Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 444

Deciding on the roles took some time, as everyone had different preferences for the actors. Ultimately, the final decision rested with Wade.

Three days later, the roles were finalized.

The lead roles were assigned as follows: Violeta was cast as the female lead, and Nolan as the male lead.

Zelena was cast as the second female lead, and Cedric Hawke as the second male lead.

The role of the second female lead was given to Zelena because her appearance matched the character's description, and she had experience from her previous historical dramas.

Although she wasn't suited for the lead role, Wade was willing to give her a chance as the second female lead.

During the audition, Zelena was the most prepared of all the actors. Wade could clearly sense her dedication.

Additionally, Zelena was willing to accept a lower salary for the role, which impressed the casting team.

Cedric is the male lead actor in 'The Chosen One'. He is also a trained professional from an acting school.

Before Cedric graduated, Wade visited their school and became acquainted. Wade admired him, so he decided to cast Cedric as the second male lead.

These four actors were confirmed as the leads, while the remaining supporting and minor roles were still to be decided.

Hattie didn't get the role.

When Hattie heard that Zelena had been cast as the second female lead and had even agreed to lower her salary, she sneered, "She always likes to put herself in a subservient position. If I can't be the lead, I'd rather not participate."

After being cast in a supporting role for Zelena, Hattie decided she would never take on supporting roles again in the future.

Even if the script was excellent, she refused to be a side character.

So, Hattie withdrew from the competition and joined another modern urban drama, 'Firelight', where she would be paired with the male lead, Alaric Thornton.

Interestingly, in 'The Chosen One', Zelena and Cedric worked together while Hattie paired with Alaric.

Violeta was not surprised to learn that Zelena had been cast as the second female lead in 'Spring in Moon City'.

In her previous life, based on Violeta's memories, Zelena first stole the role of the Flajan dancer from her and then used that role to make a name for herself in historical dramas.