Chapter 242

Chapter 242:

Johnny Depp was having a great day. These days, he always seemed to be on the moon, feeling like everything was possible in the world.

One of his neighbours had even told him that with that attitude, he would soon try to jump up a building, thinking he could fly. Even if the comment itself was sarcastic, that was what Johnny felt.

All this was because he had just completed his first movie, and even in it, he was the lead guy. The one who would be the centre of attention. He knew this could be his big break and just that thought of this had him gushing in excitement.

Just a few months ago, he was struggling to make ends meet, and now here he was, about to meet one of the most famous directors within the industry from recent years.

June, through whom he was going to meet this man, was the one who had offered him to act in the movie and was also the director.

Although the movie itself was of the horror genre and had the found-footage technique throughout, Johnny always felt he could give his best and in the end, he was satisfied with his performance.

However, he knew that shooting the movie was just the beginning of an uphill battle.

The next stage would be the screening, and it would be in front of the director he was about to meet, Will Evans.

Johnny had followed Will Evans’ rise through the industry in the last few years religiously, and the latter became his inspiration to strive for his dream of becoming an actor in Hollywood.

Early morning he received a message from John, June’s assistant, regarding the screening confirmation at the Dream Studios. So, after wearing his favourite suit, Johnny walked out of his apartment and met with the others waiting outside in an SUV.

To his surprise, John, who would usually be the one driving June around and taking care of her matters, wasn’t around this time, and June herself would be the one driving them to the studio.

At the front seat was a middle-aged woman, Emilia, whom Jhonny had long become familiar with. She was in charge of the post-production editing, and it would be she who would become the biggest reason behind today’s outcome, be it a failure or a success.

Although Jhonny was confident that Will Evans would surely like their movie, he had a feeling something would definitely crop up and this uneasy feeling was why he was quiet almost throughout the ride.

Beside him was his co-star, but they barely talked outside of work matters, so he didn’t really start a conversation here.

Although both knew how important this day was, Will Evans was now an established director, and the Dream Studio was slowly becoming a household name.

If Will Evans liked the end result, both these artists were confident they would get a huge headstart in their respective careers.

“Things got so bad towards the end of the film because Micah kept gaslighting Katie into believing that he is the man of the house and nothing can get past him. There are moments in the film where it almost looks like he’s willing to get into a fistfight with the evil spirit, which obviously is not even possible. Moreover, by using the Ouija Board, he gives the entity a doorway to enter their world.

“And thus, she eventually became the victim of the possession. As for Micah’s death in the ending scene, Katie killed him, and he was clearly asking for it all along.”

Will thought for a moment and then replied, “I think you misunderstood me. I am not talking about the death of the male lead,” Glancing at Johnny, he added, “No offence intended, Jhonny.”

“None taken.”

Will turned his head toward June and continued, “The jumpscare. It gives the cliche end to the movie and breaks the whole rhythm. Also, do you intend to keep the female lead, Katie, alive?”

June shook her head, “She’s already dead. The demon possessed her.”

Will nodded, “Not to the audience.”

June thought for a moment and asked, “Do you have an alternate ending in your mind?”

Will smiled, “Yes.”

June squinted her eyes, “I knew it. Alright, what’s it about?”

Will shrugged, “It won’t be free.”

“Hm?” June crossed her hands, “Oh? What will be the price?”

Will rubbed his hands together while replying, “Two things. First, Dream Studios will handle the distribution of the movie.”

“Oh?” June smiled, “I thought you would never ask. Alright, what’s the second?”

Will turned his head towards the man standing behind June, “I want him.”

“Hm? Johnny?”

“Yes.”

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//DreamNote//

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