In 1950s Hollywood, Craig Barstow, the burned-out lead actor of failing sci-fi TV show, The World of Tomorrow, ends up believing he actually is the show’s valiant main character, Captain Cal Armstrong, after a failed mob hit leaves him delusional. Now, with the mob on his tail and his tyrannical studio boss at his throat, he must find a way to save his show and his sanity, all before the final 5pm broadcast.
Following his life-or-death grudge match, Craig awakens with barely enough time to return to the studio for the broadcast of the final episode. He and Johnnie inadvertently discover the secret to his split personality. As Craig searches for a cure, the Friezeman’s learn about his condition and attempt to turn Captain Cal into a human wrecking ball to destroy Craig’s life forever.