Chapter 843: Chapter 843 New Script_1
However, they asked me to go back again two days later, saying there were some details that needed to be reconsidered.
The person’s evasive demeanor made it clear they were being pressured by someone higher up.
Jack Stewart also heard everything loud and clear and immediately became suspicious, "The crew hasn’t even announced the cast yet, what reason could there be for an actor to start promoting themselves? Could it be that they’re leading you on, and the role has actually been decided already?"
Although phrased as a question, Jack’s expression turned serious as he stood up, "Don’t be too quick to agree, I’ll look into this."
Hannah nodded, "Fine, but there’s no need to rush. If it really doesn’t work out, I can just turn this down and act in something else. It’s not like I was very interested to begin with."
Jack, with his phone in hand, leafing through his contacts, replied, "Are you crazy? With a big-name director and a famous screenwriter, it’s a fantastic opportunity. Do you really want to go act in some angsty teen flick with Hayes Edwards instead? You’d be torn to shreds by your fans!"
In an era where the number of idol singers from talent shows was surging, everyone in the entertainment industry knew that singing and dancing couldn’t last a lifetime and acting was the best option.
However, among these idols, there were very few who could truly claim to have acting skills, which is why most inclined toward choosing youth romance dramas.
First, because they paid well and second, because they were easy, with no need for wire stunts or fight scenes—how great is that?
The worst they could get was criticism for awkward acting, but as long as the fans paid and the money flowed in, it didn’t really matter.
But Hannah’s situation was clearly different. Her role in "Fairy" might not have skyrocketed her to legendary status, but her pairing with Jackie Qualls did leave a lasting impression on people.
If she couldn’t surpass that in the future, it would be quite troublesome, which is why Jack had decided for Hannah to take on an ancient costume film, "The Palace Wall."
"The Palace Wall" wasn’t just a film script; it was also a movie version launched from the highly popular TV series of the same name from two years ago.
The female lead in the TV series was played by the renowned actress Crystal Quach, a character who was kind, gentle, and yet resilient and clever. She was a well-bred lady who supported her husband, from an overlooked and impoverished prince to becoming the emperor.
As expected, she eventually became the empress, the motherly figure of the nation, yet happiness in wealth proved more elusive than adversity.
The emperor who had promised her a lifetime of love eventually changed his heart. Once love faded, all that remained was desolation.
The Empress fell gravely ill for the Emperor, her beauty no longer as stunning as in her youth. After a severe illness, the Emperor fell for the Empress’s younger sister who attended to her.
She bore a seven-tenths resemblance to the Empress, possessed the vitality and vibrancy the Empress once had, and most importantly, she was young.
In the end, the Empress was thoroughly heartbroken, like a brilliant flower on a branch that wilts rapidly after a downpour, its former glory never to be seen again.
Although the Emperor did not depose her, he banished the Empress to the cold palace, and within just half a year, she passed away.
The story concluded with an aged Emperor on his deathbed, finally reminiscing about his empress who died alone in the cold palace and wishing in front of the candlelight for a mundane life of a regular couple in the next lifetime.
It can be said that "The Palace Wall" is dominated by a sad tone throughout; the female lead endures endless suffering, expecting a sweet outcome after the hardships only to be met with her lover’s betrayal in the end.
Perhaps the only consolation is that the younger sister, who took advantage of her sister’s illness to seduce the Emperor, also only enjoyed half a year of his favor before being relegated to the cold palace following the death of the female lead.
