Writing Web Novels In America-Chapter 358 - 342: Bewitched

In Queens County, New York, inside the HBO studio office.

Ganni Versace and Roy Raymond sat on the sofa, sipping coffee while flipping through the screenplay.

To be honest, because of the investment, both of them had also read the original novel "Prison Break Transformation."

They rather agreed with the depiction of the cutthroat and deceitful fashion industry in it.

But in the screenplay, after Versace took over from "Devil Wears Prada," why the heck was there an inexplicable addition of a romantic subplot!

He was gay, a fact established since he was 10 years old.

In the play, he was actually going to fall in love with a "woman"!

"Even exchanging longing glances?" Roy Raymond looked at Versace’s profile and nearly spat out his coffee.

Because of status and style issues, this fashion mogul’s love life was quite chaotic.

Even compared to Hollywood’s notorious Harvey Weinstein, he wasn’t far behind.

The only difference, perhaps, was the gender of their partners.

Uh...

Versace’s face darkened as he looked at the screenplay.

If this had been a fashion design sketch, he would have immediately smashed it onto the face of the person who presented it.

But this was a screenplay...

"Good morning, gentlemen," Wang Jian walked into the office, casually taking off the trench coat he wore due to the temperature drop.

"What do you think of the screenplay?" he asked after taking a sip of hot coffee handed to him by a staff member.

"Why can’t it just be about career competition like the original story? Why add a romantic subplot?" Versace didn’t wait for Roy Raymond to speak and directly posed the question.

"Of course, it’s to drag out the storyline, to spend the excess sponsorship money."

"Although, due to the subject matter, the conversion rate might be very low."

But... it’s certainly better than not spending it all and having to return it to the accounts of two fashion companies, right?!

If this were a movie, and the sponsorship fee was purchased outright by Hollywood, he definitely wouldn’t do this.

Inevitably, Wang Jian wouldn’t admit to this purpose.

So, it became, "Because the public likes to watch such storylines."

"Mr. Versace, I wonder if you’ve heard about Lafayette Kara Ge, designer Saint Laurent, and a male model?"

Of course!

It was precisely because of this that he had suffered a career Waterloo!

Ganni Versace reminisced about the hot gossip at that time, the two old rivals seemed to have taken a consenting stance.

He opened his mouth but no sound came out.

Wang Jian looked at the other man’s expression and chuckled inwardly, "So it really is like that!"

"Actually, the American public loves this kind of stuff even more than the European public."

"Especially the more indistinguishable from reality it is, the more attractive."

"I don’t know, Mr. Versace, if you would be interested in gaining more attention through this TV drama?"

The Italian fashion master nodded, "That’s also the purpose of Versace sponsoring the TV drama."

"Heh," Wang Jian laughed, picked up a pen, and added Ganni Versace’s name to the screenplay.

Beneath the signature, he also wrote: This story is adapted from real events.

"I think even for a well-known fashion designer, being involved in screenplay writing could be a plus."

"Mr. Versace, are you interested in taking on the title of playwright as well?"

...

Meanwhile, the actresses who came to audition had already begun preparing.

Naturally, this included Gisele Bundchen, who had been pre-selected.

For this Brazilian girl, the past few days were like a dream.

From obscurity to having lots of reporters coming for interviews.

She also began to emerge from an unnoticed figure in the Victoria’s Secret Angels to someone many models and executives sought after.

"Gisele, actually, my acting isn’t bad," said a previously barely familiar girl, handing over a Starbucks cup with a full smile.

This... I’m just here to audition too.

Gisele awkwardly returned the coffee to the girl, "Thanks, but I’m not thirsty."

As the girl prepared to continue speaking, her friend Heidi Krum timely appeared.

Seeing this, the other girl could only walk away disappointedly.

"Heh, Gisele, shall we go find Mr. Wang later?" Heidi took her roommate’s arm and smiled.

"Better not," the Brazilian girl touched the flats in her bag, "He’s working."

Then, a clearly very short but very pretty woman walked over.

"You’re Gisele Bundchen?" she sized her up, then extended her hand with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile, "Vera Farmiga, also here to audition."

"But we’re auditioning for different roles, I hope to have the chance to play best friends with you."

Gisele felt somewhat perplexed, but she still reached out and shook hands with the other woman.

Unexpectedly, the woman glanced at her chest and left with a "heh" of laughter.

"What’s the deal with that woman?" Heidi asked.

Gisele furrowed her brow, "I don’t know either."

"The lead role auditions have begun," a staff member announced.

Gisele only felt that woman giving her a challenging look before she left the room.

About two hours later, another staff member came.

"The audition for the first supporting actress begins, first up, Miss Gisele Bundchen."

Under the gaze of many actresses and models, the Brazilian girl took a deep breath and stood up.

Upon entering the audition room, she noticed many people were watching her.

But the previously nervous Brazilian girl relaxed when she saw Wang Jian’s gentle smile.

However, she was after all a model, not an actress.

Due to numerous mistakes in her performance, Gisele almost broke down crying.

"There’s some raw talent, just needs some more training," a gentleman finally spoke up, breaking the silence in the audition room.

"It’s over, how will I face those models now!" she bit her lip, feeling her heart sinking. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

"Heh, I have the contact for an acting coach here," a familiar male voice followed.

"They say this coach is quite renowned on Broadway; after some training, you should be able to handle it?"

"Heh, this role doesn’t demand high acting skills, it should be fine," another person chimed in.

"Well, I think Miss Bundchen’s image is very suitable, she can be our first alternative."

"Does everyone agree?" the Brazilian girl felt Wang Jian was only looking at her and not at the people beside him.

But after looking at Wang Jian, everyone smiled and raised their hands.

"Alright, Miss Bundchen, you may leave now," the staff member signaled, speaking kindly.

The Brazilian girl gave Wang Jian a glance, nodded, and left the room somewhat disappointed.

At that moment, Wang Jian stood up, "Please, continue."

Outside, Gisele looked at Wang Jian and whispered, "Don’t you need to continue with the interviews inside?"

"The lead and supporting roles are set; the other parts are small and not as critical."

"Don’t be discouraged," Gisele felt his gaze warm on her, "the role is yours, you just need a bit of training."

"Mm." The Brazilian girl nodded, waved her hand, "I need to stay with Heidi a bit longer, see you later."

It might have been Wang Jian’s arrangement that even Heidi Klum landed a role with quite a few lines.

She had wanted to drag Gisele along to throw a celebration party.

But hearing that latter had a date with Wang Jian, she smiled ambiguously and left on her own.

Gisele waited a while, but Wang Jian did not come out of the studio.

Hesitating, she began to search, until she found an office labeled "Executive Producer."

Just as the Brazilian girl was about to knock, a woman’s voice suddenly came from inside the office.

"Wang, my whole body is yours, can that little girl handle it?"

"Quiet!" The familiar voice was now rushed, followed by heavy breathing.

This...

This can’t be real!

Gisele felt as though she had been savagely slapped.

She had intended to leave quickly, as if nothing had happened.

But the Brazilian girl hiding in the corner found herself unable to move.

Ten or so minutes later, a man and a woman emerged from the office.

The woman was none other than Vera Farmiga, and the man...

It was Wang Jian!

Vera kissed Wang Jian and then hobbled away.

Wang Jian took out his phone, looking as if he was about to call someone.

At that moment, Gisele felt her phone, which had been switched for the audition, vibrate in her purse.

With trembling hands, she turned the phone off.

"Ah, where did you go?" Still the same male voice, still so gentle.

But this time Gisele Bundchen did not smile, instead she bit her lip, tears streaming down her face.

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