Chapter 72

The next day was Saturday. I had made plans with Julian to visit the Empire of Shadows film set. At 10 AM, I arrived outside the set and called Julian. He came out to meet me and led me inside. This was my first time visiting a film set. As we walked through the lot, I asked, "Is there anything I need to do for a set visit?" "No, it's just a casual visit," Julian replied. "I’ll have some free time during lunch, and we can grab a bite nearby." "Sounds good." Julian took me over to say hello to Director Calloway. "When do you start filming your scenes?" the director asked. "Not long now, almost ready. You can watch from the side," Julian answered. According to Julian, they were shooting some dramatic scenes, so the set was full of large, constructed soundstages, which meant I could watch the action up close. He led me to a spot with a perfect view, where I could see all the actors in action. Then, Julian went