HWI 279

Hollywood What If Chapter 279

"I- I'm sorry, wait what?"

Jennifer realized that she made a mistake. She met Kazir twice and the first impression that the man showed was not appealing. 

However, when she faced the man, she realized that Kazir was actually tall and big. As they started the audition, Jennifer slowly lost her focus and forgot her line.

"That's fine, Miss Connelly. We can end the audition here."

Doug Liman announced and Jennifer immediately stepped back. 

After the audition, Doug Liman started asking Jennifer about the trilogy and cameos contract and her interest in undergoing physical training. 

Jennifer said yes to everything and left the room. 

"... So who should we pick?"

The who asked that was Harold Witsend. He had an artistic sense since he was once a props master. In his opinion, all four of the actresses were beautiful and appealing. They were fit for the role.

"Naomi Watts and Charlize Theron seem promising." 

Doug Liman said and Kazir agreed. Both directors had the same thought. 

"Harold, who do you think should we cast?"

"Well, I guess I'll go and choose Jennifer Connelly."

"Why?" Kazir curiously asked. 

"How should I say it... Her career is not that good compared to the other three. We can hire her at a cheap salary."

"..."

Kazir realized that Harold was starting to become a real producer. The guy based his opinion on budget! 

"She's beautiful, she can act, and her status is not that great. Definitely someone we can exploit."

'Woah woah woah, Harold you're taking this far. I take back my opinion, you're now a bonafide producer.'

Kazir touched his chin. He was against Harold's thought process but it was true that Jennifer had a cheaper salary than the others. 

Naomi Watts' career would level up after the success of Mulholland Drive. She would participate in King Kong, The Ring, Le Divorce, and other movies. If we cast her, her next salary might become $5 might at least. 

Charlize Theron and Cate Blanchett were the same. 

Cate Blanchett would win the Best Supporting Actress in 2004 and Best Actress in 2013. 

Charlize Theron also won the Best Actress in her role in Monster(2003). She would also star in many blockbusters such as The Italian Job, Hancock, Snow White and The Huntsman, and many more. 

'... I guess it's a good thing I acquired the movie adaptation rights of Hulk from Universal Pictures. If not, Jennifer Connelly might star again in Hulk(2003) which was a box office flop.'

Kazir's butterfly effect slightly changed Jennifer's career.

"I guess we should cast her. What do you think, Doug?"

"I'm fine with that." 

Doug was just starting his career in the industry and he didn't have strong authority against Kazir and Harold so he agreed. 

"Harold, contact Jennifer and her agent. Make them sign a contract as fast as possible since they are going to train."

"Alright."

The negotiation between the two sides would start again... However, Kazir forgot that Jennifer Connelly actually had a nomination for this year's Oscar for her role in A Beautiful Mind. 

Anyway, they would tackle the problem once they were there. 

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Unlike Mr. and Mrs. Smith, The Bourne Supremacy didn't spend much time auditioning. After all, this was a sequel and most of the cast was already filled. 

Kazir knew that this moment would come so he decided to attend their script reading and just as he expected, he met Cameron Diaz. 

Cameron Diaz already has a good career and she could terminate to contract if she wanted to. She could probably afford the termination but Cameron Diaz decided to keep her role. 

The salary that Grey Pictures offered was $5 million since Cameron was not that simple anymore. Charlie's Angels, The Invisible Circus, and Vanilla Sky together with Tom Cruise. Cameron grew more as an actress. 

She could ask for more but Cameron decided to agree so that the production won't be late... Perhaps she had another reason why. 

She read the script and she was shocked when she realized that her character would actually die in the movie. 

She contacted the writers and found that Kazir and Robert Ludlum both agreed that her character should die to give Jason Bourne character development. 

Of course Cameron didn't like it at first but she understood that the plot was indeed reasonable... She hoped to stay in this project for quite long. Perhaps she had another reason why. 

So when Kazir attended the script reading, he saw Matt Damon talking with Paul Greengrass. But his eyes completely landed on Cameron Diaz. 

"..."

He already expected that he would meet her today, but she didn't expect that Cameron would be so gorgeous. Like she really prepared herself today and picked the best dress. 

Her makeup, her slender figure, and her dress. Everything was perfect. 

Kazir admitted that Cameron Diaz was the goddess of the 90s and early 2000s. 

'I can't believe that I broke up with her... Well, she's a nice woman but I failed to open my heart to her. I was still scared at that time.'

He gulped hard for obvious reasons.

When Cameron realized that Kazir arrived, she rose from her seat and gave the most charming smile. She approached him and greeted him bubbly. 

"Good morning director, I know it's late but congratulations on your newest movie Spider-Man. I heard it's going to surpass $900 million."

She reached for a handshake. 

"Thanks, you too Cam-- Cameron, Charlie's Angels and Vanilla Sky performed well. I heard that Charlie's Angels will have a sequel." Kazir almost said"Cam" which was too endearing. He felt he should be formal since this was a job and they separated for almost four years now. On top of that, Kazir was currently dating Angelina. 

He shook her hand. Kazir felt her firm yet soft hand gently squeezing him. 

Cameron giggled. 

"As expected, you're still serious. Perhaps that's what I like about you."

She left after that but Kazir felt like she was messing with him. 

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[Yep, I fucked up. I failed to write two chapters. I sound like a broken record with my promises so I'll just say that I'll do my best tomorrow. I'm busy earlier buying groceries for the New Year. Goodnight, it's already late here.]