Chapter 270: Finding Anita
Sivan Carter was a well-known director in the entertainment industry, renowned for his work on ancient martial arts films and fairy tales. Over the years, he had launched the careers of many popular actors, earning a reputation for his discerning eye.
John, up until now, had covered his face with a black cloth, so Sivan hadn't been able to see him clearly. But now that John had revealed himself, Sivan was immediately struck by his presence. He marveled at him, realizing that John had the natural charisma of a leading actor.
John was a cultivator. His movements as he scaled the mountain earlier had been graceful, agile, and undeniably elegant—qualities that could never be achieved through acting alone. His demeanor exuded an extraordinary aura, unlike anything the average actor could replicate.
He was dressed in simple black attire, but Sivan could already imagine him in an ancient costume, dressed in flowing white robes, looking every bit the immortal. John's allure would no doubt captivate female audiences, and his mere presence would drive ratings up.
This was the current state of the film and television industry. As long as the tastes of the female audience were catered to, success was almost guaranteed. Even if the plot was weak, if audiences were drawn to a man they adored, they would follow the show to the very end.
This was why so many young, inexperienced actors were thrust into leading roles, despite their limited acting skills. Investors often demanded that certain popular actors be cast in leading roles or they wouldn't consider funding the project. The result? Those actors earned astronomical salaries.
In contrast, seasoned actors, many of whom had decades of experience, were slowly fading from the spotlight, struggling to find roles. It was a sad reality, but it was the market's choice.
As a director, Sivan had no choice but to meet the market's demands, even if it meant sacrificing some of his personal creative visions.
But in John, he saw a treasure—a rare gem who possessed not only good looks but also an aura that set him apart from the rest. The more he looked at John, the more Sivan was convinced that he had discovered a future star.