HWI 228

Hollywood What If Chapter 228

January in the year 2000 had no good movies, nothing promising. Small production companies usually scheduled their movies at this time, hoping that their movies would make a profit.

Kazir was always busy in January because he had a filming schedule around this time every year.

His movies were released in the summer, September and November. This created a constant schedule for him to start his next project early the next year.

Kazir was a different breed because he had a project to shoot every year. He was dedicated to his work and loved his job very much.

There were times when crew members quit because they couldn't keep up with Kazir's annual projects. This man never took a vacation in the last six years.

While Kazir was busy with his project, Fremont Smith, the director of Taken 2, received so many offers from different companies.

Fremont was mostly busy preparing for the Taken 2 celebration party that would take place on February 3rd.

Taken 2 has already grossed $216 million in North America.

In addition, its international performance was astounding. In just 50 days of release, the international box office had already surpassed the North American box office with $239 million.

The thing was, Taken was very popular outside of America. Many people did not speak English well, but men had one thing they could all appreciate: action movies. Especially big action movies with bloody scenes like Taken 2 had.

In Germany, the movie grossed over 33 million dollars.

In France, where the first Taken movie was set, it grossed $28 million.

In the United Kingdom, it grossed $35 million.

Italy, $31 million.

Spain, $16 million.

Those were the five countries that contributed the most to the box office.

Now the worldwide gross of Taken 2 was $455 million.

As time went on, the worldwide box office would only increase until Grey Pictures had another movie to profit from.

For now, Fremont had no intention of filming, especially this year. He felt that he had lost a lot of energy after shooting Taken 2. He realized that being a director was not that easy. Maybe that was why most directors only made movies every two or three years.

Only a monster like Kazir had the willpower to make a project every year without having a nervous breakdown... His mental strength was amazing.

And this mental strength was known by everyone.

"So... is the nude scene still in?"

Angelina Jolie asked beside him. The two were having breakfast at a restaurant near the set. They had just woken up together after a night of "fun".

Angelina Jolie was wearing sunglasses because her makeup was not done. Her hair was in a messy bun.

"Yes, the nude scenes are included. But I will only add them to the DVDS, the R-rated/extended version, it will probably cost 60 dollars."

"I thought so. It will be hard for Wanted to pass the PG-13 rating if we add the nude scenes to the movie.

Angelina Jolie said after taking a sip of Kazir's coffee. Kazir didn't mind the woman drinking his coffee and just left her alone.

"Are you okay with me being naked on camera?" That was the question Angelina wanted to ask.

In the script, Kazir pointed out, Fox (Angelina Jolie) would walk naked out of the ice sauna and Wesley Gibson would get a glimpse of her perky ass.

"You're such a pervert for putting that scene in."

She teased the man, only to realize that Kazir was actually serious...

"I never thought of a perverted idea while writing the script." He said honestly.

"Again, are you okay with me being naked in front of the cast and crew?"

"Angelina, it's your choice. You are a star, you can refuse and we will use your stand-in instead. I only want to capture the backside and the butt, you don't have to show your face."

"..."

Angelina Jolie bit her lip sexily and stared at him.

"What do you want me to do?" Maybe because she was intoxicated by the man opposite the table, she wanted to please him every time.

Besides, this was not the first time she had done a nude scene. Gia, Hell's Kitchen and Mojave Moon. These were some of the movies in which Angelina had nude scenes.

"I want you to be professional." Kazir held out his hand and wiped her lips where the coffee had been. Angelina licked his thumb and giggled.

"Okay, I'll be professional for you. I bet you feel horny when you see me naked in front of a lot of people."

"Maybe yes, maybe no. We'll see." Kazir replied, licking the thumb that Angelina was nibbling on.

"I can throw the crew out if you want. So that you and me are the only ones there." He offered, knowing that some actresses were not comfortable doing a nude scene in front of many people.

"No, it's more exciting that way."

Kazir shrugged and left her to it.

The two left the restaurant and headed for the parking lot. However, a paparazzi showed up and bombarded them with questions.

He was actually stalking Angelina Jolie because of her recent divorce. He didn't expect Angelina to make a move on her director after her divorce.

"Director Grey! What is your relationship with Angelina? Are you together?"

Kazir frowned and quickly shielded Angelina from the camera that kept snapping away.

The paparazzi didn't give a fuck and kept asking questions. When Kazir and Angelina got into the car, the paparazzi shamelessly blocked their way.

"If I answer your question, will you get out of the way?" Kazir clicked his tongue. He wanted to slam the car into the stalker, but that was stupid and illegal.

"Yes, of course." The paparazzi nodded, still holding his camera.

"That's right, me and Angelina are dating. Now get out of my way or I will bulldoze you."

The paparazzi happily let them go, knowing he had a great scoop today.

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[I already posted two chapters today... And I have no idea when I will update again.]