Best Actor

    "Simply put, because you managed to attract a lot of attention, "Genius Ripley" unexpectedly won the top of the North American box office chart three weeks after its release, so Harvey Wee Erinstein gave a check for $1.5 million?" asked Galen, who was driving the streets of Los Angeles in a Lincoln Land.

    "I missed two points. So far, the total North American box office of "Genius Ripley" has exceeded 60 million, and the cost recovery has been determined. The rest is just a question of how much profit can be made. This In addition to the top spot in the North American box office chart this week, as well as the Golden Globes and the eyeballs I have earned so far, this finally led to the release of this award." Sean, who was sitting in the co-pilot, enjoying the January night breeze in Los Angeles, used the Said in a lazy tone.

    "In addition, the second point, Weinstein gave 1 million, and 500,000 was directed by Minghella." Sean exhaled again, "This is 1.5 million, how can he Maybe all alone."

    Nevertheless, Weinstein is generous enough, how many producers will give 1 million to reward a new actor? Even with his popularity right now, he's generating more money for the movie. As a well-known Hollywood producer who built Miramax Films with one hand, Weinstein does have something special. He picks it up when he needs it, and puts it down when he needs it.

    So, before that, he could hate Sean and let the producers figure out a way to replace him, but now it's a 180-degree turn, not only praised but also rewarded. This gesture is enough to prove that he is very optimistic about Sean's future, and he has no hints. In this way, if Sean receives invitations from Miramax and other film companies in the future, he will definitely consider it carefully.

    This is Hollywood. Sean once again sighed in his heart that Weinstein's attitude and this million-dollar check are undoubtedly more gratifying than those people's compliments.

    However, this complacency is only temporary, as long as he thinks of Minghella, he will wake up from that state of elation. Weinstein left after a few chats with him, and Sean seized the opportunity to ask Minghella the question he had always wanted to ask.

    "Why did you choose me at that time, Mr. Minghella? Maybe my talent and potential are one of the reasons, but I believe there are more important reasons, reasons I don't know." Xiao That's what En asked, and he used his honorary title, obviously telling the other party, please be sure to tell him.

    "You know John Harrington, don't you?" Minghella asked after a moment of silence.

    Sean looked suddenly stunned. He thought he knew the truth of the matter, but Mingella's subsequent words moved him.

    "John and I came into the movie at about the same time, he is better than me, in every way. But God didn't give him a chance, I don't want to repeat what happened to him, it's pointless , so the reality is that I finally waited for the opportunity, and even raised the Oscar for best director, but he couldn't even find a job related to the film, and from time to time he went to USC as a guest lecturer to cherish the past. "Minghella said here with a slight sigh.

    "It's not fair, it's true that there are many injustices in this world, but it shouldn't be like this, shouldn't let an upright person who strives for opportunities by his own ability get this result, Get this most desperate result." Although his tone was calm, there was still some waves when he said, "So, when I saw your talent through auditions, when I learned about your efforts through that conversation, When John mentioned you to me...I decided to give you a chance, I wanted to prove that people who are gifted and capable should be rewarded as long as they give their best."

    He patted him on the shoulder: "You are doing very well, Sean, better than I imagined, you are talented, willing to work hard, forbearance, good at thinking and knowing the overall situation, that is... feelings Too rich."

    Minghella deliberately paused when he said this, and Sean became embarrassed immediately, he knew exactly what the other party was referring to, and the scandal with Gwyneth is now a human being Everyone knows. Others might really think it was the tabloids or the filmmakers, but Minghella, who had seen him and Gwyneth gossip on the set, certainly wouldn't think so.

    "So I suggest that Harvey should give you proper compensation, you deserve it," Minghella didn't continue to dwell on this, and reached out and patted Sean on the shoulder, "Go on, Xiao Well, don't be proud, don't get lost, you should have bigger and more dazzling achievements, instead of being fooled by the small profits in front of you, so keep working hard, even if it is to not let my good vision disappear too quickly."

    He spoke very earnestly and sincerely, and he spoke from the bottom of his heart. When Sean felt proud, as long as he thought of these words, he would quickly calm down. Yes, if he wants to make a difference in the future, he must work harder, at least try to be as flawless as possible, this is just the beginning, the beginning of a higher level.

    Thank you, Mr. Minghella. Sean said something silently in his heart.

    Then Garen's voice pulled him out of his memory: "Hey, Sean, how many times are you going to have to call me before you can respond?"

    "Sorry, I just thought about something." Sean said hurriedly.

    "Aren't you planning how to sleep with Gwyneth again?" Galen grinned.

    "Do I have the words written all over my face that I want to sleep with Gwyneth again?" Sean looked dissatisfied.

    "Isn't it?" Galen asked immediately.

    "What are you trying to say?" Sean rolled his eyes.

    "Well, what I want to say is that you succeeded, became famous, and reaped a lot of rewards - this one doesn't need to be commissioned by Fred?" Galen, who was driving, looked at glanced at him.

    "No," Shawn nodded, "this is a private act."

    "Excellent, just thinking of Fred's sulking appearance, I am very happy." Galen laughed, "Until now he has not found an assistant who can replace me , it's time to give him a taste."

    "Don't complain, there is something to deal with during this time, right? After waiting, he will find time to solve this problem." Sean said this and thought about it. Picked up the phone and dialed again: "Hey, Fred, you're not drunk...well, do you have any news about that...what's the matter? Don't tell me, you've forgotten all about it...Damn, on top I told you on the last Thanksgiving of the century that Galen has too many jobs for one person, so I need a new assistant. Fred, how long has it been since you said yes? Where's my new assistant...what?! I...damn!"

    Sean hung up the phone in his hand, then rolled his eyes, looking a little dumbfounded.

    "What's wrong?" Galen asked curiously.

    "The guy thought we quarreled, so he didn't take it to heart, plus you were still with me after that, so he didn't care. That's why there is no news so far." Sean Covering his forehead, he said with a smile.

    "Just because of this?" Galen was stunned for a while before he realized it, and then laughed out loud.

    "You're happy, eh?" Sean asked teasingly, squinting.

    "I suddenly feel that this guy has some advantages," Galen paused, then glanced at Sean, "I suddenly have a very good new assistant candidate. already."

    …

    "Wow, it's only been a year and a half, and you already live in such a big house?" After the young man about the age of Sean got out of the car, he looked at it with curiosity In front of the masonry villa.

      But it looks very sunny. Although wearing a simple coat and trousers, he exuded a kind of energy, as if there was nothing he couldn't do.

    "This is rent. Although I have made a fortune now, it is not enough to buy a house in such a place." Sean, who followed to get out of the car, threw his rucksack, "So, you Gotta try to help me, Sandy."

    "No problem, although I'm very unhappy that you only called me from San Francisco now, but as long as you need me, I'm ready to help." The young man named Sandy put on a rucksack, a little exaggerated Touching his chest, he bent down and bowed.

     "Very good, how about you make dinner tonight?" Galen said immediately after parking the car.

    "No talk!" Sandy refused without thinking.

     Sanders Perler, one of Sean's best friends, is his new assistant. Galen felt that since the assistant needed someone he trusted, Sean also needed a few friends, and the house was so big that he could live in a few more. These factors were combined, so he suggested that Sanders come. A few of them have been in touch all the time, and this kid has been having a hard time recently. He managed to save up some money to buy a brand new car, but he caught a cold just after selling the previous used car, and he had tossed around and spent a lot of money. Money is the cure.

    As a result, he has neither his own car nor enough money to buy a new car. Sanders is not like Sean and Galen, he has no idea of ​​saving at all, otherwise he will not be until now Will save enough money to buy a new car. While debating whether to buy a second-hand car and make do with it, or insist on buying a new car for a while, Sanders received a call from Sean and immediately packed up and rushed over.

    "I love your cooking, Galen, since Sean called you to Los Angeles, I've been eating in restaurants almost every day, and everyone has gained weight in a few months. Circle." After entering the villa, Saunders went straight to the kitchen and sat in the car all morning, he hadn't had lunch yet.

    "Really, but I don't think you've changed." Sean teased him with a smile.

    "That's because I started to learn to cook by myself, and then I vomited every time I ate it, and then I didn't want to eat for a few days." Said the devoured Sanders, then held up a Pointing at Galen, "So, don't ask me to cook in the future, don't ask!"

    This kid is good at everything else, but he is most afraid of cooking, he will become an idiot when he enters the kitchen, so he always eats ready-made.

    Galen and Sean both laughed, and for a while, the room was full of fun, as if back to high school.