Deliver or Else

When a network plans a project, several factors are considered. First, the chosen talents must fit the material on hand. Second, marketing plans consider the attractiveness of the talents to the audience. Third, sometimes, the fan base plays a major factor. If a talent meets all three factors, then that talent is assured of good exposure in a project.

In one of the network’s projects, the production team combined the two of the country’s finest actresses, whose acting cannot be questioned. As long as a project calls for drama, the names of these actresses would always make the cut. The two are highly convincing when they play their roles. Regardless of being the protagonist or antagonist, the two could gain sympathy or hatred from the audience. However, a project also must bring in an audience that would be interested in the younger generation of talents. Earnest Actor (EA) fits this part.

The network, however, was not prepared for the reception of the project as the story developed. The ratings were becoming competitive, which means the writers have to keep the plot as interesting as possible to sustain and gain more viewers. The dramatic scenes were written out to ensure the fast pace of the story. Thus, the cast had to cope with the big scenes and deliver well especially in scenes with the two actresses.

Being the newest among the young talents in the project, EA has yet to realized fully his acting ability. Unfortunately, he has been identified as causing delay in the taping because of having to repeat the scenes more than twice. In one incident, EA could not get the required emotion, which made Senior Actress (SA) curse out of frustration. EA also has a hard time coping with the Other Senior Actress (OS) in their scenes. However, SA has allegedly expressed that she no longer wants to have scenes with EA, as his acting is way below the standard set by his colleagues.

The statement of SA added jitters to the production crew, who feared that she might just quit out of exasperation. The role of SA is important in the project and if she leaves, the story will be lame. Thus, the production is seriously considering killing off the character of EA, which could ease them of the burden of having so many delays due to retakes. Unless EA shapes up immediately, his appearance may indeed be shortened. Of course, there is a drawback. EA has a following and if his character is gone, his fans might no longer watch the drama. Consequently, the ratings might be affected and bashing might proliferate in social media. This dilemma is such a production nightmare.

‘Just because we're on schedule is no reason to shoot bad acting. Someone once said to me, 'You're inconsiderate.' And I said, 'Inconsiderate? Bad acting is the ultimate inconsideration.' It's a collective slap to a million faces at the same time.’ - Debra Winger

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