Today was the day I was supposed to do my script reading for my small part in the movie 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' a small independent film that actually ended up doing fairly well in my old world. This is the main reason my clone had fought so hard to just be a part of the movie. The whole time I was away, my celebrity clone had been networking with whoever he could in the movie industry. Thanks to the fact that I already had a little bit of fame under my belt, it made things a little easier.
It doesn't change the fact that I had to still come in and audition for the part just like everyone else and it didn't magically mean I was going to get a main part. I wasn't a background character and that was good enough for me for my first film having no prior experience in the industry as far as the industry in this Earth knew.
I was auditioning for the part of 'Sleazebag' A character with no name that feels up a woman while she's sleeping at a party and gets confronted by the main character. I was sure my old agent would have told me not to do this movie role because it would be bad for my image, but because I have no prior experience in this world, It was too good to pass up. Many actors first movies are ones that don't even have lines. Although my part was short lived, I had a few lines.
Opening the door to the script reading waiting room, I was met by the gaze of many actors who were also waiting to audition. Shortly after walking in, I sat down as everyone looked away no longer interested. That was except for one person who started to walk my way and sit next to me after having seen me.
Looking over at the man that had gotten up from his own seat to come sit beside me, I was surprised to see a young Robert Downey Jr who immediately spoke to me once we made eye contact. "You're Prince Aeric right? Big fan of your work".
I raised an eyebrow, surprised that someone who was a big celebrity in my old world had just said he was a big fan of my work. Without thinking I replied to him. "I'm a big fan of your work as well".
Rob looked at me with a weird expression. "You have seen my work?"
I nodded as I quickly thought of the only movie I knew of from his early career. Of course. "Johnny be good was a pretty good movie, you did great in that".
Robert looked even more confused. "Johnny be good? haven't heard of it. Maybe you are thinking of someone else".
...shit. I forgot that things were a lot different in this world for a moment. "Oh yeah...Maybe I am. Still, I can tell by looking at you that you have probably gained a bit of fame by now. I'll be honest with you, I don't watch many films myself, but I can spot talent a mile away".
Rob smiled. "I've not been in anything big and I've only ever gotten small roles. This is the first time I'm reading for a lead role actually".
I couldn't help but be shocked a bit in my heart upon hearing his words. Someone who was a star in my last world is fighting for work in this world. I couldn't help but wonder how many other actors with untapped potential existed here struggling to find good roles. Id have to make use of this when I became a director. How fun would it be to recreate the Iron man movie here? "This movie could be your start, I can tell just by looking at you that one day you will make it big, keep up your hard work".
Rob suddenly felt more confident for his audition as he sat up straight and replied. "Yeah man, you to. Let's both work hard to be big stars in the future, btw my names Robert, but you can just call me Rob".
"It seems like you already know who I am, but you can call me Aeric, it's what my friends call me".
After talking for a while, I got my new I.D. ready for when I was called in case I needed it. Of course it was illegally made by a criminal I knew that made fake identification cards, social security cards, passports, etc for people. Having no last name was the biggest problem for me. I didn't want my name to be Prince Aeric either, because then id be King Prince Aeric and that sounded horrible.
I also couldn't just be Aeric, because that was on par with 'Mclovin'. Nobody has just a first name and that's it in civilized society. So my name was now Saiyan Aeric on paper. My first name being Saiyan, my last being Aeric. It wasn't a great name, but the only people that would know of this would be the people hiring me.
As we were talking, Robert got called to do his reading. I was once again alone as I thought back to when I tossed the Joker into his prison cell at my house. I was thinking about releasing Harley as soon as I ever caught the Joker, but I could tell she was annoying the other inmates with her constant talking which included the newly arrived Joker. I wanted to keep her a few more weeks just to annoy the Joker a bit longer.
The only person happy with Harley being in the prison was Clayface who was right next door to the talkative blonde. With the walls being made of glass and not giving much privacy, Clayface had seen a lot of his cell neighbor and at this point, I don't think I could convince him to leave even if I wanted to release him, which I didn't.