Hollywood Hunter

Simon made a waiting gesture to Valerie Galino, picked up the microphone and said, "Joe, what's the matter?"

On the other side of the phone, Jonathan Friedman had heard that Daenerys Pictures had conducted a surprise drug test on the last ten candidates of the "Batman" actor. He called to help intercede.

After listening patiently to Jonathan Friedman's words, Simon did not have much room for negotiation, saying: "Joe, before the casting starts, Daenerys Pictures has specially reminded them if they are choosing During this period of time, the corners were unable to cleanse themselves. I really don’t think there is any reason to give them a chance... I know that this kind of thing is very common in Hollywood, but this is the way in this world. You can move around between the Derford Rehabilitation Center and the movie studio casually, and you can shoot drug rehab public service advertisements, but they can’t, they are just small people, small people should have the self-consciousness of small people, so I am very sorry... …Valerie, she’s already here, she’s sitting across from me...then, I’m free to talk, goodbye."

After hanging up the phone, Simon looked at Valerie Galino on the opposite side.

This Italian actress with beautiful curly hair and cat-like light eyes is only 22 years old this year, but her acting resume is by no means simple. Two years ago, Valerie Galino won the Best Actress Award at the 43rd Venice Film Festival for the Italian film "Love Story".

However, in the original time and space, except for the heroine of "Rain Man", Valerie Galino has not appeared in other too famous films, even her famous work "Love Story" is only a very low-profile movie Art films.

In Simon’s memory, there are still some gossips about Valerie Galino and Julia Roberts competing for the heroine of "Pretty Woman". She and Roberts are the last two candidates. The reason why the actress was unsuccessful was publicly because her accent was not standard enough, and more inside information was not known.

Because of the poor development in Hollywood, the actress with a high starting point later returned to the European film circle like many European actresses who failed to enter Hollywood.

Opposite the desk, Valerie Galino pressed her shoulder bag on her knees with her hands, and waited patiently for the young man opposite to look at herself for a moment before whispering: "Mr. Westeros, may I ask, what do you want me to do? "

Simon did not answer, but asked, "Have you seen "Batman"?"

Suddenly receiving an invitation from Simon Westeros, the agent and Jonathan Friedman, the vice president of the company close to Westeros, didn't know the reason. Valerie Galino had just been very upset.

Coming to Hollywood for more than a year, Valerie Galino received not many film appointments, but he heard a lot of gossip. There are many bigwigs in the circle who like to go to parties by negotiating work when they are attracted to an actress. Reasons like this call to the side, and then certain things will come naturally. She has just participated in "Rain Man" recently. It is said that Simon Westero will watch the film every week, and he must have noticed himself in the process.

However, after receiving this invitation, Valerie Galino rushed over after hesitating.

In any case, men like beautiful women, and women also like beautiful men. Simon Westeros, such a handsome, talented, young and golden guy, really can't attract any resentment from women.

Hearing Simon Westero's mention of "Batman", Valerie Galino's original nervousness suddenly relaxed.

It turns out there is real business.

It's something that the whole Hollywood is waiting for.

It's just that some emotions that I don't know whether it is disappointment or something are born in my heart inexplicably.

I was stunned for a moment, feeling Simon Westero’s patiently looking at her eyes, Valerie Galino quickly reacted, shook her head honestly, and said: "Sorry, Mr. Westero, I didn’t I watched "Batman" and I grew up in Italy."

Simon just nodded and asked, "Do you have any other appointments now?"

Valerie Galino remembered the role of the heroine in the two-year-old costume masterpiece "Spring of the Rapids", which was about to be negotiated by Polish director Jez Skolimowski. She just hesitated and shook her head decisively. , Said: "No."

"It's like this," Simon stopped asking the others, and said: "I watched your performance in "Rain Man" and the performance material in your previous films. It was very good. So, I want to invite you What do you think of being the heroine of "Batman"?"

Valerie Galino remembered Daenerys Pictures’ strong "Batman" actor audition, subconsciously asked: "Don't need an audition?"

"I said, I have watched your performance."

"Then, Mr. Westeros," Valerie Galino asked again, "what kind of role am I going to play?"

"Catwoman," Simon said, "Did you know?"

As a popular anti-hero female character who appeared in the first issue of "Batman" that year, although she has not read the comics, Valerie Galino has heard of it. After carefully recalling the information about Catwoman, Valerie Galino nodded and said: "Selena Kyle."

"Yes, Selena Kyle," Simon nodded and said, "If you plan to play this role, you can read some comics next. However, the information about Catwoman’s character origins in DC comics is very confusing. So, in the end, you still need to figure out the role based on my script."

The development of Hollywood where European actresses are very exclusive in their bones is not easy. Valerie Galino remembered this young man’s miraculous director's resume, and did not hesitate to say: "Mr. Westeros, then, what's next? ?"

Simon smiled and said, "Do you know why I chose you?"

Valerie Galino was stunned and shook her head.

"Your acting skills are good enough, this is very important, because I want Selena Kyle, an ordinary vase actress is difficult to perform well. I have watched the "Rain Man" samples repeatedly before confirming that You come to try this role, because you are younger than Cruise and Hoffman, but in the sample, you show a kind of soothing power that is close to motherhood. You can make both the two protagonists Calm down. Bruce Wayne in "Batman" is a character who has experienced childhood trauma. Although he is very powerful, he is only a human being. He will also be injured in the process of fighting evil and also needs to be comforted. Therefore, I hope you can continue to retain this sentiment in "Rain Man" when you create the character of Catwoman."

After Simon finished speaking, he glanced at Valerie Galino, who was still a little girlish on his face, and said: "Besides, you are only twenty-two years old, which is also very important. Selena Kyle is A capable female thief, in the comics setting, she has a gymnastics background and is also proficient in fighting. To play this role, an actor must receive a certain intensity of physical fitness and fighting training. In this regard, older actresses are often very It’s hard to bear, but it’s not a big problem for you. Of course, this process will definitely be very hard. Are you willing?"

Valerie Galino didn't hesitate. The chicken nodded like a peck, realizing that her reaction seemed too eager, and she was a little embarrassed immediately.

Simon naturally wouldn’t mind, and continued: “Although I like your accent very much, it’s difficult for North American audiences to accept Catwoman’s Italian accent. So, in addition to physical training for the next six months, you will also Need accent lessons."

Valerie Galino gave an unexpected expression this time: "Half a year?"

"Yes, half a year," Simon nodded and said, "This is what I'm going to say right away. If you agree to play, we will sign the contract before the end of the month. Then, for the next year, you will probably not be able to receive any more. It's an appointment."

There are many things that Hollywood spends a year or two for a role. Valerie Galino quickly realized that the heroine of Simon Westero’s new film is totally worth the effort, and she is not in Hollywood either. There may be other better options.

"No problem, Mr. Westeros," after figuring this out, Valerie Galino nodded quickly and said, "Can I read the script first?"

"The script is still being revised, and for absolute confidentiality, even the male protagonist will not see the complete script before filming begins," Simon shook his head and refused: "This is not to distrust you, but in this circle, there is always There will be people who want to get similar news by unscrupulous means, and it is difficult for you to guard against."

Valerie Galino showed an expression of understanding, and then she didn't know what to say, her light-colored eyes looked at Simon, and then dodged. She actually wanted to ask about the salary, but she also knew that it was best for her agent to come forward and negotiate.

Simon noticed the change of Valerie Galino's expression, just smiled, and said: "That's it for the time being, we will contact WMA for the next thing, you can go back first."

Valerie Galino got up, politely approached and shook hands with Simon again, turned and left the office. When she came to the parking lot, she still felt a little bit dreaming.

Simon Westero's new heroine is still a super production like "Batman".

It was so easy to get it.

The actresses in the company who always laugh at their status as outsiders must go crazy with jealousy.

Feeling an uncontrollable excitement all over, Valerie Galino did not get in the car immediately, and went to a nearby telephone booth and dialed a series of numbers.

After working hours on the east coast, the phone was transferred at a Manhattan hotel and successfully reached the agent's hands.

The agent on the far east coast was obviously overwhelmed when she heard what she had just said, and some nonsense made her stay where she was. He immediately flew back from New York.

After hanging up the phone, Valerie Galino's excitement calmed down a bit, but she couldn't help but remember the situation when she met Simon Westero just now.

There is some regret inexplicably.

He said that he liked his accent, but he had no other expression.

Really a guy who makes people wonder.

Simon was so busy during this time that he was too busy to do so, and he did not have any other thoughts. After the meeting with Valerie Galino, he rushed to Daenerys Special Effects Company, which had just been reorganized and integrated by the two companies, without stopping.

There are important arrangements for the evening, and Simon returns to the mansion in Malibu around 5:30.

Inside the villa, Simon shouted a few times after entering the door, but did not get a response. After searching for a while, he found Janet in the painting room facing the sea in the villa. The woman is standing at the easel attentively depicting a new work.

On the canvas is a beautiful blue sea and blue sky, a bit like the Malibu seascape outside the French windows at this time. However, a long spiral staircase appeared between the sea and the sky. On the narrow stairs, various strange-shaped figures were climbing upwards, some swooping downwards, appearing hurriedly and disorderly, and some people were still in the collision. Falling down the stairs.

Janet has tried many art genres, but what she likes most is this grotesque and weird surrealist style, which is probably the reason for her character.

Simon stood quietly behind the woman and did not bother, and Janet did not say hello to him. After more than ten minutes in such a quiet, the woman stopped painting and turned around and asked Simon, "How?"

Simon stepped forward and hugged the woman’s waist and looked at the painting in front of him: “There is a deep-rooted ambivalence in human beings. People in **** look forward to heaven, and people in heaven think that **** may also be good, so most people I spend my time on the road, not hesitating to break my body."

Janet smiled, pecked Simon's face with her head sideways, and then took off his arms and said: "You help me clean up, I'll change my clothes."

Because of her rich net worth, Janet has always been the kind of character that firmly enjoys life. She originally had the idea of ​​selling some paintings to make a living. After being with Simon, she gradually lost this thought, just as an interest. The woman is now mainly responsible for the Simon & Janet Westero Foundation established by the two and serves as Simon's various butler status.

In the evening, I will participate in the media preview of Instinct.

There is still a month to go before the film is released, and it is usually a bit early to hold a trial screening at this time. However, the publicity strategy finally discussed by Daenerys Films and Fox was to use the strong controversy of "Instinct" to arouse public attention and interest in the film.

In original time and space, "Instinct" first appeared at the Cannes Film Festival and caused strong controversy. But this time, the film was not completed before Cannes. Everyone could only adopt this advanced test screening method. Fokstett invited a large number of well-known film critics from the east and west coasts of the United States to Los Angeles to participate in the test screening. The effect is expected to be no better. How bad is the Cannes premiere.

The screening starts at seven o'clock.

Since Daenerys Pictures owns half of the rights to "Instinct", Simon pays more attention to this film than "Pulp Fiction" which is currently being screened.

Without intending to change clothes, Simon helped Janet pack the drawing tools and left the studio.

Janet quickly changed into a close-fitting light pink dress, with a string of pearl necklaces just right between her white neck, white high heels on her feet, and a Kun bag in her hand. Coming out of the cloakroom, the woman handed a folder to Simon and said: "The investigative report of the detective company on Sophia Fessi has just been delivered this afternoon. A very interesting woman, you can watch it on the road."