Paparazzo - The Meltdown

“Paparazzo – The Meltdown” is the third mission in the Paparazzo series in Grand Theft Auto V, where Franklin helps Beverly Felton capture footage of a famous celebrity having a public breakdown. This mission further delves into the paparazzi lifestyle, as Franklin and Beverly seek to capitalize on the most embarrassing moments of Los Santos’ celebrities.

In this mission, Beverly contacts Franklin for another opportunity to get juicy footage. This time, Beverly has learned about a celebrity who’s about to have a very public Meltdown, and Franklin is tasked with following them to record the scene. Players must stay close without being spotted, capturing the Meltdown and then escaping the scene with Beverly.

Objectives

• Meet Beverly at the designated location.
• Follow the celebrity without being seen.
• Capture footage of the celebrity’s Meltdown.
• Escape with Beverly before being detected.

Setting

This mission takes place in the bustling areas of Vinewood, where the celebrity is walking around town. Players will have to maintain distance while keeping the celebrity in view, navigating the crowded streets of Los Santos.

Objective 1: Meet Beverly

• Locate Beverly: Franklin meets Beverly in a hidden spot near Vinewood. Follow the on-screen marker to initiate the mission.
• Dialogue: Beverly tells Franklin about a celebrity who is about to have a public Meltdown, emphasizing the potential for lucrative footage.

Objective 2: Follow the Celebrity

• Stay Close: Franklin must follow the celebrity from a distance without being spotted. Use stealth tactics and stay out of sight to avoid alerting the target.
• Track Their Movements: As the celebrity moves through the streets of Vinewood, keep a close eye on their behavior to anticipate the Meltdown.

Objective 3: Capture the Meltdown

• Film the Scene: Once the celebrity begins their Meltdown, use Franklin’s phone or Beverly’s camera to record the footage. Stay within range to get a clear shot but avoid being seen.
• Timing is Critical: Make sure to capture the best moments of the Meltdown as Beverly guides Franklin to get the most valuable footage.

Objective 4: Escape the Scene

• Leave with Beverly: After successfully recording the Meltdown, Franklin and Beverly must escape before Security or the celebrity notices them. Stay out of sight and leave the area quickly.
• Avoid Pursuit: If the celebrity or their Security becomes aware of Franklin’s presence, players will need to evade any pursuers to successfully complete the mission.

Mission Conclusion

• Cutscene: After the mission, a cutscene will play where Beverly celebrates the footage of the Meltdown, discussing how much money he can make off the video. Franklin, again unsure about Beverly’s methods, receives his reward.
• Rewards: Completing the mission rewards the player with cash and unlocks the next Paparazzo mission.

• This mission continues the theme of paparazzi exploiting celebrities’ worst moments for profit, further showing Beverly’s moral ambiguity.
• The mission parallels real-life paparazzi culture, where public meltdowns are often captured and sold to tabloids for significant sums.
• Franklin’s discomfort with Beverly’s actions grows as the Missions progress, foreshadowing their eventual fallout in later Missions.