Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 285

Someone nearby commented, "We owe this gathering to Mr. Howell's script. Violeta, you're the luckiest among us, landing the lead role in Mr. Howell's production right from the start. We're all envious."

Exactly. When I first started, I never had such an opportunity.

You're so young, and the future looks bright for you!

"Haha!"

Their words were filled with envy and a touch of bitterness, recalling their own struggles.

Violeta's starting point was something many who had joined the entertainment circles for years hadn't achieved even now.

This wasn't just luck; Violeta had caught Wade's eye. Moreover, her brother had invested a hefty sum in the project.

A 105 million-dollar investment wasn't a small amount.

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After finalising the cast, they finished their costumes and started filming.

For four months, Violeta poured her heart and soul into the role. She worked tirelessly for the job.

This wasn't just for show.

After she read the entire script, she found the story rich and full of depth.

Even though it was only seven episodes long, after editing, each episode lasted more than an hour, with some approaching nearly two hours.

That's almost the length of a feature film.

Under Wade's guidance and instruction, Violeta quickly immersed herself in her role, grasping the instructions right away.

She retained the raw talent of a newcomer, nor did she have the rigid and stale quality of more experienced actors. Her adaptability was exceptionally strong.

Rufus had initially worried whether Violeta could handle the role. After seeing her performance, he realised she had a natural camera presence and a unique understanding of the character. She grasped those instructions well.

Beyond talent, it was clear she worked hard.

Talent in the entertainment industry, while somewhat rare, was not entirely lacking.

There were many talented actors who often started to forget their original aspirations and gradually squandered their natural abilities as time went on.

Rufus was a renowned director. He had worked with many talented actors.

However, he and Wade were particularly impressed with Violeta.

Violeta had mentioned she was a fan of Wade's works, having read many of his scripts. They took this as a polite compliment, not taking it seriously.

They realised Violeta meant every word while filming.

Even without looking at the script, Violeta had a comprehensive understanding of her character.