Outside the audition shed, there was a long queue. In order to attract the director’s attention, some candidates were wearing bikinis with transparent gauzes, showing off their good figures.
Some of them gathered in twos or threes, whispering to each other and casting envious glances at Hazel.
They couldn’t understand why Hazel came to audition since she was wealthy. She should live like a rich lady, getting up when she wanted and being served by servants instead of standing here to compete with them.
“She is either a fool or a lover raised by a rich old man.”
A young woman with heavy makeup commented in front of Hazel. Her voice was loud and sharp.
“Why does she come here if someone gives her money?”
Hazel stood at the end of the line, listening to their ridiculous discussion, and started to think.
If she was still an unknown actress and got treated unfairly in daily work even though she had done her best, would she be herself, optimistic and sincere, or be one of them, tart and mean.
The entertainment industry was a cruel place where so many beautiful girls lost their dreams. However, Hazel believed light came with darkness.
As long as she stuck to her dream and made herself more powerful, one day, an opportunity would come to her, and she would be a famous actress.
“Hazel Horatio! Is Hazel Horatio here? Get in to audition!”
A crew member wearing a red vest walked out of the audition shed, holding a loudspeaker and shouting.
“Yes, I’m here.”
Hazel quickly stepped forward and waved at the crew.
The announcement caused uproar in the crowd.
Someone called out on the spot. “Why? Who is she? We came at seven and you let her get in first!”
“How could it be? What should we do if she is selected?”
“This is too unfair. What did you get from her?”
The women were yelling and arguing loudly to display their annoyance.
They had prepared for a long time and rushed to the audition shed from all over the country in the early morning to seek an opportunity.
Now, a woman who waited behind them should be called in first and was likely to be chosen.
They had been envious of Hazel when she showed up in a luxury car. Now they became more furious because she was going to take away their opportunities.
“Get out or wait here with your mouth shut. We don’t need you!”
It was hot. The crew was sweating profusely. Obviously, he didn’t want to waste his time arguing with those people.
Actually, Hazel’s role had been arranged by her agent, Kyle.
Who was Kyle? He was still a big shot in the entertainment industry even though he had fad away for a long time.
However, those women knew nothing about this.
They thought Hazel was probably like them without any background since she was also waiting outside.
If there was a big star they knew, they would have gathered around to introduce themselves.
But everyone didn’t dare to say anything more after the crew replied harshly. They all looked at Hazel’s back with vicious eyes.
The audition shed was a mess. The crew members were sweeping the floor.
Michel was famous for his fiery temper. If he was unsatisfied, he would either hit the table or throw things.
Even A-list celebrities would show their respect and called him politely when they saw Michel.
The performance of the previous candidate made Michel very angry. He was now eager to find his dream actress.
He was going to shoot a youth film and had confidence in the box office.
This film had become a huge hit on Weibo when it was announced.
Michel was dressed in his sloppy everyday clothes with a bearded face. He was holding a notebook and kept fanning.
“Mr. Field, this is Hazel, recommended by Kyle. She just graduated from the movie school not long ago.”
The crew members introduced Hazel to Michel with smiles.
Michel, as a well-known director in the country, had been nominated for the Cannes Film Festival.
However, he had a bad temper and often made dirty jokes.
If he wasn’t satisfied with the performance of anyone, he would yell at him directly.
Even though it was not a pleasant thing to cooperate with Michel, appearing in his film means being known by audiences. And he may get famous overnight if he was the main character or a special exist in the film.
“Hello, Mr. Field.”
As a newcomer, Hazel was very humble. She understood she wouldn’t have a chance to see Michel without Kyle.
“You look good.”
Michel ran his eyes at Hazel and gazed at her for a minute. After a moment, he muttered to himself, “But your figure is not like a high school student.”
His ideal image had to be pure and innocent. So, she should be thin and had a flat chest with clear eyes.
Obviously, Hazel was not suitable.
Feeling a little pity, Michel shook his head.
Actually, Hazel wanted to audition for the female lead’s sister who also just graduated from university in the film.
She did not know that just now Michel was considering her as the heroine. But her good figure made her miss the opportunity.
“Alright. You try this part. Take a look at the script first. Look forward to your performance.”
Michel chose a scene where the female lead and her sister had a quarrel. It was not too difficult, but it was not easy to perform naturally.
Hazel still had some acting skills. Her performance perfectly conveyed the character’s emotions, grievances when she was wronged by her sister, and relief when she forgave her sister.
“Hazel, the crew will give you the script later. You join the crew at the end of the month.”
The movie was not a high-cost production, but it was based on a famous novel, so Michel was very strict with choosing actors and actresses.
It was the first time he chose every character personally. He didn’t want to see a stranger getting into the crew by the back-door backdoor after he began to shoot the film.
Hazel nodded and walked to the temporary office next door. Soon, he heard the sound of something falling from the audition shed.
The staff was very calm and walked in to clean the mess.
It was a normal thing even Michel scolded the actress to cry.
Hazel wiped her forehead. She had felt a huge pressure when Michel looked at her.
“Hello. I am Lucy Jones. You can call me Lucy.”
A girl with a ponytail and a sweaty face at around twenty years old rushed in, carrying a big box in her hand.
Hazel didn’t know her. She looked around to make sure if the girl was talking with someone else.
“Are you talking to me?”
Hazel felt a little strange.
“Yes, Ms. Horatio.”
Lucy wiped her sweat with the back of her hand and smiled apologetically, “Sorry, I’m late. The bus suddenly broke halfway. I took a taxi and there was a traffic jam.”
Then Lucy introduced herself. She was an assistant sent by the company to take care of Hazel’s daily arrangements and work as a part-time makeup artist.
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