Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1256 - 1028: Pie in the Sky

Chapter 1256: Chapter 1028: Pie in the Sky

Hearing Marina say this, the bald director became somewhat unhappy.

His face fell as he stared at Marina, offering a forced smile as he said, "You better think this through. You know what the film industry is like right now, and how rare acting opportunities are. I don’t need to elaborate. If you miss this chance, you’ll regret it!"

Although Marina really wanted to pick up the coffee cup in front of her and splash coffee all over the bald director’s face, her rational mind told her that she couldn’t do that...

Because she still had to make her way in this circle, if she managed to offend these directors and producers, who were major figures, then she would have no hopes of advancing her career.

While she was pondering how to politely decline the evening invitation without offending the bald director, her cell phone rang.

She glanced at the screen and saw it was a call from her agent.

Originally, when coming to meet with the bald director, her agent should have accompanied Marina, but before they left, the agent called to say he was tied up with urgent matters, so he had Marina go alone.

The sudden call now made her wonder what it could be about.

After answering the call, Marina had barely greeted with a "Hello, A Liao..." before the agent’s excited voice interrupted her.

"Marina! This is huge news! You’re going to make it big!"

Marina was flustered by her agent’s enthusiasm and asked in confusion, "What good news? I have no idea what you’re talking about."

"You know about the super big drama that NTV Television Station is investing five hundred million US dollars into, right?" her agent inquired.

Of course she knew. As a member of the acting community, who didn’t know about that mega drama these days...

Marina nodded, seeming to realize something and asked excitedly, "What, you mean you have contacts who can secure me a supporting role in it? But didn’t you say just the other day that you hadn’t found a way in?"

NTV intended to invest five hundred million US dollars into producing a mega drama, something both Marina and her agent were well aware of, and they had even made some "efforts".

A few days ago, her agent had been keenly reaching out, trying to use their contacts to see if they could "squeeze" Marina into a role in the project. They dared not even dream of a significant role; they would be more than satisfied with a small supporting role with a bit more screen time.

Regrettably, after approaching a bunch of people, the agent glumly told Marina that it was a no-go.

Because NTV Television Station was maintaining strict control this time, with Station Chief Xie Liaofu personally taking charge of the drama’s preparations, and he insisted on a final say over the selection of all actors, allowing no room for favoritism or fraud.

So Marina had given up on any fantasies, but now that her agent brought up the drama again unexpectedly, Marina thought he might have found a reliable channel.

"No, no, no, it’s not my contacts, nor is it a supporting role. You’re going to be the lead actress! The absolute female protagonist of the drama! My goodness..." the agent babbled excitedly.

Marina felt a buzz, as if blood was surging through her entire body, her cheeks flushing red.

As a seasoned actress, she clearly understood what this news meant for her!

Not to mention the salary, with a super big drama invested with five hundred million, the pay for the female lead couldn’t be low—it would definitely be an amount she’d never dared to dream of!

Of course, even if NTV Television Station didn’t offer her a cent and asked her to perform as a "volunteer," she would accept without a second’s hesitation...

Because just by landing the lead role in that mega drama, her status in the acting world would skyrocket like a rocket!

From being an obscure eighteenth-tier actress, she would instantly transform into the hottest luxury brand female star within the industry!

Talk show appearances, product endorsements, acting opportunities—she would have as many as she wanted!

If one were to draw a comparison, it would be like a marginal congressman from the Duma, one from minor factions with little to no influence, merely serving as a vote-casting machine during Duma voting decisions.

Suddenly, he swaps roles with Mikhail and becomes one of the most influential figures in the Moscow political arena. That jump is, of course, beyond imagination...

......

After a while, perhaps because she heard no reaction from Marina’s side, the agent spoke again, "I have an address for you. Come over right away so we can meet with NTV Television Station Chief Xie Liaofu and the chief director of this drama to have a talk..."

After she finished speaking, Marina had cooled down somewhat but began to harbor doubts.

Because no matter how she looked at it, she seemed unqualified to be the female lead...

Be it in terms of fame, experience, acting skills, or industry contacts...

It seemed implausible for her to be cast as the lead actress in such a major production!

She hoped her agent wasn’t just pulling her leg...

So, with some skepticism, she asked, "Is this thing... really true?"

"You... I just met with NTV Station Chief Xie Liaofu, and he personally told me. Would I lie to you about something like this? Besides, I told you, didn’t I? The Station Chief Xie Liaofu and the chief director want to see you now; just come over and you’ll see," her agent said, clearly anxious.

Only then did Marina believe that the opportunity might indeed be real!