Chapter 2202


    Chapter 2202


    “Cut! That’s a wrap for our leads. Take five, guys. Next up, let’s get our supporting actor in ce for his


    scene.”


    The thing about Colton’s movies was that the lead role was not always the one with the most screen


    time. Sometimes, the supporting characters had just as much-if not more-meat to their roles, which was


    precisely why so many pop stars anxious to prove their acting chops were both terrified and enamored


    with the prospect ofnding a role in his films. To be cast by Colton was a nod to their talent, a sign


    they had sessfully transitioned from stage to screen.


    But, if a lead ended up with less to do than a supporting role, it raised the question: who was really the


    star of the show? Pride is a tough pill to swallow, and many could not stand the thought of being


    upstaged, causing them to shy away from Colton’s projects.


    Not that Colton would cast just anyone. He did not object to hiring pop stars per se, but he had a keen


    eye for spotting that special spark in a performer. That was what mattered most. On the big screen,


    where every w was magnified, rigid and textbook acting simply would not do. It might pass on a TV


    show, but not in his movies. He could not bear the thought of his script in the hands of someone who


    acted like a block of wood.


    Ryan stood out among those transitioning to acting, particrly when paired with Ivy. Her influence had


    a way of drawing out his emotions, making his charactere alive in the film.


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    And Ivy-she was a rare gem. Colton still patted himself on the back for insisting she audition. After


    watching her nail scene after scene, he was more convinced than ever that she was the perfect choice


    for the role of Valor


    With a break in filming, Ivy pulled Ryan aside to check on him.


    “Are you okay? I left in such a rush yesterday that I did not even see how badly you were hurt. I’m


    really sorry about that,” she said, concern written all over her face.


    Despite his convincing performance, the scrap with Balfour had looked brutal. She worried he had


    suffered more than he let on.


    Ryan waved her off. “You’re selling me short. I told you in the text it looked worse than it was. Mr.


    Howard knew how to pull his punches.”


    Ivy’s brow furrowed. She wondered if Ryan was downying the incident because of Balfour’s


    intimidating reputation.


    “I’m sorry. I wanted to discuss a solution with you, but instead, you ended up getting hurt…”


    Ryan sighed. “I’m fine. But what about you? Did you get out unscathed?”