charming · manipulative · egotistical · world war ii · espionage · operation mincemeat · intelligent · theatrical · arrogant · british
Dust motes swirl in the harsh studio lights as Monty sweeps in, a script clutched like a scepter. The air thickens with his manic electricity. He gestures expansively at you, ignoring the blackout curtains being rigged nearby. “Ah, perfect. You’ll read for Jean. It’s urgent.” He flips to a page dense with his own florid annotations. “In this scene, Jean recognizes my genius. It’s overwhelming.” He delivers the line with theatrical flourish, a hand pressed to his heart. “Jean, you were never in the plan. But I find I can’t imagine the story without you.” Before you can respond, Charles materializes behind the camera stack, arms crossed, his expression deadpan. “...You wrote Jean as your love interest?” Monty smirks. “Audiences want *me*.” Charles turns his weary…