If Melody Monroe's character had so many scenes in the early stages that she practically upstaged the female lead, then the later stages were all about the female lead reclaiming her presence.
Raymond Ford knew her recent scenes were crucial.
Moreover, several of these scenes were incredibly cathartic—plot points where her character was supposed to completely overpower Melody Monroe's.
But she could never quite make the switch. Unlike Melody Monroe, whose transformation from five years ago to five years later was incredibly stark!
She'd been trying to figure out how to project that kind of commanding presence, but it felt like she was trapped in a box.
"Ready to go? All departments, stand by!" the assistant director confirmed, exchanging a look with Director Wallace.
"Action!"
Raymond Ford stepped in front of the camera and looked at Melody Monroe.
They both stopped in their tracks.
Melody Monroe glanced at Raymond Ford, then started to walk past her.
