Writing Web Novels In America-Chapter 92 Main Actors

Hearing Wang Jian’s question, Sarah and Lehman reacted differently.

As the original author, Sarah did indeed just write out the fantasies in her heart when she wrote "Prison Break."

But after hearing the female director’s ideas about the film, she suddenly felt...

uh, incredibly embarrassed.

As for Lehman, a man whose tastes were very much straightforward, he mentally ranted, "Are you freaking kidding me?"

However, since all three of them had their own thoughts about the success of this drama series,

With Wang Jian’s persistence, this female art director named Catherine was temporarily listed as the top candidate for the director.

Afterward, a succession of directors came into the office for interviews.

But none of these people had impressive resumes, and their perspectives on filming were pretty mundane.

To quote Lehman, they couldn’t make crap shine like it was new.

So, three hours later.

Wang Jian pointed at Catherine’s name and said to Lehman and Sarah, "Then, shall we confirm her?"

Not much need be said about Sarah; Wang Jian’s attitude was her attitude.

Lehman merely shrugged indifferently, "You make the decision, my main job is to coordinate with CBS to determine the exact airing schedule for the drama series."

While saying this, he signed his name on the standard appointment contract for television directors.

Then, Lehman prepared to leave the office.

But just as he was about to step out, he suddenly turned his head and asked Wang Jian, "Can a producer use a pen name, like you writers?"

Watching Lehman’s departing figure, Wang Jian smiled and shook his head, then he also signed his own name on the director’s appointment contract in front of him.

Handing the document to a staff member beside him, he instructed, "Notify Catherine to join the actor audition process as soon as possible."

Having said this, Wang Jian turned to look at Sarah and after a moment’s hesitation, he still invited, "Sarah, shall we have dinner together?"

Still immersed in certain emotions, Sarah subconsciously replied, "Okay, that sounds good."

After the two arrived at a high-class restaurant, the atmosphere turned a bit awkward for a while.

Wang Jian looked at Sarah, wondering in his heart: Did he help her this time, or did she help him?

And Sarah also looked at Wang Jian reservedly, not knowing what to say.

She was naturally very willing to interact more with Wang Jian.

But, having just heard a female director dissect her novel that day had left her feeling extremely uncomfortable.

She thought with embarrassment, Wang Jian wouldn’t start to draw certain conclusions, would he?

Just like that, the two finished their meal.

When Wang Jian took Sarah back to her apartment, she quickly closed her front door without inviting Wang Jian in to sit for a while.

Meanwhile, an anxious Catherine had just received a notice from the production team.

She had been successful in her audition and had become the director of the "Prison Break" series.

This meant that after years of working as an art director, she finally had the opportunity to stand on her own and become a director.

Catherine slapped her face repeatedly in the mirror.

Muttering to herself, "Stay calm, stay calm. Catherine, this is just the beginning."

"You are going to make your way in Hollywood and become a renowned director."

After continuing this for over ten minutes, she finally shed her extreme excitement and began to think normally again.

"The notice from the production team says I should join the actor auditions soon." Catherine sat at her desk, twirling a pen in her hand, "That must mean there are no predetermined lead roles?"

A suitable script, amateur investment, and the power to decide the cast?

"Phew..." Catherine let out a whistle and sighed, "How perfect it would be if the investment could be a bit larger!"

Then, she began to flip through her address book, searching for the right look for the characters in her mind.

Having been in the entertainment circle for years, she had come across quite a few decent actors.

...

Several days later.

In the same office, with the same Wang Jian, Sarah, and Lehman.

The difference was that next to the three of them stood another person, Catherine, who had now officially become the director of "Prison Break."

"Why did you pass on that girl who just auditioned? Her acting wasn’t bad," Lehman asked Catherine.

Catherine looked up at the blond man, her lips curling slightly.

"Too ugly."

Wang Jian and Sarah nearly laughed out loud upon hearing this.

As co-producers, Wang Jian and Lehman were no fools.

They knew they were novices in the entertainment industry and clueless about film and television production.

Therefore, they handed over the major casting decisions to Catherine.

The reason they were there was partly out of concern for the actors’ salaries. On the other hand, they wanted to broaden their horizons.

The audition in progress was for the lead actress.

The process could roughly be summarized as: those who looked good had poor acting skills, and those with good acting skills didn’t look the part; there were some who seemed suitable at first glance, but their acting style was too Broadway.

Some actresses who were passed over privately asked if they could "bend the rules" a little, but Wang Jian and Lehman ignored them all.

As Catherine’s voice rang out with "next", another actress entered.

However, this woman, unlike the flashy actresses from before, exuded a harried air.

"What do you think this place is?" Catherine, who was beginning to assert her authority as a director, asked with a frown, "This is how you come to an audition?"

The woman quickly bowed in apology, "I’m very sorry, I flew here from Los Angeles."

She awkwardly placed her suitcase in a corner and said, "I’ve run out of money and can’t afford to rent a room by myself."

"But I will definitely cherish this opportunity."

Wang Jian glanced at the blond woman and nodded at Catherine.

Catherine frowned and waved at the staff, "Prepare a restroom, costume, and props for her, and put her last in the audition order."

"Thank you, I’m very grateful," the woman said, bowing as she left the room.

After a dozen more actors had been interviewed, Catherine still shook her head in resignation.

She smiled wryly and asked, "Can’t we really raise the actors’ salaries? That way, we could hire some slightly more famous ones."

Wang Jian and Lehman exchanged glances and shook their heads simultaneously.

Catherine made a gesture with a lack of energy, signaling for the next one.

This was the last candidate for the lead actress.

As everyone’s expectations dropped to their lowest, this actress surprised them with a good performance.

Catherine watched her intently, "What’s your name?"

"My name is Naomi Watts, from Australia. Thank you, Director, for this opportunity."

"Very well. Where’s your agent?"

"I only have a co-agent in New York," Naomi looked down as she spoke, "He’s with an actress auditioning for the Prison Warden."

"Call him in," Catherine said.

"Okay." Naomi bowed and quickly ran out.

A middle-aged woman entered shortly after.

"Thank you for giving Naomi the chance," she said gratefully.

Catherine bluntly interrupted her, "How much is Naomi’s salary?"

The middle-aged woman hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath and ventured, "We at WMA are trying to offer package deals, signing multiple clients and thus appropriately lowering their salaries."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jian couldn’t help but internally criticize, feeling like it was a human trafficker’s grand opening sale.

Unexpectedly, Catherine cracked a smile, "You’re copying CAA’s packaging deals now? Okay, bring the other one over."

The middle-aged agent smiled apologetically and quickly turned to leave the office.

Soon she returned with a tall, young man sporting a buzz cut.

"Hello, producers and director," the young man first bowed, then introduced himself, "My name is Winterworth Miller."

"I’m here to audition for the role of the Prison Warden."

ps: I made a change earlier, shifting from a bet pegged against ’Friends’ to a renewal.

In fact, during the years ’Friends’ was a hit, many television stations used it as a standard for renewals.

Lastly, I’m working overtime today, so there will only be one update.

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