novelraw Chapter 324
Chapter 324
[In view of the mistakes made by Michael Ovitz in the past period, as well as the deliberate actions to confuse the public in order to hinder the board of directors from analyzing the company's management issues, starting from this Wednesday, Jeffrey Kasenberg Ge temporarily acts as a substitute.
And, in view of the series of merger and acquisition plans led by Richard Bram during his tenure, but rarely reflected in the return of capital, the chairman of the board of directors of Richard Bram was dismissed. 】
Skynet Media's internal announcement was like a thunderbolt in Hollywood in August, officially announcing the fall of Michael Ovitz, a former powerful figure in Hollywood, and the death of Jeffrey Katzenberg, one of the former DreamWorks Big Three. Upper initial.
Even Michael Ovitz didn't expect that Jeffrey Katzenberg actually picked up Eli McCullough, a Texas bumpkin whom he had never looked down upon, and wrote an 85-page investigative report As a foreshadowing, he was squeezed out of the CEO position of Skynet Media almost without too much effort.
But what he didn't expect even more was the downfall of his backer Richard Bram.
Although at the meeting that day, the board of directors did not formally remove Richard Bram from his position—because there was no vote on the spot—Michael Ovitz’s ominous premonition has almost come true, and several directors they contacted in private All were vague about the matter, some not even answering the phone, apparently not intending to veto the proposal.
At this time, Michael Ovitz remembered a certain individual shareholder who never appeared at the meeting but held the largest shareholding, that is, Josie Horton, whom he hadn't contacted for a long time.
Michael Ovitz immediately called the other party's assistant, wanting to make an appointment to treat the big star to dinner, but was told that she was rushing to shoot the movie at hand in New York, and there was no time at all...
Manhattan, New York.
Inside a studio in the NBC Building.
The studio that was transformed into a temporary studio for the crew of "Secret Agent Belle" was crowded with people. It was the busiest finishing stage after a day's filming, and an extra actor who was supposed to take the money and leave was walking around in a corner of the studio. , saying words with mindfulness.
"Josie, I gotta say, you had a great episode of The Tonight Show... oh no, it's so normal..."
"Uh, Josie, my sister likes your new movie "Like Heaven", can you put it on this movie poster... Oh my god, it feels so strange... There must be a better way..."
"Or direct. Hey, Josie, are you coming to the wrap-up party tonight?"
Chris Evans rubbed his face vigorously, leaning against the door panel and letting out a tangled wail.
"God, I'm so stupid—" he said to himself, "it's her movie, of course she'll come! But...the problem is...I obviously wanted to ask her out to dinner..."
"Chris? You haven't left yet?" the make-up artist of the crew passing by asked casually. This is really because Chris's sense of presence is a bit high.
Chris' natural familiarity allowed him to get along in the crew like a duck to water. Although he didn't have many roles, he got to know a lot of various staff members.
——Perhaps, this is part of the reason why Ali Emmanuel thinks he is suitable to be a star?
In any case, at this time, Chris was frowning, and asked with some hesitation: "Lisa, I remember you have a boyfriend who is in a stable relationship, so do you have time to talk?"
"Oh, emotional counseling, now you have found the right person." Lisa looked at the time on her watch, "Tell me, buddy, what girl can beat a handsome guy like you? But I have to remind you Better to make a long story short because we only have 10 minutes."
Chris took a deep breath and said, "Thank you. I just want to know, do girls in general mind dating someone younger than them?"
"Based on my many years of experience in the love field—" Lisa glanced at Chris up and down, and said with her arms crossed: "This question varies from person to person, but I can be sure that no girl wants to become a mother early, so you should show enough respect and respect." It's right to be considerate. Oh, by the way, does the girl you like have many suitors? If so, the probability of her not wanting to be a mother will be even lower."
Chris raised his forehead and said, "Please let go of the matter of 'being a mother', to be honest, I can almost be said to be the same age as her, but the problem is... well, she is young and beautiful, and has a successful career. , and I'm just a pauper who doesn't even have the courage to pursue her. Although I have been secretly in love with her for several years."
As he spoke, he lowered his head in frustration, even his shoulders drooped.
Hearing what Chris said, combined with the gossip circulating in the crew's dressing room, Lisa's face showed a look of sudden realization, and her tone was bewitching: "But if you dare not even try to pursue the other party, Then I advise you to just give up. But seriously, look at you, what a cute and hot young man, as long as you are willing to be patient, careful, and sincere, I believe that any girl will be impressed by you. …”
After 10 minutes, Lisa watched Chris regain his energy, thanked her repeatedly, and then walked to the rest area of the crew. The purpose was obvious.
Lisa stood still and shook her head, when she heard the voice of the assistant director Aiden from behind, "Oh, that kid Chris is finally planning to poach the wall."
"Obviously. I guess our heroine and her Italian boyfriend have long been estranged. Otherwise, since the start of work, only her rumored object has visited the set repeatedly, but no one has come to declare sovereignty?"
"Aha, maybe they are just an open relationship, or a more direct contractual relationship. In any case, let's hurry up and finish the job!"
On the other side, outside the corridor of the lounge.
Chris, who was nervous, hadn't arrived at his destination when he saw Josie walking towards a familiar young man with a tall, thin figure, light blond hair, and a cool British style.
Oh, it's Ernest Dawson, the director who worked with Josie, "The Perfect Victim" was shot really well... Wait, have there been rumors of an affair between them?
"The script is well written, but I'm not sure if Sean Penn is the leading actor I want." Ernest was tilting his head, talking to Josie beside him: "Beforehand, if he can't, I will Get out of this project."
Ernest arrived in New York this morning. He didn't even miss the jet lag, so he took a taxi from the airport to the set here, and immediately discussed the "I Am Sam" project with Josie herself.
In his opinion, the core of the story of "I Am Sam" is very moving. If the performances of the leading actors are all on the standard line, they should be able to contribute a tender and tear-jerking work.
But for Ernest, just tearing up is not enough. He wants to do some more profound reflections, so he has higher requirements for the leading role, which must fit the character's temperament very well.
It can even be said that if it wasn't for his personal love for Josie, he would not be completely satisfied with Josie's role as the heroine. It was not until Josie read a monologue on the phone that he changed his mind to meet and chat.
As for Sean Penn, this Hollywood bad boy who is especially suitable for playing villains and bastards, Ernest doubts whether the other party can play a mentally retarded father, and even more doubts that it will be a pleasant experience for him to be on the same crew as him. thing.
From the director's point of view, he prefers to use cheap, beautiful and easy-to-get-along British fellows. For example, Tim Ross will have a good effect in playing mentally retarded.
But there is no way, "I Am Sam" is Sean Penn's game, so Ernest has made early preparations to withdraw from the project after the talks collapse.
Hearing this, Josie smiled slightly: "I have already talked with Sean, he will be waiting for you at home tomorrow morning to audition, my dear Mr. Director."
To be honest, if it wasn't for Sean Penn's liking for "The Perfect Victim" and for Josie's sake, any new director who dared to let him audition would be fired.
After all, no one in Hollywood is irreplaceable.
The lower the coffee level, the easier it is to be replaced.
"Well, I see." Ernest seemed a little awkward when he heard Josie say that, but he still didn't forget the business, and said, "As for your role, whether I direct the film or not , I suggest that you must grasp the sense of elite and professionalism brought by professional personality."
Barristers in their early twenties don't exist in this business.
At Josie's real age, she probably didn't even finish law school.
Fortunately, the sense of age of Caucasians has always been vague. Some people grow anxiously at the age of thirteen or fourteen, and some people still have a baby face after 35 years old.
Therefore, after Josie's makeup and personal temperament are added, it is not too difficult to play a successful lawyer. The problem is to dig out the inner world of this lady and show her strength and fragility. The charm of the character.
Josie nodded and remembered it seriously.
Turning her head, she saw Chris standing a few meters away who hesitated to speak. After she looked over, she greeted dryly: "Hi, Josie."
"Hi, Chris." Josie smiled back, obviously not willing to stand here to chat with him or introduce her friends to him.
Chris had to muster up the courage to ask: "Uh, do you have time tonight? You helped me once, and I want to treat you to a meal—oh no, treat you to a meal."
"Tonight?" Josie laughed at this little slip of the tongue.
"Oh, yes, you just went to the party after eating, didn't you?" Chris glanced vaguely at Ernest next to Josie, and found that the latter didn't care about it at all.
He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
If the other party didn't have an appointment with Josie, would I have a chance...
Hey, it's too difficult to ask the girl of my dreams for a meal, even though it's a matter of course that she is so popular.
Thinking of it this way, Chris was a little proud.
At this time, Josie said, "You don't need to invite me to dinner, it's just a matter of lifting your finger..."
Chris' expectations suddenly shattered into pieces.
However, in the next second, Josie looked at the time and said, "But if you haven't eaten yet, you can come with us and drop by to the party..."