Chapter 91: Unexpected Discovery**

Anson Wood.

In less than two months, this name once again garnered widespread attention, and this time, it was within the fashion industry—a storm was brewing.

Especially after rumors leaked from the "GQ" editorial department that the creative idea for this styling came entirely from Anson himself, and that Anson was also involved in the theme of the shoot.

Things quickly spiraled out of control, stirring up a massive wave of discussion that opened the summer season in the fashion world, rivaling the excitement of the summer box office season.

A single highlight might only generate a small discussion, but when one after another connects in a chain, it creates an incredible chemical reaction. The name "Anson Wood" has become a hot topic in the fashion world, both as a model and a fashion icon.

It was unexpected.

Completely unexpected.

"GQ's" last-ditch effort, a gamble made in desperation, reaped unbelievable rewards—

**Four pages.**

The magazine dedicated four full pages to Anson, a newcomer, in a bold and daring attempt that carried immense pressure. This would have been an impossible proposal for any other magazine editorial team to approve, yet it became the critical breakthrough "GQ" had been desperately seeking.

Everything started from there.

From a sales perspective, readers voted with their actions.

Undoubtedly, at first, people picked up the magazine because of Hugh Jackman and Brad Pitt, but they ended up being pleasantly surprised by Anson. If the second print run's success was still unclear, the third run clearly demonstrated the true source of influence.

The two handsome superstars became mere backdrops, the most dazzling background for "GQ's" June issue.

From a fashion perspective, the discussion about pairing a suit with skateboard shoes simply wouldn't stop.

Honestly, is this an earth-shattering combination?

Of course not.

But creativity often works this way. Once it comes into being, everyone says, "It's too simple, too basic," or "I thought of that before," or "What's so innovative about this?" However, these are all hindsight remarks. "Simple" does not mean easy, and similarly, fashion is not just about pairing outfits—it's also about an idea, an attitude.

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If one wished, a suit could also be paired with slippers. But why did the combination of a suit and skateboard shoes look so stylish on the pages of "GQ" magazine?

Suddenly, photo shoots featuring this theme started popping up everywhere, like mushrooms after the rain.

However, no one could quite capture the essence of it. Despite the simplicity and ordinary nature of the outfit, no one could replicate "GQ's" success.

So, what was going on?

Yet, the streets of Los Angeles had already started to show hints of people pairing suits with skateboard shoes. Though the numbers were still small—since the speed of information dissemination wasn't as fast as in the age of social networks—their presence was undeniable, proving that the fashion trend was quietly shifting.

The impact was slowly fermenting.

But these are all future developments. The real significance of this issue for "GQ" could only be revealed with time.

Now, let's rewind slightly to early June, when "GQ" was just beginning to stir up discussions and attract attention.

It wasn't just Gloria, Madeline, and the other girls; even those in the Los Angeles film industry were beginning to sense the shifting winds of conversation.

Take, for example, casting director Marcia Ross.

A seasoned director who had worked on countless film castings, she was the one who spotted Heath Ledger among a sea of actors two years ago. At the time, Ledger had only appeared in two Australian films, but Marcia brought him to Los Angeles to star in "10 Things I Hate About You," opening the doors to Hollywood for him.

Having a sharp eye is a professional skill for a casting director, but even the best talent scouts don't always hit the mark—sometimes, they too encounter moments of frustration.

Like now.

Looking at the director Gary Marshall in front of her, Marcia had countless vicious and dirty words she wanted to spew, but she held them back.

Gary Marshall, now 66 years old, is a legendary figure in Hollywood known for his expertise in romantic comedies.

He started his career in television, creating a series of sitcoms that became landmarks in American TV history, earning him 16 Emmy nominations. However, it was his work as a film director that truly established his reputation. His 1990 film "Pretty Woman" was enough to make him a household name.

That year, "Pretty Woman" featured the then-unknown Julia Roberts as the lead, and the film became a massive hit, grossing $170 million and ranking as the second-highest-grossing film of 1990, propelling Roberts to become a "America's Sweetheart" alongside Meg Ryan.

Last year, he reunited the leads from "Pretty Woman" for "Runaway Bride," which again grossed $150 million and made it into the year's top ten highest-grossing films, proving that Marshall's romantic comedies still had a market.

Despite being 66, Gary Marshall continued to show an incredible creative drive. After wrapping up two films back-to-back, he was now working on adapting a novel, attempting to find new sparks in the romantic comedy genre from a different angle.

Facing Gary, Marcia couldn't help but feel frustrated, but she kept her mouth shut.

"... God, are you telling me that all of Hollywood can't find a single handsome guy of the right age? What, is Hollywood now full of forty-year-old middle-aged men? Have eighteen-year-olds completely lost interest in Hollywood, so that after all this casting, there's still no satisfactory candidate?"

"Don't look at me like that. I know what you're going to say, but let me ask you this: are there no young people left?"

Gary stared at Marcia with wide eyes, questioning her.

In Hollywood, there's a tendency that somewhat mirrors television. Since the primary movie-going demographic is people aged 25 to 49, naturally, films often feature them as the main characters, and the golden age for actors is typically between 30 and 49.

Of course, it's a different story for actresses, and films targeting the family market follow a different pattern.

But the fact remains that finding suitable roles for male actors under 25 is incredibly difficult—not because they aren't good, but because production companies aren't interested in making films with them as the leads. Naturally, the roles available to them are mostly supporting ones.

Gary was well aware of this, but he didn't see it as a problem. His simple question left Marcia with no comeback.

Marcia looked at Gary's cloudy yet still sharp eyes and felt a bit helpless.

She really had tried her best.

The issue was that Gary was looking for a young man who was somewhat nerdy, with a bit of a rock vibe, someone who normally seemed unremarkable and maybe even a bit insecure about his looks, but who, after a transformation, could shine—just like Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman."

These requirements were too complex and difficult, even contradictory. It was practically an impossible task. In the original novel, a pen could work wonders, and any nonsense could pass, but that wouldn't work in a movie. The camera doesn't lie.

So, what was she supposed to do?

Marcia glanced down at the magazine in her hand, took a deep breath:

Maybe this unexpected candidate could bring some surprises?

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