My Hollywood System

Chapter 56:

Chapter 56:

Will had asked Benjamin to set up a meeting with Micheal Elrod. The latter was a small-time actor in the MCA, and there were many such actors like him struggling to make their break.

In Will’s perspective, he was the exact replica of Robert Downey Jr, or he at least seemed that way from the movies he had starred in. The roles were good but not something that suited his personality.

White Ruby Hotel

This was one of the best hotels in Los Angeles, and only top class people could afford to have a meal there. Why Will decided to invite Micheal Elrod to this lavish place was simple.

Although Will wasn’t particularly fond of dining at such places, it was also true that these were the places that could leave a heavy impact on someone, especially when not just anyone can afford to dine here.

Will’s reasoning was simple. If by any chance, this Micheal was the same as RDJ, there was no way Will would leave him be. And if he was truly the same person with a different name and circumstances, It would open up a world full of massive opportunities for Will.

This can mean many things, especially that there was a chance legendary actors that were famous back on earth were still small-time nobodies here, and Will could make an agency full of these actors.

There’s even a chance that they existed but never took acting as their career.

Just this thought sent a rush of adrenaline down Will’s whole body.

From what Will had heard about him from Uncle Ben, this Micheal wasn’t a child actor like Robert Downey Jr, and he never got into drugs and such.

In this world, he had just entered his 30s and was struggling to make a break in the industry. His personality was pretty likeable, and he mostly got along with people and had no apparent feuds with anyone.

Will parked his car in the parking lot and walked inside the grandiose hotel through the carpet. Yellow lamps were decorating the walls as if themed.

Will walked inside as a waiter came and guided him to his reserved table.

On a chair by the table, the Robert Downey Jr lookalike was drinking water from a glass cup.

Micheal looked exactly like RDJ with the same face and even the same haircut. He wore a grey tweed, shawl collar blazer that made him look really handsome and young.

“Hello, I’m Will Evans.”

Will got near and said. Micheal, who was drinking water, looked towards him and immediately put down the glass as he stood up.

“Ah, It’s so nice to meet you. I’m Micheal Elrod. You can call me Robert.”

Micheal– Robert introduced himself.

“What....? Isn’t your name Micheal?”

Will’s brain started buzzing as he was shocked. This was something he didn’t expect. Was Micheal also a transmigrator? Or was he someone who could read minds? How did he know that his other name was Robert? Will was honestly confused and a bit apprehensive.

“I’ve never acted in any horror movie before, but I would be happy to take on any role.”

Robert said with a light smile. As Will’s first movie was a horror movie, it would be normal to think that he would ride on that trend and continue to make more horror movies.

“Hahaha, I wonder why everyone thinks I’ll continue making horror movies. Well, the role I’m offering you isn’t for a horror movie, but for something else entirely; it’s also the lead role.”

This time, Robert was speechless. He never imagined that his luck would be running so sky-high. At this point, he was even starting to doubt the reality of the situation. A lead role out of nowhere wasn’t just a piece of pie, but a whole cake that has fallen face-first onto his head.

“Well, What was the highest budget movie that you’ve acted in?”

Will asked in an inquiring tone, to which Micheal immediately replied while still being in a trance.

“It was almost a $30 million movie, and I had played the role of an extra in it. That 30-second role you talked about earlier.”

“Oh..”

Will contemplated as he thought about how seriously unlucky these Roberts were. The one in his previous life was unlucky enough to get into substance abuse, while the one in his current life was just a low time actor with such good acting skills. No matter which world it was, the life of Hollywood wasn’t as easy as it seemed.

“Well. The project I’ve planned is pretty big, and I will give you a chance to audition for the lead role movie, with a package of 2 Million Dollars if you pass the audition and sign the contract.”

Will said as he closely looked for Robert’s reaction. He chose to offer the amount for the lead role directly. However, Will could have also decided to not tell the former about the movie’s budget, because these things are best kept secret. $90 million is not a tiny amount, and the Robert in front of him wasn’t yet a superstar that he was on earth. Greed can make any man blind and foolish, and Will didn’t wish to lose someone like Robert.

And as expected, Robert’s eyes opened wide in disbelief as he was shell shocked. Robert couldn’t get his head around what he had just heard. For a small-time actor to be offered the chance to audition for a lead role was already a big deal, and he was even getting 2 Million dollars if he passed the audition? It was either his luckiest day, or he was being pranked again!

“You shouldn’t be joking around with people like this. It’s not a good habit to practice.”

Robert said that as he tried to leave. He, of course, wouldn’t believe the bullshit that he was actually getting such an important role in a big movie like that. He couldn’t help but think that he was getting pranked and made fun of.

For someone helpless like him, one might think he should at least listen to what Will has to say, but this wasn’t the first time such a thing was happening to Robert, which was why he immediately dismissed the idea of Will honestly offering him a role.

But just as Robert was about to take his first step, Will put down his wine glass and spoke without raising his head.

“Every step you take from here, you will lose $100k.”

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