- After the staccato beat of the opening, we cut to a silent, serene shot of Riggan floating in his office. Like, literally levitating. In nothing but his undies.
- He has some depressing things to say about "this place" whatever and wherever it may be.
- He talks to Sam about getting him flowers. She's not having a good time.
- He's called down to the set of a play; apparently he's a director.