who put your PM as the acting mgr?

his dad? if YES, then what would be the reason that the Dad would NOT support his son; if NO, but you, would you like or, even LOVE to support the PM?

remember this: horse fight with horse by nose; man fight with man by TITLE!

Yes, you may have a chance from your director, all depends on...how you present yourself and let your director BUYS your offer!

kindly remind you:
IF you put your PM down to the hell, your chances are... use your imagination...