Here's the fourth! Great thanks to Neko Kets for the prompt c:

Err…there is no real relation between the actors and the characters, despite a name or two borrowed. Seriously.

Disclaimer: I own nothing but a laptop and certain plot elements.

Day 4: Show Business

"So, Mr. Overland, have the rumors been confirmed? Are you and Mr. Hyse co-starring in the sequel for 'Rise of the Guardians'?"

With an absentminded hum, Hamish glanced back at his laptop, the email visible on one of the open tabs. He wasn't sure if the rest of the staff caught wind of it, but he could definitely confirm those rumors. In fact, they were confirmed just three days ago from his agent after speaking settling everything with the producers.

His acting career had really taken off after Dreamwork's "How to Train Your Dragon" when he played the dragon-rider, Hiccup. He loved the role and felt at ease in Hiccup's character, making for a memorable performance that attracted a lot of attention from the movie industry. Of course, his favorite role would always be the scrawny Viking, but when the company called offering him a role for one of their upcoming movies, Hamish could honestly say he was very excited to work with Dreamworks again.

"Yeah! Just got a call from the producers three days ago that established his role in the film!"

"Hm…so that's your new co-star?" Hamish tore his gaze away from the TV interview and greeted America with a small wave.

America, or Astrid as most of the "HTTYD" fans knew her, sat down on the couch and handed Hamish his mug, coffee still steaming.

"Yup, that's him; seems nice enough, right?" Hamish replied, taking a small gulp. He winced at the bitterness but tried not to let it show too much; as great a friend as America was and as much as he appreciated her company, it wasn't exactly good acting that made his gagging so believable in "The Gift of the Night Fury."

She gave an appreciative eye to the actor on-screen, watching his animated gestures and enthusiasm. "Seems like you two have some things in common," she commented.

Hamish gave a chuckle. "I guess?" Having both started their careers from Dreamworks and both commended for their outstanding performance in their perspective roles, the producers mentioned more than once that they'd make a good team for the "RoTG" sequel.

He had watched "Rise of the Guardians" when it premiered and was impressed by Jackson Overland's connection with his character. In part to that, the brunet could say that "RotG" easily went down as his favorite movies that year. His mannerisms and reactions seemed so organic and genuine that he would have never guessed that "RotG" had been Jackson's first starring role.

Though he would have never guessed that not three years later, he'd be starring in the next film alongside him.

(Then again, he also would have never guessed that he would play as Gerard Butler's son either.)

Watching the interview drone on, Hamish gave a casual stretch; he was scheduled to meet with the cast and crew some time this month and figured it would be a good thing to (at the very least) superficially get to know his co-star. Though at this point, America seemed more engrossed in the interview than he was. Then, looking at the screen, Hamish could take a couple of guesses as to why; Jackson Overland's character "Jack Frost" had been quite popular with the audience for reasons besides his ice-powers and mischievous demeanor, after all. He gave a cough, drawing his friend's attention from the pretty actor. "I'm sure Hiccup would be terribly hurt seeing Astrid fawning over some frost spirit."

America rolled her eyes. "You just love to keep in character, don't you?"

Hamish grinned. "Habit." They had just finished shooting the season finale of "Defenders of Berk" after all.

"Mhm..." America brought her attention back to the interview, not bothering to deny the accusation; it was no secret that unfortunately, some people were only interested in Jackson Overland's character solely for the actor's aesthetic appeal. Still, at the very least, she could say she respected his good acting. "So, what's your impression of the guy?"

Thinking about it now, he wasn't really paying much attention at all. The brunet toyed with the mug for a moment before mumbling out, "Good; seems like he'd be cool to work with." Immediately, Hamish grimaced at the bland observation and decided that he still wasn't awake enough for this kind of thing.

"So are you excited to work with Mr. Hyse?"

Bringing the mug to his lips and mentally preparing his tongue for the unpleasant flavor to follow, Hamish noted from the corner of his eyes how unusually red Mr. Overland suddenly became.

"Haha, yeah I am actually!"

As Hamish took careful sips that had his face twitching to keep from contorting to a grimace, America watched on with the interview, noting the predatory look on the interviewer's face at Jackson Overland's physical response to the question. She shook her head though she allowed herself a smirk.

"Oh? Any particular reason why?"

And of course, Hamish was none-the-wiser.

"I-I mean, I love his movies! Especially How to Train Your Dragon! He was amazing!"

America fought back a snicker as Hamish choked on his drink; she gave him an expectant look, grinning as he withered and attempted to regain his dignity by sipping the coffee calmly. Years after the "HTTYD" franchise took off, Hamish was still quite modest; that was something America liked about him.

"Oh, that can't be all, can it, Jackson?"

The blonde gave a sigh as she could literally see Jackson's resolve crumbling on camera as the man gave an embarrassed laugh. Being the smart woman that she is, America shifted away from Hamish and started to count backwards from three.

"Haha, I admit, I kinda had a crush on the guy ever since I saw him play as Hiccup."

America mentally cued Hamish's spit-take perfectly, carefully dodging the burst of boiling liquid.

"Oh, how romantic! When will you and Ms. Hyse meet to start filming?"

Tongue burning, throat aching, red-faced, and definitely awake now, Hamish could only gawk as his brain, confused and confounded and absolutely mortified, tried to sort out what just happened on live television. "W-WHAT?"

"This month, actually!"

America laughed. "Well, Mr. Hyse…looks like your love-life just took a strange and unexpected turn."

Hyse = Icelandic for Haddock. Because I'm bad with names.

Part two of this will be posted tomorrow night! (because I took too much time researching names and other stuff OTL)