Hollywood What If Chapter 92

  Roman Ponski. A famous director. He directed many movies and his most famous one was The Pianist.

  However, he was wanted in the USA.

  heless, he fled to Paris and tinued his profession as a director.

  Roman Ponski had influen the French film industry and he invited Kazir Grey to his party for several reasons.

  First of all, Kazir Grey was a Jew like him. Kazir's mother was from Pond and her parents lived through the horrors of World War II.

  Unlike Kazir's mother, Roman Ponski lived through World War II. It was not a good memory.

  The sed thing was that he heard that Kazir Grey was going to make a movie in France. Maybe he could cooperate on something.

  The third was Kazir's influen Hollywood. Roman Ponski was wanted in the US and he could not get in. He had cooperation with the film panies in Hollywood. But he still wao get some information first hand from Kazir.

  'If you ask me. It's a mystery how the Academy let Roman Ponski and The Pianist win the Oscar despite the sdal...'.

  Kazir Grey had an idea why.

  Most of the old members of the Academy were Jewish. They had this collective uanding that they had to help each other. Besides, The Pianist was about the plight of the Jewish people at the hands of the Germans.

  The old men of the Oscars obviously liked the movie because of that. So much so that they ighe fact that Roman Ponski had itted a crime. He was victed of unwful sexual intercourse with a minor (a 13 year old girl).

  'Now, I still don't know the whole story and I 't judge a person based on these articles... I have to meet him before I make a decision.'

  Maybe this is why the old men from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sces let it slide... Because some of them might be pedophiles.

  There were a lot of crimes going on in Hollywood, but they were protected by their halo. One of the reasons Jeffrey Epstein maintained his status for so long.

  The stars shone, but they were overwhelmed by the blinding lights of the city. The hustle and bustle of the city tinued despite the te hour.

  Kazir Grey ehe party with Harold. They were the director and producer, so they had to make es. The French film industry was quite strong and they had the home field advantage.

  "Kazir Grey. It's o meet you."

  "Mr. Ponski."

  Kazir shook Roman's hand. It was a little unfortable, but he decided to accept it.

  The Jewish director was 63 this year, and he looked old. But he was still active in the industry.

  "Kazir, how about we go to a quiet pd talk."

  "Okay."

  Kazir motioo Harold Witsend to make tact with the locals. Maybe they could find something iing that would reduce their costs. They need local pao help them.

  The two directors walked into the garden. Kazir had a gss of champagne in his hand. He khe French liked to drink champagne and absp;

  "Kazir, I hear you're a Jew."

  "That's right."

  As expected, Romahe race card. Kazir decided to shut up a Roman talk.

  "I have a new projed I'm trying to find a distribution pany. I was w if you could reend a pany."

  "Well, I work with Warner Bros and 20th tury Fox. Maybe I put you in touch with them."

  "I had a retionship with Warner Bros. ba 1988. As for 20th tury Fox, this might be the first time."

  He smiled.

  The two began to talk about movies and their experiences making them. It seemed that Roman Ponski was having a hard time finding a distributor for his film.

  While talking to the old director, Kazir realized that Roman was not so bad after all. At least he felt that way about him.

  Maybe he is just showing his good side. Well, nobody wao show their devils.

  To be ho, that was not his problem. The only reasoehis party was to make a e with the local movie industry.

  "Ah, by the way, I heard that you held an audition for young women?"

  "... Mr. Ponski, I have already cast someone for the role. If you are referrio someone else, I must dee."

  "Ahahaha. No, I won't do that. It would be a breach of tract. I just want to introduce you to someone. She is the daughter of a friend of mine. She actually auditioned for the role of Kim Mills st December, but she didn't make it past the sed round."

  "Hm?"

  Kazir was a bit curious.

  "I'm just asking for a favor. Maybe you help her. You put her in touch with yent if you want."

  "I want to see her first."

  "Of course."

  A few mier a young peared. She was beautiful, but clearly a minor.

  Kazir was actually surprised to see the woman here.

  "Hello Directrey, I'm Eva Green. I went to America st year to audition for Taken. But they didn't like me because of my at."

  The woman smiled at Kazir.

  'I didn't expeeet the famous Bond girl of o Royal.'

  Besides, Eva Green was also in the Kingdom of Heaven.

  "I know a pany that help you gather extras, and their payment is lower than the average."

  Roman Ponski added.

  "Thank you, Mr. Ponski."

  A clear-headed person like Kazir Grey uood that this was just business. He didn't o let his emotio in the way of business.

  [Author's Note: I did a poll to choose which actress should participate in Taken as Bryan Mills' daughter. The choices are Eva Green, Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Keira Knightley, and Jessica Alba. They prefer Scarlett Johansson so she got the role.]