A Real Jerk

Second chances, length of career, and connections are often mistaken to be theirs aces as far as the younger generation of celebrities are concerned. By contrast, senior and seasoned stars have remained long in the entertainment industry because of their sincere passion and love for the craft. Sadly, very few have imbibed the lessons of the few who have remained and are well-respected in the industry.

One lesson that senior stars emphasize is good camaraderie that covers every person in the industry. Hence, friendliness and sincerity should not be limited to top management solely, but extended to the least of the people in the production staff. After all, the key to a successful endeavor in movies or television is the quality of work the production brings to the project.

When Second Chance actor (SC) revived his career, his former network gave him opportunities to regain his once significant stature. SC was given marked roles in various projects, which allowed the younger audience to see why he was once a top actor among his generation. Unlike a number of his contemporaries, SC is not as popular with the younger generation despite the works he has done and contributions to the network during his prime. Still, the network was kind and gave him the chance to get his groove back. Besides, the younger ones could learn a thing or two about acting from him.

Offcam, however, SC was his usual cocky self and rubbed his co-workers in the wrong way. Instead of being humble, SC came off as arrogant and proud. He allegedly seemed to be too sure of himself. Thus, the co-workers felt he was throwing his weight around. At some point, the staff even complained that SC was becoming a cause of delay. Despite his attitude behind the cameras, the project was delivering well, and the production decided to extend the project. However, when his attention was called and he was asked to cooperate as more scenes and plot twists had to be shot, SC took it negatively. He responded in English and in an angry tone. For some, extending a series is positive news, yet SC viewed the development differently.

As his project was nearing the end, SC showed his displeasure by prioritizing a personal matter instead of seeing the project until the very end. To save the final episodes, the production allegedly had to film with a standee or a double to simulate the presence of the character of SC. Since that incident, the presence of SC on primetime has become scarce even if that project was phenomenal.

‘That good disposition which boasts of being most tender is often stifled by the least urging of self-interest.’ - Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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