hollywood draw

After lunch break, the audition work begins again. Before each film starts, this tedious job is indispensable, but this is one of the most important components of the film.

"Mr. Nicholson, it's unquestionable that your performance is perfect for this role."

After a simple performance, Wayne recalled what he had just seen through the camera lens, smiled and plucked the other person twice, and sincerely praised the performer.

In terms of acting skills, the first version of Batman clown in the audition room is one of the best people he has met in the past few years. It is no exaggeration to describe it as a drama bone.

The nature displayed during the performance is something that many young people do not have. This is not the immersive performance of Christian Bale, but it has a bit of a return to nature and a free and easy taste.

"Thanks."

Jack Nicholson was dressed in a sophisticated suit and bowed slightly, with a smile on his face and said, "Wayne, this is the third time I have been auditioning for your project. I hope my performance this time will impress you. I wanted to work with you a long time ago, but unfortunately, all the films such as "The Joker Returns" failed to make it."

Although it was very happy to hear this old actor's politeness, Wayne didn't take it seriously. This kind of old fox who has been in the circle for decades has a unique vision of choosing projects. If it is not for the movie or director that the other party is optimistic about, it will never cost a small amount to invite such a fox.

No matter what kind of greetings and commercial hype between the two, what he wants to say below is the main purpose of this audition.

"Then I'll just say it, Jack." Wayne nodded with a smile and observed the other person's expression. "Your acting skills have never been a problem for me, and this kind of role cannot be difficult for you, but the investment in this film is relatively low. If you want to join this project, the crew may not be able to offer you a salary that suits your value."

In fact, after accepting this audition invitation, Jack Nicholson thought about this question. If the purpose of this film is to be an academic award, the issue of pay is not something that cannot be discussed.

"Give me some time to go back and think about it." Shrugged, Jack Nicholson looked at Wayne and said, "I want to communicate with my agent in this way, and there is no way to give an answer now."

"Of course, but don't be too long. We have to set the cast as soon as possible and leave more time for filming." Wayne stood up and walked out from behind the table, stretching out a hand enthusiastically. "I hope we can reach an agreement. I really can't think of who else besides you, who would be more suitable for this role."

"You are so kind, then that's it, I will reply to the crew as soon as possible."

The two shook hands politely, and Jack Nicholson nodded to the rest of the staff, opened the door and walked out of the audition room.

"Do you think he will agree?"

Sitting back behind the camera, when he picked up the resume on the table and began to flip and think, Schwartz asked curiously: "Even if he knows the purpose of the production of this video, it may be difficult for him to accept a million-dollar salary. He will never lack filming."

The casting director is talking about the reality. An old actor who has been famous for many years is a scarce resource, whether it is a leading role or a supporting role. Actors like them have never lacked project invitations.

"He will agree, otherwise he will not be able to attend the audition." Wayne did not raise his head, and looked at the audition actor information of the heroine tomorrow. He was not worried at all about whether he could invite Jack Nicholson.

If a veteran in the circle is unwilling to accept the salary cut, he will not come to the audition at all. People like them are extremely realistic. Unless they have been mentally prepared, they will not waste this effort.

"Ha." While he was speaking, he didn't expect to see Cameron Diaz's resume and couldn't help but tilt his head to look at the casting director. "This woman has ever asked you?"

Schwartz nodded and spread his hands with a smile on his face. "Her agent has approached me and kept hinting at her client and your relationship on the phone. Anyway, this role has not been decided yet, isn't it? It's good to have an extra choice during the audition."

After several years of cooperation, the two have become much closer. At least such jokes occasionally appear between them.

"Ok, notify the next one..."

"Boss, Warner Bros. Bruce Rosenblum's phone call."

Before he could finish speaking, the assistant lady pushed open the audition room door, pointed at the director's office, and made a gesture to answer the phone.

Before Wayne left, he waved to the casting director. "Okay, Schwartz, you continue, don't wait for me, the protagonist sets aside an alternative in case there is an accident on Brad Pitt."

In fact, what he mainly wants to watch today is the audition performance of the two protagonists. Brad Pitt and Jack Nicholson did not disappoint him, and the audition performances can meet the needs of the role.

As for other actors participating in the audition, the purpose is more to increase the selectivity. Even if there is an accident with Brad Pitt, there will be no more large-scale audition. Before the main character signs a contract, everything will be mainly insurance.

As he hurried back to the director's office, Wayne picked up the phone on his desk. "Hello, this is Wayne Greenberg."

"Hey, Wayne, I hope I didn't disturb your work." Bruce Rosenblum's voice came from the phone. The relationship between the two has been well maintained, so they speak relatively casually. "I heard about the afternoon. This "Supreme Crisis" was a project initiated by Spencer. He called me, the British director..."

"The project hasn't started shooting yet, right? Let him get out. For your sake, I won't pursue it."

"Ok, poor British, the first movie directed by him, he was about to be fired before he could pick up the camera!" Bruce Rosenblum's tone was filled with gloating. In fact, he did not take such a small person to heart. "I will report this to Jeff, and that British man will resign himself."

The project the other party is about to shoot is itself a project invested by Warner Bros., but unfortunately offended the major shareholder of Warner Bros. This is a completely example of dying.

Relatively speaking, this result was quite lucky for Stewart Baird. He just lost a job opportunity. As long as Wayne didn't want to pursue it, he could still turn around and continue to be his editor.

Both of them on the phone knew that as long as Wayne spoke out, this British man would probably not even have any previous editor job opportunities in Hollywood in the future. Some people in this circle don’t mind stepping on him to get in touch with a big director and gain the other person’s favor.

"Okay, I still have audition work here, so we will talk about it if I have time." Wayne was not surprised at this result. If the other party pointed at his nose and sweared at him, there would be no consequences at all, which would be the biggest accident.

He has never been broad in mind and can continue to pursue it because of this call from Bruce Rosenblum.

Just as I was about to hang up the phone and continue to go back to see if other people's auditions could bring some surprises, another sound came from the phone.

"How is Actor acting? Do you think he has the potential to be a producer?"

Recalling his second producer, Wayne said to the phone: "I can't see anything now. He went to Boston to survey the landscape and had to arrange the crew's logistics issues in advance there. We didn't have much contact during this period."

"Okay, then I won't disturb your work."

After the phone was hung up, Wayne was not in a hurry to return to the audition room. He leaned on the chair and thought for a while, then looked up at Nina.

"Help me call Actor, urge him to work, and let him come back to discuss the actor's contract."

"Okay." The assistant lady nodded.

Since Bruce Rosenblum wants to give Actor the opportunity to train him to become a qualified producer, Wayne doesn't mind letting him participate more in his work. Having a contract with the actor's agent is the producer's scope of work.

At 5:30 pm, after the day's work at the studio, the car had just returned to the manor. The housekeeper Hela waited by the fountain in the small square. When a few people got off the car, she came up.

"What happened?"

Wayne asked curiously as he handed the briefcase in his hand to the butler.

Hela pointed to the direction of the lawn, on the lounge chair under the awning, the Australian girl was wearing a pair of sunglasses and holding the golden retriever Fendi, as if she hadn't seen them come back. "Ms. Watts was in a bad mood and fell a cup in the afternoon. Boss, you'd better go and have a look."

"What disease did this woman have?" muttered in a low voice, and Wayne walked towards his favorite awning.

Since the woman's belly gradually became pregnant, it seemed like she had turned on another personality switch of her. Her emotions often became unstable and became anxious from time to time.

Even when watching a bloody TV series, she could cry for inexplicable reasons. This completely turned into two personalities from the previous rational and tenacious Australian actress.

"Nami, are you asleep? I heard from Hela..."

After getting closer, he understood why this woman was angry. Five or six entertainment newspapers were placed on the white table next to the lounge chair. This second-stream media was quite time-sensitive, and a large photo was placed on the front page.

He was photographed when he hugged Harry Berry and walked towards the restaurant with his head down. He didn't know how this woman got the newspapers.

"Listen, Nami, I'll just say it once." Wayne knew she wasn't asleep, just holding the golden retriever and pretending to close her eyes, which was just silently expressing some kind of protest. "Harry encountered some trouble, and happened to be met by Nina and I at noon and helped her. Things are so simple, that's it?"