The My Hollywood System
Chapter 156

OP Pictures Hollywood.

Right now, in the office of Michael Williams, the current CEO of OP Pictures, a middle-aged bald man was sitting in a chair opposite Michael while sipping his tea and listening to Michael's report.

"It's funny how Will Evans climbed to the top in such a short time."

Michael said in a sly and sarcastic voice. Clearly, he didn't seem too happy with Will's resurrection.

The bald man, Richard Persons, was one of the major shareholders of OP Pictures, and eventually, one of the bosses over Michael Williams.

Michael has been raving about Will's current meteoric rise to the top since Richard came here as if he was trying to suggest something.

“He got too big too fast, to the point that it became a problem now. Insiders' news has already told that some of Hollywood's big guys have already started planning what to do with Will. ”

This time, Michael gave a clearer signal, but again, Richard ignored all this as if he had not even heard anything.

“I hear a lot of big players also want to work with him, including the top six. Really it?" Richard asked me something else. Michael, though unhappy, answered his question.

“Yes, they do want to work with him. Even OP Pictures has talked about a deal with him that they have received confirmation of. But that does not mean that no one is afraid of his talent and his current rise in Hollywood. Some people were already thinking of dealing with him and cutting off his wings to knock him down. So that he did not grow much in such a short time. They know that if he grows too much, then they can only do it later. So it is better to take action early.”

Again, Richard ignored everything from the last part as he asked.

“Which project has OP Pictures signed with him? What is his name and about what?” “We received confirmation yesterday that the official title is [Friends], and will be written by Will Evans himself. He calls it a sitcom or something.”

Michael replied, obviously not enthusiastic about the project and more interested in talking about Will's ups and downs.

A sitcom means a television series involving a continuous cast of characters in a series of comedic situations

In this world, the concept of sitcoms has yet to be discovered, which only gives Will more reason to create [Friends], which could mark the beginning of sitcoms in this world, he said, because it was a phenomenon in Will's previous world.

“Will has personally put the idea forward in a meeting, but that's what worries me. I am worried about the contract now.”

michael said as Richard raised an eyebrow, finally seeming interested in anything other than Will's project talk.

"Why are you worried about that contract?"

He asked, curious.

“Well, with Will as the brand supporting the series, the series is sure to get a lot of approval. But some new rumors say that Dream Vision plans to expand rapidly now and not just the movie market they will be aiming for. According to some insider info, Will Evans will also enter the series and animation market. With all this on the table, it is almost impossible that Will will not add his own terms and conditions in the contract, which, I dare say, will not benefit us.”

***

In Will's office, he currently sits down with Leo while handing over the script of the next film he has prepared specifically for Leo.

The script is for the movie [Catch Me If You Can].

The story is about a teenager from 1963, Frank William Abagnale**. who lives in New Rochelle, New York with his father Frank Abagnale Sr., and his French mother Paula. During his youth, he witnessed many of his father's techniques for deceiving people. When Frank Sr. faced tax issues with the Internal Revenue Service, the family was forced to move from their mansion to a small apartment.

One day, Frank discovers that his mother is having an affair with his father's friend Jack Barnes. After his parents' divorce, Frank runs away. In need of money, he turns to a confidence scam to survive and his contract grows bolder. He disguises himself as a Pan Am pilot and fakes airline pay checks. Soon, the counterfeiting was worth millions of dollars.

News of the crime reaches the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and agent Carl Hanratty begins tracking Frank down. Carl finds him at a hotel, but Frank tricks Carl into believing he is Barry Allen's Secret Service agent. He flees before Carl realizes he was fooled.

Before escaping, Frank asks Brenda to meet him at Miami International Airport two days later. There, she sees him, but also sees the plainclothes agent and realizes that he has handed her over, then leaves. Assuming her pilot's identity is back, she makes a fake recruit for a flight attendant at a local college. Surrounded by eight women as flight attendants, she hid herself from Carl and other agents who walked past and escaped on a flight to Adolfo Suarez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Spain.

In 1967, Carl tracks Frank down in his mother's hometown of Montrichard, France. He was imprisoned in a French prison in Marseille where he became very ill due to his poor condition. Carl takes Frank on a flight back to the United States. As they approached, he told her that his father had died. Sadly, Frank escapes from the plane and reaches the home of his now-married mother who has a daughter. Frank surrenders to Carl and spends 12 years in a maximum-security prison.

Carl visits Frank occasionally. During one visit, she shows him a fraudulent check of the case she is working on. Frank soon learns that a bank teller is involved in a scam. Impressed, Carl convinces the FBI to allow him to serve the rest of his sentence by working for the FBI bank fraud unit. Frank agrees but soon becomes agitated due to the tedious work of the office.

One weekend, Frank prepares to go undercover as a pilot again and is intercepted by Carl, allowing him to continue his actions, assuring him that no one is after him. When Frank returns to work and discusses another fraud case with Carl, additional manuscripts show that Frank has lived for 26 years in the midwestern United States with his wife, with whom he has three sons, remains friends with Carl, and has built a successful life as one of the world's leading experts on bank fraud and counterfeiting.

Overall, it was a very good movie and one of the films that cemented Leonardo DiCaprio in Hollywood.

(A/N - Honestly good, if you haven't watched it, then you should watch it.)

“This is the script that I specially prepared by thinking about you. And only you can display the best in movies with incredible charm.”

will said as Leo was busy reading. Suddenly, Leo frowned as he asked.

"First gangster and now con man, I didn't really get a morally good role, you know?"

Will laughed hearing that as he tried to understand this child.

“It's not just a cheater, it's a stylish conman. The audience will not think bad things about you, they even laugh sometimes. The film will be in production soon, so you should take the time to familiarize yourself with the script.”

Leo happily nodded his head as soon as he heard that it was a stylish role. After all, teenagers can sell their souls to demons to look cool.

Robert also had roles in two original films. One becomes a rom-com and the other becomes a drama about the relationship between father and son.

“Oh one more thing, I have another role that I think is very suitable for you.”

Will said as Leo gave him a questioning look.

"Well, that's Spiderman."

"Spider man?"

"Yes!"

Will confirmed when he told Leo about how Spiderman was a character from the Marvel comics and he thought that Leo would be perfect for the role. In Will's previous life, it was discovered that Leo was offered the role of Spiderman but he turned it down.

“Eh, okay. I'm not so sure.”

leo said, a little nervous.

“Yeah, it's not something like I don't want to play in a movie offered by you. But this is a superhero movie and it definitely has an entire franchise rather than just one movie. As a viewer, I like to watch many parts of different movies, but as an actor, I want to end the character's journey in one part, and not repeat it again, which will definitely happen in a franchise.”

Will did not comment anything on that because it was a decision based on Leo's artistic side. Will is confident Leo will play the role if he insists, but it will be hard to get him to play all three of Spiderman's films, not to mention after his popularity has risen.

"It's okay. It's just an idea, You don't have to play it if you don't want.”

will and Leo smiled. For Will, keeping the current Leo happy is very important, to maintain a very good relationship with him in the future.