Thread: Hyde and Seek [ Chai & Mr Quixotic ]

RE Hyde and Seek Ariamella Mr Quixotic Remain in this profession, and you'll start. Hannah noted from the change in Katrina's tone that the anger which had consumed the actress a short time previously had departed, and shot her a smile. The sharks who run it seem to think they purchase your soul and rights to your body, along with your acting ability, when you sign the contract. Believe me, Michael is one of the good guys. The older woman defended the director, not in an attempt to persuade Kat, but because she truly believed it. Regardless of the slap he'd issued to Katrina an action which Hannah didn't condone, but one for which she could understand the reasoning behind Michael Rodriguez was one of the most respectable men in the game. In the time she'd worked alongside the man, he'd not once used his position of authority and influence to bed his actresses, or take advantage of his cast. That wasn't to say Michael didn't have his own peccadilloes a lot of rumours floated around, and some were sure to be true but the glamour of being a name in the film industry ensured he had enough women throw themselves at him of their own accord, without needing to resort to coercion or force. Unlike many others producers, actors, directors, studio moguls and their serfs who'd fuck and abuse young, vulnerable starlets simply because they could, with impunity. Hollywood was a world of its own, and created its own laws. When Kat swiped her card, Hannah nodded. As she'd wished, they were headed to the actresses suite, rather than hers. Not that any room at the Wiltshire were less than five star, but in comparison to the Penthouse's on the floor above, Hannah's would seem cramped, and Kat would feel more comfortable in her own space. She briefly wondered if it was true that Kat had offered to foot the bill for the extra expense when their stay at the Hotel was extended, and knew that if it were, the girl must have been aware it was her lack of performance, which had caused the delay, long before the day's confrontation with Michael. When their eyes met, Hannah appraised Kat without speaking. The girl didn't drink, use drugs, or flirt and sleep around with other cast members, and apart from the one incident with Michael had never been seen to lose her cool and composure. The control she'd exhibited was close to supernatural, and to the experienced casting director, Kat's innocence, and naivety to the ways of the world - the world of power and fame - was almost a physical presence. A sudden chill made its way down her spine. Hannah had been in the game long enough to be aware that, unless you wished to be a pariah, forever out of work, and constantly mocked and derided, no matter how honourable your intentions, or high your standards, the temptations and depravations of Hollywood eventually became impossible to avoid. It was people like Kat, who when they fell, landed hardest. Just as Lily would in Hyde and Seek. Was that what they'd seen in her, and why she'd been selected for the role? The ding of the bell brought Hannah out of her reverie, and she pushed the thought aside. They had a film to make, and she could concern herself with the young actresses welfare once it was completed. Hannah's head shot up at the sound of a familiar voice when exited they the elevator, and her gaze landed on Renier. She scowled at the male lead in reaction to the comment made to Kat, then wiped the smirk off his face as her attention moved to the blonde on his arm, and the scowl became a smile. Make sure to use a condom, I know where he's been. His response was rendered inaudible by the wall put between them as they reached Kat's suite, and the woman sighed. Would you believe that asshole even propositioned me. I'm old enough to be his damn mother. Hannah shook her head in disbelief, and followed Kat into the room. After a quick appraisal of the suite - Hannah had been in a many five star penthouse over her career, and was no longer surprised by the luxury and grandeur they offered - she headed straight for the mini-bar pointed out by Kat, and discovered a bottle of fifty year old Glenfiddich. This will do just fine. She held the bottle in the air, found two glasses, half filled them with ice from the machine provided, then pirouetted to locate the young actress. Katrina flopped on the sofa just as Hannah reached the one opposite, with an oak coffee table between them, and poured each a drink. She raised an eyebrow at Kat's words, then pushed the liquor towards the other woman, It'll help you sleep, kicked off her shoes, and fell back on the lounge, with glass in hand. Hannah lifted it to her lips, and sighed in contentment as the fiery liquor heated her mouth, and sent a warmth through her entire body. As she lowered the beverage, and ice clinked against glass, her eyes once again found Kat. That's good to know. Michael and I agreed that you were the right actress for the role, and I still believe you have the potential to do Lily justice. I'm certain he does too, but I understand his doubts the Katrina Ellis we saw at the auditions and in her previous films isn't the one we're seeing now. It's as if she's afraid to express her emotions on film. Is it the mature content and nudity, Katrina? Because if it's that simple, and you've agreed to something that you now believe you're not ready for, or capable of, it's best we part ways. The piano scene, as you're well aware, is only the beginning of Lily's downfall, and tame in comparison to what will be required later. Possibly we misjudged you, or you misjudged yourself, and you don't have the maturity and experience, either personally, or as an actress, to portray such a sexually complex character as Lily is, at this stage of your career. Hannah paused, and leaned forward in her seat. They'd done their research on Katrina Ellis before offering the role. Then, the discovery of Nicole's stalled career, and the reasons behind it, had appeared insignificant. However, not now. Hannah had picked up on Kat's references to her mother through the confrontation with Michael, and intuition told her that Nicole Ellis was at the root of Kat's problems she'd need to tread carefully with what was said next. When Hannah spoke again both her expression and tone had softened. Or is it something else Katrina. To do with your Mother? You know you can't spend your life paying for another's mistakes, and allowing them to live their life vicariously through yours. Maybe it would help if you talked to a professional. The casting director held her breath, unsure how Katrina would react. I know a man. He's worked with virtually every A-lister in town. Not quite the truth, and the word psychiatrist wasn't mentioned.