Niceties

As a sign of respect and gratitude, the cast and crew thanked Sullivan after they had their cheers.

Director Wilhelm, Home Alone's AD 2, was among the ones who shook his friend's hands with fervor.

He was as old as Sullivan and had director dreams as well, so having the chance to fulfill them was a literal dream come true for him.

"Haha! I can't thank you enough, old chap!" Their old hands were put together and shaking them like they were kids. Mark was British like Sullivan, so the old Creed had to whip up his repressed accent to commune with him.

"I should be the one thanking you. You made a quality film from the requirement we set. I hope our pickiness didn't dampen your enthusiasm." Sullivan was genuinely happy for this pal of his. "Even Ed with his Lola film was complaining about Run Lola Run's lack of depth. Good thing that the stubborn man pulled through with our vision as well."

"Haha! He isn't complaining now with all the attention that the film has gotten. I hear that he has already jumped into some desert town and experimenting with earthquakes and worms." Mark echoed his mock of their friend. "Even, I am already finished with preparations for Brahms and can't wait to scare people once again."

"Ed's Tremors isn't too rushed as it would be released next year. However, I have to urge you to comply with the schedules, old chap. Your 'The Boy' is set for the Halloween schedule."

"I hear you. I am set to retire but this filming excitement seems to oil up my creaking bones." Mark nodded in understanding. He also looked towards the quiet boy who was just observing their interaction. "Who would've thought that a certain genius is churning out movie ideas that we couldn't even keep up?"

The three of them smiled at each other but kept silent. They were all credited with the film's screenplay. Others might think that Alexander was just hitchhiking but only they knew that he had much more insight into the film than them.

The boy wasn't too involved in the actual production of the films but the ADs knew that he was extensively meddling and guiding in the pre-production stage.

Throughout November, December, and January, while Sullivan was busy managing Home Alone, most of Alexander's Saturdays were meeting with the ADs.

His grandfather was mastering the business end and managing most productions while he is left to plan the film itinerary.

Run Lola Run and It Follows was made because the boy wanted to busy himself and keep his mind off the pressure of Home Alone.

The boy jogged, drew, coded, and produced to keep himself out of pressure.

All of Creed Films' next releases are under the boy's machinations and insightful planning. 'The Man without Gravity', Parallel, and Happy Death Day are not to be trifled with.

Sullivan's grandson was not just the Kevin actor that the world knew. He didn't know much about the technicalities of filming but he knew stories, movie ideas, and the faults it could fall into.

Of course, the ADs wouldn't be stupid enough to share the boy's peculiarities. Listing him on the credits were facts enough and it was for the readers to believe or disbelieve it.

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After Mark, the cast was up next.

Ms. Connelly was quick on her feet. "Thank you for the chance, Mr. Creed!"

"Thank the casting people, lass!" Sullivan answered but said with guilt. "I hope it isn't too much for a young woman like you to be portrayed in such adult circumstances."

"It is no problem, sir. I happen to star in a film last year with a much more direct representation than 'It Follows'. In fact, I like the atmosphere of your production more than that." Jennifer was brutally honest and is quite fearful of the other sets she has been in.

Sullivan could only sigh at her situation. His film production is much more peaceful compared to the rest of Hollywood. Red sofas and mistreatment of talents especially actresses are too prevalent.

After her turn, Naomi hustled over with Nicole. "Mr. Creed, thank you for the movies that you let me be a part of."

"It's no trouble at all, Miss Watts. I'm pretty surprised that you even have the drive to take on 3 films without break." Sullivan had to comment on this hardworking lady.

"It's no trouble at all." Naomi assured the old man. "Working again with Director Wilhelm is no trouble and being the lead girl at that time around is the best energizer for me."

"After finishing her scenes at Happy Death Day, she'll head on out to not trouble the production and she would also travel back again in her free time to dub her scenes on Happy Death Day." Even Nicole who exposed her plans couldn't help but worry for her fellow countrywoman.

"I will at least cover the fare for you. Take care of yourself, lass." Sullivan was a profit-hearted businessman, so he has a caring attitude to those that work hard to make money for him.

Alexander was also sweating for this King Kong lady. Her parts in 'It Follows' and 'Happy Death Day' are secondary characters, while her character in 'The Boy' is the tricked caretaker.

She isn't Iron Lady Jessica Chastain with seven films on her record but 3 films is still a feat.

According to the news he read on the future, Naomi Watts was brokenhearted and broke from drifting around in Hollywood for years.

He can get her enthusiasm when she is that troubled but her eased entrance to Hollywood didn't seem to change much of her jumping unto every opportunity she could get.

Maybe her drive came from being jealous of Nicole's two film leads.

The Australian duo eventually ran along to mingle and the Boston duo was next.

Damon and Affleck were not too chatty this time around as some powerful people were clearly eyeing them.

Every cast member that took the Creed duo's time seems to tick the executives' nerves with all the delay.

Eventually, the niceties with the crew were done and dusted and they all headed out for celebrations.

Sullivan was not too stingy this time around and funded them but he can't join them due to the elephants in the cinema.

Dealing with film company powers was no trivial matter.