Joe is all about truth—no illusions, no Hollywood smoke and mirrors. He’s seen enough actors playing roles, putting on performances, and chasing stars. What he wants is reality first. Real people, real stories, real impact.
Maybe that’s why Common’s line hits differently. If Joe didn’t stress about Les Grossman’s casting couch—meaning the whole fake, power-playing, sell-your-soul side of Hollywood—he might’ve “got that star.” But what’s a star worth if it’s built on illusion? Joe wants something solid, something real.
Is that where his head is at? Moving past the scripted world and straight into the unfiltered truth?