HWI 228

Hollywood What If Chapter 228

January didn't have any good movies in the 2000, nothing promising. Small production companies usually scheduled their movies at this time, hoping that their movies would generate profit. 

Kazir was always busy in January because every year, he had a filming schedule around this moment. 

His movies were released in theaters in the summer, September, and November. This caused a constant schedule for him to start his next project early next year. 

Kazir was a different breed because every year he had one project to film. He was dedicated to his job and he loved his job very much. 

There were cases when the crew members resigned because they couldn't keep up with Kazir's yearly projects. This man, never had a vacation this past six years. 

While Kazir was busy with his project, Fremont Smith, the director of Taken 2 received so many offers from different companies. 

Fremont was mostly busy in preparation for the celebration party for Taken 2 that would happen on February 3. 

The box office of Taken 2 was already $216 million in North America. 

On top of that, its performance internationally was amazing. In just 50 days of screening, the international box office already surpassed the North American box office with $239 million. 

The thing was, Taken was very popular outside America. Many people were not good at English but men had one thing they could all appreciate, action movies. Particularly, great action movies with blood-pumping scenes, which Taken 2 had. 

In Germany, the movie grossed more than $33 million. 

In France, which was where the first Taken movie was set, grossed $28 million. 

In the United Kingdom, it was $35 million. 

In Italy, $31 million. 

Spain, $16 million. 

These were the five counties that gave the highest contribution to the box office. 

Now, the worldwide box office of Taken 2 was $455 million. 

As more time passed, the worldwide box office would only increase until Grey Pictures had another movie to profit from. 

For now, Fremont had no intention of filming, particularly this year. He felt like he lost a great amount of energy after filming Taken 2. He realized that being a director was not that simple. Perhaps that was the reason why most directors only make movies every two to three years. 

Only a monster like Kazir had the willpower to film a project yearly, without having any nervous breakdown... His mental fortitude was amazing. 

And that mental fortitude was known by anyone. 

"So... Is the nude scene still included?"

Angelina Jolie asked next to him. The two were having breakfast in a restaurant near the filming location. They just woke up together after a night of having "fun". 

Angelina Jolie was wearing sunglasses since her makeup was not done. She had a messy bun hairstyle. 

"Yes, the nude scenes are included. But I will only add them in the DVDS, the R-Rated/extended version, it will probably cost 60 dollars."

"Thought so. It will be hard for Wanted to pass the PG-13 rating if we added the nude scenes in the movie."

Angelina Jolie said after taking a sip of Kazir's coffee. Kazir didn't mind the woman drinking his coffee and just let her be. 

"You're fine with me being naked in front of the camera?" That was the question that Angelina was trying to ask in the first place. 

In the script, Kazir pointed out that Fox(Angelina Jolie) would walk naked out of the ice sauna and Wesley Gibson would have a peek at her perky ass. 

"You're such a pervert for adding that scene." 

She teased the man only to realize that Kazir was actually serious...

"I never thought of any perverted idea while writing the script." He honestly said. 

"Again, are you fine with me being naked in front of the cast and the crew members?" 

"Angelina, it's your choice. You are a star, you can decline it and we will use your double instead. I only intend to capture the backside and the butt, you don't have to show your face."

"..." 

Angelina Jolie bit her lip sexily and stared at him. 

"What do you want me to do?" Perhaps being intoxicated by the man across her, she wanted to please him every time. 

Besides, this was not the first time that she had a nude scene. Gia, Hell's Kitchen, and Mojave Moon. These were some of the movies where Angelina had nude scenes. 

"I want you to be professional." Kazir extended his hand and wiped her lips that had coffee. Angelina licked his thumb and giggled. 

"Okay, for you, I'll be professional. I bet you will feel horny once you see me naked in front of many people."

"Maybe yes, maybe no. We will get there." Kazir replied and licked the thumb that Angelina nibbled. 

"I can kick out the crew members if you want." He offered, knowing that some actresses were not comfortable doing a nude scene in front of many people. 

"No, it's more exciting that way."

Kazir shrugged and let her do her stuff. 

The two exited the restaurant and went to the parking lot. However, a paparazzi showed up and bombarded them with questions. 

He was actually stalking Angelina Jolie because of her recent divorce. He didn't expect that Angelina would make a move on her director after her divorce. 

"Director Grey! What is your relationship with Angelina? Are you guys dating?" 

Kazir frowned and quickly shielded Angelina from the camera that was constantly taking pictures. 

The paparazzi didn't give a fuck and kept asking questions. When Kazir and Angelina entered the car, the paparazzi shamelessly blocked their way. 

"If I'll answer your question, will you step out of the way?" Kazir clicked his tongue. He wanted to slam the car into the director but that was stupid. 

"Yes, of course." The paparazzi nodded, still holding his camera. 

"That's right, me and Angelina are dating. Now get out of the way or I will bulldoze you."

The paparazzi happily let them leave, knowing that he caught a great scoop today.