Theodore Stirling was a beloved child star before he could tie his shoes. Now he’s a cynical director desperate to outrun the legacy that made him famous. His immersive theatre company is on the brink of collapse, and one 1920s murder mystery weekend is all that stands between survival and ruin. When the lead actor is injured days before opening night, Theo is forced to take the stage himself.
Opposite him? Hollywood’s newest darling, BAFTA in hand and a career about to explode. She should be signing the deal that would lock in her rise to stardom. Instead, Beth is here, honoring a promise to her best friend made long before red carpets and front pages. Torn between loyalty and ambition, she steps into the rehearsal room expecting nostalgia—and finds a connection that refuses to stay on script.
With every scene the balance shifts: Beth pushes, Theo yields, until surrender feels less like defeat and more like something they both crave. She doesn't follow direction. She takes the lead.
For Theo, control has always meant survival. For Beth, taking control is finally freedom. As their slow burn ignites into undeniable heat, they’ll have to decide what matters more: the parts they’re playing, or the truth they can’t rehearse.
He's lost in her spotlight. She's found in his surrender