novelraw Chapter 215
Chapter 215
Channing Tatum straightened the neckline of his shirt a little cautiously, and took a deep breath facing the mirror in the hotel bathroom.
Tonight's party invitation was given to him by his agent Martha Miller, and they are fighting for Fox's next major event, "X-Men".
Obviously, "X-Men" is a superhero movie adapted from the comic book of the same name under Marvel, and Fox is going to make it a signature series.
According to Channing's status in Hollywood, as well as his current appearance and acting skills, Martha thinks it's better to focus on the less important character "Iceman" in "X-Men".
This is a small role with few roles. Combining the information released by the Screen Actors Union and the content of the original comics, he will be a student of Xavier Talent Academy.
But Channing himself has bigger ambitions. What he wants is the superhero who plays an important role in the entire series, "Cyclops".
So tonight, instead of sitting at home waiting for audition day, he's going to at least meet with the producer or director of "X-Men" and take the initiative to get acquainted.
Thinking of this, Channing saw a tall and handsome young man coming out of the cubicle humming a song. After a while, Gerard Butler's photo that made many people envy and hate was reflected in the mirror beside him. Face.
There were rumors in the city that this damn lucky guy was appointed by Josie Horton's unspoken rules, but according to Channing's personal experience, it was almost impossible for this to happen.
——And he doubts who is more disadvantaged by this unspoken rule.
But the fact is that the unknown Gerard Butler finally beat Brad Pitt to get the role, and because of this, he entered Hollywood. It is said that there are many film contracts recently.
Didn't Brad Pitt curb his development?
Or Ewan McGregor's agent did nothing?
Channing took a few more glances at the British guy beside him, and subconsciously tightened the muscles on his arms, but the other party didn't notice it, and went out humming a song that was about to go out of tune, and even showed him a self-righteous look before leaving. giggle.
Lucky fool!
With a low curse, Channing adjusted his appearance to the best condition, and left here to find his target tonight, Bryan Singer.
However, he had never imagined that the other party was unexpectedly kind.
"Your name is 'Channing'?" Bryan Singer, who became famous with "The Usual Suspects" and is currently in charge of the entire X-Men series for Fox, said softly: "Oh, of course I remember you, I think you can come to the party at my house this weekend and we can talk about X-Men or whatever."
He looked Channing from head to toe lightly, in a subtle and eccentric way, then curled the corners of his mouth and smiled.
For a moment, Channing dazedly accepted the small note with the phone number from the other party, which seemed to be a bigger pie than that night in Toronto.
But soon, the 19-year-old boy who had been in society quickly calmed down, and called his agent Martha Miller immediately.
And Martha's voice sounded almost emotionless, she just said, "So, you decided to go to Bryan Singer's party?"
Channing felt something acutely, and he paused before answering: "...I don't know. He told me he would have a good talk with me at the party."
"Oh." Martha sneered, "Anyway, it's your choice, but at least I should remind you that Bryan Singer's parties are notoriously chaotic, and you can meet hundreds of people there. Beautiful boy."
Channing understood Martha's subtext immediately, and the hairs on his whole body stood on end.
Unspoken rules are not terrible, what is terrible is that straight men are lured by men, and under normal circumstances, most of the gay entertainment circles in Hollywood are still on the lower side.
Instead, it is easier to accept going back to work in the club, or directly finding a rich woman to marry.
Channing couldn't help but rubbed his arm vigorously, resisting his nausea and asked, "You mean, he wants to sneak into me?"
"Who knows." Martha's tone was still indifferent, "Maybe you can get what you want through him, maybe you will become famous overnight, but I hope you tell me before that, we get together and part ways-this is my bottom line."
In fact, she knew very well that although Bryan Singer was a well-known scumbag in Hollywood, his taste was very persistent, and he only liked blond, blue-eyed teenagers who hadn't fully developed yet, but she didn't think she should tell her clients this, Because Bryan Singer was not the only "big guy" at that party.
Channing ended the call as if in a daze.
Compared with being slept by a man or sleeping with a man, it is indeed easier to accept a woman - not to mention that Josie Horton is such a young and beautiful stunner.
But the question is, will she?
Obviously, the tricks he learned in the club didn't work for that girl, and she herself hates unspoken rules and sexual harassment, and she even set up a public complaint mailbox in the crew... But he really doesn't want to continue like this .
His deposit can't last long. Although the brokerage company can provide loans, it is not a long-term solution.
He must find a job as soon as possible.
It's not the kind of role in TV dramas, or playing passers-by in unknown movies, but real, memorable work, such as the "X-Men" that is right in front of you.
So, just go to that bloody party?
"Aha, congratulations, my lady queen!"
In Josie's subconscious low cry, Leonardo put his arms around her waist from behind, and carried Josie in mid-air for a few quite romantic circles.
"You are so childish, Leo!" Josie, who was put down, rolled her eyes at the ceiling helplessly, "If I hadn't recognized your voice, I would have stomped on you with the toe of my high heels just now, Then give you an elbow with absolutely no moisture."
To be honest, Josie has practiced free fighting and women's self-defense a lot during this time—especially after Toronto was in distress—even though she can't deal with a professional like Jason, it's no problem to overturn Leonardo's small body .
"But you recognized it, dear." Leonardo returned her sweet smile nonchalantly, and raised his right hand again, "Come on, let's give her a high five!"
Josie was angry and funny, but she was still defeated by Leonardo's smiling face, so she reached out and gave him a high five, and then asked, "Don't you only like to watch the Oscars in New York or Miami?"
At last year's Oscars ceremony, the young and energetic Mr. DiCaprio was very brave to release the pigeons of the academy. Some people said that he was eating Japanese food in New York City that night, and some people said that he and his wild cats helped fly away. Miami, also fought for a model.
Leonardo shrugged his shoulders, blinked his doggy eyes, and replied with an innocent expression: "Be nice to me, J, at least I came here for you, you shouldn't make fun of me with the news from the tabloids , it's really sad."
While talking, he put Josie's hand on his chest in a serious manner, but the latter's cold backhand was a hammer, which caused Leonardo to make two exaggerated ouches.
"Stop acting, I know I've put in a lot of effort!" Josie scolded with a smile, and then asked, "Seriously, why did you come to Fox's party?"
"If you remember that I just finished shooting "The Beach" for Fox—" Leonardo took one of Josie's shoulders, and the two sat at the bar. "Give us a Manhattan and a glass of soda, thank you." He said to the bartender, and looked at Josie again, "How do you feel? I dare say that the film company will pay you far more than me now."
When it came to the topic of salary, Leonardo couldn't help but have a sour tone. You must know that after "Titanic" became popular, he only starred in Fox's "The Beach", and he was in this movie. Received an unprecedented $2000 million salary.
But sadly, there aren't any extra cuts.
Of course, the worth of 2000 million US dollars is enough to prove Leonardo's current status in Hollywood, but enjoying the undetermined remuneration, that is, the adjusted income share, is the sign of a real superstar.
And my dear Ms. Josie Horton got 15M+15% in "The Trap of Stealing the Sky".
Although this price is due to the fact that her production company participated in the development and production of the entire project, she was able to obtain the consent of another investor in the film, Arnon Milkan of Regency Entertainment, which has already demonstrated her worth and ability .
What's more, Fox's next film contract directly gave her 2000 million U.S. dollars in advance and undetermined remuneration. It is indisputable that Josie became the first 2000 million lady.
——What needs to be explained here is that the legendary superstar Barbra Streisand received a salary of 2000 million in "Double-sided Mirror" a few years ago, but this figure includes profit sharing, not pure advance payment.
"That's not necessarily true. The main reason is that you like the one-size-fits-all 2000 million model, but I prefer the pay plus share. In any case, projects that can pay this kind of pay are not common in Hollywood." Josie picked up her drink, Clinked glasses with Leonardo, "Many media reports are not optimistic about the expected box office of "The Trap". They think that finding an Asian actor to play the leading actor is the worst decision in the whole thing."
Leonardo took a sip of his cocktail and tilted his head: "Oh, then they may have a bad memory. John Long is my mother's dream lover, the coolest gangster boss, and a unique Asian superstar until now. "
Josie chuckled and said, "Of course I know, and I have full confidence in "The Trap". It's just that every time I see Kenneth Turan jumping up and down, I feel that film critics are not as noble as people think. "
As a rare Asian male star nominated for the Golden Globe Award twice, Zunlong's success in the film industry is self-evident.
In addition, he was selected as one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" by "People" magazine. He is also the first Chinese actor to appear in a Rolex advertisement after Paul Newman. My sister loves him so much.
Is such a leading actor really not suitable to appear in a Hollywood commercial film as a positive role?
Josie is more inclined to think that this is nothing more than a kind of white supremacist arrogance.
How does Hollywood, or in other words, the United States export its values to other countries around the world?
Cultural aggression is a key part of this.
They deliberately belittle and vilify the third world countries in the movies, and portray the United States as the center of the world's economy and culture. Determinants of special status.
But Josie is neither racist nor concerned about American politics. All she cares about is making a good movie and whether it can make money.