The Papsadore & Morahan Cut

**The Papsadore & Morahan Cut** is a director's cut of Drake & Wayne's first episode, The Earth-7 Shuffle.

## Differences from Aired Version

* Numerous visual changes and enhancements.
	+ Entire episode re-colored into a black and white palette, from full color.
		- This makes the series the first black and white JEM production.
	+ Entire episode re-formatted into a 4:3 aspect ratio, from 16:9.
		- Numerous shots re-adjusted/optimized in order to accommodate for this change, particularly instances of on-screen text for purposes of legibility.
		- This makes the series the first JEM production not in the 16:9 aspect ratio.
	+ Multiple shots re-timed in order to benefit pacing.
	+ Alternate takes of numerous scenes have been re-incorporated into the cut.
* Numerous musical/soundtrack enhancements.
	+ Addition music cues are inserted throughout, particularly to accentuate the appearances of Gore Crenis.
	+ There is a new opening theme, Leonard Cohen's *Hallelujah.* The track replaces Neil Diamond's *Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show*, in order to fit the entire episode's adjusted emotional context and tone. as well as the more resonant opening.
	+ There is a new closing theme, a remix of twenty øne piløts' *Heathens,* produced by series co-lead/co-director/co-writer/co-executive producer/co-regular producer/among others, Patrick Morahan. The track replaces Klaus Wunderlich's interpretation of Besame Mucho, originally created by Consuelo Velázquez, as performed by Rico.
* Numerous auditory enhancements, and sound-effect changes.
	+ New sound effects are included on all inter-dimensional teleportations, in order to indicate their power, and other-worldly qualities.
	+ A complete re-design from a sound level on numerous action set pieces/physical attacks in order to convey enhanced brutality.
	+ New sound effects are included as multiple characters and objects fall through the air, in order to convey motion and fluidity.
	+ Enhanced sound-effects for Crenis' abilities, particularly his lightning, in order to better match lore descriptions from print material.
	+ New sound effects are included on all character deaths, in order to enhance the darker tone.
	+ A re-designed sound is included for Doctor Somnus' laboratory waiting room buzzer/alarm, to align with an upcoming video game release.
	+ Minor adjustments/incorporates to the sound mix in order to break up inappropriately silent moments.
	+ Additional audio cues for select pieces of dialogue in order to accentuate intentions.
* Numerous story/character changes.
	+ Additional pieces of dialogue for Mr. Bishop in order to better express the character's acerbic personality, and nihilistic worldview.
		- These changes were made for the sake of congruency with the character's upcoming appearances in future JEM projects.
		- Actor Jack O'Haire recorded said additional dialogue specifically for the purpose of the cut.
	+ An additional epilogue scene is included, featuring the character Brigadier General Marlon Crenis, also known as the Martian Crenishunter. The scene also features series co-lead Martin Drake, his first appearance in new footage since 2020's Beyond Help.
		- Actor Abraham, credited mononymously, filmed multiple scenes during the original creative process behind Drake & Wayne. The character was planned to make his most prominent appearances in the series' third episode, Twin Drakes: Fire Wayne with Me. However, all his scenes ended up on the cutting room floor, reducing the character to in-series references.
		- Abraham is credited for his cut-appearances in the series' sixth episode, Pilot.
		- The fan favorite character is the son of Gore Crenis, and an unknown Veronica.
		- The character is the first African-American character in the entire Jethroverse, adding to Drake & Wayne's legacy as the most diverse JEM production to date.
* Multiple accreditation changes.
	+ To reflect the cut's singular release as a special episode, Nick Stewart, playing Daniel Hyannis, playing Carrie Voss, are billed as regular cast members in the opening credits, as opposed to guest appearances.
		- Sull's appearance in the cut returns her to the role of Carrie Voss, after the character was re-cast with Ava Ferreira in Multiversal.
			* This makes Sull the first performer to return to a recast role in JEM history, unless one counts the Jethroverse appearance of Clarence Crowell as an aged Jethro Smith as a re-casting.
				+ This is debatable, as while Crowell only appeared as the character after Brennan Savery had left the series, Crowell played an alternate version of the character, and the two appeared on the series concurrently post Savery's return.