…Time Skip (Dec 31)…
Today was New Year's Eve and the talk of parties and get-togethers was being whispered all throughout DreamHigh.
"Hey Eren any plans for tonight," Uncle said sipping his coffee.
"I have gotten a few invitations from celebrities, but I don't think I will be going to any of them. What about you?" I replied.
"Well, we have some family members coming over for a small get-together. You're welcome to come if you want. I'm sure Sarah would like to see you again." Sarah, Uncle's daughter, the same age as me & was like a first cousin to me & my sister.
"Nah it's ok, I have something I have to get started on tonight."
"Ok, but don't forget you're always welcome."
Cracking a smile, "I know Uncle."
…Later That Day…
I drive into the garage and see a truck with a crew unloading things into the house. Walking to what was an empty room in the house was now filled with a bunch of instruments and a digital audio workstation being installed. Tonight I will be making all the songs I plan on using in High School Musical. Do I like the idea of doing this on New Year's Eve, well no. But I have to since filing will start in 2 days for Shawshank Redemption.
…Flashback (DreamHigh Headquarters)…
I was scrolling online when an email popped up.
Dear: Eren Wayne
Hello, Mr. Wayne, you have been invited to the Kardashian New Year's Eve party starting at 8 PM at the residence of Kim Kardashian. We look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely: The Kardashians
'Kardashian? While it does sound fun I don't trust anyone with the last name Kardashian. Too much drama, plus I have to start music production for High School Musical. Wait! I don't have anything to record with, I should probably order the things I need.'
Too busy thinking about what I needed to get started on I didn't notice someone walking into the office. "Earth to Eren."
"Huh," I jump and snap out of it and see Uncle with a bunch of files in his hand. Putting all the files on the desk he sits down opposite me, "What's got you all dazed out?"
"The Kardashians invited me to their New Year's Eve Party."
"Kardashian, didn't one of them just release a second sex tape or something?"
Nodding my head, "Yes Kim did."
"You going?"
"Hell no, they just want to use the recent fame I have gotten to get back more press than they already have. Plus going could open a whole new world which I want to keep sealed away for now."
"Fair point," he said switching his focus to the files he brought, "Here are all the candidates that match the criteria for casting."
Each file had the name of the actor and a headshot of them in the font. "Thanks," I replied taking a part of the stack to go through.
"No problem," he said as I started to go through all the candidates for any that caught my eye.
"Question? Why aren't you interested in getting an A-list actor?"
"If we get an A-list actor the fact of the matter is that once the movie does well a lot of the credit for the movie will go towards the famous actor's ability to play the role instead of the movie itself. While we do need to find someone famous since we can't rely on the magical power that child actors have by getting C-list or low B-list actors we can still gain the publics' focus & interest in the movie while also using the actor's popularity to the movie."
Third Person POV...
Anthony silently thought about what Eren said and agreed. Suddenly Eren stopped while staring wide-eyed at one of the files he pick up.
Curious Anthony asked, "What is it Eren?"
A huge smile plastered onto Eren's face. Eren put the file he was staring at out onto the desk & slid it over to Anthony. "I want him."
Looking at the file Eren slid over Anthony asked, "Why is this one standing out from the rest, and what role do you see him playing?" Anthony said while opening and reading over the person's file.
"Call it a feeling, and for what role I want him to play. Ellis Redding," Eren said.
"The lead role. Ok, I'll have someone give him a call," Anthony said while looking at the file in his hand. On the front of the file, you could see the name of the person in question.
Jackson Freeman.
Flashback End...