what I need.
Everyone happy.
Got it?
Yeah.
Good.
The name's Phillie.
Like the City
of Brotherly Love.
And this is my place.
Yeah, I don't do that.
Germs.
People are disgusting.
You know what I mean?
And wipe down my equipment
if you want to keep your job.
See you, Mr. Olympia.
You wouldn't last five seconds.
LOU (VOICEOVER): I read
a lot of the comic books
when I was young,
and I knew that he
was a great character,
who, to me,
was like a futuristic
kind of a King Kong.
That he was strong,
powerful, he had passion,
and that he always
was a good guy.
And people were always
really afraid of him,
disliked him
because of the way he looked.
I knew that I was
perfect to play the part,
because of the way he moved,
the way he walked,
the way he looked--
[intense music]
[roars]
[ominous music]
[hiss]
[grunting, clanking]
You ready?
Yeah.
Right here.
You up first?
Hey, would you mind
giving me a spot?
For that?
Yeah.
Hmm, sure.
Let's go.
Here we go.
Nice.
There you go.
Oh, yeah.
There you go.
Oh.
[grunts]
Nice.
Whoa.
There you go.
There you go.
Here we go.
Nice, nice, nice.
[grunts]
[creaking]
[chuckles]
Hey, that was
a pretty good 4-5,
Mr. Olympia Amateur.
MAN: Amateur.
Hey, you need a trainer?
Nah, I'm good.
No?
Oh, hey, actually, could you
give me some tips
on meal plans?
You know, to get bigger?
Bulking?
Oh, sure.
[tense music]
DELIVERY DRIVER: Yeah, I'm a
DoorDash here for Mr. Ferrigno.
[engine rumbling]
[plastic bag rustling]
Where are the rest
of my supplements?
Freaking moron.
[rustling]
[knocking]
MAN: Milsap.
[groans]
One second.
SUPERVISOR: You missed
your curfew, Milsap.
The PO called to check.
I covered for you, I figured
you weren't ready to go
back home just yet.
I'm sorry--
You're on your own now.
I was once on the other
side of this door.
I got it.
And I got a job.
Thanks.
For what?
Congrats.
Trash goes out now.
Copy.
[sighs]
[yells, winces]
Shoot.
Let go, please.
Relax,
let's grab a drink later.
Let go.
Hi.
Hey, welcome to Phillie's.
How can I help you?
I'm Lonnie.
Needed help clocking in.
Jess, this is Lonnie.
Lonnie, Jess.
He works here now.
I was just gonna clock
in and get started.
You are my new
personal trainer.
I want you to personal train.
You remind me of my son.
He chugged a gallon
of Drano when he was 19.
Too scared to pick up
a gun and do it like a man.
[ominous music]
Hey.
Let me help you.
Hmm?
I'm Lonnie.
I'm a personal trainer here.
You want to do this seated.
Oh, OK.
LONNIE: Yeah.
Grab it, then sit down.
OK.
Do a straight press down.
Keep this arm straight.
It's all in here, like this.
[grunts]
Good.
So I'm gonna create some
custom meal plans for you.
You should actually
stick to it.
CUSTOMER: OK, yeah.
A lot of this equipment
is trendy,
but pretty much useless,
especially for you.
Let's try some free weights.
Oh, oh, oh.
[yells, grunts]
PHILLIE: What the--
[breathing heavily]
[yelps]
Can you feel that?
LONNIE: Yeah.
Yeah?
Definitely broken.
Bummer.
Sorry you don't
have insurance, kid.
At least not with me you don't.
Jess will drive you
to the hospital.
Jess!
Don't worry, kid.
You don't need two
good feet to deal dope.
You'll be back on track with
a boot and crutches in no time.
Jess!
You know you don't have to
let him talk to you like that.
I know.
LENA: Now, with this
type of fracture,
you want to always keep
the weight off of your foot.
The stress is bad.
Lena.
That's great.
That's a pretty name.
Oh, what's that?
Ugh, I don't like this.
What is this?
I feel like that
might get infected.
Ugh.
Yeah, I just cut
it on something.
Are you OK?
LONNIE: [exhales] My heart
is beating out of my chest.
OK.
Would you like
to go out with me?
I'm gonna take
your BP one more time.
Can I borrow your arm, please?
Thank you.
OK, just relax for me.
LONNIE: I think you're
the reason this is happening.
I seriously doubt that.
OK, sleep.
Just deep, slow breaths.
You're only as healthy
as you feel.
You're good.
And, yes, I'll go out with you.
When my shift's over.
When is your shift over?
It's 5:00 PM Wednesday.
Three days from now?
Yeah.
Sorry.
Have they ever told
you that you resemble
that Reeves guy
that plays Superman?
No?
Because you look like him.
[breathing heavily]
[groans]
[ding]
[elevator music]
Oh.
Lonnie.
I want to first apologize
about your foot.
Whatever I can do to make
it up, I can pay for--
It's OK.
Really.
How serious are you about
making some great gains?
Very serious.
I'm so serious.
What if I could help you?
Give you an advantage?
Can I trust you?
Yeah.
Yeah, you can.
You strike me as a double
cheeseburger kind of guy.
You just need to trade one
dedication for another.
That's your new meal plan.
Testosterone.
Inject it into a muscle
right back here.
OK, standard needle.
Two hours before you work out.
OK.
Number two, insulin.
This goes into the belly fat.
Now you want to make sure
you eat some carbohydrates
about 15 minutes
after you take it, OK?
OK.
You gotta pay in cash.
Just keep it
between you and me.
- OK?
- OK.
LENA: So, do you,
like, live at the gym?
How do you--
I actually work at the gym.
Oh, nice.
Can I have, like,
a free membership?
No.
[chuckles]
That's mean.
Dude, you're serious.
You want to take a break?
Sure.
You look like a baby giraffe.
They're not
made for off road.
[laughs]
I like what I do.
Besides, I get a ton of action.
Hot nurses like me, we have
guys lined up around the block.
I'm not surprised.
Whatever.
I'm serious.
Well, I'm not.
Well, I am.
You're beautiful.
And I'd break my other
foot just to see you again.
Thank God I didn't have to.
[laughs]
Are you religious?
Are you?
I used to go to church.
Just wasn't for me.
You know what I'm
saying, right?
I think so.
I believe in a higher power.
I'm not religious.
I'm more spiritual.
More spiritual.
Spiritual?
Yeah.
My body's a temple.
LENA: Yeah, Venice Beach is an
interesting spiritual choice.
LONNIE: Well,
I figured I had a better shot
of coming off normal
amongst so many other weirdos.
LENA: You don't.
[laughs]
LONNIE: Oops.
LENA: Oh.
I had a great time.
LONNIE: Ditto.
I'm thinking about something.
Yes?
[laughs]
Not that.
Slow down.
What?
All I said was "yes."
That was a seductive "yes."
Fair enough.
OK.
Go on.
If I go to church,
would you come with me?
Maybe.
Maybe?
LONNIE: What?
What if I break your pinky?
Well, that's hardly
soul-winning behavior, Lena.
What can I say,
man, I'm a heathen.
LONNIE: Cool, I'll go.
You had me at "heathen."
As long as I have you.
Wow.
You trying to meet
the family or something?
Maybe.
My dad's a big
shot scientist.
He travels all
over the country,
but maybe when he's in town.
Yeah, I'd love to.
LONNIE: Done.
Pinky promise?
LONNIE: Pinky promise?
Ah.
LENA: What is it?
LONNIE: Ah, it itches.
Wait.
Can I take a look at that?
LONNIE: Ah.
Lonnie, that's
a nasty infection.
Here.
Come on.
Sit.
All right.
[gentle music]
[lively music]
Whisper "you need me more"
Escaping to this feeling
Fast cars and beating
hearts with you
It's a ride we're wanting
Can't tame us, I know
that we're strangers
In this town
that we call home
No, we can't explain this
But love feeling
dangerous so
Tell me that you want this
Tell me that I'm worth it
Want me, 'cause
all I want is you
Tell me, tell me
That you need
what I'm needing
Oh, please,
but I'm not begging you
But tell me that
you're needing me too
Tell me, tell me
[ominous music]
[knocking]
SUPERVISOR: Milsap,
you have a visitor.
Please remember,
all unscheduled visits
are prohibited.
Sorry.
Next time,
make an appointment.
Sorry, sorry.
What are you doing here?
How did you find where I live?
Hey, I don't think we
should talk out here.
Can I come in?
Yeah.
[door shuts]
You're on parole.
Parole?
You know, that's something
that you might want to tell
a girl before you ask her out.
Would you have gone
out with me if I did?
Exactly.
What's this?
These are your test results.
Test results?
Yeah, your blood work.
You're juicing?
Lonnie, your T levels
are off the charts.
Do you hear me?
Keep your voice down.
I'm sorry.
This is a lot.
I thought you were all natural.
All natural, Lena?
No one in this sport
is all natural.
It's virtually impossible.
So what?
You're just gonna
follow the crowd
into a shallow grave
full of shriveled-up,
raisin-sized testicles?
Anything else?
Yes.
I know this place.
They can help you.
Who says I want help?
What will your PO say?
You turning me in?
No.
You gonna stop seeing me?
No, Lonnie, I'm not
gonna stop seeing you.
Hey, I got this
under control.
I need you to do
something different.
Like what?
Maybe the Rocky workout?
You know, like chop wood,
haul a VW Bug on your back.
[scoffs]
I'm serious.
That's a thing.
- Wood?
Yeah, wood.
I've seen that.
People do that.
Wood?
Yeah, wood.
Come over later.
I'm gonna make you
my famous Asian steak salad.
Famous?
LENA: Mm-hmm.
It's famous.
I've never heard of it.
LENA: I mean,
it's famous within my family.
Oh.
And what is with all the Hulk
and half-naked guy pics?
It's my motivation.
You like guys, Lonnie?
What?
No, I just lift.
LENA: Hey, hey, look,
you can tell me.
I won't judge you.
OK, stop hesitating.
I was joking.
I almost had you
going there, didn't I?
[laughs]
OK, I'll see you later?
Yeah.
Bye.
Mm.
I'm sure you have plenty
of stuff you could be doing.
You still have one
good foot, you gimper.
LONNIE: Ow!
Phillie, what--
"Get on the good foot."
That's James Brown.
You're too young to know
James Brown, Lonnie.
"Ah!
Get on the good foot.
Ha, ha!"
Looking good.
I just said
"looking good," Jeff.
Oh, thanks to you.
LONNIE: You've
been working hard.
Yeah.
Wait, Lonnie.
I really want to show
you my appreciation.
Have you heard of crypto?
Ethereum?
Look it up and buy.
Now.
Trust me, you won't regret it.
Seriously,
come with me for a sec.
I want to show you something.
That's me.
I just needed the body
to go with it.
PHILLIE: Hey, Jess.
For the love of--
I'm sending you home.
What?
Phil, that's five hours early.
I have to work.
Is this because--
Just sending you home, kid.
You need a break.
Look at you, you're a mess.
Go on now.
Go on.
[sighs]
That girl, she needs
an attitude adjustment.
Hi, I would like
to join your gym.
Too bad for you,
I'm busy, sweetheart.
Talk to the cripple.
I just need your ID
and a $49 deposit.
OK.
When she comes in tomorrow,
tell her she's fired.
Phillie.
One second.
Come on, man.
Are you serious?
Serious as a heart
attack, homeboy.
You know what,
forget the deposit.
Really?
LONNIE: Definitely.
Thanks.
LONNIE: Lonnie.
Lonnie, I'm Brittany.
LONNIE: Nice to meet you,
and don't mention it.
Really.
So, what do you like
to do for fun, Lonnie?
Work out.
Yeah, I can see that.
You know,
I was thinking I could
use some personal training.
I'm kind of maxed out
on clients right now,
but I can definitely refer you.
Let me just get you
to sign up right here.
OK.
Knock next time, kid.
They didn't teach you manners
at the orphanage or what?
How did you know
I grew up in an orphanage?
[dramatic music]
PHILLIE: How much?
7k.
Wow.
Whoever said you
weren't good for nothing
had you pegged all wrong, huh?
I got somewhere to be--
PHILLIE: Have a seat.
It'll only take a minute.
I competed in--
I competed for Mr. Olympia.
LONNIE: What's with the shakes?
I have what's called Lou
Gehrig's Disease, or ALS.
Which is why
you have the cane.
PHILLIE: Never before
has a bodybuilder
been mistaken for quick.
ALS ended my career.
Runs in my family.
I never-- never
knew my parents.
Yeah, we just
established that.
Lou Ferrigno is my hero.
I think I have more Hulk
memorabilia than he does.
PHILLIE: What just
happened here?
Did we take
the Ice Bucket Challenge
together or something?
Now you're sharing
your daddy issues with me.
Weak.
You're living
in a dream world, kid.
Lou Ferrigno memorabilia.
One of Bill Bixby's tattered
flannels would be a better fit.
[clattering]
Are we done?
No, pansy.
You can't keep talking
to people anyway you want.
Who are people?
Jess, for one.
She works hard.
She works hard!
She's nice.
That's not easy to find.
Actually, you know,
Mexicans are
sort of like boogers,
virtually effortless to find,
and so much more
difficult to get rid of.
No matter how many you remove,
they just keep coming back.
So unless that border wall
miraculously appears tomorrow,
I'm good, Milsap.
[music intensifies]
Hey.
What are you doing here?
Can I come in?
Yeah, of course.
Let's-- let's sit down.
What's going on, Lonnie?
I have to--
I have to train to win.
I need the advantage.
Lena, I need to win.
- Hey, hey.
I need to win.
I need to win!
You need need help.
It's OK.
[crying]
It's OK.
Hey, hey.
I just want to be here for you.
[atmospheric music]
Wait, I--
I can't.
Did I do something wrong?
No, it's not
your fault, I just--
I just can't.
- I'm sorry.
- I can't.
I'm--
[door opens and closes]
[water running]
OK, hold on.
All right.
That's it.
OK.
All right, let me get the film.
Sit tight.
You'll be OK.
Think so?
Mm-hmm.
Little chicken for the chicken
leg, and you are good to go.
You got jokes.
[chuckles]
This is my life, Lena.
"Chicken for the chicken leg."
Oh, you need
your protein, man.
Those are chicken legs.
They are not.
OK, I guess that's about it.
That's you.
You're gonna live.
So, we need to get
you scheduled for Psooner rather than later--
Doc, do you mind talking
in the hall for a minute?
- Sure.
- Yeah.
[murmuring]
OK.
I'm not going to beat
around the bush here.
Lena brought up some things.
Anabolic steroid abuse
needs to be treated
like any other drug addiction.
OK?
- What are you doing, Lena?
LENA: Wait.
What is this?
What are you doing?
LENA: Just, look--
Stop it.
Don't touch me.
You would just snitch
on me like that?
LENA: No, I care about you.
Care?
Care?
You got a funny
way of showing it.
OK, Lonnie, Lonnie,
we have some inpatient
and outpatient programs,
and you need to hear--
- Move.
- Seriously, this is not--
[slam]
Lonnie.
Lonnie.
What?
If you don't stop using,
you're gonna die.
I'm like the Hulk,
I won't die, I can't.
I'm gonna live forever.
[tense music]
[zips]
[thumping]
[clank]
[knocks]
What?
I said "what," not "enter."
By the way, did you see the
rear end on the new Black girl?
She does any more squats,
Nike's gonna have
to build a better yoga pant.
Their kind have no problem
in that department.
You have to stop.
You have to stop with
the racial stuff.
Racial stuff?
What are you,
the NAACP all of a sudden?
Ronnie Coleman
is on your wall.
Have more respect.
You know what?
Forget it.
First the beaner,
now you want to save--
Phillie, I read up on you.
It wasn't the ALS.
It wasn't the ALS that killed
your competition hopes.
You were using too much.
Gear's what wrecked you.
Wrong.
[grunting]
[music intensifies]
[screams]
SUPERVISOR: Lonnie.
[breathing heavily]
You have a guest.
She called.
And keep
the noise down, please.
Copy.
[gentle music]
Welcome.
- Thank you.
- Takes a lot of courage.
Hi, I'm Lonnie.
MAN 1: Hi, Lonnie.
MAN 2: Hi, Lonnie.
WOMAN: Hi, Lonnie.
This is Lena, my girlfriend.
Her only problem is timing.
I'm really into bodybuilding.
It's my passion.
It's my passion.
It's my life.
I've always looked at anabolics
as a necessary evil
of expediency.
I truly believe that
anyone could achieve
the muscular development
of a Ronnie Coleman naturally,
if only our lifespan
was long enough
and we didn't age.
So if you think about it,
it's just a question
of efficiency.
And if you can
see what you want,
you can create your reality.
Bodybuilding is
like anything else--
MAN 3: Can I interrupt
for a second?
LONNIE: You need a--
I mean, I don't want to burst
your bubble or anything,
but you're never
gonna be as big
as Ronnie Coleman naturally.
It's just not physically
possible, right?
Yeah, I mean,
listen to my man.
I'm sorry, dude.
With all due respect,
naturals are small
because you
got a genetic code,
you can only get
so much protein synthesis
unless you get a little help,
so that's why we're all here.
We're all sauced up, dude.
And you are too.
Lonnie.
This is supposed
to be a safe place.
What are you doing?
Lonnie.
[tense music]
LOU (VOICEOVER): If I were you,
I wouldn't take
this lying down.
What's the matter with you?
You're gonna let this slide?
You're gonna let some
punk take what is yours?
This isn't about the money.
This is about you standing
up for what is yours.
You don't let anyone
take that from you.
You have to fight.
You're going
into a fight, Lonnie.
Fight.
What's the matter with you?
You're gonna let this slide?
They came for you, Lonnie.
They knew what this stuff
meant to you and they took it.
POLICE OFFICER: All right,
so start from the beginning.
What else did you see?
Did you see what he looks like?
LONNIE: When I came home,
my door was broken open.
And I showed you all the stuff
that's thrown on the floor.
And that's all I saw.
But my most important
values were gone.
All of them.
My whole memorabilia,
my Lou Ferrigno poster.
It was all stolen.
POLICE OFFICER: All right,
I'm gonna put up a report.
Just let me write
this down, OK?
[breathing heavily]
[sputters]
LONNIE: Don't make
me angry, Lonnie.
You wouldn't like
me when I'm angry.
[beeping]
[engine starts]
[buzzes]
Hi, I'm your delivery guy.
I have an item that was left
out of a previous order.
[rumbling]
[atmospheric music]
I kept saying
to myself, "what moron."
I can't believe they left
out my extra bag of powder.
You're a hero, kid.
You ever try this stuff?
LONNIE: You're Lou Ferrigno.
LOU: Yeah.
The Lou Ferrigno.
LOU: Yeah.
The Hulk.
I love you.
I mean, the Hulk.
Really?
You love the Hulk?
Yeah.
Really?
I do.
I don't.
In fact, I hate
the color green.
I can't stand it.
Gives me anxiety.
You know how many hours I had
to sit in that makeup chair
to get painted with
that green makeup?
Four hours.
That's right.
It's not easy being green.
I'm just screwing with you.
Who hates the color green?
By the way, what's your name?
Lonnie.
Lonnie Carter.
Carter?
You mean like Lynda Carter,
Wonder Woman?
She's one smoking hot lady.
I could look at her
body all day long.
You know what I'm saying?
She's my aunt.
Get out of town.
Seriously?
My bad, I meant no offense,
but she's one smoking hot lady.
One smoking hot lady.
I can see it now.
You look like you're
trying to get in the gym.
I am.
I am in the gym.
Great for your recovery.
Great frame, by the way.
You know, you look like you
need work on the pec, the trap.
I mean,
amateur or not,
especially when you do
the most muscular pose,
kids today, nowadays,
are very starved.
Drink up.
Any advice you could give
an up-and-coming bodybuilder?
Yeah, don't be
a pretty boy pansy.
Lift heavier.
Listen,
if you're looking for advice
to make yourself feel better,
I got nothing to say.
Just train hard.
It's all meaningless
at the end, Lonnie.
It means nothing.
What do you mean
"meaningless"?
I mean,
if you don't have a family,
I mean, someone you love,
someone to love you back.
I mean, what's the point?
Not easy being green.
You got any friends?
You need friends.
Hey, Mike.
You want one?
Is it all natural?
It's got to be natural like me.
There he goes.
You plan to make a move today?
Yes.
Who's the kid?
He wants to compete.
Did you tell him
to train his traps?
Yeah, I told him.
See yourself out, kid.
Let me finish giving
him a beating.
All this time just
to move one little pawn?
Why don't we go
hit the squat rack?
See who needs
to take a little bit more time
between sets there, Silver Fox.
If I only could be blessed
to have all your
natural highlights.
THE TITAN: All right,
I gotta be honest.
I feel like I'm getting
under your skin.
Lou, I don't want
to make you angry.
People don't like you
when you're angry.
Just focus on getting crushed
under one thing at a time.
THE TITAN: Anything to build
up that self-esteem.
Ooh.
[ominous music]
Check.
[laughs]
Welcome to Phil's.
- Hi.
- Hi.
I got this.
Hey hon,
if you're here to train,
I got a really fun workout that
burns 350 calories an hour.
First session's on me.
You must be Phillie.
The one and only.
What can I do you for?
I'm looking for Lonnie.
And is that Ann Coulter?
He's off today.
He's in at 1:00.
What Jenny said.
Who hired you?
You did, Boss.
OK.
He's in at 1:00.
No problem.
I'll come back.
PHILLIE: What are you, Lonnie's
girlfriend or something?
I'd hate for you to miss out.
Excuse me?
PHILLIE: Just saying.
The guy's a clown.
You know he's
completely delusional, right?
Can you please stop?
I'm feeling harassed.
PHILLIE: Whoa, harassed?
What do I look like,
Bill Cosby or something?
Just-- just let go of me.
PHILLIE: You're sort
of psycho yourself--
Let go!
Ow!
You were out of line.
What?
What did I say?
I hope she calls
the cops on your--
Use my phone.
This white man about to make
me go crazy up in here.
Let me take my break before
I break my foot off--
Girl, relax.
He was born that way.
As special as that hairline?
He was born with
that hairline.
[phone buzzing]
[tense music]
[sighs]
Phillie!
PHILLIE: I'm busy, kid.
And watch your volume
in my gym.
Hey, you got a hot piece.
A little too
genderfluid for my--
You disrespect my girl ever,
ever, ever again and I will--
And you'll what, Lonnie?
Best be careful, son.
You may end up writing a check
your glutes can't cash.
I don't need you, Phillie.
Oh?
You don't?
You may be right.
In that case, you're fired.
No problem.
PHILLIE: Better walk away.
[spits]
You missed a huge snowstorm.
Did you recently
move to the area?
Now, what can I
help you with today?
I'd like to open an account.
OK, what kind of an account
would you like to open?
I'm gonna need
to see some ID.
[dog barks]
[typing, beep]
Listed all the stolen
items on the report.
If we find anything,
we'll contact you.
Also, can you tell
me where I can get
a travel permit for parole?
[sizzling]
[beep]
[tense music]
[beep]
[clanking]
Oh, man.
You?
Come on, bro.
What's your name?
- Lonnie.
- This is your first time?
You seem a little tense.
A little rough.
You a virgin?
First show?
I can tell you are.
I'll help you out.
I've been around a lot, man.
I'll give you some pointers.
Come on, man,
I'll help you out.
What do you need?
- I'm good.
Whoa, take it easy, tiger.
Chill out.
Look, it was nice meeting you,
but I got prep to do,
so good luck.
Ha, luck.
I don't need luck.
Luck is for the virgins and the
little leprechauns like you.
Tell me, you feel lucky, punk?
Come on, man, it's Dirty Harry.
It's just a joke.
Chill out.
I crack myself up.
These little leprechauns,
think they can come
and compete
with the big giants.
That's crazy.
Come on.
I can help you.
Seriously.
Punk.
[distant applause]
Pathetic.
Pathetic.
Pathetic.
[thumping]
You disgust me.
Loser!
I hate you.
I hate you!
You disgust me.
It's Milsap, right?
LONNIE: Yeah.
This isn't everything.
A few things are being
held back for evidence.
What?
Where?
Why?
- An evidence locker, sir.
It's standard procedure.
Don't worry. We'll get
your stuff back to you
as soon as humanly possible--
It's not OK.
I'm the good guy here.
Calm down,
or you can beat it.
Before this goes
to the next level.
This is not
everything, it's not OK.
It's not OK!
I need you to calm down.
Right now.
Where's the cell?
Can I see him?
Sure.
Give me a second.
You.
You, huh?
Underestimated you.
I really did.
You stole from me.
You stole from me.
You crossed me, kid.
You're nothing but a drug
dealer, a piece of scum.
And you signed your death
warrant today, kid.
Once I get out of here,
you are finished.
They pressed charges.
It looks like the drug
rap's gonna stick.
I'm sorry.
I'm coming after you,
Mr. Olympia wannabe!
[dog barks]
Pretty crazy.
That's pretty awesome.
Hey.
This guy.
I was just finishing up.
You can't be in here.
[intense music]
[grunts]
[groans]
[high-pitched ringing]
LOU: Get up.
Get up, Lonnie.
How many times do
I have to tell you?
Fight.
Fight like me.
Fight like the Hulk.
There's pain?
Work around it.
Nothing can stop you.
Embrace your passion.
Lonnie, wake up!
Wake up!
[echoing]
[pounding]
[FRANK SINATRA, "COME BLOW YOUR
HORN"] Give 'em hell
Make 'em want
to blow your horn
Blow your--
Woo!
Grab the rope
Start the climb
Shout it out
It's time to blow your horn
[honks]
[ominous music]
LOU: Boy, you're a mess.
You have so much potential,
but you lack the discipline,
using that stuff.
Forget that self-pity.
I thought you were like me.
A good guy.
Supposed to fight fair.
You don't see life in green
or black and white.
All life is gray to you.
You admitted your affliction,
and you're broken.
[knocks]
Oh my god, Lonnie.
What happened?
Hey.
Hey, come in.
No.
No.
Are you OK?
You're right.
I'm not good.
And that's why we can't
see each other anymore.
What?
If something were to happen
to you because of me,
because of me--
- Hey.
I'm the Grey Hulk.
The Grey Hulk.
I'm Joe Fixit.
- Nothing's gonna happen--
Nothing's gonna
happen to me, Lonnie.
The Grey Hulk, Joe Fixit--
LONNIE: You know what, I just--
I just had to tell you that.
Maybe I'll see you around.
LENA: Hey, hey, Lonnie.
Wait.
I know I told you
about my family.
[sighs]
I-- I actually--
I lied.
I grew up in--
[sighs]
in the system.
I-- I was a foster kid.
I don't have anyone, Lonnie.
And neither do you.
And I know it, even though
you talked about your dad,
I know you don't
have anyone, Lonnie.
Because I used to make up
stories about my ideal--
Lena.
Take care.
Hi, I've got an issue
with my card.
Its payment's not
going through.
Oh, yeah.
No, the cryptocurrency
purchases are all me.
Yeah.
Great.
So the--
so the hold is lifted?
Cool.
Thank you.
[phone buzzing]
I can buy my own gym.
JENNY: Hey, Lonnie.
Where's Phillie?
I don't think he's here.
LONNIE: Where is he?
Uh, I don't think you
should be here either.
[tense music]
OK, you know, I'm gonna
go check on the computer,
find out where he's at, OK?
You stay right here.
- I'll wait for you.
OK.
JEFF: Hey, Lonnie.
Hey-- oh.
I heard you're
not here anymore?
Well, I'm glad you are.
I wanted to thank you.
I mean, look at me.
I'm a new man.
The plan worked.
I hope that everything's
OK with you and--
sure.
What are you doing here?
[clang]
I didn't come for trouble.
PHILLIE: Then you
shouldn't have come.
Meant to talk to you
after you got out.
Got out?
A couple days
is not a stint, son.
Chief of police's
a loyal member too,
if you get my drift.
And we got nothing
to talk about.
I want to buy your gym.
200k, cash.
[laughs]
Boy, you must be
dumber than a cow
staring down
a captive bolt pistol.
[laughs]
I just--
PHILLIE: [laughs]
I just--
PHILLIE: You just wanna what?
To be like me?
Not in your wildest dreams!
Now get your simple
ass out of my gym.
You feeling froggy, son?
I don't want
to fight you, Phillie.
Pull up
your panties, homegirl.
[glass shatters]
[breathing heavily]
[screams]
PHILLIE: No, no!
[screams]
[upbeat music]
[elevator dings]
[tense music]
[police sirens blaring]
MAN: Was blind,
but now I see
It twas grace that taught
My heart to fear
And grace,
my fears relieved
How precious did
that grace appear
The hour I first believed
LONNIE (VOICEOVER): "Dear
Lena, I understand if you never
want to respond to me again.
I'm so sorry I hurt you.
I think a lot nowadays.
You were right about so many
things, including my dad.
But I may have found the cure
to the Grey Hulk,
a.k.a. Joe Fixit, that was
raging on the inside of me.
I was trying so hard
to be a winner, to matter.
You cared about me.
Just regular old Lonnie.
I wanted you to know, Lena,
your kindness wasn't wasted.
Please pray for me.
Believe it or not, I'm going
to make a difference in here.
Lonnie."
[clanging]
[gentle music]
Here.
Flex those.
Your whole body
should be shaking.
Good.
We see Samson listed
among the men of faith.
He represents the restoration
of a fallen hero.
You may be sitting here
right now asking yourself,
"can Christ forgive
someone like me?"
[soft music]
And the answer is
an unequivocal yes.
Not only can he forgive you,
he wants to forgive you.
And he most certainly
will forgive you.
[dramatic music]
[distant scream]
Can I help you, brother?
[grunts]
LOU (VOICEOVER): Well done.
I'm proud of you, son.
[gentle music]
[solemn music]
Checked out--
I checked out
Gym Rat last night.
Talk about that a little bit.
Come on in the office here.
What a movie, man.
A little bit
of myself in Lonnie.
Lonnie's out there, big now.
And guys like Lonnie, you know,
he's got terrible genetics,
but he's on steroids.
One of the first
things I thought of,
how sad it was that
this guy is on steroids,
and he's never gonna
make it to the top.
Never.
Doesn't have the genes.
I never became
like Ronnie Coleman,
but I'm 61 years old
and I'm feeling pretty good.
But I was a sick young guy
when I started steroids.
23 years old.
I trained from 13 to about 23.
Obviously, completely natural.
I got big and fat and strong,
and I was happy with that.
I always wanted more
and more and more,
but knew, once I
started steroids,
there was no turning back.
We don't care that
we're not gonna be
the top in the world.
We strive for that, but once
you start doing steroids,
you just feel that
in your system,
and you just want
to get more and more gains
that even top guys in the world
can never feel enough.
So that's the body
dysmorphia side.
But one thing that
really hit me hard
was Lonnie's relationship
with his father.
So I had a deadbeat dad,
and I never felt that
I was of any value.
Still resonates and sits like
a pit in my stomach till today.
61-year-old, I guess,
successful physician
known as The Antibiotic Doc.
I started steroids because
of the pit in the stomach,
and it helped the pit
in the stomach, but then it's--
[clears throat]
it's a never-ending pit,
so that's the problem
with a lot of this stuff.
The message I have
for you guys out there,
if you're gonna do steroids,
you better know
what the hell you're doing.
You better understand--
first off,
please don't do this.
If you're a teenager,
wait till you're at least
21 or 23 or something,
like the old days,
like we did.
And then really understand
the health consequences
of the whole damn thing.
You know, but when you
look at this stuff, in the end,
you just don't want
to die or be paralyzed
or lose your heart
and kidney function.
The first thing
you're gonna lose
is your natural production
of testosterone.
I seem to say it every day.
Some guys do listen,
and most guys won't,
because they'll just start it
and they'll just
keep running with it.
And that's all I
really have to say.
But awesome movie, man.
Really cool movie,
right to the heart,
and let's see the sequel.
[buzzing]
[metal door rolls open]
-LONNIE: [grunts]
-[clang]
[clang]
[grunts]
[clang]
[dramatic music]
[grunts]
[grunting]
[breathing heavily]
[clinking]
[breathing heavily]
PREACHER: The word of the Lord
came to him a second time.
And this is what the Lord says.
"He who created the Earth, who
formed it and established it,
call on me--"
Milsap, you ready?
PREACHER:
"And I will answer you
and tell you
great and unsearchable
things you do not know."
He lived in a time
of such trouble.
An interesting contrast
about another man
who God had His hand on.
Samson possessed
many qualities.
His strength was
unmatched until the source
of his strength was no more.
But that is not
the end of the story.
MAN: Mr. Milsap.
Please, call me Lonnie.
WOMAN: Lonnie, it is.
I'm not gonna beat around
the bush here, Lonnie.
I'm different now.
WOMAN: I understand you think
you know what I'm going to say,
just as much as I think I
know what you're going to say.
Would you mind--
would you mind not smoking?
WOMAN: Yes.
You're a fitness fanatic.
Guards call you "gym rat,"
is that right?
LONNIE: Yes, sir--
I mean, ma'am.
I love to work out.
I love to work out.
My body's a temple, right?
MAN: If released,
is it likely you'd fall
back into a similar pattern?
You're a repeat offender with
only one felony left to give.
LONNIE: If I'm released,
I can't go back in.
I can't go back in.
I can't go back
to doing the same old
stuff.
I went the wrong way.
I learned that
from being in here.
Working with the chapel,
going to service,
doing those popcorn
thingamajigs.
I'm a better person now.
MAN: Mr. Milsap,
we're happy to note
that there have been
no reports of violence
in here or out there.
LONNIE: No, sir.
No, sir.
I'm just not that kind
of person, you know.
MAN: We also see that you
have a father on the outside.
Can he help you stay
on the straight and narrow?
LONNIE: Yes and no, sir.
My daddy's
a big shot scientist.
He travels all around the world
trying to cure rare disease.
I'm trying to be just like him.
He taught me that,
despite my shortcomings,
I can still do something great.
NEWS ANCHOR (ON TV):
--export revenue by a third.
North Korea has vowed to exact
thousands-fold revenge
against the US,
calling their response
a righteous action.
In other news,
bodybuilder Rich Piana
collapsed today and was
rushed to the hospital
as his girlfriend cut his hair.
Police found 20
bottles of steroids
and crushed-up white powder.
He remains critical.
Rich has been vocal in the past
about adrenaline use,
saying, "Ain't no way, no how
I'm touching this stuff."
[tense music]
LOU (VOICEOVER):
Lonnie, this is it, kid.
It's time.
No more excuses.
No more second chances.
LONNIE: [grunting]
[clank]
[breathing heavily]
[lights switch on]
RONDELL: Coach Lonnie?
How did you--
when did you get out?
Man, Coach Rondell,
what are you doing to yourself?
You really let
yourself go there, bud.
It's all these late nights.
I eat late,
I don't get no sleep.
I can help.
I know a few simple exercises--
I mean, seven minutes
a day would work wonders.
Seven minutes a day?
Sure.
We can work on your core,
get rid of the spare tire.
I'm not saying you're
going to have a six pack
or anything, Rondell, but--
I don't need no six pack.
But if I can lose
this belly fat,
that'll help with
my back problems,
and I got some big plans.
Yeah.
You know what I'm
saying, right?
[chuckles]
Absolutely.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Now, you need to start with
a tablespoon of apple cider
vinegar before you go to bed
and a glass of room temp water
when you get--
Lonnie, Lonnie,
Lonnie, I'm sorry.
What is this?
What is this?
You know
Arnold Schwarzenegger
won Mr. Olympia
seven times, right?
But did you know that two
guys won it eight times?
The only two guys in history.
Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman.
And did you know both
those guys are Black?
Nobody talks about them
outside the bodybuilding world.
Now, the only one to come
close to those two
is another Black man.
Everyone talks about
Arnold, though.
You know why, Rondell?
Because he's white?
White.
It's OK.
You can say it.
That's the only explanation
I have, Rondell.
Does that bother you, Rondell?
Nah.
You don't have
a problem with the truth?
[tense music]
Did you vote
for Trump, Rondell?
[laughs]
Huh?
[laughs]
I'm just kidding, Rondell.
I'm just kidding.
Hey, you had me
going there, Lonnie.
Yeah, that was real great.
I'm still gonna
call the cops.
On a former colleague?
For sure.
[choking]
First step, Rondell.
You're gonna need it.
[buzzing]
[ominous music]
Made some real nice changes
to your office, sir.
Real nice.
Ah, so you've been
taking my advice.
Juicing?
No pun intended--
Lonnie, why would
you show up here, son?
I was reporting
for work, sir.
Why wouldn't I?
You don't work
here anymore, man.
You were charged with breaking
and entering the school gym.
This is another
misunderstanding,
just like last time.
Another misunderstanding that
could get you life in prison.
Are you using?
Are you using steroids
again, Mr. Milsap?
No, sir.
No, I'm not.
Because I can't
have you up here
roid raging and carrying on.
The police have
been called, son.
I'm sorry.
[ringing]
[intense music]
Shay.
Shay.
[grunting]
Why'd you run from me, huh?
Why'd you run from me?
[breathing heavily]
I need some insulin.
- I don't have--
Who's your connect?
You ever heard of Tinder?
[phone dinging, whooshing]
[whirring]
You must be Lonnie.
Nice to meet you.
Are you a cop, Lonnie?
Cop?
Me?
No.
Do I look like a cop?
What does a cop
look like, Lonnie?
I'm on parole.
What'd you say
your name was again?
LONNIE: Your form is flawless.
Almost.
Well, a superheroine has
to look the part, perv.
I get the breast job, but why
you do that stuff to your eyes?
Why do you do what you do?
I mean, your veins
look like Google Maps.
Most women don't want a man to
look like the Incredible Hulk.
It's kind of gross, you know.
I love the Hulk.
You're creepy, man.
How does loving
the Hulk make me creepy?
Yeah, I'm gonna
get going now.
I'm going to be Mr. Olympia.
Good luck with that.
You're gonna need it, psycho.
LONNIE: Hey, what
about my hookup?
What about it?
Hey, Phillie.
[slap]
Ooh, nirvana.
Bummer.
But don't worry, kid.
You never had a chance.
She's a cunning linguist,
if you know what I mean.
[chuckles]
What a waste of perfectly
good optional roleplay, huh?
So, you ready to go to work?
LONNIE: Huh?
PHILLIE: "Huh?"
Are you ready to work?
I was looking
for something else.
PHILLIE: Yeah? Like what?
Yeah, I'm gonna get going.
PHILLIE: "I'm gonna get going."
Look, Asian Barbie
told me you were
looking for insulin,
testosterone,
whatever grows muscle.
I've got all that.
You and the japanimation
creation,
whew, that was a train wreck
before it started, pal.
But your workout form
is pretty spot on.
And it just so happens I'm
looking for a personal trainer.
You seem like a real fanatic.
You interested or what?
I'm the supply,
you're the demand.
Get it?
You work for me,
this is how you train.
You get what you need,
I get what I need.
Everyone happy.
Got it?
Yeah.
Good.
The name's Phillie.
Like the City
of Brotherly Love.
And this is my place.
Yeah, I don't do that.
Germs.
People are disgusting.
You know what I mean?
And wipe down my equipment
if you want to keep your job.
See you, Mr. Olympia.
You wouldn't last five seconds.
LOU (VOICEOVER): I read
a lot of the comic books
when I was young,
and I knew that he
was a great character,
who, to me,
was like a futuristic
kind of a King Kong.
That he was strong,
powerful, he had passion,
and that he always
was a good guy.
And people were always
really afraid of him,
disliked him
because of the way he looked.
I knew that I was
perfect to play the part,
because of the way he moved,
the way he walked,
the way he looked--
[intense music]
[roars]
[ominous music]
[hiss]
[grunting, clanking]
You ready?
Yeah.
Right here.
You up first?
Hey, would you mind
giving me a spot?
For that?
Yeah.
Hmm, sure.
Let's go.
Here we go.
Nice.
There you go.
Oh, yeah.
There you go.
Oh.
[grunts]
Nice.
Whoa.
There you go.
There you go.
Here we go.
Nice, nice, nice.
[grunts]
[creaking]
[chuckles]
Hey, that was
a pretty good 4-5,
Mr. Olympia Amateur.
MAN: Amateur.
Hey, you need a trainer?
Nah, I'm good.
No?
Oh, hey, actually, could you
give me some tips
on meal plans?
You know, to get bigger?
Bulking?
Oh, sure.
[tense music]
DELIVERY DRIVER: Yeah, I'm a
DoorDash here for Mr. Ferrigno.
[engine rumbling]
[plastic bag rustling]
Where are the rest
of my supplements?
Freaking moron.
[rustling]
[knocking]
MAN: Milsap.
[groans]
One second.
SUPERVISOR: You missed
your curfew, Milsap.
The PO called to check.
I covered for you, I figured
you weren't ready to go
back home just yet.
I'm sorry--
You're on your own now.
I was once on the other
side of this door.
I got it.
And I got a job.
Thanks.
For what?
Congrats.
Trash goes out now.
Copy.
[sighs]
[yells, winces]
Shoot.
Let go, please.
Relax,
let's grab a drink later.
Let go.
Hi.
Hey, welcome to Phillie's.
How can I help you?
I'm Lonnie.
Needed help clocking in.
Jess, this is Lonnie.
Lonnie, Jess.
He works here now.
I was just gonna clock
in and get started.
You are my new
personal trainer.
I want you to personal train.
You remind me of my son.
He chugged a gallon
of Drano when he was 19.
Too scared to pick up
a gun and do it like a man.
[ominous music]
Hey.
Let me help you.
Hmm?
I'm Lonnie.
I'm a personal trainer here.
You want to do this seated.
Oh, OK.
LONNIE: Yeah.
Grab it, then sit down.
OK.
Do a straight press down.
Keep this arm straight.
It's all in here, like this.
[grunts]
Good.
So I'm gonna create some
custom meal plans for you.
You should actually
stick to it.
CUSTOMER: OK, yeah.
A lot of this equipment
is trendy,
but pretty much useless,
especially for you.
Let's try some free weights.
Oh, oh, oh.
[yells, grunts]
PHILLIE: What the--
[breathing heavily]
[yelps]
Can you feel that?
LONNIE: Yeah.
Yeah?
Definitely broken.
Bummer.
Sorry you don't
have insurance, kid.
At least not with me you don't.
Jess will drive you
to the hospital.
Jess!
Don't worry, kid.
You don't need two
good feet to deal dope.
You'll be back on track with
a boot and crutches in no time.
Jess!
You know you don't have to
let him talk to you like that.
I know.
LENA: Now, with this
type of fracture,
you want to always keep
the weight off of your foot.
The stress is bad.
Lena.
That's great.
That's a pretty name.
Oh, what's that?
Ugh, I don't like this.
What is this?
I feel like that
might get infected.
Ugh.
Yeah, I just cut
it on something.
Are you OK?
LONNIE: [exhales] My heart
is beating out of my chest.
OK.
Would you like
to go out with me?
I'm gonna take
your BP one more time.
Can I borrow your arm, please?
Thank you.
OK, just relax for me.
LONNIE: I think you're
the reason this is happening.
I seriously doubt that.
OK, sleep.
Just deep, slow breaths.
You're only as healthy
as you feel.
You're good.
And, yes, I'll go out with you.
When my shift's over.
When is your shift over?
It's 5:00 PM Wednesday.
Three days from now?
Yeah.
Sorry.
Have they ever told
you that you resemble
that Reeves guy
that plays Superman?
No?
Because you look like him.
[breathing heavily]
[groans]
[ding]
[elevator music]
Oh.
Lonnie.
I want to first apologize
about your foot.
Whatever I can do to make
it up, I can pay for--
It's OK.
Really.
How serious are you about
making some great gains?
Very serious.
I'm so serious.
What if I could help you?
Give you an advantage?
Can I trust you?
Yeah.
Yeah, you can.
You strike me as a double
cheeseburger kind of guy.
You just need to trade one
dedication for another.
That's your new meal plan.
Testosterone.
Inject it into a muscle
right back here.
OK, standard needle.
Two hours before you work out.
OK.
Number two, insulin.
This goes into the belly fat.
Now you want to make sure
you eat some carbohydrates
about 15 minutes
after you take it, OK?
OK.
You gotta pay in cash.
Just keep it
between you and me.
- OK?
- OK.
LENA: So, do you,
like, live at the gym?
How do you--
I actually work at the gym.
Oh, nice.
Can I have, like,
a free membership?
No.
[chuckles]
That's mean.
Dude, you're serious.
You want to take a break?
Sure.
You look like a baby giraffe.
They're not
made for off road.
[laughs]
I like what I do.
Besides, I get a ton of action.
Hot nurses like me, we have
guys lined up around the block.
I'm not surprised.
Whatever.
I'm serious.
Well, I'm not.
Well, I am.
You're beautiful.
And I'd break my other
foot just to see you again.
Thank God I didn't have to.
[laughs]
Are you religious?
Are you?
I used to go to church.
Just wasn't for me.
You know what I'm
saying, right?
I think so.
I believe in a higher power.
I'm not religious.
I'm more spiritual.
More spiritual.
Spiritual?
Yeah.
My body's a temple.
LENA: Yeah, Venice Beach is an
interesting spiritual choice.
LONNIE: Well,
I figured I had a better shot
of coming off normal
amongst so many other weirdos.
LENA: You don't.
[laughs]
LONNIE: Oops.
LENA: Oh.
I had a great time.
LONNIE: Ditto.
I'm thinking about something.
Yes?
[laughs]
Not that.
Slow down.
What?
All I said was "yes."
That was a seductive "yes."
Fair enough.
OK.
Go on.
If I go to church,
would you come with me?
Maybe.
Maybe?
LONNIE: What?
What if I break your pinky?
Well, that's hardly
soul-winning behavior, Lena.
What can I say,
man, I'm a heathen.
LONNIE: Cool, I'll go.
You had me at "heathen."
As long as I have you.
Wow.
You trying to meet
the family or something?
Maybe.
My dad's a big
shot scientist.
He travels all
over the country,
but maybe when he's in town.
Yeah, I'd love to.
LONNIE: Done.
Pinky promise?
LONNIE: Pinky promise?
Ah.
LENA: What is it?
LONNIE: Ah, it itches.
Wait.
Can I take a look at that?
LONNIE: Ah.
Lonnie, that's
a nasty infection.
Here.
Come on.
Sit.
All right.
[gentle music]
[lively music]
Whisper "you need me more"
Escaping to this feeling
Fast cars and beating
hearts with you
It's a ride we're wanting
Can't tame us, I know
that we're strangers
In this town
that we call home
No, we can't explain this
But love feeling
dangerous so
Tell me that you want this
Tell me that I'm worth it
Want me, 'cause
all I want is you
Tell me, tell me
That you need
what I'm needing
Oh, please,
but I'm not begging you
But tell me that
you're needing me too
Tell me, tell me
[ominous music]
[knocking]
SUPERVISOR: Milsap,
you have a visitor.
Please remember,
all unscheduled visits
are prohibited.
Sorry.
Next time,
make an appointment.
Sorry, sorry.
What are you doing here?
How did you find where I live?
Hey, I don't think we
should talk out here.
Can I come in?
Yeah.
[door shuts]
You're on parole.
Parole?
You know, that's something
that you might want to tell
a girl before you ask her out.
Would you have gone
out with me if I did?
Exactly.
What's this?
These are your test results.
Test results?
Yeah, your blood work.
You're juicing?
Lonnie, your T levels
are off the charts.
Do you hear me?
Keep your voice down.
I'm sorry.
This is a lot.
I thought you were all natural.
All natural, Lena?
No one in this sport
is all natural.
It's virtually impossible.
So what?
You're just gonna
follow the crowd
into a shallow grave
full of shriveled-up,
raisin-sized testicles?
Anything else?
Yes.
I know this place.
They can help you.
Who says I want help?
What will your PO say?
You turning me in?
No.
You gonna stop seeing me?
No, Lonnie, I'm not
gonna stop seeing you.
Hey, I got this
under control.
I need you to do
something different.
Like what?
Maybe the Rocky workout?
You know, like chop wood,
haul a VW Bug on your back.
[scoffs]
I'm serious.
That's a thing.
- Wood?
Yeah, wood.
I've seen that.
People do that.
Wood?
Yeah, wood.
Come over later.
I'm gonna make you
my famous Asian steak salad.
Famous?
LENA: Mm-hmm.
It's famous.
I've never heard of it.
LENA: I mean,
it's famous within my family.
Oh.
And what is with all the Hulk
and half-naked guy pics?
It's my motivation.
You like guys, Lonnie?
What?
No, I just lift.
LENA: Hey, hey, look,
you can tell me.
I won't judge you.
OK, stop hesitating.
I was joking.
I almost had you
going there, didn't I?
[laughs]
OK, I'll see you later?
Yeah.
Bye.
Mm.
I'm sure you have plenty
of stuff you could be doing.
You still have one
good foot, you gimper.
LONNIE: Ow!
Phillie, what--
"Get on the good foot."
That's James Brown.
You're too young to know
James Brown, Lonnie.
"Ah!
Get on the good foot.
Ha, ha!"
Looking good.
I just said
"looking good," Jeff.
Oh, thanks to you.
LONNIE: You've
been working hard.
Yeah.
Wait, Lonnie.
I really want to show
you my appreciation.
Have you heard of crypto?
Ethereum?
Look it up and buy.
Now.
Trust me, you won't regret it.
Seriously,
come with me for a sec.
I want to show you something.
That's me.
I just needed the body
to go with it.
PHILLIE: Hey, Jess.
For the love of--
I'm sending you home.
What?
Phil, that's five hours early.
I have to work.
Is this because--
Just sending you home, kid.
You need a break.
Look at you, you're a mess.
Go on now.
Go on.
[sighs]
That girl, she needs
an attitude adjustment.
Hi, I would like
to join your gym.
Too bad for you,
I'm busy, sweetheart.
Talk to the cripple.
I just need your ID
and a $49 deposit.
OK.
When she comes in tomorrow,
tell her she's fired.
Phillie.
One second.
Come on, man.
Are you serious?
Serious as a heart
attack, homeboy.
You know what,
forget the deposit.
Really?
LONNIE: Definitely.
Thanks.
LONNIE: Lonnie.
Lonnie, I'm Brittany.
LONNIE: Nice to meet you,
and don't mention it.
Really.
So, what do you like
to do for fun, Lonnie?
Work out.
Yeah, I can see that.
You know,
I was thinking I could
use some personal training.
I'm kind of maxed out
on clients right now,
but I can definitely refer you.
Let me just get you
to sign up right here.
OK.
Knock next time, kid.
They didn't teach you manners
at the orphanage or what?
How did you know
I grew up in an orphanage?
[dramatic music]
PHILLIE: How much?
7k.
Wow.
Whoever said you
weren't good for nothing
had you pegged all wrong, huh?
I got somewhere to be--
PHILLIE: Have a seat.
It'll only take a minute.
I competed in--
I competed for Mr. Olympia.
LONNIE: What's with the shakes?
I have what's called Lou
Gehrig's Disease, or ALS.
Which is why
you have the cane.
PHILLIE: Never before
has a bodybuilder
been mistaken for quick.
ALS ended my career.
Runs in my family.
I never-- never
knew my parents.
Yeah, we just
established that.
Lou Ferrigno is my hero.
I think I have more Hulk
memorabilia than he does.
PHILLIE: What just
happened here?
Did we take
the Ice Bucket Challenge
together or something?
Now you're sharing
your daddy issues with me.
Weak.
You're living
in a dream world, kid.
Lou Ferrigno memorabilia.
One of Bill Bixby's tattered
flannels would be a better fit.
[clattering]
Are we done?
No, pansy.
You can't keep talking
to people anyway you want.
Who are people?
Jess, for one.
She works hard.
She works hard!
She's nice.
That's not easy to find.
Actually, you know,
Mexicans are
sort of like boogers,
virtually effortless to find,
and so much more
difficult to get rid of.
No matter how many you remove,
they just keep coming back.
So unless that border wall
miraculously appears tomorrow,
I'm good, Milsap.
[music intensifies]
Hey.
What are you doing here?
Can I come in?
Yeah, of course.
Let's-- let's sit down.
What's going on, Lonnie?
I have to--
I have to train to win.
I need the advantage.
Lena, I need to win.
- Hey, hey.
I need to win.
I need to win!
You need need help.
It's OK.
[crying]
It's OK.
Hey, hey.
I just want to be here for you.
[atmospheric music]
Wait, I--
I can't.
Did I do something wrong?
No, it's not
your fault, I just--
I just can't.
- I'm sorry.
- I can't.
I'm--
[door opens and closes]
[water running]
OK, hold on.
All right.
That's it.
OK.
All right, let me get the film.
Sit tight.
You'll be OK.
Think so?
Mm-hmm.
Little chicken for the chicken
leg, and you are good to go.
You got jokes.
[chuckles]
This is my life, Lena.
"Chicken for the chicken leg."
Oh, you need
your protein, man.
Those are chicken legs.
They are not.
OK, I guess that's about it.
That's you.
You're gonna live.
So, we need to get
you scheduled for Psooner rather than later--
Doc, do you mind talking
in the hall for a minute?
- Sure.
- Yeah.
[murmuring]
OK.
I'm not going to beat
around the bush here.
Lena brought up some things.
Anabolic steroid abuse
needs to be treated
like any other drug addiction.
OK?
- What are you doing, Lena?
LENA: Wait.
What is this?
What are you doing?
LENA: Just, look--
Stop it.
Don't touch me.
You would just snitch
on me like that?
LENA: No, I care about you.
Care?
Care?
You got a funny
way of showing it.
OK, Lonnie, Lonnie,
we have some inpatient
and outpatient programs,
and you need to hear--
- Move.
- Seriously, this is not--
[slam]
Lonnie.
Lonnie.
What?
If you don't stop using,
you're gonna die.
I'm like the Hulk,
I won't die, I can't.
I'm gonna live forever.
[tense music]
[zips]
[thumping]
[clank]
[knocks]
What?
I said "what," not "enter."
By the way, did you see the
rear end on the new Black girl?
She does any more squats,
Nike's gonna have
to build a better yoga pant.
Their kind have no problem
in that department.
You have to stop.
You have to stop with
the racial stuff.
Racial stuff?
What are you,
the NAACP all of a sudden?
Ronnie Coleman
is on your wall.
Have more respect.
You know what?
Forget it.
First the beaner,
now you want to save--
Phillie, I read up on you.
It wasn't the ALS.
It wasn't the ALS that killed
your competition hopes.
You were using too much.
Gear's what wrecked you.
Wrong.
[grunting]
[music intensifies]
[screams]
SUPERVISOR: Lonnie.
[breathing heavily]
You have a guest.
She called.
And keep
the noise down, please.
Copy.
[gentle music]
Welcome.
- Thank you.
- Takes a lot of courage.
Hi, I'm Lonnie.
MAN 1: Hi, Lonnie.
MAN 2: Hi, Lonnie.
WOMAN: Hi, Lonnie.
This is Lena, my girlfriend.
Her only problem is timing.
I'm really into bodybuilding.
It's my passion.
It's my passion.
It's my life.
I've always looked at anabolics
as a necessary evil
of expediency.
I truly believe that
anyone could achieve
the muscular development
of a Ronnie Coleman naturally,
if only our lifespan
was long enough
and we didn't age.
So if you think about it,
it's just a question
of efficiency.
And if you can
see what you want,
you can create your reality.
Bodybuilding is
like anything else--
MAN 3: Can I interrupt
for a second?
LONNIE: You need a--
I mean, I don't want to burst
your bubble or anything,
but you're never
gonna be as big
as Ronnie Coleman naturally.
It's just not physically
possible, right?
Yeah, I mean,
listen to my man.
I'm sorry, dude.
With all due respect,
naturals are small
because you
got a genetic code,
you can only get
so much protein synthesis
unless you get a little help,
so that's why we're all here.
We're all sauced up, dude.
And you are too.
Lonnie.
This is supposed
to be a safe place.
What are you doing?
Lonnie.
[tense music]
LOU (VOICEOVER): If I were you,
I wouldn't take
this lying down.
What's the matter with you?
You're gonna let this slide?
You're gonna let some
punk take what is yours?
This isn't about the money.
This is about you standing
up for what is yours.
You don't let anyone
take that from you.
You have to fight.
You're going
into a fight, Lonnie.
Fight.
What's the matter with you?
You're gonna let this slide?
They came for you, Lonnie.
They knew what this stuff
meant to you and they took it.
POLICE OFFICER: All right,
so start from the beginning.
What else did you see?
Did you see what he looks like?
LONNIE: When I came home,
my door was broken open.
And I showed you all the stuff
that's thrown on the floor.
And that's all I saw.
But my most important
values were gone.
All of them.
My whole memorabilia,
my Lou Ferrigno poster.
It was all stolen.
POLICE OFFICER: All right,
I'm gonna put up a report.
Just let me write
this down, OK?
[breathing heavily]
[sputters]
LONNIE: Don't make
me angry, Lonnie.
You wouldn't like
me when I'm angry.
[beeping]
[engine starts]
[buzzes]
Hi, I'm your delivery guy.
I have an item that was left
out of a previous order.
[rumbling]
[atmospheric music]
I kept saying
to myself, "what moron."
I can't believe they left
out my extra bag of powder.
You're a hero, kid.
You ever try this stuff?
LONNIE: You're Lou Ferrigno.
LOU: Yeah.
The Lou Ferrigno.
LOU: Yeah.
The Hulk.
I love you.
I mean, the Hulk.
Really?
You love the Hulk?
Yeah.
Really?
I do.
I don't.
In fact, I hate
the color green.
I can't stand it.
Gives me anxiety.
You know how many hours I had
to sit in that makeup chair
to get painted with
that green makeup?
Four hours.
That's right.
It's not easy being green.
I'm just screwing with you.
Who hates the color green?
By the way, what's your name?
Lonnie.
Lonnie Carter.
Carter?
You mean like Lynda Carter,
Wonder Woman?
She's one smoking hot lady.
I could look at her
body all day long.
You know what I'm saying?
She's my aunt.
Get out of town.
Seriously?
My bad, I meant no offense,
but she's one smoking hot lady.
One smoking hot lady.
I can see it now.
You look like you're
trying to get in the gym.
I am.
I am in the gym.
Great for your recovery.
Great frame, by the way.
You know, you look like you
need work on the pec, the trap.
I mean,
amateur or not,
especially when you do
the most muscular pose,
kids today, nowadays,
are very starved.
Drink up.
Any advice you could give
an up-and-coming bodybuilder?
Yeah, don't be
a pretty boy pansy.
Lift heavier.
Listen,
if you're looking for advice
to make yourself feel better,
I got nothing to say.
Just train hard.
It's all meaningless
at the end, Lonnie.
It means nothing.
What do you mean
"meaningless"?
I mean,
if you don't have a family,
I mean, someone you love,
someone to love you back.
I mean, what's the point?
Not easy being green.
You got any friends?
You need friends.
Hey, Mike.
You want one?
Is it all natural?
It's got to be natural like me.
There he goes.
You plan to make a move today?
Yes.
Who's the kid?
He wants to compete.
Did you tell him
to train his traps?
Yeah, I told him.
See yourself out, kid.
Let me finish giving
him a beating.
All this time just
to move one little pawn?
Why don't we go
hit the squat rack?
See who needs
to take a little bit more time
between sets there, Silver Fox.
If I only could be blessed
to have all your
natural highlights.
THE TITAN: All right,
I gotta be honest.
I feel like I'm getting
under your skin.
Lou, I don't want
to make you angry.
People don't like you
when you're angry.
Just focus on getting crushed
under one thing at a time.
THE TITAN: Anything to build
up that self-esteem.
Ooh.
[ominous music]
Check.
[laughs]
Welcome to Phil's.
- Hi.
- Hi.
I got this.
Hey hon,
if you're here to train,
I got a really fun workout that
burns 350 calories an hour.
First session's on me.
You must be Phillie.
The one and only.
What can I do you for?
I'm looking for Lonnie.
And is that Ann Coulter?
He's off today.
He's in at 1:00.
What Jenny said.
Who hired you?
You did, Boss.
OK.
He's in at 1:00.
No problem.
I'll come back.
PHILLIE: What are you, Lonnie's
girlfriend or something?
I'd hate for you to miss out.
Excuse me?
PHILLIE: Just saying.
The guy's a clown.
You know he's
completely delusional, right?
Can you please stop?
I'm feeling harassed.
PHILLIE: Whoa, harassed?
What do I look like,
Bill Cosby or something?
Just-- just let go of me.
PHILLIE: You're sort
of psycho yourself--
Let go!
Ow!
You were out of line.
What?
What did I say?
I hope she calls
the cops on your--
Use my phone.
This white man about to make
me go crazy up in here.
Let me take my break before
I break my foot off--
Girl, relax.
He was born that way.
As special as that hairline?
He was born with
that hairline.
[phone buzzing]
[tense music]
[sighs]
Phillie!
PHILLIE: I'm busy, kid.
And watch your volume
in my gym.
Hey, you got a hot piece.
A little too
genderfluid for my--
You disrespect my girl ever,
ever, ever again and I will--
And you'll what, Lonnie?
Best be careful, son.
You may end up writing a check
your glutes can't cash.
I don't need you, Phillie.
Oh?
You don't?
You may be right.
In that case, you're fired.
No problem.
PHILLIE: Better walk away.
[spits]
You missed a huge snowstorm.
Did you recently
move to the area?
Now, what can I
help you with today?
I'd like to open an account.
OK, what kind of an account
would you like to open?
I'm gonna need
to see some ID.
[dog barks]
[typing, beep]
Listed all the stolen
items on the report.
If we find anything,
we'll contact you.
Also, can you tell
me where I can get
a travel permit for parole?
[sizzling]
[beep]
[tense music]
[beep]
[clanking]
Oh, man.
You?
Come on, bro.
What's your name?
- Lonnie.
- This is your first time?
You seem a little tense.
A little rough.
You a virgin?
First show?
I can tell you are.
I'll help you out.
I've been around a lot, man.
I'll give you some pointers.
Come on, man,
I'll help you out.
What do you need?
- I'm good.
Whoa, take it easy, tiger.
Chill out.
Look, it was nice meeting you,
but I got prep to do,
so good luck.
Ha, luck.
I don't need luck.
Luck is for the virgins and the
little leprechauns like you.
Tell me, you feel lucky, punk?
Come on, man, it's Dirty Harry.
It's just a joke.
Chill out.
I crack myself up.
These little leprechauns,
think they can come
and compete
with the big giants.
That's crazy.
Come on.
I can help you.
Seriously.
Punk.
[distant applause]
Pathetic.
Pathetic.
Pathetic.
[thumping]
You disgust me.
Loser!
I hate you.
I hate you!
You disgust me.
It's Milsap, right?
LONNIE: Yeah.
This isn't everything.
A few things are being
held back for evidence.
What?
Where?
Why?
- An evidence locker, sir.
It's standard procedure.
Don't worry. We'll get
your stuff back to you
as soon as humanly possible--
It's not OK.
I'm the good guy here.
Calm down,
or you can beat it.
Before this goes
to the next level.
This is not
everything, it's not OK.
It's not OK!
I need you to calm down.
Right now.
Where's the cell?
Can I see him?
Sure.
Give me a second.
You.
You, huh?
Underestimated you.
I really did.
You stole from me.
You stole from me.
You crossed me, kid.
You're nothing but a drug
dealer, a piece of scum.
And you signed your death
warrant today, kid.
Once I get out of here,
you are finished.
They pressed charges.
It looks like the drug
rap's gonna stick.
I'm sorry.
I'm coming after you,
Mr. Olympia wannabe!
[dog barks]
Pretty crazy.
That's pretty awesome.
Hey.
This guy.
I was just finishing up.
You can't be in here.
[intense music]
[grunts]
[groans]
[high-pitched ringing]
LOU: Get up.
Get up, Lonnie.
How many times do
I have to tell you?
Fight.
Fight like me.
Fight like the Hulk.
There's pain?
Work around it.
Nothing can stop you.
Embrace your passion.
Lonnie, wake up!
Wake up!
[echoing]
[pounding]
[FRANK SINATRA, "COME BLOW YOUR
HORN"] Give 'em hell
Make 'em want
to blow your horn
Blow your--
Woo!
Grab the rope
Start the climb
Shout it out
It's time to blow your horn
[honks]
[ominous music]
LOU: Boy, you're a mess.
You have so much potential,
but you lack the discipline,
using that stuff.
Forget that self-pity.
I thought you were like me.
A good guy.
Supposed to fight fair.
You don't see life in green
or black and white.
All life is gray to you.
You admitted your affliction,
and you're broken.
[knocks]
Oh my god, Lonnie.
What happened?
Hey.
Hey, come in.
No.
No.
Are you OK?
You're right.
I'm not good.
And that's why we can't
see each other anymore.
What?
If something were to happen
to you because of me,
because of me--
- Hey.
I'm the Grey Hulk.
The Grey Hulk.
I'm Joe Fixit.
- Nothing's gonna happen--
Nothing's gonna
happen to me, Lonnie.
The Grey Hulk, Joe Fixit--
LONNIE: You know what, I just--
I just had to tell you that.
Maybe I'll see you around.
LENA: Hey, hey, Lonnie.
Wait.
I know I told you
about my family.
[sighs]
I-- I actually--
I lied.
I grew up in--
[sighs]
in the system.
I-- I was a foster kid.
I don't have anyone, Lonnie.
And neither do you.
And I know it, even though
you talked about your dad,
I know you don't
have anyone, Lonnie.
Because I used to make up
stories about my ideal--
Lena.
Take care.
Hi, I've got an issue
with my card.
Its payment's not
going through.
Oh, yeah.
No, the cryptocurrency
purchases are all me.
Yeah.
Great.
So the--
so the hold is lifted?
Cool.
Thank you.
[phone buzzing]
I can buy my own gym.
JENNY: Hey, Lonnie.
Where's Phillie?
I don't think he's here.
LONNIE: Where is he?
Uh, I don't think you
should be here either.
[tense music]
OK, you know, I'm gonna
go check on the computer,
find out where he's at, OK?
You stay right here.
- I'll wait for you.
OK.
JEFF: Hey, Lonnie.
Hey-- oh.
I heard you're
not here anymore?
Well, I'm glad you are.
I wanted to thank you.
I mean, look at me.
I'm a new man.
The plan worked.
I hope that everything's
OK with you and--
sure.
What are you doing here?
[clang]
I didn't come for trouble.
PHILLIE: Then you
shouldn't have come.
Meant to talk to you
after you got out.
Got out?
A couple days
is not a stint, son.
Chief of police's
a loyal member too,
if you get my drift.
And we got nothing
to talk about.
I want to buy your gym.
200k, cash.
[laughs]
Boy, you must be
dumber than a cow
staring down
a captive bolt pistol.
[laughs]
I just--
PHILLIE: [laughs]
I just--
PHILLIE: You just wanna what?
To be like me?
Not in your wildest dreams!
Now get your simple
ass out of my gym.
You feeling froggy, son?
I don't want
to fight you, Phillie.
Pull up
your panties, homegirl.
[glass shatters]
[breathing heavily]
[screams]
PHILLIE: No, no!
[screams]
[upbeat music]
[elevator dings]
[tense music]
[police sirens blaring]
MAN: Was blind,
but now I see
It twas grace that taught
My heart to fear
And grace,
my fears relieved
How precious did
that grace appear
The hour I first believed
LONNIE (VOICEOVER): "Dear
Lena, I understand if you never
want to respond to me again.
I'm so sorry I hurt you.
I think a lot nowadays.
You were right about so many
things, including my dad.
But I may have found the cure
to the Grey Hulk,
a.k.a. Joe Fixit, that was
raging on the inside of me.
I was trying so hard
to be a winner, to matter.
You cared about me.
Just regular old Lonnie.
I wanted you to know, Lena,
your kindness wasn't wasted.
Please pray for me.
Believe it or not, I'm going
to make a difference in here.
Lonnie."
[clanging]
[gentle music]
Here.
Flex those.
Your whole body
should be shaking.
Good.
We see Samson listed
among the men of faith.
He represents the restoration
of a fallen hero.
You may be sitting here
right now asking yourself,
"can Christ forgive
someone like me?"
[soft music]
And the answer is
an unequivocal yes.
Not only can he forgive you,
he wants to forgive you.
And he most certainly
will forgive you.
[dramatic music]
[distant scream]
Can I help you, brother?
[grunts]
LOU (VOICEOVER): Well done.
I'm proud of you, son.
[gentle music]
[solemn music]
Checked out--
I checked out
Gym Rat last night.
Talk about that a little bit.
Come on in the office here.
What a movie, man.
A little bit
of myself in Lonnie.
Lonnie's out there, big now.
And guys like Lonnie, you know,
he's got terrible genetics,
but he's on steroids.
One of the first
things I thought of,
how sad it was that
this guy is on steroids,
and he's never gonna
make it to the top.
Never.
Doesn't have the genes.
I never became
like Ronnie Coleman,
but I'm 61 years old
and I'm feeling pretty good.
But I was a sick young guy
when I started steroids.
23 years old.
I trained from 13 to about 23.
Obviously, completely natural.
I got big and fat and strong,
and I was happy with that.
I always wanted more
and more and more,
but knew, once I
started steroids,
there was no turning back.
We don't care that
we're not gonna be
the top in the world.
We strive for that, but once
you start doing steroids,
you just feel that
in your system,
and you just want
to get more and more gains
that even top guys in the world
can never feel enough.
So that's the body
dysmorphia side.
But one thing that
really hit me hard
was Lonnie's relationship
with his father.
So I had a deadbeat dad,
and I never felt that
I was of any value.
Still resonates and sits like
a pit in my stomach till today.
61-year-old, I guess,
successful physician
known as The Antibiotic Doc.
I started steroids because
of the pit in the stomach,
and it helped the pit
in the stomach, but then it's--
[clears throat]
it's a never-ending pit,
so that's the problem
with a lot of this stuff.
The message I have
for you guys out there,
if you're gonna do steroids,
you better know
what the hell you're doing.
You better understand--
first off,
please don't do this.
If you're a teenager,
wait till you're at least
21 or 23 or something,
like the old days,
like we did.
And then really understand
the health consequences
of the whole damn thing.
You know, but when you
look at this stuff, in the end,
you just don't want
to die or be paralyzed
or lose your heart
and kidney function.
The first thing
you're gonna lose
is your natural production
of testosterone.
I seem to say it every day.
Some guys do listen,
and most guys won't,
because they'll just start it
and they'll just
keep running with it.
And that's all I
really have to say.
But awesome movie, man.
Really cool movie,
right to the heart,
and let's see the sequel.
[buzzing]
[metal door rolls open]