The new guy trailer
A classic!
The New Guy (2002) is a comedy film starring DJ Qualls, Eliza Dushku, and Shane West. The movie follows Nelson (DJ Qualls), a nerdy high school student who is constantly bullied and humiliated by his classmates. One day, he decides to reinvent himself as a tough guy and becomes the new "bad boy" of school, much to the surprise of his friends and enemies alike.
Here's the trailer:
[The camera pans over a high school hallway, showing students walking and chatting. The music is upbeat and energetic.]
Narrator (in a deep voice): "Meet Nelson, the ultimate nerd."
[Cut to Nelson, played by DJ Qualls, walking down the hallway, looking awkward and out of place.]
Narrator: "He's been bullied, belittled, and humiliated."
[Cut to a montage of Nelson being teased and mocked by his classmates.]
Narrator: "But Nelson's had enough."
[Cut to Nelson, now dressed in a leather jacket and sporting a new haircut, walking down the hallway with confidence.]
Narrator: "He's reinventing himself as the new 'bad boy' of school."
[Cut to a montage of Nelson pulling off various pranks and stunts, impressing his classmates and even winning over the school's queen bee, Janey (Eliza Dushku).]
Narrator: "With his newfound confidence, Nelson's taking on the school and winning."
[Cut to a shot of Nelson, now surrounded by friends and admirers, looking happy and content.]
Narrator: "But can he keep up the act?"
[Cut to a shot of Nelson, looking worried and unsure.]
Narrator: "Or will his true self come back to haunt him?"
[Cut to the title card: "The New Guy", with the tagline "Reinventing himself, one prank at a time."]
The trailer sets the tone for a lighthearted, comedic film that explores themes of identity, self-acceptance, and the challenges of high school life.