Chapter 254:
Behind The Spotlight Chapter 254
2001. The first year of the new century.
Collin's first job of the year was to help Axel attend parties and make sure he wouldn't get into questionable stuff. He trusted Axel, but he didn't trust other people, especially after hearing countless stories about celebrities destroying their careers because of one reckless night. Shawn Jacob was the best example.
Axel was a good guy and probably the most disciplined man Collin had ever met. He always focused on his priorities and wouldn't falter over other things. Collin had huge respect for Axel. The actor rarely drank alcohol excessively and never touched illegal substances, despite how common they were in Hollywood circles.
After becoming a superstar, a lot of people took an interest in Axel, as expected. Since then, some people had approached Axel for their own benefit. Heck, a talent agent from AAC even invited Axel to change agencies by offering him a better deal. Axel knew that his situation at ANT was great, and he had no intention of leaving. Collin was the only agent he wanted to work with.
December and January were the months when most parties happened, and it was also the best time to meet with members of the Academy. It was the time when many studios celebrated the success of their movies. Networking during these months was important because one conversation could influence future casting opportunities.
Last month, in December 2000, Axel had attended the celebration party for Whiplash. Many people from the industry showed up, and Axel made a great impression on the Academy members.
He also attended the celebration party for Funny Ones, the movie in which Lawrence Terrence starred. The two actors enjoyed the party and talked about many topics, small-time celebrities also gathered around them, as both Axel and Lawrence were superstars.
Of course, Collin was present at these parties, as he wanted to make sure that things would go well. There were times he couldn't attend to his other clients, so he entrusted them to their assistants and managers, making sure none of them would fall for deceit.