Maurice Book Three!

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Across
  1. 4. Maurice’s first, ambitious draft for a Marvel movie.
  2. 7. The main character of the film Maurice reluctantly agrees to direct.
  3. 9. The legendary (and deceased) actor Maurice initially envisions for his upcoming film.
  4. 12. Maurice’s second, equally ambitious draft for a Marvel movie.
  5. 16. The iconic, profanity-loving actor Maurice insists should replace Joey Tribbiani.
  6. 17. The body parts that make up Maurice’s actual immunity idol.
  7. 18. A vital, non-existent commodity not in the titan's possession!
  8. 21. The mental process that constitutes a direct violation of Section 15 of the Republican charter.
  9. 24. The twisty, salty snack offered to the arriving billionaire.
  10. 25. The tech titan Maurice has made a solemn pledge to befriend.
  11. 28. The veteran actor lined up for the LOTR role in Batman vs. Wolverine: Darth Vader’s Revenge.
  12. 30. Maurice’s laminated evidence proving his Christian faith.
  13. 32. The final, wistful reflection of the titan as his guests depart.
  14. 33. The progressive politician's initials, featured prominently on the wall in strip #410.
  15. 34. “That ___ beaver broke my heart”; Taylor Swift’s anguished song about Maurice.
  16. 35. The biblical name of Maurice’s digital companion.
  17. 36. A harsh insult to a notorious ‘stoner' “Can it, you pot-smoking _____!”
  18. 38. The unprecedented role Maurice plans to adopt on Survivor.
  19. 40. The formidable name Maurice gave to his machete.
Down
  1. 1. Finish the quote, often uttered by those with poor plumbing: “Public toilets are ______.”
  2. 2. The notorious novel/film whose central activity Maurice plans to try with his new firearm.
  3. 3. Maurice's portmanteau for Twitter, created to save its owner.
  4. 5. The primary adolescent application for Maurice's new invention.
  5. 6. Maurice’s emotional state after viewing Thor: Love & Thunder.
  6. 8. High-value paper items discovered padding the titan’s mattress.
  7. 10. The Lord of the Rings character Maurice oddly shoehorned into his Marvel screenplay.
  8. 11. Maurice’s fizzy, zero-calorie dependency.
  9. 13. The first name of the celebrated young actor Maurice holds a deep disdain for.
  10. 14. The actor slated to play the clawed mutant in Batman vs. Wolverine: Darth Vader’s Revenge.
  11. 15. Maurice and Tony’s selection for movie night.
  12. 19. The alleged underlying reason for Maurice's good fortune at Marvel Studios.
  13. 20. One half of the songwriting duo commissioned for the mutant's music in Maurice's script.
  14. 22. The agonizing period Maurice waited for a response from the aforementioned titan's social media account.
  15. 23. The title of the ambiguous serial killer show Maurice champions.
  16. 26. The restrictive accessory pop superstar Taylor Swift demands Maurice wear on their date.
  17. 27. The Star Wars film whose virtues Maurice passionately defends in a written essay.
  18. 29. The tiny, epidermal business venture Maurice launches.
  19. 31. The initial scheme Maurice had concocted involving Marvel executive Kevin Feige.
  20. 37. The reality competition show where Maurice is slated to compete.
  21. 38. Maurice’s AI companion's derogatory term for all living organisms.
  22. 39. The given name of the aforementioned titan’s personal attendant.