The My Hollywood System
Chapter 97

“Eh, I'm fine now. I thought."

Marcus answered briefly and Will looked at him. Marcus sighed as he said.

“I'm really fine now. I've been here for months and my drug addiction is gone. I have been clean for 3-4 months. The only reason I haven't left this rehab center is because of fear. My career is over and I don't think any director would want to work with me now.”

Thas right. Marcus is quite unknown and getting into drugs just destroys a bit of the reputation he gets from [The Blair Witch Project]. Will had already praised Marcus in his heart for not attempting suicide. After all, people with weaker hearts will try to end it all if they are cornered from all directions of life.

"Hm. What are you planning now?”

Will asks a simple question from Marcus. What will he do from now on? Clearly, he would not give up on acting after coming this far. But Will is confident he won't be able to land the role anytime soon with just himself.

“What can I do? I'm going to go and find a job. Unlike drug sufferers who never get a job. It's just that Hollywood will be harder for me. I will do some kind of work, and will try my luck by auditioning from time to time.”

Marcus replied with a bitter smile. He never wanted this day to come. She has no talent whatsoever other than acting and acting is now out of options due to her own deeds.

Will looked at her with sympathy. It was one of the basic emotions that made Will feel like a human being. He felt he should pay more attention to the people he worked with. But how much can he keep an eye on? After all, he was one person.

"I have an offer for you."

will and Marcus looked at him confused.

"What's that?"

Marcus asked, with obvious confusion in his voice.

“I want you to join DTA.”

Will said when he started explaining that he had opened a talent agency recently and he invited Marcus to join. As long as he joins, Will will promise him several film roles.

“I don't know if you've heard of DTA or not. But I really hope you join us. This will help you restore your image and you can rebuild your career from there. You can take the time to think about this offer.” Will explains the advantages of joining the DTA, especially for someone like Marcus whose career is supposedly over.

“I know about DTA. This is rehabilitation, not prison. They have a TV in the common room and I have seen all the news recently. To be honest, I can't believe where you are right now, Will. There was a time when you struggled to get a distributor for the movies we made.”

Marcus laughed while thinking. Although Marcus thinks that he has struggled a lot in the industry, he has the view that Will has fought more than him, and that is why he stands where he is today. Of course, luck is also a factor.

“Marcus, you should really accept Will's offer. I'm not trying to coerce you, but as your former co-worker, I'm very hopeful that you make the right decision and get out of your current situation. It's heartbreaking to see you like this.” June chimed in as she put down her thoughts. She herself is a very arrogant woman and has yet to join the DTA so no one can say she has taken Will's help to boost her career. But even someone like him thinks that the option Will is currently providing is the best way out for Marcus. After all, no one said when Marcus would get a second chance in Hollywood alone.

Marcus hesitates for a moment thinking that he will be a burden to Will. But after seeing Will and June's expressions, he smiled defeatedly.

“Yes well, alright. I will join the DTA. I hope I'm not causing you any trouble. ”

***

The Dream Vision office is getting more and more famous these days. With some paparazzi always lurking outside the building. Reasons vary for everyone, but the main reason is because of recent visitors to Dream Vision. Famous directors would come one after another and this caused quite a stir due to the paparazzi that always followed famous people.

Although, if it should be mentioned, one of the most outstanding directors ever to enter the office is Lucas Amspoker.

At the Dream Vision Studios conference room, Jeffrey is in a meeting with Lucas Amspoker. Lucas is a famous director and is best known for his blockbuster films. He became famous after the release of his famous film [Black Sky] and even managed to get an Oscar nomination for the same film.

It is a film set during the 1940s war period but has a lighter outlook on war with the protagonist being a child.

It was a heartwarming film that made people question their morals and gave perspective on children being brainwashed by the Nazis.

It was a groundbreaking film that has turned normal directors like Lucas into Oscar-nominated directors.

After that, he made a film only once a year or once in two years, and all of his films were profitable until now. It was a great achievement in itself. He even directed a serious war drama and a criminal thriller and both became hits.

Jeffrey is currently meeting with this director in order to get him for the film [1917]. As Jeffrey would become a producer replacing Will in [1917] and [500 Summer days], he took his work quite seriously and did his best to be active in everything possible.

***

Since Jeffrey was busy in meetings with Lucas, Will was also busy holding meetings with the lead role he had chosen for the film [1917].

“Renly Warren and Elijah Thomas.”

will said while looking at their profile in his hands. The two confidently stood in front of him as Will read their profiles. Both Renly and Elijah have worked in other films before, although their roles are additional or just a few other minor roles.

Although both of them displayed a confident attitude, inside their minds was a set of questions as to why they had personally been summoned in front of Will. Renly had a vague but uncertain idea, on the other hand, Elijah was completely clueless about it.

“So, the problem. I'm thinking of giving you a lead role in a movie. But you will have to audition for the film separately once, aside from the audition you took to join the DTA. I'm calling here to tell you about the script. ”

As Will begins to talk about the script, Elijah and Renly's faces brighten up like a light bulb. After all, this was a once in a lifetime opportunity. A few days earlier, Elijah and Renly were friends because they both recognized their respective acting talents. After all, the feathery birds gathered together.

"I accept." "The movement is exposing sexual violence in order to eliminate it."

Elijah was the first to answer and Renly followed. Will looked at them and smiled with satisfaction. The people who know how to take a chance when they have a chance are the ones who succeed in life. As the two quickly decide, Will only reminds them that they must pass the audition for the film and the two nod their heads in anger.

***

Both Renly and Elijah have left Will's office and Natalie is currently standing in their place.

"The two who just left, they got a chance to play the lead role of the next Dream Vision movie." Natalie is shocked to hear it and then thinks about why Will told her that.

“I've planned two movies for now. I'd like you to play the female lead in another movie.” Natalie's expression brightened and she immediately replied.

"I'll do it."

“Don't decide that too soon. Always listen to the movie details, and especially the role details first, ask questions about things you think are inappropriate and only then decide whether you want to make a movie or not. There are many people who will take advantage of you if you do not change that habit.” Will points out seriously though he knows he only accepts the deal without thinking much due to his lack of experience and fear of losing.

“I'll remember that. Thank ye. Can you tell me about the movie outline and what role you think of me? Is there nudity?"

Natalie asked with red blushing cheeks. He was ashamed of himself for losing his composure in front of someone younger than himself, yet he could not help but peek at Will from the corner of his eye as he spoke.

“Ya, sure. But remember, you have to give separate auditions for movie roles. This is completely irrelevant to the audition you gave for employment at DTA.”

Will said as he played with the pen between his fingers.

"Yes okay. I understand."