HWI 17

Hollywood What If Chapter 17

"Napoleon Dynamite" was a comedy movie and it didn't need too much acting. In fact, comedies like "Napoleon Dynamite" need comedic acting, innocent, awkward yet comedic. 

Reese Witherspoon was confused as she didn't know why the director asked her to tell this certain line for unknown reasons. 

Yet, she understood that she had to obey the director. 

'This line has an important part of the movie... Well, it brought a laugh to the audience. This movie is a comedy, so of course we need to make them laugh.'

Kazir watched Reese as she closed her eyes for a few seconds. Of course, actors needed to internalize before they act. Only a few people could control their emotions and entered the role in just a blink of an eye. Even Kazir never met someone like that. 

'Maybe Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks can do that, but I don't know, I never witnessed their acting. Ah, I just remember, Leonardo is still not a star-studded actor. James Cameron has still hadn't started Titanic.'

His eyes never leave Reese. 

Then...

"Your Mom goes to College?"

A simple line, nothing much, but Reese delivered it well. At least better than the actresses earlier. 

Kazir didn't change much. However, if the next actresses didn't have any explosive acting, then he would choose Reese Witherspoon. 

Kazir didn't need a talented actress for this role, as long as her appearance was cute and sweet, and she could deliver the line well, Kazir would hire her. 

"Thank you, Reese. You will be notified of the audition results within three days. Thank you very much for coming to this audition." 

"Yes? Ah! Thanks, Director."

Reese didn't know why the director only asked her for such a simple line. In fact, she didn't even know what emotions she should show. She just said it with a smile. 

In the end, she left the role confused. 

"We still have three more actresses, let's see their audition."

Hollywood had thousands of actresses, perhaps dozens of thousands. These actresses hoped to become famous and rich, obviously. For small actresses, they would fight for the role if they had to. They were ready to do anything just to see their faces in the cinema as long as they were morally accepted. 

"Director Grey... Um, can I meet you after you're done with your job?"

A woman with a big bosom said coqiteshly to Kazir before leaving the audition room. 

Kazir just shrugged and didn't take it seriously. As a person who lived his whole life in the lower level of Hollywood, he knew how the industry works. 

Casting Couch was real. It was a fact. 

Women would trade sex for the opportunity of having a role. Hollywood was not the city of kindness after all, never been one. This industry was realistic, talent was not enough. 

Unfortunately for the big bosom woman, Kazir took his job seriously. Between the big-bosom woman and Reese Witherspoon, Kazir decided to hire Reese. 

'I know. I'm a man. It's impossible for me to avoid the temptation and seduction of women, but at least not now. I have to make sure that this project will be a success.'

So he would never accept the big bosom woman's advancement. 

'Besides, her expression is dull. She clearly can't act.'

"This is a small project and I can't give Reese a big amount of salary."

"Don't worry Kazir, I'm sure she will still accept the role even if you don't give her money. Based on what I can see, she seems a woman who's looking for opportunity." 

Renner would make sure that the actors would only get the minimum. 

"That's good then."

Musicians and artists hate 'exposure' but it was different from small actors. They need this exposure.

"Of course, we will stay pay her, we're not doing a scam here."

"Then, this is over. Call the actors now."

"Okay."

There are two important roles that need to be filled. 

The first was obviously the role of Napoleon Dynamite. The second was his friend, Pedro Sanchez. 

For Napoleon, Kazir needs an actor who was tall. Not so tall, at least 5'11 feet. If someone meet the criteria and could act well, Kazir had no problem hiring him. 

As for Pedro Sanchez, this role was clearly a Latino. The name alone speaks. 

'This role, it might take a while to find someone who can fit the description.'

Right after Kazir said it in his mind, the first actor entered the room.

"Hi, I'm Pedro Pascal. The project stated they need a young Latino actor and I'm here to audition."

"Hm?"

Kazir glanced at the man.

'Pedro Pascal?'

He heard this name in his later years. Kazir was quite surprised to see a known actor auditioning for the role. 

Kazir narrowed his gaze and realized something. 

'It's completely different from what I expected. He doesn't look like that 'Pedro Pascal' at all.'

Because the man before him was young, Pedro Pascal didn't have his iconic mustache. He didn't have any facial hair, none at all. 

'He looks... young.'

That's right, he didn't look like the Pedro Pascal of the 2010s.

Kazir raised his hand before Pedro Pascal could finish speaking. 

Call Jane, I want her to adjust Pedro's hair. 

"Okay."

A few seconds and Jane the Makeup artist showed up. She fixed Pedro's hair according to Kazir's description. 

A few minutes later, Kazir nodded. 

'In my opinion, except for his height, he fits the role.'

Kazir would not confirm Pedro's hiring at the moment, he had to see the other actors before he could decide. For now, Pedro Pascal would be listed as the possible actor. 

"Let's call the next actor then."

Actors started showing up one by one, and Kazir found a few possible ones. 

"Hello, my name is Ed Helms. I'm here for the role of the protagonist."