HWI 202

Hollywood What If Chapter 202

After talking to Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, Kazir Grey and Cameron Diaz returned to their seats. 

Director Fremont Smith sat next to Kazir. His expression was mixed with nervousness and excitement. He greeted so many people. His agent, Salvatore Barlowe, told him to form a connection as early as possible. 

Fremont understood the importance of making a connection with the important people in the industry. 

In fact, the main reason why he got his position was because of his connection with Director Kazir Grey. And for that, he was thankful. He knew that it would be impossible for someone like him to get this mantle easily after working in the industry for almost four years. 

Some of his co-workers who started the same year as him were actually jealous and cursing at him. There was an instance that he tried to invite them to work for him and be part of his newly assembled team, however, some of them declined his offer. 

They didn't feel right working with someone who was on the same level as them just a year ago. On top of that, Fremont Smith was just a new director and this would be his first project, no one was confident in him. 

It was a miracle that he became the director of Taken 2. He thought the cinematographer Renner Hector would direct this movie, yet Fremont got it. 

When Kazir offered him to be the director, Fremont knew that it was his chance to take things seriously. So he immediately agreed. 

Fremont felt bad that Renner Hector didn't become the director. He knew that Renner Hector was good at camera angles making beautiful shots. 

Yet, Renner Hector encouraged him instead. Telling him that he should have fun instead of getting worried. 

Well, Fremont indeed had fun, but the pressure was still strong and he struggled to keep his mind calm. 

"Fremont? Fremont?"

"Huh?" 

Fremont Smith returned to reality when he realized that someone was calling his name. 

He turned to his side and found his mentor, Director Kazir Grey, calling him. 

"Fremont, are you okay? I'm calling your name but you are not responding."

"I'm sorry director, I guess I'm just too stressed right now."

"That's normal. I'm nervous as well before the premiere. However, I started to love the pressure and stress of filmmaking. Once you get used to it, you will seek every time." Kazir chuckled. 

The stress before the release of his movies was indeed suffocating. But once the box office result was released, this stress and nervousness transformed into euphoria. An addicting pleasure that he didn't want to let go of. 

"Thanks, director... Although I'm still nervous."

"That's good. That means you love what you're doing. If you're not nervous, it means you don't love your creation."

Fremont Smith nodded, learning another thing from his mentor. 

While they were having a conversation, a person approached the two and greeted them. 

"Hello, director Grey and director Smith."

Scarlett Johansson showed up. Unlike two years ago, the little girl was now taller and she seemed much more mature. 

After greeting the two directors, the teenager glanced at Cameron Diaz and gave her a sweet smile before greeting her. 

A few minutes later, Scarlett Johansson left to greet other people. 

"Are you okay, Cam?"

Kazir glanced at Cameron Diaz and realized that the woman had a change of expression. 

"Me? I'm fine." Cameron Diaz chuckled and kissed Kazir's cheek and leaned closer. 

"Now that I think about it, are you having trouble working with Scarlett Johansson? That brat is very uncooperative."

Kazir talked to Fremont Smith. Working with Scarlett Johansson made Kazir promise that he would never work with underage actors ever again. They were very troublesome. 

"No," Fremont Smith shrugged. "She is actually very sensible and humble. In fact, she is always on time unlike Liam Neeson and Brianna Evans who has 30 minutes of grace period before starting the work." 

Fremont Smith bitterly smiled. His position in the set was weaker than Liam Neeson and Brianna Evans. He was already thankful that the two were respectful towards him. Or else, the filming might take a while to complete. 

"..."

'What? Scarlett Johansson is acting like a reasonable child? What is happening in the world?'

Kazir Grey was stunned inwardly but he kept his expression normal. 

It was possible for a person to change, but his opinion of Scarlett Johansson was quite solid after working with her. That little girl was troublesome. Kazir didn't intend to work with her again as long as she maintained her bratty attitude. Not even if Salvatore Barlowe begged him. 

After having a conversation, the theater turned dark. A few seconds passed before the screen lit up. 

Movie trailers that Paramount promoted were shown before Taken 2 started. 

Two movies caught Kazir's attention. 

Mission Impossible was set to be released next year, perhaps in summer. It seemed that Paramount put so much resources into this movie because they were already promoting it. 

The second movie that caught his interest was What Women Wants starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt. He didn't have a close relationship with Mel Gibson but the actor had shown a strong impression to him. Particularly that time when Mel Gibson warned him about Jeffrey Epstein. And for that, he respects the guy. 

After the movie trailers, Taken 2 started. 

An animation logo of Grey Pictures greeted the audience. Then the next was the iconic animation logo of Paramount Pictures. 

The audience became quiet as the movie started.