Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 285 She's Impressive

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.

...

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.

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

length of a feature

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

a newcomer, nor did she have the rigid

had initially worried whether Violeta could handle the role. After seeing her performance, he realised she

talent, it was clear she

while somewhat rare, was not

forget their original aspirations and gradually squandered their natural abilities

director. He

he and Wade were particularly impressed

of Wade's works, having read many of his scripts. They took this as a polite compliment, not taking it

accurately quoted the character's

embodied the combat essence that Wade sought, often without

performing complex upper-body combat moves and handling wire work with

to deliver these performances at just twenty years old. They attributed her skills to a combination of hard work and talent. They had no idea that Violeta's current abilities stemmed from years of experience as a stunt double and special effects performer in

had a strong sense for the camera because she often wore green suits to perform stunts that the lead

being the lead, she had to execute every move flawlessly in front of the camera

stunt double

for his actors. Unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn't easily allow them to

had initially hired

girl with no prior filming experience, would surely delay the shooting

veteran actors to practice their