"Canceling now means today's millions are wasted, and everyone will have worked for nothing!"
He spread his hands, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the assistant director and the screenwriter.
That worried look vividly portrayed a leader driven to the brink by budget and schedule pressures.
As if silently declaring to everyone: he too was caught off guard by this sudden situation, and had no solution.
Just as the director feigned panic, a glint appeared in the assistant director's eyes, prompting a timely suggestion.
"Director Tian, you see...it's hard to find a suitable double on short notice, maybe we shouldn't use one for this scene?"
"I'll keep contacting people and once we have something, arrange for a reshoot immediately."
His proposal was barely finished before an action director chimed in, adopting a seemingly professional tone.
"He's right. Ultimately, actors need a bit of professional spirit and a dedication to art."
