Paparazzo - The Highness

“Paparazzo – The Highness” is the fourth mission in the Paparazzo series in Grand Theft Auto V, where Franklin assists Beverly Felton in capturing footage of a celebrity who is intoxicated and behaving recklessly. This mission explores the darker side of celebrity culture, where even the most vulnerable moments of public figures are exploited for profit.

In this mission, Beverly asks Franklin to help him capture footage of a famous celebrity who is intoxicated and making a spectacle in public. Franklin must get close enough to film the celebrity without being noticed and escape the area afterward. The mission involves stealth and timing to ensure the footage is captured successfully without alerting the target.

Objectives

• Meet Beverly at the designated location.
• Follow the intoxicated celebrity from a safe distance.
• Capture footage of the celebrity’s erratic behavior.
• Escape the scene with Beverly before being detected.

Setting

This mission takes place in the streets of Vinewood and other high-end areas of Los Santos, where the intoxicated celebrity is wandering around. Players must navigate the busy environment while keeping track of the celebrity’s movements.

Objective 1: Meet Beverly

• Locate Beverly: Franklin meets Beverly near the celebrity’s expected location. Follow the map marker to find Beverly and initiate the mission.
• Dialogue: Beverly explains that a high-profile celebrity has been spotted wandering around while intoxicated, and he wants Franklin to help him capture the footage.

Objective 2: Follow the Celebrity

• Stay Close: Franklin must follow the celebrity from a distance without drawing attention. Use stealth and avoid getting too close to keep from alerting the target or Security.
• Track Their Movements: As the celebrity moves erratically through the streets, keep an eye on their behavior and be ready to capture the footage at the right moment.

Objective 3: Capture the Footage

• Film the Scene: Once the celebrity starts acting recklessly, use Franklin’s phone or Beverly’s camera to capture the footage. Stay within the designated range to get a clear shot while avoiding detection.
• Get the Best Moments: The better the footage, the greater the reward. Follow Beverly’s instructions to ensure the most scandalous moments are recorded.

Objective 4: Escape the Scene

• Leave with Beverly: After successfully recording the footage, Franklin must escape with Beverly before being noticed. The celebrity’s Security may give chase if you’re spotted.
• Avoid Pursuit: If detected, players must outrun or hide from any Security or bystanders who may try to stop Franklin and Beverly from leaving with the footage.

Mission Conclusion

• Cutscene: After the mission, a cutscene plays where Beverly celebrates the footage, bragging about how much the video will sell for. Franklin, again uneasy about Beverly’s tactics, is rewarded for his help.
• Rewards: Completing the mission provides cash and unlocks the final Paparazzo mission: **Paparazzo – Reality Check**.

• This mission further shows the exploitative nature of the paparazzi, as Franklin and Beverly take advantage of a celebrity’s vulnerability.
• Beverly often makes references to real-life paparazzi tactics, showcasing his morally questionable approach to his profession.
• Franklin’s increasing discomfort with Beverly’s actions becomes more evident in this mission, leading to tension in their final interaction.