UNDERGROUND
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Part 3
-Big Bill is in a restaurant with his assistant Frank, having a meeting with Sue. The film rights had blown the budget, pressure is starting to build and Big Bill is cutting corners.
Big Bill: “…No, no, no, we would have to pay a fortune for that actor to be in this film.( Big Bill says after Sue recommends the hottest actor in town)”
Sue: “You have turned down every single actor for the main part, just who do you have in mind?”
Big Bill: Its not who I have in mind it’s who will do it for the less money? Or even for nothing. If kids with camcorders can make a fortune with a film about a witch that lives in the woods, so can we. A film about a monster that lives in the subway.”
Frank: “Underground.”
Big Bill: “Whatever. I have just paid an absolute fortune for film rights. We need to cut costs here. C’mon guys work with me. “
Sue: “In that case why don’t you just get someone from the street and turn him into a star. (She says in a short-tempered mood)”
Big Bill: “C’mon guys give me a break, work with me here, in Hollywood everyone is an actor or wants to be in the movies. You there (he points to a nearby waiter) are you an aspiring actor?”
Mario the waiter: “Ah, no I’m from Spain. (He replies not really understanding the question)”
Big Bill: “Yeh, but do you want to be in a movie? In Hollywood every waiter is an actor. You can’t get a coffee with out being bombarded with scripts and people begging you to put them in a film (he says looking at the Sue)”
Mario the waiter: “No Sir, I’m studying engineering this is a part time job.”
Big Bill: “What did I tell you? Every waiter wants another job. You got it son, you’re in the movie, we pay you more money, these guys will take care of everything.( Mario the waiter still doesn’t know what’s going on)”
Sue: “Are you serious? (They just can’t believe it, they just can’t make him understand that London is not Hollywood)”
Big Bill: “He’s a great looking kid, look at him. A couple of acting classes and he’s ready. Frank will give him some lessons.”
Frank: “You want me to teach him acting?”
Sue: “You know what they say. Everything is possible in Hollywood (she says to Frank sarcastically)”