Just Another Desperate Promotion

Prior to the filming of a movie, details have to be ironed out completely to maximize time and investment. When a Production Outfit (PO) got its hands on a potential hit, the team immediately brainstormed on possible cast. Looking at the roster of their available talents, the choices were slim, as most of their bankable talents were already too old to play the roles demanded by the project. Moreover, other talents were already shooting their projects as well. Finally, the female lead role was offered to Talented Lady (TL), but she turned down the offer in lieu of another project.

PO had to revert to plan B. Thus, they thought of casting a real set of relatives to play some crucial roles. Versatile Actor (VA) was all ready to rearrange his schedule just to be in the movie, as it would give him the chance to become closer to Second Choice Actress (SC). When the camp of SC heard that VA was highly considered, they moved heaven and earth to remove VA. Thus, the excitement of VA died down, as SC’s camp was adamant. PO had no choice but to give in to the whims of SC, as not executing the material while it was still popular could lead to disinterest among the target moviegoers.

Finally, after the movie was finished, promotions had to be done. SC and her fellow actors were very excited to do their promotional tours for their movie. They were on TV, radio, and talked about in social media. Like all other movies, a premiere night was scheduled. While everyone thought that the camp of SC had no more tricks up its sleeves, SC came forward and invited VA to attend the premiere night.

VA was no longer surprised at the invitation. He has already realized that SC will drag him into the picture every time she needs a bit of controversy in her life. Although he was thankful that he was invited, VA opted to skip the screening, saying that he had a previous engagement. Besides, his presence might steal the limelight from SC and the promotion of her movie might focus on VA as well. To make sure none of such would happen, VA skipped the event.

“Manipulation, fueled with good intent, can be a blessing. But when used wickedly, it is the beginning of a magician's karmic calamity.”  - T.F. Hodge

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