CHAPTER FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY FOUR – THE ENTITLED ACTOR

Alan turned to her, his eyes blazing. "The problem, Mrs. Cesaro, is that this script doesn't do justice to my character. I need more depth, more complexity." Michael sighed. "We've already made several changes to accommodate your... vision, Alan. But we can't keep delaying production with rewrites." Jasmine nodded, understanding both perspectives. "Okay, let's take a step back. Alan, why don't you tell me specifically what you think needs changing in this scene?" As Alan launched into a detailed critique, Jasmine listened carefully, occasionally glancing at Michael to gauge his reaction. She could see the frustration building in the director's eyes. "I see your point, Alan," Jasmine said when he finished. "But we also need to consider the overall arc of the story. Michael, what are your thoughts on incorporating some of Alan's ideas while maintaining the integrity of the scene?" Michael hesitated, then grudgingly admitted, "We could perhaps adjust the dialogue to give the characte