June 27.

  The makeup process to achieve the precise look for his role took four hours. Starting at five in the m, a team of makeup artists went through a lengthy procedure, while Billy had a prosthetic that shortehe process slightly but required him to stay still.

  -It's amazing how much you ge with makeup, - said Juliette Binoche.

  -I hope they bring out my good side, - Billy replied from the bed. He had been in full makeup for three days, and today was the penultimate day he would . The ses were long, and he only had to use his eyes to vey expressions, something he had mastered a long time ago. It was different seeing how both words and eyes were his main tools, through a process of experimentation. He kept his eyes open as much as possible so they would stay red, giving a sickly appearance.

  -Hahaha, not many say they're atteo by a beautiful woman like me, - said Juliette with her bck hair cut with scissors to give a touch of desperation, as it was in desperation that she found her character's essence. Her stant falls and fragile mental state plemented her e perfectly.

  Winoered, her hair flowing in waves. It was a glossy bck, even though they wanted her to dye it for her character. She mentioned she had another role soon in "The Crucible," so she couldn't focus on her hair as much. The producers didn't object; you don't deny anything to a '90s angel, one of the most popur women of the era.

  -Oh, what lovely weather, - she ented, stretg her arms into the air, free from the burden of filming. It had been one of the most intense shoots she had been a part of, with uhy schedules and intense rehearsals.

  Billy felt suffocated by all the yers of prosthetid makeup.

  -How long will you be in Italy? - Juliette asked.

  -Mmmm... I have to be in Nevada week. Filming has already started, but my role is in a very short timeframe, so I'll be fine, -Winona said, embrag the idea of vacationing in Italy, with Monica Bellucci currently absent.

  -Oh, we go to that restaurahe tryside on Saturday, - said Juliette, talking about a nearby restaurant where they were filming. The location Livorno, bought by Billy and adapted for the shoot. The restaurant was he city entrance, and they had often inteo go.

  -Perfect, you e with us. We will attend a modeli by some brands showg the autumn colle. I'd like to buy some dresses with prints, - ented Winona.

  Juliette eagerly agreed; clothes always called to women like moths to a fme, which was why attending those fashion shows was so appealing. Even if they didn't buy anything immediately, just seeing the clothes was enough.

  William Dafoe arrived in his e, dressed as a vagabond, with a broad smile. He was a somewhat questionable character, as he delivered exempry performances, yet was rarely highlighted, making him a frequent hire for various roles, but rarely a leading man.

  The crew started signaling, and the filming of "The English Patient" began.

  -I think it’s wise to hire Will Smith for this edy. Though I’d like to have Billy Carson, his ag style doesn’t fit what we need. He’s better suited for drama, a, romance... any ge edy, - ented Ronald Perelman.

  -Done, we’ll proceed as you see fit, Mr. Director, - said Dean Devlin, the movie’s producer and swriter, alongside Ronald Emmerich.

  -We’ll tih everything as pnned, so we should start as soon as possible to get the ball rolling on our film, - said Karl Walter, part of the produ and coordination team. Just as Nigel handles coordination for Sony Pictures, Karl Walter mahe same for their team.

  -Independence Day - is a ndmark film, notable for its release in 1996. Emmerich ceived the movie in respoo a question about his belief iraterrestrial life during an interview in London. This initiative led to the project, though Sony Pictures pletely rejected it, leading to its eventual produ by 20th tury Fox aropolis Eai. Devlin and Emmerich decided to incorporate a rge-scale attack after noting that aliens in most invasion films travel long distances only to remain hidden upon arriving oh. Thus, the movie tains a high index of violence due to the alien invasion.

  The news came ter, and Jim Waitt received it. It was a signifit development that would alter the schedule. Jim sighed with joy at the thought of Billy taking on another movie, such as "The English Patient." Delighted, he decided to have more scripts on hand, searg for the right starting point for new roles, nodding along.

  -Billy mentioned something about 'Jerry Maguire,' a script that, acc to rumors, is fantastid surprising. However, I'm not sure where he got it from, but it's a great film, - Jim mused to himself, running a hand through his hair. There were many iing movies on the horizon. Another script that caught his attention was "Angel and Demon” a suspense film about a stalker, possessive and pulsive, which promised to showcase a different facet from the usual.

  Reviewing grand schemes for a, sce fi, fantasy, and suspense movies, Jim checked the time and decided it was best to hahe necessary paperwork to gain some positive points. Walking past the swriter and a man he reized from the "Jerry Maguire" script, Jim hurried towards the city ter, papers in hand. They took seats in a restaurant lounge filled with industry people—agents, producers, iors, and swriters—the behind-the-ses individuals who did the heavy lifting while the rest pyed supp roles.

  -Didn't expect to see you here, - ented Angus Granverg, a well-known ior who typically puts money into Paramount Pictures films. They had a close retionship, known within the industry.

  -Well, I couldn't refuse an invitation, - replied Jim Waitt. This was all about positioning. People wao know what was happening at CAA, which was well-guarded. Jim Waitt had taken advantage of the shift to cultivate retionships, albeit as a relut informant.

  He approached the meeting calmly, engaging in small talk before segueing into a party. As a swriter, Cameron was ied in iors, especially someone like Angus. More money for the movie meant they could hire better talent and produce a better film. If the script succeeded, Cameron's success would be iwined with his work.

  -Cameron, good to see you, - said Jim Waitt.

  -We met at the Oscars in '94, - Cameron recalled.

  -Right, we did. It's good to see you again. How's work? I heard you retly had a script picked up. - inquired Jim.

  -I did, it's true. It's . However, I don't think there's a role for your famous guy, - Cameron replied.

  -That's the thing. Even though Billy Carson is my t, it's to anyone. We've had a great year of participation. I fidently say that e October, critics will be watg closely. So, it's always good to introduew characters. But enough about that. How's the produ going? - Jim asked.

  -We're just starting, and we're hoping Tom Hanks will accept our role as part of the main lineup. I think if we're lucky, we'll be able to ge the game in no time, - Cameron cautiously replied, wary of revealing too much. Words could easily derail their pns.

  -If you don't mind, could you send us a request? The script is fantastic, - Jim proposed, suggesting the request, knowing that the movie was just about ready to start filming.

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