Trish had just wrapped up a rehearsal when she overheard snippets of a conversation that made her heart skip a beat. A couple of junior staff members from the marketing department were leaning against the vending machine, whispering about the new movie project everyone was buzzing about.
"Have you heard?" the first one said, his voice a hushed murmur. "They're planning to cast that new girl in the lead role."
"What?" Trish felt her hands clench around her phone. Her company had never assigned roles without auditions. It was an ironclad rule—everyone, veteran or newcomer, had to fight for their place. That principle was what made Lopez Digital Studios respected and loved. They gave everyone a fair shot.
The second staff member widened his eyes. "Seriously? But that's not how things work here. Even Ryan Kim and Julian Perez, who are popular actors, would have to audition if they wanted a role."
