The next day.
A Warner Bros. Pictures studio lot.
Zucker was invited and soon led a group to the set of The Chronicles of Narnia, also known as The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Although New Line Cinema was spearheading the film, Wald Pictures was also a co-producer and one of its distributors. They had invested in it, after all.
"Hi, senior! It's good to see you again."
As soon as they entered the set, they didn't see New Line Cinema president Shaye. Instead, they spotted Alexander, formerly the chief assistant.
"Uh, it's Billia! Boss, you're here too." Alexander beamed.
Before Zucker could speak, Billia said, "Boss is here at Mr. Shaye's invitation."
Alexander immediately understood and said, "I see."
Zucker was in a good mood at seeing Alexander again after so long. He smiled and said, "Did the company assign you to The Chronicles of Narnia as a producer? No, that can't be right. Shaye would be producing it himself. The producer on our side should be Gavin O'Connor. Are you here to learn?"
"That's right, boss. You got it."
Alexander nodded.
Alexander was now the deputy head of Wald Pictures' production department, its second-in-command. But he'd been parachuted into the position. Even though he'd previously accompanied Zucker to various sets, he was still a newcomer when it came to handling production work and managing all the ins and outs of a film set.
Young people needed to know their limits. There was absolutely no harm in learning more.
"How's work been since you transferred to Wald Pictures? Kevin Feige and Gavin O'Connor haven't been giving you a hard time, have they? If they have, tell me."
Alexander had worked for him for a long time, and Zucker was very protective of his own people.
"No, they've been