Chapter 201 Shooting Begins (1/2)

It was the first day of shooting and Kyle was pretty excited.

He didn't have any scenes that day, but he came anyway as he wanted to get a feel of the place. After all, he was a newcomer and it wouldn't be right that he just appears during the times he has a scene.

He needed to know the area, the people and how things worked. Seeing the hustle bustle of the crew members made it all so exciting, too. Kyle had arrived early (as per normal) with Sam and went to greet Chad first.

”Ah, Kyle,” Chad greeted him with a smile, ”Here's the script. Keep it under lock and key. Not even the crew members know of its contents.”

Kyle took the thick pad of paper and nodded. He had already signed the contract which included a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) the other day, so he was well prepared for this. Kyle had to admit. Agent Oreo did a good job in the contract details.

For one, Kyle wasn't paid at all but took a % of the box office income.

The % wasn't high as he was a newcomer but the fact that he could even get that % was already amazing enough. Agent Oreo had pointed out that Kyle was already filthy rich so any sort of payment would be an insult (even though he was a newcomer).

However, bearing in mind that Kyle was the 2nd male lead, then the popularity of the movie would also be depended on him. Thus, the only logical thing to do was to get a % of the income: after all, Kyle would definitely be part of the reason the movie would do well. Agent Oreo was that confident of Kyle's marketability.

Secondly, in order to expand Kyle's marketability, Kyle would need to aggressively promote the movie. Which would mean going on worldwide tours with Keanu. Attend talk shows. At first, Kyle blanched at this until he saw that one of the areas he would be promoting the movie in was Country M.

His eyes sparkled at that. The hometown of his old life. Would he be able to somehow wheedle his way back home just to glance at his kids? Maybe ... even ... meet them? Such thoughts made him nervous and excited though he knew that he wouldn't (or rather, shouldn't) meet them. Still, it was a chance to make some background check on Rex Industries.

It gave him a lot of opportunities that he hadn't planned before.

His initial plan was to 'touch base' with Country M during the student exchange programme, which would be in 3 years time. The main reason he had chosen Sakura Academy was for this. Now, however, it seems that he may be able to push his plan forward a bit.

This would require a lot of adjustments and work but it was something that Kyle was more than willing to work out. Kyle was very happy with this, and for Agent Oreo's foresight in adding it.

Third, he could do his own stunts. He had a stunt double, but that guy would only be involved in the car chase scenes. Kyle couldn't quite reveal the fact that not only could he drive, but he could also race and drift as well. Somehow, such a skill would not be easy to explain.

Kyle smiled at Chad as he held the script in his hands, ”I'll study this really carefully. When is Mr Reeves coming?”

”Please, call me Keanu,” came the sultry voice from behind Kyle.

Kyle had actually been aware that Keanu had arrived, for he heard the footsteps. Still, he had to act surprised, right? Since Keanu had obviously walked silently. Whether that was intentional or not, Kyle couldn't tell.

One thing he had to do though ... was keep a very, very straight face.

In truth, Delilah and Sam weren't the only fans of Keanu Reeves. Kylie had been a HUGE, major fan ever since his first movie. She had stood by him even when he had received a lot of criticism for his 'wooden' acting, for the fact that he had only 'one expression'. That he was a bad kisser on screen and all sorts of bad press.

Yet, he had never retaliated and kept on making movies.

So look where he is now. The darling of the movie world and everyone adored him. He didn't need to do anything anymore and the whole world would swoon. His private life, though, was rather tragic. Broke up with his beloved upon the loss of their unborn daughter. Lived alone and was very low key.

The last interview he did had him admit that he was lonely and that made all the women (and, Kyle suspected, men as well) swoon even more and most likely scrambling to get his attention.

All of that flashed through Kyle's mind and he had to mentally tell himself ... he is Kyle. Kyle. Don't let inner Kylie out.

So easy to say. So hard to do.

Luckily, Kyle managed it.

Or at least, he hoped so.

Kyle gave a sincere ... and a bit adoring ... smile as he turned to face his idol from his previous life, Keanu Reeves.