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MSG BANGKOK: COVER ME, I'M FUCKED
By Donovan Cage
When a green Marine Security Guard lands a dream post in Bangkok, he’s dragged into a chaotic spiral of corrupt diplomats, rogue spy games, and a boss gunning for blood, and to survive, he’ll have to outfight, outdrink, and outsmart everyone in the compound.
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When a green Marine Security Guard lands a dream post in Bangkok, he expects routine embassy watch duty and a chance to soak up the city’s wild nightlife. Instead, he finds himself in the crosshairs of clashing agendas, corrupt diplomats running side hustles, rogue spy games bleeding into embassy walls, and a detachment of Marines whose survival strategy mixes black humor with binge drinking.
Thrown into this powder keg, the rookie is tested by a hard-charging boss who sees every crisis as his shot at career redemption, even if it means bleeding his Marines dry. Between late-night bar fights, shadowy intel deals, and embassy incidents that can never make headlines, the rookie must learn fast: in Bangkok, the mission isn’t just protecting diplomats — it’s staying one step ahead of the chaos.
To survive, he’ll have to outfight, outdrink, and outsmart everyone around him, proving that the only way to make it as a Marine in Bangkok is with sharp instincts, sharper wit, and just enough recklessness to keep the compound standing.
The MSG franchise is strategically architected for maximum ROI, utilizing international locations specifically chosen for their aggressive tax incentives and production rebates. Each pilot, and the series that follows, is written to leverage local cultural value and 'in-country' production breaks, ensuring premium scale at a highly efficient price point.
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MSG: Bangkok
Big thanks to everyone who checked out the logline for MSG: Bangkok.
This one’s already landed 2nd Prize in the Fade In Comedy Awards and is starting to carve out its own cult lane.
Black ops meets black comedy, and Bangkok’s never looked sweatier.
Grateful for the support.
MSG Nation runs deep.
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If Generation Kill and Barry had a misfit baby stationed in Bangkok — this is it. Real Marine stories, black comedy, and embassy chaos.
Thanks for the views and welcome to MSG Nation.
Created by a real Marine Embassy Security Guard. This is MSG — raw, real, and ready for deployment.
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MSG is not your typical military thriller.
It’s the only franchise of its kind that blends geopolitical tension, kinetic action, and grounded Marine realism, then rips the rulebook in half. MSG breaks the fourth wall, slams you with punchy voiceover, and throws you into the chaos alongside characters who feel like your fire team.
This isn’t war porn, this is MSG Nation: raw, irreverent, and built on the kind of dark humor only Marines walk the fine line of.
Think Generation Kill meets The Boys, with Barry’s bite.
Collaboration welcome.
MSG NATION — OOH-RAH!
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MSG BANGKOK: COVER ME, I'M FUCKED sounds like an exciting Military Thriller, Donovan Cage! And catchy title. I think your logline needs more info. Right now, it's just the setup. I suggest adding the story goal and stakes.
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Thank you, Maurice! I tweaked the logline based on your feedback.
You're welcome, @Donovan. I think your logline is better!
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You're officially a part of MSG Nation!
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MSG: BANGKOK just placed as a Quarterfinalist in the LA International Diversity Awards, adding another industry nod to its growing list of accolades. This one means a lot, not just because it’s an international competition that champions bold, underrepresented voices, but because it validates what we always believed: there’s something in this show for everyone. Whether it’s the racially diverse ensemble, the geopolitical cat-and-mouse games, or the unhinged dark humor that tickles that little secret place we all know we have, MSG: Bangkok finds a way to hit. Hard.
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MSG: Bangkok has now earned a spot on the Coverfly Comedy Red List twice, currently ranked in the top 14% of all projects on the platform. The script continues to build momentum for its sharp voice, distinct tone, and cross-genre appeal, proving it can resonate with both readers and industry pros alike.
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ATTENTION MSG NATION: MSG: Bangkok just locked in Quarterfinalist at the 2025 Outstanding Screenplay TV Pilot Competition. The mission continues, Marine grit, global stakes, and dark humor are still kicking in doors and taking names. Now our sights are set on the Semifinalist announcement, August 25. Stay frosty.
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MSG Update!
Big news from the Your Script Produced! 4th Edition competition — MSG: Bangkok has been named an Official Selectee! Bangkok is still standing tall and will move forward to see if it advances to Quarterfinalist status on August 31.
Eyes up. Minds sharp. Black hearts - OOH RAH!
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Big news — MSG: Bangkok has officially been named a Quarterfinalist in the Your Script Produced! competition!
That makes wins/placements across all three projects in our portfolio this year, spanning features and television. Excited to keep building momentum as we head into the next round.
Eyes up. Minds sharp. Black hearts - OOH RAH!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARINES!
250 years ago, in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia - the City of Brotherly Love - a handful of the toughest, bravest souls this not-yet-official nation had to offer came together and gave birth to the United States Marine Corps.
Less than a year later, because of their grit, sacrifice, and sheer will, America officially became a nation.
To all my fellow Devil Dogs - past, present, and future - SEMPER FI. DO OR DIE… OOH-RAH!
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Congratulations on all the success with MSG: BANGKOK, Donovan Cage!
Thank you, Maurice Vaughan, for the love! And thank you, Oleg Mullayanov, for the 5-star rating!
Keep an eye out, the MSG global franchise is expanding with more pilots, more countries, and more irreverent yet lovable ensembles in the works. We're building an authentic, international, action/thriller/dark comedy, television universe designed for global scale. OOH-RAH!