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Chapter 469: Chapter 470: Dust Settled
Chapter 469: Chapter 470: Dust Settled[Chapter 470: Dust]
Successful people often have their stubborn side. Tim Berners-Lee was not only the one who introduced the concept of the World Wide Web but also invented the world's first web server. If this man had wanted to establish a company and commercialize his re
The executive producer role carried vastly flexible authority; one could either manage everything or be hands-off. The most famous executive producer in Hollywood was undoubtedly Steven Spielberg, who typically credited himself on at least five films each year.
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While wrangling over Sam Neill's contract with Warner Bros, Eric was simultaneously busy with casting for the female lead and supporting roles. For the two young child roles, Eric chose a young boy from Spielberg's Hook and accepted a girl role recommended by Jerry Bruckheimer, gladly granting Jerry that favor.
However, Eric didn't tell Jerry that this little girl would become the least popular character in Jurassic Park. He remembered that the original version of Jurassic Park had become a worldwide hit with a thriving merchandising line. Yet due to John Hammond's granddaughter's series of foolish actions in the film, she became the most disliked character, leading the producers to eventually cancel the production of her action figure.
During the auditions for the female lead, a very busy Nicole, currently filming Mr. & Mrs. Smith, personally came to Eric with Pat Kingsley. She recommended a recently signed actress from Pat Kingsley's roster. After parting ways from Tom Cruise, Pat Kingsley swiftly signed several promising actresses. Originally, Pat Kingsley planned to land the role of the male lead in Jurassic Park, and paperwork had already arrived at Eric's desk. However, since Eric already had his perfect candidate in mind, Pat Kingsley settled for the lesser position of pitching for
the female lead.
Interestingly, upon seeing the actress Pat Kingsley recommended, Eric was pleasantly surprised. The actress appeared to be in her late twenties, tall, with smaller eyes that brightened wonderfully when she smiled. Most importantly, this actress named Helen Hunt was also the female lead in Twister in the original timeline.
From Pat Kingsley, Eric learned that Helen Hunt's career had not been thriving in the film industry. She had been planning to act in television shows. However, with Pat Kingsley's encouragement, she quickly decided to take a chance, transferring her contract over to Pat Kingsley and actively vying for the female lead role in Jurassic Park.
Although Eric understood Nicole's subtle intentions, he threw them to the back of his mind. Over the years, he had come to realize that Hollywood was very much a small circle of relationships. Though the standardized audition processes for selecting actors continued, it was far more common for actors and directors or producers to chat casually over meals and have roles decided, so Eric did not oppose Nicole cultivating her own circle. Moreover, Helen Hunt had won an Oscar for Best Actress for As Good as It Gets in the original timeline, illustrating her acting prowess. After the auditions, Eric was more than satisfied. Soon after, they finalized a contract.
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As May passed, the summer blockbuster season of 1992 approached while the aftershocks of
the Los Angeles riots gradually faded. Although media extensively covered stories of some Black individuals saving White lives during the uprising, providing some mitigating narratives for racial conflict, many things remained unchanged. In fact, the aftermath of the riots led to an increase in discriminatory behavior. Numerous business owners in Los Angeles fired Black employees, deeming them as unstable factors.
Additionally, Los Angeles County announced it would revisit the Rodney King case. Eric knew this case would have only one outcome: guilty. Moreover, the trigger of the riot, Rodney King, who had a leash of robbery charges, recklessly drove drunk, was now seeking substantial personal compensation. Reports indicated that Mr. King demanded $54 million from Los Angeles County, pricing each blow he endured in the infamous footage at $1 million (he had
reportedly taken 54 blows).
Upon seeing these developments, Eric could only chuckle bitterly. Nothing would change; the county could never afford the exorbitant $54 million compensation. However, it was certain the ultimate payout would still amount to millions, all of which would be footed by taxpayers. Yet this time, Eric was confident that the battered taxpayers wouldn't dare voice
any claims of injustice.
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