From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

Daren had always believed that becoming famous was the easiest and simplest part.

Of course, it's not really that becoming famous is easy. Los Angeles is full of frustrated actors, editors, and directors, relying on serving dishes and moving bricks to make a living. The cruel reality of chasing the entertainment industry is definitely not just a movie.

Rather, it's that entering the world of fame and fortune after becoming famous requires facing numerous tests, the pressure of continuing success, and the constant need to make difficult choices. That's where the real test lies.

In comparison, becoming famous is indeed the simplest step. After all, this is Hollywood, full of opportunities. Every day you can see new actors, new topics, and new trends, dazzling and overwhelming.

Anson is experiencing this now.

The explosive popularity of "Spider-Man" has instantly propelled Anson to the position of the leading figure of the new generation. Each step he takes from now on will be more difficult and more dangerous than the previous one.

Daren thought Anson would hesitate or waver, or that his mind would be floating above the clouds like a hot air balloon, with countless thoughts surging in his mind.

If that were the case, it would be understandable—

Young people always think they can easily possess the whole world, as long as they have a long enough lever, they can move the Earth.

Perhaps Anson doesn't even like this project, perhaps Anson's next step has already been arranged, or perhaps Anson has also begun to ambitiously try to expand his territory.

Daren had seen this kind of situation countless times in Hollywood, so it was not surprising; however, Daren hoped to help Anson, offering some different possibilities from the perspective of someone who had been there, which is why he made the call and hoped Anson would seriously consider it by offering "help."

But now it seems that he was the only one who was overthinking things.

Daren thought that the Woods couple should be very pleased.

"If the director nods, are you really willing to star in this movie?"

Anson still didn't hesitate, "Of course."

A smile quietly crept onto Daren's lips, and he couldn't help but nod slightly, revealing a hint of appreciation. Even he couldn't help but be curious about what path Anson, as an actor, would take next.

"Okay, then I'll talk to the director. As you said, the decision is with Gus."

After hanging up the phone, Anson turned around and dialed Edgar's cell phone.

Anson always believed that agents and actors should be a team that mutually achieves each other. Although the decision of whether to star in a project and what role to choose is in the hands of the actor, the agent is also planning the actor's career. Mutual communication can ensure that both parties maintain a rhythm on the same frequency, creating an effect greater than two.

At least, up to now, Anson and Edgar's cooperation has been smooth sailing.

After listening carefully to Anson's description, Edgar also thought deeply and carefully considered his opinion.

"Regarding the next step, my idea is to either take another commercial film, preferably a romantic comedy. On the one hand, it's to get rid of the image of a middle school student and make people realize that they should treat you as a man; on the other hand, it's to repeatedly use the current momentum to establish the image of a dream lover."

"Wanting everything and being afraid of everything may lead to a situation where you are neither up nor down. I think Gus Van Sant is a good choice."

"According to your description, his film is a completely independent work, which is very likely to go to the Sundance Film Festival. With Gus's name, no matter the quality of the work, you will be able to take the first step in the independent film field."

As an agent, Edgar's perspective is completely different from Anson's; but undoubtedly, Edgar also believes that this is a valuable opportunity.

As for the pay—

"Starring in independent films is never for the pay."

Edgar is not worried about these details at all. The first thing he cares about is:

Schedule.

"If the project is finalized, you may have to go to Portland immediately. What about the recording? The album is half recorded, and then just leave it there?"

He spoke half a sentence and left the other half unsaid.

What Edgar didn't say was that the band members are now completely dependent on Anson. Without Anson, there would be no album, so they might not say much, even if Anson ran off to film a movie halfway through the album recording, they wouldn't complain; but not saying it doesn't mean they don't have any thoughts.

In the future, when the band succeeds and the band members also step into the world of fame and fortune, their mentality may change, and then the problems left over now may become a potential fuse for an explosion.

It's not that Edgar is judging a gentleman's heart with the mind of a villain, but that's how the world of fame and fortune works. From Hayden to Brad, Anson's world is also changing little by little because of the spotlight.

Edgar believes that Anson has also realized this.

Anson didn't hear the hidden meaning in Edgar's words, "If possible, I also hope to do one thing before doing another. The result of being half-hearted may be that everything falls through."

"But honestly, I felt a little relieved when I received this call just now."

"The recording work needs to calm down a bit. We are too eager and too impetuous, eager to make this album and hope to do it well, but we are trapped by ourselves."

"If we interrupt it in the middle and let the brain calm down and re-examine the whole situation, we should be able to find a more relaxed creative state and recording state."

Anson is serious.

Indeed—

There are still many things to learn in the world of music. In the past, standing on the listener's position and gesticulating, criticizing this album for not being complete and that album for not being innovative, it was only when I really participated in the creation of the album that I realized the difficulty, not to mention finding my balance between pop and art.

It's as difficult as ascending to heaven.

"Let's not talk about this film project for now. I'm also going to tell the band members to rest and adjust for a few days, press the pause button, and let the brain clear out the distractions."

Since Anson said so, Edgar felt much relieved.

"Okay, it's good that you have a plan."

"Also."

"Be careful of paparazzi. This TMZ website is not that simple in my opinion. They have more and more news sources, and I guess they get a lot of support from their colleagues. They are staring at you now, wishing they could dig out all the news about you inside and out."

"I know you're not worried about paparazzi, but there are really too many of them."

Edgar couldn't help but give a word of advice—

It is cold at the top.

They have only just begun to climb to the peak, but crises are already everywhere.

Edgar is not nervous, but full of energy. Isn't this the Hollywood they see?