Chapter 20 – The Most Desired Man in the World
September 2014 – The World Notes Jacob Stewart
Jacob Stewart landed in Los Angeles in the early afternoon. As soon as he stepped off the private jet and onto the private runway at LAX airport, he felt the familiar warmth of the city he now called home.
He picked up his cell phone to text Richard Calloway, his agent, letting him know he had arrived, but before he even unlocked his phone, he saw a flood of notifications.
Messages. Calls. Twitter mentions. And a tsunami of comments on Instagram.
He frowned.
"What the hell happened?"
Walking to the car that was waiting for him, he opened Instagram and saw his latest post—a simple aerial photo of Italy, captioned "Heading home. LA, I'm coming."
But it wasn't the photo that had caught the world's attention.
It was the comments left by some of the most desired women on the planet.
@MargotRobbie: Already missing you. ❤️
@EmilyRatajkowski: Promise you won't disappear? 😉
@Rihanna: See you soon, baby. 😘
@BlakeLively: What happens in Milan… well, sometimes it doesn't stay in Milan. 🔥
@DuaLipa: Can't wait for the next one. 😏
Jacob's eyes widened.
— Oh… shit.
He opened Twitter.
The hashtag #JacobStewartAndTheLadies was trending worldwide.
And the media wouldn't stop talking about it.
The Media Explosion
In the car, Jacob opened the TMZ website, which had a featured article titled:
"Jacob Stewart: Hollywood's New Heartthrob or the Luckiest Man in the World?"
The article stated:
"Jacob Stewart, the star of John Wick, was already becoming one of the most talked-about actors of the year. But after his trip to Milan Fashion Week, he may have earned a new title: Hollywood's most desirable man. His latest Instagram post was bombarded with rather suggestive comments from some of the world's most beautiful women, including Margot Robbie, Rihanna, Emily Ratajkowski, Blake Lively, and Dua Lipa. What really happened in Italy? The fact is: Jacob Stewart is no longer just a name… He's a phenomenon."
E! News also didn't waste any time:
"Jacob Stewart: New Actor, New Fashion Icon… and Now the New Don Juan?"
"Since Jacob Stewart burst onto the Hollywood scene, his rise has been meteoric. But now, he's not just a name in action movies—he seems to have entered the select group of the most desirable men on the planet. After his appearance at Milan Fashion Week, rumors exploded: what really happened between Jacob and some of the industry's most iconic women?"
Vogue published an article titled:
"Jacob Stewart: The New Man in a Suit Who Conquered Fashion and… Women?"
"Jacob has already conquered the world of action and now he's conquering fashion. But has he also become Hollywood's new Casanova? One thing is certain: after the beauties' comments on his latest post, everyone wants to know what's so special about him."
Jacob's phone started ringing.
It was Richard.
He answered immediately.
"I swear I didn't do anything."
Richard burst out laughing on the other end of the line.
— Jacob, do you realize what just happened?
Jacob sighed.
— Yes. The whole world thinks I'm the new Don Juan of the media.
— And you know what that means?
— That I'll be chased by paparazzi until the end of time?
Richard laughed.
— Also. But, above all, it means your value in Hollywood just skyrocketed.
Jacob frowned.
— How so?
— Don't you understand? This kind of attention you're getting can't be manufactured. You're not just a talented actor. You're a symbol now. The man every guy wants to be and every woman wants to be around. Hollywood loves that.
Jacob sighed, massaging his temples.
— So what do we do now?
— We take advantage. Studios will start seeing you as a leading man in films beyond action. You can be an action star, a romantic heartthrob, a Hollywood icon. You've just become a brand. Jacob looked out the car window, watching the city of Los Angeles approaching.
"Okay. But what do I do now?"
Richard laughed.
"Go home. Sleep. We have meetings tomorrow."
Jacob took a deep breath and hung up.
He knew his life had already changed…
But now, it would never be the same again.
Chapter 21 – The Premiere of John Wick
Los Angeles, October 2014 – The Night That Would Change Everything
The city was alive. The Los Angeles night sky glowed with neon signs and the incessant flashes of cameras. But that night, one place in particular was the center of attention: the TCL Chinese Theatre, where the world premiere of John Wick was about to take place.
Jacob Stewart was inside the black limousine that was taking him to the premiere. Sitting next to Richard Calloway, his agent, he looked out the window, watching the fans gathered outside the cinema, holding posters and taking pictures.
Richard smiled and patted him on the shoulder.
"Ready to officially be a movie star?"
Jacob took a deep breath and laughed.
"I guess that decision isn't up to me anymore, is it?"
"Not at all," said Richard, laughing. "You're already a star. But after tonight… You're going to be legendary."
The limousine pulled up in front of the red carpet.
"Showtime," Jacob murmured before opening the door.
The Red Carpet
The moment Jacob stepped out of the car, the crowd's screams erupted.
"JACOB! JACOB! LOOK HERE!"
"JOHN WICK!"
"YOU'RE AMAZING!"
The camera flashes were so intense that for a moment he had to blink to adjust. But he quickly adjusted and walked down the red carpet, wearing a bespoke black Giorgio Armani suit, paired with a dark shirt without a tie, perfectly matching the mysterious and intense aura of his character.
As he walked, photographers shouted his name and journalists tried to get him to give interviews.
"Jacob! How are you feeling on this special night?" asked a reporter from Entertainment Tonight.
Jacob smiled.
"It's surreal. I've spent the last few months working on this film, and now, finally, the world will see it." I'm excited and proud.
He continued walking and soon met Chad Stahelski, the film's director, who greeted him with a strong hug.
"You did an incredible job, Jacob."
"You trusted me when no one else would," Jacob said. "I wouldn't be here without you."
Chad smiled.
"And now the whole world will see what I saw that day at the audition."
Further down the red carpet, Jacob spotted his co-stars.
Ian McShane, ever elegant, raised a glass of champagne toward him.
"The man of the night has finally arrived."
Adrianne Palicki, stunning in a tight black dress, kissed Jacob on the cheek and smiled.
"Are you ready for what comes next?"
Jacob laughed.
"I'm not sure, but I'm ready to find out."
Then Jacob heard a familiar voice call out to him.
"Hey, movie star!"
He turned around and saw Margot Robbie, Rihanna, Emily Ratajkowski, Blake Lively, and Dua Lipa arriving together, all stunning.
The photographers went into a frenzy as they approached him, and the flashes intensified.
Margot smiled.
"Did you think we'd miss your big night?"
Jacob laughed and hugged them all.
"Not for a second."
The cameras captured the moment, and Twitter immediately exploded.
#JacobStewartPremiere started trending worldwide.
"JACOB STEWART ARRIVED WITH AN ARMY OF AMAZING WOMEN? This guy is winning at life!"
"He doesn't even need the movie. He's already the biggest real-life protagonist."
"John Wick is just a documentary about Jacob Stewart in the real world."
Jacob just laughed to himself as he posed for more photos.
He could never have imagined a night like this.
But now, it was real.
Inside the Cinema – The First Screening
After the interviews and photos, everyone headed inside the TCL Chinese Theatre.
The red velvet seats were occupied by the biggest names in Hollywood, film critics, journalists, and VIP guests.
Jacob sat in the front row, next to Chad Stahelski, Richard Calloway, and Ian McShane.
The lights began to dim.
A silence filled the cinema.
And then, John Wick began.
The film opened with a silent sequence, showing John living his quiet life after the death of his wife. The pain was evident in Jacob's eyes on screen, conveying pure emotion without needing to say a word.
But then, when the dog Daisy appeared and the tragedy that ignited John's fury occurred, the energy in the cinema changed completely.
The first action scene exploded on the screen.
The audience held their breath.
The gunshots, the punches, the brutality of the fights… Everything was impeccably choreographed.
And Jacob was John Wick.
The critics were impressed. The authenticity of the movements, the realism of the fights, Jacob's intense presence on screen…
When the film ended, the cinema erupted in applause.
Jacob sat there, absorbing it all.
He looked at Chad, who smiled contentedly.
"You did it, Jacob," Chad said.
Jacob swallowed hard and smiled.
"We did it."
He stood up and looked at the still-applauding crowd.
Margot's, Rihanna's, and the others' eyes widened beaming with pride.
Richard Calloway patted him on the shoulder.
"Welcome to movie history."
The After-Party – Celebrating Success
After the premiere, Jacob was taken to the exclusive party organized by Lionsgate at a luxurious Los Angeles club.
The place was packed with celebrities, directors, producers, and industry influencers.
Jacob was greeted with champagne, applause, and warm congratulations.
Chris Hemsworth shook his hand and laughed.
"Man, that was unbelievable. You really are an action monster."
Keanu Reeves, who had watched the film at the premiere, also congratulated him.
"You brought something new to this genre, Jacob. It was incredible."
Jacob was still trying to process everything when Quentin Tarantino approached.
"I've seen a lot of action movies in my life… But John Wick? This is something special."
Jacob shook hands with the legendary director, still surprised by so much praise.
But the most impactful moment came when Chad took to the stage at the party to make an announcement.
He took the microphone and waited for silence before speaking:
"First of all, I want to thank the cast, crew, and everyone who made this film possible. But above all… I want to make a special announcement."
Everyone fell silent.
Chad looked at Jacob and smiled.
"I am very happy to announce that John Wick 2 is confirmed."
The entire club erupted in applause and cheers.
Jacob laughed and ran a hand over his face, surprised.
He didn't even have time to react before feeling Rihanna and Margot Robbie hug him at the same time.
Richard Calloway raised a glass of champagne.
"To Jacob Stewart, the new king of action cinema!"
Everyone raised their glasses, and Jacob, smiling, did the same.
He closed his eyes for a moment, absorbing it all.
The journey to this point had been difficult, unexpected, surreal.
But now, he was no longer just a man trying to survive.
He was John Wick.
And the whole world knew it.
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