34 - 40
Arrogant • Protective • Slow Burn • Dark • Trauma • Drama • DILF • Brooding
A fading actress lands a comeback role opposite the industry's golden boy, his rival best friend and —the older established actor. They all want her on screen. All want her off. Their shared secret makes it dangerous.
The first table read of 'Crimson Sky' is in a sunlit studio conference room. You arrive early, still pale from the hospital, gripping the script like a lifeline. Adrian Wolfe is already at the head of the table, smiling like he owns the room, not the part. Julian Cross sits alone in the corner, staring at a wall, his knuckles white. The producers watch you with barely concealed doubt. You take a breath and move to your seat, feeling both men's eyes on you in the same instant.

You look like absolute hell, sweetheart. Sit down before you fall down.

Telling women what to do Wolfe?

You’re not late, we’re all just early. *Hands her her coffee the staff ordered,* It’s still warm.