No contracts have been signed yet. This is just pre-production trying to get things going. We start shooting the end of the month. But, if I fire these two, I have to start over, because they're the leads. Which sucks, because they're talented.
I could just fire the one, and that might scare the other one into being a bit more reliable But, I saw things (in plain sight) that shows that the one I hate really longs for the limelight. So, giving her a "This isn't working out talk" to me won't help her in the future. As much as I can't stand being in the same room with her, I'd like to tell her why. Maybe she'll listen, maybe she won't.
But, by the same token, the other one is worse. But, she's the lead. She seems to be generally excited about doing this (when we're in the same room). It would just suck if we started shooting, and everything I think will happen (and none of it is good) actually happens.
So, I think what I'm going to do is either sit them down in person and have it out. Which I dread. I'm not confrontational. Karen and I have had a handful of arguments in 25 years. That's how easy I am. I go with most anything. Or I might write an e-mail listing the multitude of things they've done to annoy the hell out of me. In every instance from the point that they were given the roles, they've managed to disappoint me every step of the way. It's mind boggling.
Sidewalkbowling: After asking if they wanted beer, I bought a six-pack so we could relax while picking out costumes. I also brought a cigar, and I thank God for that smelly stogie. After my frustration level reached it's peak, it gave me an excuse to go out on the fire-escape to be by myself. My favorite question of the night was "Can you explain to me the difference between black jeans and slacks, and why does it matter?"
Oh and I have to admit I enjoyed getting there, and the actress continuing doing things on her computer until I said "Do you want to get started?" Gotta love that kind of respect.