HWI 151

Hollywood What If Chapter 151

"Do I have a schedule for today?"

"After this, no sir."

Erica Mendez drove out of the Paramount headquarters. Just as they reached the highway, Erica and Kazir realized that some cars were following them. 

"Really... They didn't give care at all."

He shook his head. He already expected this. From the moment he became a successful director, he knew that this kind of thing would happen. Being a superstar was not that simple. 

They gave to maintain a certain image in front of the public. However, celebrities are people too. They shit and fart. 

One wrong slip and paparazzi would take advantage of you. 

"Erica, your job is done today."

"Thank you, sir."

Kazir reached the apartment and bid Erica farewell. The paparazzi could not get into the building so there was no reason to be anxious. 

"... I guess I'll watch a movie."

Kazir prepared dinner for him. Nothing fancy, pancakes, eggs, and buffalo wings. 

Calix had a library of videotapes in his apartment. Some of them were recently bought while the others were the fruit of his labor back when he was still a small-time director. 

He took a few steps until his feet stopped at a certain movie. 

"Alright, let's watch Pulp Fiction."

Directed by none other than Quentin Tarantino. 

"Actually... I want to watch Django Unchained."

Quentin Tarantino's movies usually have a strong portrayal of violence. So his movies were not family-friendly. Still, no one could deny that his movies were good. At least Kazir Grey likes Quentin's filmography. 

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"Kazir, take a look at this. These scripts seem interesting. How about you read them."

"Salvatore... Put the scripts away."

Kazir sighed when his agent kept asking him about his opinions. 

"Besides, am I even allowed to read it?"

"It's from 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. They want to hear your opinion so they approve."

"..."

Kazir decided to entertain Salvatore. 

"Listen to me, I'm not a God. I don't know if a movie can be successful just by reading the script."

"Of course, I just want to hear your thoughts."

He raised his brow and read the script... He didn't expect that he would read a very famous movie. 

'What the hell? Paramount let me read the Runaway Bride, and now Warner Bros is giving me the chance to read Matrix!?'

He realized that just like Paramount, Warner Bros' main investment next year would be this R-Rated science fiction movie. 

"Let me guess, you want Enzo Park to audition for the protagonist?"

"Nah, I heard that Keanu Reeves is interested in the movie. I just want Enzo to get a supporting role."

Kazir nodded. Asian aesthetics was not highly accepted in Hollywood. Not even in the next 3 decades. Asian actors/actresses have so few roles to take. 

"So? What do you think?"

"Hm, it's interesting. If they can pull it off, this movie might be good."

"Okay. Then how about the next  one?"

Kazir took a look at the second script. He almost jumped when he read the title. 

"What the fuck is wrong with 20th Century Fox. They are basically giving me a spoiler. I'm a Star Wars fan!"

He didn't even read the script and immediately put it on the table. 

"Why are you not reading it? Tom Rothman personally asked me about your opinion!"

"Fuck no! This is Star Wars we are talking about! Of course it's going to be successful. There's no reason to hear my opinion."

"But still..."

"Salvatore, take these scripts away. If you are interested in this project, why don't you audition your other clients?"

"Are you talking about Scarlett Johansson? That's what I'm thinking too."

Their conversation revolved around Star Wars. Kazir never read the script since he already has an idea about the plot. 

Star Wars Ep. I: The Phantom Menace (1999)

Surely enough for Kazir to remember. 

'Now I know why Liam Neeson is practicing swordsmanship when I called him.'

Liam had a huge role in this movie. 

"Damn, I feel like I'm being their advisor."

He muttered after Salvatore left the office. He was clearly affecting Hollywood from now on. No one could deny that. 

The post-production of John Wick was completed three days ago and Kazir Grey has so much free time. So he spent most of his time in the office, sometimes writing original scripts. 

"It's August 17. We have three weeks to promote John Wick before its release.",

He might have to attend another batch of interviews and travel all over the country. 

On top of that was the project that he was going to start before November. He intended to film The Bourne Identity in early 1999. 

Another project was Taken 2. He already gave Fremont Smith some clues. Perhaps the young man already has an idea. 

"Damn, I realized that this might be my only free time from now on. Haha, how fun!"

He grinned. Instead of feeling the burden. He was thrilled to see another day. 

Unfortunately... The next, someone contacted him for the first time after so many years. 

Someone whom he had already forgotten about. He could not believe that he would meet her again. 

"Mother..."

Kazir greeted the woman who was in her early 50s. Even though she was over 50 years old, she still looked young and beautiful. As if time never cursed her.

"Hello, Kazir, my son."

The woman smiled and sat down. Their meeting place was at the park. The one who chose this location was his mother, Eliza Cohen. That was her maiden because it seemed that Eliza divorced her second husband a few years ago...

[Next chapter... I want to show how fragile a human is. One word can easily break their hearts.]