Chapter 1244 Speaking Without Restraint to an Outrageous Degree
Sirius Black's dating ad was just a smokescreen. The new show needed viewership, and witches who were interested in him would leave comments, while male witches would join in.
With Rita's strategy, it's no wonder that "The Wizarding World Is Open Tonight" became a hit.
But for Sirius Black, the person in question, the marriage advertisement she created is likely to cause her a lot of trouble.
If this media company hadn't belonged to Wayne, he would have left long ago.
Rita knew she had offended him, so the rest of the problems were none of his concern.
“Mr. Lupin, I heard that the crew calls you ‘the tyrant on set’ in private, which is quite different from your image.”
Lupin explained that it was because he was too serious when he got into work mode, and the crew was just a makeshift operation when filming the first season. He toned down his temper a lot in the later seasons, but the "tyrant on set" image has become a stereotype that is not so easy to change.
Next, Rita asked the production team a few questions on behalf of the fans.
For example, how were the magic effects made, and were the costumes and props actually purchased from collectors who specialize in collecting medieval antiques?
As the recording of the show drew to a close, Kelita seemed to be somewhat dissatisfied.
Using interviews to unveil the mystery surrounding public figures is a great idea, and with Sirius Black's personal ad, the attention and discussion are definitely enough.
Rita looked at the blank card in her hand and suddenly realized that the show needed a more eye-catching "trump card" that would spark heated discussions in the wizarding world.
She took a sip of water to moisten her throat, placed her hands flat on her thighs, and tried her best to present a dignified and graceful image.
When the Gryffindor crew saw her performance, they knew she was about to do something big.
"Ladies and gentlemen, your series is undoubtedly an excellent one. As one of the millions of fans, I have always wanted to see the other three founders of Hogwarts join the story of Godric Gryffindor."
Besides Helga Hufflepuff, Salazar Slytherin and Rowena Ravenclaw both made brief appearances in the third season.
According to the normal plan, even without a separate spin-off, there should be more screen time for him.
However, due to certain well-known reasons, all of these plans had to be put on hold.
The silence from the crew made Rita unconsciously grin.
"I believe that millions of fans of the series in the wizarding world, like me, are eagerly anticipating the gathering of the four great wizards. I would like to ask, is there still hope for us to see their story again?"
Sirius Black suddenly took a deep breath, and a deep sadness appeared in his eyes. "Yes, I can guarantee it here. Everyone will see their story."
However, this answer did not satisfy Rita. "Mr. Black, do you mean you'll invite Hermione Granger to continue playing Rowena Ravenclaw?"
"Yes."
Rita smiled slyly. "And what about Salazar Slytherin? The actor playing this role is the wizarding world's most wanted criminal. Although I know it's just wishful thinking on my part, he really fits all my fantasies about Salazar Slytherin perfectly."
Discussing the wizarding world's most wanted criminal face-to-face, even without mentioning his name, is an outrageous display of blatant disrespect.
Despite being on guard, Sirius was still stunned.
Vincent continuing to play Salazar Slytherin is not only Rita's wish, but also his.
“Anything is possible.” Sirius straightened up, no longer slouching in his chair. “Vincent Wayne is not an irredeemable villain. Compared to those Death Eaters, his evil deeds are negligible.”
Rita finally broke into a satisfied smile. "Thank you very much for your answer, Mr. Black. Well then, that concludes this week's 'The Wizarding World's Unprotected Tonight.' See you next week!"
The moment the recording ended, Sirius clenched his fist tightly.
He really wanted to tell the truth, no matter what, and let the wizarding world see the ugly face of the British Ministry of Magic.
“You’ve done very well.” Lupin patted his shoulder gently. “My heart was pounding in my chest just now. Luckily you didn’t act impulsively, otherwise we, and Harry…”
Sirius slammed his clenched fist into Lupin's chest.
He looks very strong, but he didn't actually use much force.
"What, the 'Tyrant on Set' has started to care about people now? You should be thinking about how to deal with Heller's crazy female fans."
Lu Ping's face fell. "No, I've already explained it all."
Sirius chuckled, "After being a director for so long, don't you know that fans are more impulsive than anyone else?"
Lupin's vision went black for a moment, then he laughed when he thought of the personal ad. "You're not much better than me, are you, eh, you eligible bachelor?"
Sirius pretended to throw another punch, but Lupin, seeing that he was serious, used Flash to slip to the studio door.
The boss and director were joking around, and the remaining crew members politely said goodbye to Rita and other staff members before leaving the studio.
Gu Fei, who had remained quietly on set throughout the recording, raised his hands and clapped vigorously, saying, "Everyone, thank you for your hard work. Let's put the editing work aside for now. It's my treat to the best restaurant in London!"
He was talking about London, not Diagon Alley.
Although Wayne Media has become independent, it retains many aspects of the Wayne Enterprises style.
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At 8 p.m., after dinner, Rita dragged her tired body back to her new home near Knightsbridge in West London.
Her new home is an upscale apartment close to a media hub and trendy neighborhood, allowing her to quickly keep up with news events and stay socially active.
Despite her physical exhaustion, she was in exceptionally good spirits.
Even if it's only broadcast exclusively on the Dubidubi video platform, "The Wizarding World's Tonight is Unprotected" is destined to become a wildly popular talk show in the global wizarding world.
The first episode was a bombshell; the subsequent guests will need to adjust accordingly.
Rita lay on the sofa, deep in thought for a long time, becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the guest list she had previously planned.
These wizards are all famous, but they all lack something in terms of topics and buzz.
"Jingle Bell--"
Rita raised her wrist, and the magical communicator displayed a contact from an unknown number.
Out of professional habit, she still got up and answered the video call.
However, the next second, her eyes widened.
Because this unfamiliar contact was none other than Hermione Granger, whom we mentioned during today's recording.
Good evening, Miss Skeeter.
Rita returned a polite smile. "Good evening, Miss Granger."
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