HWI 54

Hollywood What If Chapter 54

"We already talked to the municipality of Las Vegas and they agree to let us shoot in the streets. However, we have to make sure that we will never disturb the public."

"That's good to hear. We will shoot the scenes in the streets as fast as possible so that we will not cause any traffic."

While walking to their next destination, Kazir and Salvatore had a conversation about the shooting in Las Vegas. 

"As long as we don't make a movie that gives a bad impression on Las Vegas, we're fine."

They reached the room where there was a small television and a VHS. 

"Director Grey."

A young black guy greeted the two. He had an afro hairstyle. A very attention-grabbing hairstyle. 

"Fremont Smith? So you're the one that Salvatore was talking about?" 

Kazir remembered Fremont Smith because of his hair. Afro hairstyle definitely rocks. 

Unfortunately, didn't have the hair strength to try the hairstyle. Instead, most of his hair grew around his mouth. His beard usually grew fast. Sometimes, he didn't have the time to trim them because he was busy. 

"That's right. I sent my experimental movie to Salvatore and he gave me a contract."

"I see."

Kazir didn't have a problem. He heard that Fremont Smith had good grades in college. He was one of the top graduates. 

Many students graduated from UCLA film school but only a very small percentage became successful. The only director that Kazir remembered who graduated from UCLA was Francis Ford Coppola. He is the director of "The Godfather".

Kazir witnessed Fremont's job in the crew while filming Napoleon Dynamite. He was good at his job. He was one of the people who adjusted the lighting and camera angle together with Renner. 

'He clearly knows what he's doing.'

"How long is your experimental movie?"

"45 minutes, Director Grey."

"Since there's a television and VHS here, I guess you came prepared."

"That's right."

Fremont nodded enthusiastically. He knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 

Joining a big production crew after graduating was important for his resume, especially when his position would be an Assistant Director. 

To be a successful director, Fremont Smith needed experience. The best place to acquire experience was in big-budget movies, such as The Hangover. 

"Let's watch it."

"Thank you."

Salvatore sighed in relief after seeing Kazir's reaction. 

They sat down and watched the movie. 

'Based on the color palette of the movie, the tone of the movie was dark and bloody.'

Just as Kazir expected, the movie was about a person killing people... 

The plot was simple, the shots were simple, and even the dialogues were too monotonous. 

One thing was sure. It was too bloody. Red blood here, red blood there, red blood all around. 

However, he respected the fact that Fremont finished the movie. As long as the movie was finished, then it's a successful movie. 

He knew so many movie projects that stopped before their completion. 

"It's good." 

"This is our school project before we graduated. All of the actors are my classmates."

"That explains their acting."

"... So what do you think?" Salvatore joined in.

"There's no problem hiring him as my Assistant Director, but I have one last question."

Kazir looked at Fremont Smith. 

"Director Grey, I will answer your question the best that I can."

Fremont nodded and his hair followed his head movement. 

"Fremont, what do you think about action movies?"

"Action movies? I think Action movies are men's romance."

"... You're hired."

"T- Thank you, Director Grey!"

Kazir extended his hand and Fremont shook his hand. 

"Salvatore, contact Producer Enrico Pusi later. Tell him to sign a contract with Fremont as my Assistant Director."

"I understand... But I'm just wondering, why did you ask Fremont about action movies?"

Kazir just chuckled. 

"I want to know Fremont's opinion on action movies. Simple as that."

"And you like his answer."

"That's right."

Kazir wanted to know if Fremont was interested in filming action movies. 

Kazir already prepared his plan to shoot an action movie once everything went well. 

If his cinematic action (Spies+Hitman+Agents) universe became successful, Kazir needed a partner that would help him make the universe. 

If things went well, Kazir would make Fremont Smith his partner to create the action universe. 

'It's impossible for me to make two or three movies every year. I need someone who can take over some of the projects.'

Just like what Marvel Studio did when their movies became popular. 

Marvel Studio hired many directors to make dozens of movies and tv shows every year. 

The next day arrived and Fremont officially became Kazir's Assistant Director. 

"Today is the script and all of the actors are present."

Fremont said to Kazir before he entered the room. 

"Okay."

Script reading is an important part of pre-production to make sure that the actors knew their roles. To make sure that they have an idea about what they're going to do.

'You can see if an actor read the script or not by attending the script reading.'

To be honest, Kazir didn't like actors who would casually act without even reading the script. 

'Maybe people call this method acting, adlib, or impromptu acting, but I call it laziness.'

Especially actors who forgot their dialogue. They were troublesome. There are so many actors who have trouble saying their lines. 

"Good morning Director Grey."

Ed Helms was the first to stand up and greeted Kazir. Then the actors started greeting him. 

The script reading started.

The casts were:

Phil: Bradley Cooper

Stu: Ed Helms

Alan: Jack Black

Doug: Pedro Pascal

Mr. Chow: Enzo Park

Jade: Reese Witherspoon

Of course Kazir would never forget to add Reese Witherspoon in the line-up. As long as the role was adequate, he would try to squeeze a way for Reese. 

That's how Hollywood works.