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Chapter 82
“He asked me for it, but I played it cool and didn’t give in Xanthea boasted, “Alright, if you don’t have it, I ask someone else. Gotta go
now
“Wat I don’t have his business card, but I do have his assistant’s. I think his name is Cedric.”
Cedric?
Xanthea’s eyes lit up. “That’ll work!
Just as Xanthea got hold of Cedric’s business card and was about to make the call, an entertainment news alert popped up – #Starlight Media officially announced the adaptation of the hit urban fantasy “Realm of illusions“, rated as the top project of the quarter, S+, with a first–class team in charge, now recruiting actors and actresses on the net#
Recruiting actresses?!
She was stunned, clicking through to see that the newly registered “Realm of Illusions” official account was indeed calling for auditions!
Orion had invested a fortune to secure the novel nights, and the production team included top–tier directors, screenwriters, and producers. The project was rated S+, and shockingly, they weren’t assigning roles directly to Starlight Media’s artists but were open to auditions on the net!
Could she have been wrong about Orion? Maybe he wasn’t doing this for Isabella after all but was genuinely interested in turning “Realm of Illusions” into a high–quality production!
This was fantastic! It felt like finding a light at the end of a dark tunnel! © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.
No need to beg anymore, nor give Isabella a chance to claim she was mingling unclearly with Orion again. Even if she had secured the rights herself, it would have been tough to assemble such a stellar production team.
Xanthea tossed Cedric’s business card aside, thrilled, and clicked on the casting link where the lead role – Phoenix – was listed.
*Actor requirements: Age 18, Height 5’6“, Weight 99 lbs, Long curly hair, Laugh lines and dimples when smiling. Slender waist.”
Reading through, Xanthea felt the role was tailor–made for her.
Every detailed characteristic matched her perfectly, it was as though she and Phoenix were destined to meet, an unbreakable bond!
“What? The company rated Realm of Illusions” as 5+ and set up a top–notch production team, and they’re recruiting openly?” Isabella exclaimed, her makeup half–done as she rushed out of her room.
Wendy nodded. “Yes, and your ‘Corner with Love‘ got downgraded. The company said to ensure quality, only one project can be S+ during the same period, and they’ve chosen Realm of Illusions.”
“Comer with Love” was among the top anticipated IPs,
s, and it was odd fo
for the company to downgrade it in favor of “Realm of Illusions“. This decision must have come directly from Chairman Lockwood, especially since he personally bid for the rights.
That day at the auction, Xanthea had desperately wanted this IP even bidding up to a million dollars to compete with the chairman. Now, with “Realm of Illusions open for auditions on the net, she wouldn’t miss this chancel
“Tell Michelle, I’m not doing “Comer with Love‘. I’m going for Realm of Illusions?”
“What? You’re auditioning for Realm of Illusions?” Wendy was shocked, “But didn’t you say ‘Comer with Love‘ was the hit of the summer, and nothing else could compare? Especially not Realm of illusions“.”
“But it was personally acquired by the chairman. Are you questioning his judgment?”
“Absolutely not! Wendy hastily said, “But, ‘Realm of Illusions just announced open auditions. Even if you want to participate, you’ll have
to audition.”
“So? I’ll audition” Isabella picked up her mirror, “Everyone starts somewhere, right? Are you afraid I can’t compete?”
Wendy uttered, “Of course not, Isabella, you’re a fantastic actress! But I just checked the casting details, and you don’t exactly fit the profile for Phoenix.”
“Not fit the profile? Are you kidding? I’m basically
lly the living embodiment of a novel’s lead!”
Isabella stretched her hand, “Hand me the phone. Let me see which traits don’t match!”
Wendy passed the phone, mumbling. “Well, you’re 5’5“, weigh about 104 lbs, have medium–length hair. Mainly, you don’t have dimples. when you smile.”
Hearing that, Isabella nearly threw her mirror “I have eyes; you just keep quiet!”
Wendy covered her mouth, but before silencing herself added, “But since you’re the top actress of Starlight Media, maybe they’ll make an exception for you”