Signing Up Miller

For the next Hollywood project

Nanji Erode
The Fiction Writer’s Den
2 min readFeb 20, 2024

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A collage of movie posters.
Photo by Samuel Regan-Asante on Unsplash

In a brightly lit conference room atop a Hollywood skyscraper, the air crackled with tension as film director Alex Reid and studio executive Hannah Brooks squared off over their next project.

“We need Miller,” Alex declared, his eyes gleaming with ambition. “His name alone guarantees success. Imagine the buzz, the anticipation surrounding our film.”

Hannah leaned back in her chair, skepticism etched into her features. “Miller’s price tag is astronomical, Alex. We’d be gambling our entire budget on him. And let’s not forget his hectic schedule. Securing his commitment could be a nightmare.”

Alex’s resolve remained unshaken. “Yes, he’s expensive, but his track record speaks for itself. His name on the poster alone pulls people to theaters. He’s a phenomenon!”

Hannah drummed her fingers thoughtfully, her gaze fixed on the city skyline beyond the window. “I get it, Alex. But can we afford to take that risk? What if he backs out at the last minute? What if we can’t meet his demands?”

“Trust me, Hannah,” Alex said firmly. “I’ve spoken with Miller’s agent. He’s intrigued by the concept of our film. He sees potential in our project. We just need to convince him that we’re worth his time.”

As the two continued to debate, a large screen flickered to life in the center of the room, projecting images of Miller’s past films and accolades. One after another, Miller had given six consecutive blockbuster movies.

Hannah studied the images, weighing the pros and cons. Finally, with a resigned nod, she let out a chuckle. “There was a time when we had such heated discussions about a mega movie star. But now…?”

Alex leaned back and smiled. “Well, times have changed, Hannah. Now, a prompt writer is everything to a movie. His prompts create the entire movie inside a computer. And Miller is one hell of a prompt writer!”

This story was inspired by the latest OpenAI announcement about Sora

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Nanji Erode
The Fiction Writer’s Den

Ideator, Copywriter, Movie Lover, Science Enthusiast, Minimalist.