novelraw Chapter 308
Chapter 308
Josie put on a smart black lady's suit. Tonight, she still has Tianji Films' celebration party—or annual meeting—to attend.
When he left the room, he found that his bodyguard Jason hesitated to speak.
"What's wrong?" she asked.
"I know that man." Jason said, "Eli McCullough, he participated in the Gulf War and is a legend in the US military."
"Is it a legend for special forces like you?" Josie walked into the elevator and asked casually.
Jason paused, but still said: "In a sense, he is. Not because of his strength, but because of his fearless spirit. At that time, he was nicknamed 'Wolverine' .”
"..." Josie was silent for a while, very suspicious of who are the top soldiers in the United States, are they in the late second year of middle school?
Jason continued: "In short, he is crazy and dangerous, ignoring any life including himself, you'd better keep a distance from him."
"Thank you for reminding me, I will." Josie replied, but she didn't really take this matter to heart.
American legend?
This is probably too far away from her, after all, she doesn't live in "Urban Soldier King" or "The Queen's Bodyguard".
The Stardust Hall where Tianji Films is located is on the same floor as the Warner Party venue. As soon as Josie stepped out of the elevator, she saw Sean Penn bringing two ladies in suits.
"Hi, Josie, lend me 10 minutes. This is Jesse Nelson, Christine Johnson, our co-writers." Sean Penn introduced, "Josie Horton, big star, genius, Producer, I think any Hollywood paper profile would be more professional than me."
"Oh, of course, I'm glad to meet you, Ms. Horton." The brunette Christine Johnson seemed very excited, especially when she shook hands with Josie.
The red-haired Jesse Nelson smiled politely: "Hello, Ms. Horton, I assume Sean has told you that I want to direct this project by myself."
Josie nodded slightly, "In principle, I have no objection, but I hope you can prove that you are qualified to be a director."
"It's like this. Before this, I have officially directed feature films and accumulated enough experience in on-set scheduling and shooting." Jesse Nelson was full of confidence, "The film starring Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer I wrote the script for "Story of Us," as well as "The Stepmother," starring Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts."
Josie was not intimidated by the string of star-studded names, and asked directly: "So, Nelson, what is the name of the feature film you directed?"
Jesse Nelson paused, and replied: ""Super Big Mom", and I also made a short film called "Alice to the Moon"."
Josie nodded, noncommittal, but motioned for the other party to continue talking.
"Actually, it was 'Alice to the Moon' that gave me the idea to do 'I Am Sam', and I would shoot it in a very documentary way, to give it some deep social dimension. Reflection. On top of that, I wanted to do it in close-ups that were constantly moving, so that's why we needed really good actors to act…”
After 10 minutes, the two screenwriters left with a wink, leaving space for Sean Penn and Josie to conduct follow-up consultations.
"Mind if I have a glass of wine?" Sean Penn asked.
"You are all welcome to come." Josie walked side by side with the big star in the direction of Stardust Hall.
Sean Penn asked as he walked, "Do you think Nelson can do it?"
"Maybe we should watch that short film," Josie reminded. "It sounds like her theory is solid, but I'm not sure every screenwriter is Amy Heckling or Nora Efron."
These two ladies are both screenwriters and directors, and they have also had a pleasant cooperation with Josie.
"Maybe you're right." Sean Pan looked clear, but didn't say much, "Nelson is a good screenwriter, but he's just a screenwriter."
Josie smiled slightly and did not refute.
Because what she just heard is some professional language about sports shots, it seems that Jesse Nelson really wants to make "I Am Sam" into that documentary form.
But this did not give her full confidence in Jesse Nelson's ability as a director. After all, this lady had only directed one movie before, and they had never cooperated with each other.
It's not that Josie has never had contact with novice directors.
The first short film she shot in the industry was the work of Ernest Dawson. Virgo's obsessive-compulsive disorder and control freak were clearly reflected in this director, and the Hollywood directors that Josie came into contact with afterward were more or less These two problems are rare.
However, none of them talked with her about storyboard design, camera language, etc. during the preparatory stage of the project, as if they were afraid that she would understand.
But the funny thing is, she also happens to really understand.
——Don't forget, even though Josie's attendance rate in college was appallingly low, she still finished reading the textbooks and required reading lists for her major early.
Thinking of Ernest Dawson, Josie couldn't help wondering which corner of the earth the director had wandered to again, because he really seemed to have been isolated from the world for a long time. The last time Josie received a call from him The news still came from a postcard from Nepal, two months ago.
Sean Penn glanced at Josie, and suddenly said in a rambling manner, "I noticed that you went to see Eli McCullough."
Josie didn't ask how Sean Penn knew about it, but only asked, "Do you know him?"
"The rich man in Texas is a dangerous man." Sean Penn did not hide anything, "This man has really seen blood. No one in Texas would dare to touch his farm."
"Oh, he talked to me about the financing of the film company, but I rejected it." Josie said, "By the way, you are another person who reminded me tonight that he is dangerous."
"That means you have a lot of friends." Sean Pan shrugged and said, "From a certain point of view, now even people outside of Hollywood know that you are making a lot of money. It's really gratifying."
Many were waiting for Josie's first fiasco due to the bad reviews of "Fight Club" during that time, but the subsequent enthusiastic response from the audience proved that she was right again-even if it ran against the critics- — This movie will become a classic for a generation.
"Fight Club" is not a pleasing movie, but now, a little professional film practitioners can see that it has formed a unique pop culture.
Hollywood star status comes from influence.
As for influence, in addition to the network and reputation in the industry, every hit movie starring in is also very important, especially this kind of phenomenal movie.
"Some people even think that the project you are optimistic about means success." Sean Panton paused, reminding Josie: "Julia Roberts rejected Columbia's "American Sweetheart" and expressed to Warner Willingness to appear in "I Am Sam."
"America's Sweethearts" was a project that Amy Pascal personally invited Josie to join, but Josie liked the role of the second female star and was unwilling to match another female star, so she refused.
And Julia Roberts is "another female star".
Josie wasn't worried that she would be replaced.
In fact, her current status is "slightly" higher than Julia Roberts. The most intuitive expression is that Josie has entered the 2000 million club, while Julia Roberts currently has the highest salary of 700 million.
Although there are rumors in the city that the other party's management team bid the same price of 2000 million US dollars for the new film, but a slight difference is still a gap, and the project has not been negotiated so far.
Because Julia Roberts had a bit of a flop in the past few years, and it was not until this year that "Notting Hill" and "Runaway Bride" hit the peak again.
On the other hand, Josie continued to be at her peak, and no one dared to say where her peak was, after all, she was really young for her position.
Basically, Josie produces two excellent works every year. Whether it is box office, stars and awards, they are at the apex of the 60-70 generation of female stars, not to mention a rare female action movie series.
In this case, if Warner dares to change people, it can only be eaten by zombies together with the producers-especially "Secret Beauty" has not yet finished filming.
Despise the opponent strategically, but still pay attention to it tactically.
Josie thought about it, and sent a message to Martha Miller to inform about this incident, as well as the strange attitude of the screenwriter Jesse Nelson tonight, as a way to find something for Martha Miller who just changed her job. Let's do it, otherwise the other party will always be a little anxious.
While the two big stars are talking, the screenwriters are also talking about them.
Christine Johnson disagreed, "Jessie, you shouldn't have treated Josie Horton like that just now."
"I'm just explaining my creative ideas." Jesse Nelson said, "It's her fault that she didn't understand. Could it be that you were bought by her just because of a meeting?"
Christine Johnson could only spread her hands and said, "Eon, don't do this! She is currently the most popular star in Hollywood, and she will most likely work with us for up to six months."
Jesse Nelson said, "Don't you think she's too young for this role? Wake up, Christine, we have to take responsibility for our own creations instead of being led by the nose by a pompous yellow-haired girl." Walk."
"Jessie!" Christine Johnson frowned. "I disagree with you. At least she was very kind when we first met. You are the one who is rude!"
"Oh, yeah, then I'll just say it straight, I don't want some damn Josie Horton, I don't welcome her here." Jesse Nelson said.
Christine Johnson took a fixed look at her partner, a little puzzled as to why Jesse Nelson, who had already been persuaded, suddenly became tough.
After about 2 minutes, Christine Johnson asked, "Jesse, who gave you the promise?"
"Julia Roberts." Jesse Nelson said frankly, "Warner will accept this candidate. More importantly, Julia Roberts is suitable enough to play the heroine, and the film company will not force us to delete the heroine's children and children. husband."
Julia Roberts had worked with Jesse Nelson on "The Stepmother", so after the "I Am Sam" project started, the former had already received the script.
It's just that Julia Roberts didn't reply at that time, but promised to read the script. It wasn't until a while ago that her agent called suddenly, saying that Julia Roberts liked the script very much and wanted to meet with Jesse Nelson to discuss it in detail. .
Jesse Nelson was immediately flattered.
Because when she was on the set of "The Stepmother", she fully felt that Julia Roberts was a superstar surrounded by everyone. Even the other heroine Susan Sarandon didn't sell much face. It takes a filmmaker to get a few smiley faces.
Now the other party actually invited her to meet, and even praised the script of "I Am Sam" and her talent as a screenwriter several times. How could this not make Jesse Nelson complacent and think that he was about to soar into the sky?
Yes, Josie Horton is a good actress.
But in order to let her play this role, Warner asked the screenwriters to adjust and revise the background story of the heroine, completely ignoring Jesse Nelson's previous careful design, which is really hard to satisfy.