Tucker explained, “Don’t misunderstand. Maggie is currently in the zone because the lead role requires a lot of emotional layers. She’s just trying to meet the demands of the shoot.”

“It's okay,” Rianne nodded, understanding the situation. Though she still felt a bit uneasy, she didn’t dwell on it, as she had plenty of other tasks as a martial arts director.

To design effective martial arts scenes, one needs a deep understanding of the script and storyline. This was something Rianne had learned over years of experience. Since she had joined the production two days late, she hadn’t been involved in the filming of the first scene.

Rianne reviewed the...