The My Hollywood System
Chapter 55

"..."

Will is confused as to why Edward asked him to play the role of Stan, no matter what the situation is with the man who will play the role.

MCA has no shortage of actors and there will be plenty of replacements for Stan, so he doesn't quite understand what Edward's planning.

"Well, I think you can play the role perfectly. There's a scene where Stan has to look oppressive and dominant, and honestly, Alex's role doesn't suit you even though I'm sure you'll play it well."

Edward said as he looked at Will as he continued.

"Not only that, isn't June your boyfriend? You have that chemistry because she's gonna play Maggie Stan's girlfriend. Even though the chemistry isn't the same, isn't it better for you? a way? And I'm very confident that you'll play a role well."

At this point, Will was sure about something. This was the consideration Edward gave him for his talent, otherwise there were many people who could replace Stan.

And if she plays Stan, then June doesn't have to kiss a guy carelessly. So that's a good thing. Not only that, Alex's role is also so tame and shy that it will not be difficult to find a replacement.

"Then we have a deal, I guess, just send me the script and I'll prepare Stan's character."

Will said while pondering.

"Brilliant! Brilliant! Haha!"

Edward said as they began discussing the role. It won't be too difficult for Will to play any role because he has the system skills backing him up.

***

It's been two weeks since Will's meeting with Edward. Today is the first day of filming.

Negotiations with Z Studios for the rights of Sherlock Holmes also went well with Amanda being able to buy the rights with just $ 1 million after some bargaining.

Will has already told the team to begin pre-production of the film in part. He already made an appointment with Foxstar and Michael Elrod studios this week to resolve the issue with them.

Since he was acting and had to start film production as well, he decided it would be much more efficient to do everything in order.

***

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[17 Again] it was decided to shoot in the span of one and a half months. This is how Edward does things. He is popular because of his short shooting time, but it just means that his team has to work extra hard to get all the perfect shots in less time.

Will himself had to go filming for 2 weeks, and that was after Edward's consideration. Since Will is busy with his own company, he is not only an actor but also a director, screenwriter, etc.

Edward decides that they will record all his scenes first, which will make Will take time for his own work. Will was very grateful for that and thanked Edward.

Will and June are sitting on a bench near a vending machine with Will sipping a can of coke.

“Slow down, looks like you just came out of dessert. It's not even summer.”

June said while chuckling. He wiped some coke spilled from his mouth with his handkerchief.

Will looked at her lovingly with fluctuating emotions in his eyes. One of the main reasons why she decided to act in the film was also for June, because she wanted to spend time with him.

“Ya, Yes. Well, how's part of your workout?”

Will asked with a smile while gently stroking his shoulder.

“It's going well, obviously. It is great to read a dialogue that is not filled with fear and uncertainty.”

June laughed as she said that. It was true that most of the dialogue he had ever done in a film was in [The Blair Witch Project] and aside from the beginning, the entire film was just a terrifying mess.

“Oh yes, Drake's man hit me. Ha ha ha."

"Male dicks…. You mean the lead who plays the younger Mike?”

Will asked with an amused smile.

"Yes, that man."

June answered casually.

“Well, when there are flowers, bees will also be there. There will be many such people in your life, try to ignore them. They give up as quickly as they get interest most of the time. ”

Will said as he spoke like an old sage.

After rehearsal, filming officially began with an old Mike scene turning into a teenage Mike and telling his circumstances to his friend.

With that, she was accepted into high school and her new life began. Drake, who plays teenage Mike, continues to repeat some mistakes, perhaps because he has not played a role for a long time.

Edward grilled it a lot and even compared it to the bad actors while giving him clues. Although Drake wanted to retaliate, he knew better than that, otherwise, his career would end there.

Talking back to the director about his lead was considered taboo in the Hollywood industry, and anyone who breaks that taboo will face the living hell because no director will accept them in their film because of the dignity of the director.

As the shooting progresses, Drake begins to get into it after a few rantings from Edward and is finally able to finish it after much taking.

After that filming Will finally began.

It was a scene where Stan was playing basketball and dominating the team. Although there was something like this in the original film, Will had changed the script slightly for a more powerful antagonist role.

As Will began to act, Edward could only sigh. He was too talented, and Edward would have him leave directing for acting if he didn't know better.

As Edward's piece resonates, Will exits the set and asks how it all went and if there is anything that needs to be fixed.

"Haha, you're too good. With your scene, I'm relieved there's no need to do too many repetitions."

Edward said as he patted Will's shoulder. June also comes and hugs Will happily. Will's acting is truly amazing, at least for someone who has never acted in any movie before. And June is happy that her boyfriend seems perfect in every way.

"Ah shit, it's itchy. I want to get it out."

Will said as he scratched his head. Edward had him make a complete change to fit in with Stan's role. But Will says that he'll just get a wig and doesn't want to really dye his hair.

"Not too soon, son, we still have more scenes to shoot today."

Edward ended his grievances as they continued on to the next scene.

***

"Can you give me an autograph?"

It was a beautiful girl with blue eyes and brown hair. As Will recalls, she was an additional actress to the set to fill the roles of the students.

"I'm sorry?"

Will asked, confused.

"Ah, okay. My name is Mila. I'm a big fan of [The Blair Witch Project] and of course a big fan of your directing. Can you give me a signature?"

Mila said as she pointed towards the notepad and the pen in her hand.

It seems he is just a fan and wants an autograph.

"Of course why not?"

Will smiled as he took the pen from his hand and gave it a signature.

As he returned the notepad, their hands seemed to have been unintentionally touched. But after a while, Mila did not let go as she slowly rubbed Will's hand and said.

"Do you want to go out for dinner? It'll be so much fun!"

Her lips curled seductively as she asked that. Will just smiled gently and waved his hand.

"I still have some work to do at home and need to go to bed early for filming tomorrow, I hope you don't mind. Thanks for asking."

He did not wait for an answer as he turned around and left.

This is one of the most common scenes to look forward to on a Hollywood movie set. He only tests his luck by trying to seduce Will and make contact.

This kind of thing is common in Hollywood and it's something Will hates. Of course she was a beautiful girl, and of course she would love to sleep with someone like her, but when it involved trading, it was basically testing her dignity.

Not to mention she already has a boyfriend.

Will walks into the parking lot and approaches his car. June was already waiting for him while standing near the car with a grin on her face.

Apparently, he had seen a small incident happen.

"Someone must be popular."

june said seductively.

"Sheesh."

Will just wants to end the day. He was quite tired and wanted to rest.

June continues to giggle as they get into the car and Will sits in the driver's seat.

"So my popular boyfriend, how does it feel to act in a movie? Do you like it?"

June asked with both of her palms laid on her right shoulder and her eyes staring deeply at her.

"Uhm, well. That was a good experience in my opinion. Anyway, I finally understood how actors feel when they get scolded by the director."

Will chuckled at the end of his sentence.

"Hm...so?"

June said as she still looked into her eyes deeply, immediately, their lips touching each other as they kissed deeply.

***

After that, they talked more about the movie and how it all went well. Will tells June that he will be meeting with potential leads for his next film.

June doesn't ask much about him when Will starts driving. After driving to June's house, Will drops her off there.

Although June gave a very tempting invitation to enter her house, the exhausted Will said another and he said that he should attend the meeting.

Afterwards, Will drove to the White Ruby Hotel. It was a 5 star hotel. Will has ordered food for two people there because he will meet Michael here according to Benjamin's promise.