El Rey de Francia tells the story of a Shakespearean actor that starts to lose his mental sanity. Garrick confuses Alfredo (a young journalist) who seeks Garrick to interview him backstage with an actor who is expected to audition. In the middle of the interview, the old man subjects him through several acting tests to prove his skills in the job; meanwhile the young man deals with personal doubts and insecurities. Fears, past loves, and secrets will drive to confront their inner demons in the middle of an interview that must take place and a show that must go on.