Chapter 184
Luna was shocked. "Someone actually gave up on Mr. Levine’s movie?"
"Tell me about it!" the cinematographer ranted. "According to the contract, that guy was supposed to be on set for two months, with one month dedicated to military training—but he quit after just a week, claiming he was ’unwell.’ The truth? He went to film a romance drama instead."
Avery’s curiosity was piqued. Quirky Steve real name Steve Levine—was a renowned director, famous for his action-packed films: self-defense, gunfights, police procedurals, and more. As a screenwriter, she couldn’t help but ask, "With Mr. Levine’s reputation, plenty of actors would jump at the chance. How can’t he find a replacement?"
The cinematographer explained that the role was a crucial supporting part—minimal screen time but demanding physical scenes. The actor had to perform intense combat sequences in harsh locations: deserts, mountains, forests, and snow-capped peaks.
"Regular actors can’t handle the training or the conditions," he said. "Plus, Steve’s standards are sky-high. He needs someone with a soldier’s physique, discipline, and photogenic appeal. With time, he might find the right person, but the dramatic scenes are already shot—only the action sequences remain. Every day of delay costs six to seven figures. He’s desperate."
Avery’s eyes lit up. ’Isn’t Zayn the perfect fit?’
Avery unlocked her phone and searched for the crew list of ’Boundary Strike’, Quirky Steve’s new film. She spotted a familiar name—Kevin Cohen, one of the assistant directors—in her iMessage contacts.
’Perfect.’
She posted a photo of Zayn hitting a punching bag on Facebook with the caption:
"A true tough soldier—still training every day after retiring from the army."
She set the visibility to ’"Only Kevin."’