Ariana responded to Francis in a dismissive tone and shifted the conversation.
âYou mentioned that the scheduling conflict can be resolved.
For the upcoming week, Iâd like to switch the shooting schedule from night to daytime to allow for more time in the evenings.
Would that be feasible?â
âCertainly.
Iâll have someone arrange it.
â Francis promptly complied, instructing a stage supervisor to reorganize the entire schedule.
Ariana bid Francis farewell, satisfied, and departed from the set.
Two days later, just as Ariana was about to shut down her computer late at night, a new message appeared in her inbox.
It was a new document from Jayson.
The name of the document was âshort video scriptâ.
Ariana opened it and read the script intently, marveling at Jaysonâs undeniable talent.
The short script adaptation surpassed her expectations.
It didnât divulge the original storyâs core and even introduced a few twists.
Furthermore, the scene in which Tyler buried the victimâs body during the audition was included, and his concluding smile was also incorporated into the ending.
Upon finishing reading the script, Ariana promptly called Jayson.
âHey, Mr.
Spears, Iâve read the script.
Itâs fantastic.
I canât wait for it.
â
Jayson maintained his composure.
âWeâre short on time.
We can begin shooting tomorrow night.
â
âThatâs not an issue.
But what about the crew? And what about the shooting venue?â
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âIâll handle everything.
Donât worry.
There is, however, another concern.
â Pausing briefly, Jayson continued, âSince youâre familiar with the content now, you know Jaxen mistakenly killed his first love and buried her.
While there arenât many scenes with his first love, the role is crucial, and we must take it seriously.
Our top priority is to find an actress who can portray her.
â
âHow about searching for a female undergrad at the film academy?â Ariana suggested.
Jayson dismissed the idea.
âThat wonât work.
Art school students need their teachersâ approval to join a crew.
There are numerous procedures that would consume time and impede our shooting schedule.
â
âThen what do we do? We canât find a seasoned actress on such short notice, and we canât afford a professional one either,â Ariana said worriedly.
After a lengthy silence, Jayson unexpectedly inquired, âWould you be willing to give ita try?â
âWait, me?â
The following evening, Ariana emerged awkwardly from the makeshift lounge, adomed with makeup and dressed in a sailor suit and pleated skirt.
Pulling at the skirtâs hem, she felt uneasy.
Turning to the people waiting outside, she said, âCan we find someone else, please? Itâs odd for a woman in her twenties to play a 16-year-old girl.
We can still look for a student from a school.
â
However, both Jayson and Tyler approved of Arianaâs attire.
âI donât think itâs a problem.
It matches the scriptâs first-love image.
I donât believe an art school girl would do this role justice.
â Jayson smiled gently.