Young Jim left the Midwest to become a Star in Hollywood, a tale of so many and so very few ever make it at all, let alone make it big. But yet another casting call finds him in line at six in the morning, a chili morning at that.
While in line he meets Dad, his story mirrors Jim's for the most part Dan has been at it far longer. He has been rewarded with a few background roles and even spoke in a couple of commercials. But far from the Star, he dreamt of being.
The two strike up a conversation which if nothing else seems to make the time go faster. Finally the doors open and one by one the hundred or so possibilities step up. One by one they're meat to the four onlookers, then told to go to the left or right.
It seemed like a good mix and when Jim's name is called Dan is quick with good luck. Jim is told to stand off to the right, and then Dan joins him following the directions given. One of the four executioners calls out, "All on the left thank you, better luck next time. Fifty hearts died that moment and fifty more found new heights.
A second round finds the boys on the left this time, they had little hope left. that was until the change and this time the right side was excused. Now it was far easier to count heads and that count stood at twenty-four and both guys within them.
Many were to change places yet not the two new friends, Jim looked to Dan for information but even Dan had not seen such a thing. To add more confusion they were now being called in two at a time. Dan offers he has heard of this, one of the two advances and the other sent home.
As it became their turn they wish the other luck as surely one of their hopes will surely be crushed. They are lead down a long hall and into a small room, both boys recognize the short fat man as one of the four judging them but neither of them know who is is. That mystery ends when he announced he was the Director of the movie they're hoping for a part. He adds that it isn't a large scale film and it only pays Scale. This means nothing to both boys as they were not expecting more.
Fat man: Now the good news, we are looking for two to Star in this film and l like you two.
The boys are thrilled and have no way to contain it, jumping around and down to thanking the fake plant in the corner. It took that long for the director to gain their attention once again.
Fat man: "Settle down boys, I'm not done nor have l given you the parts yet."
The boys are now cold sober as they listen in.
Fat man: "Okay Boys, l like what I see in both of you, there's great chemistry there and that's what l need for my staring leads. My movie is about two guys which are both Gay, so there's kissing. The sex we can fake but you have to be okay with kissing each other."
Jim: (looking at Dan) "I'm not fucking Gay dude!"
Dan: (Pushes Jim on the chest) "Well I'm not Gay either, fucker."
Fat man: "Boys, boy's, I don't care if you're Gay or not. But if you won't kiss we are done here. So what is it, kiss or done?"
The boys huddle off to the side "l need this dude"... "so do l, but man. Shit, what are we going to do?" The Fat man grabs their attention one more time.
Fat man: "Look I'm heading out for a couple of weeks, I'm going to pick two more guys and l will let my assistant work with all four of you. l want you two but if you can't get past this, you're SOL that's Shit out if luck. I'll see you in two weeks, Now get out if here."
The woman outside the director's office gave the boys direction to another room, the office of his assistant. The other two hopefuls were already there. She gave them the time and were to return in the morning. As Jim and Dan made their way out they had words of the situation.
Jim: "Dude, those guys are Gay, we don't stand a chance, fuck!"
