Hollywood Hunter

As a movie in which most of the scenes are in a single room, the two-week filming cycle of "This Man From Earth" is more than enough. If it is not for excellence, it can actually be done in one week.

Simon arrives on the Toronto set, and the filming process is over halfway.

Brett Ratner is a MV director, and it stands to reason that he is not suitable for directing such a drama film. The reason why he handed over the project to him is because Simon has high hopes for him, and hopes that he can get rid of it with the help of some diversified style films. Many MV directors have bad habits of filmmakers.

New World Pictures has already received Jack Cheng's "Red Zone", which is expected to be released in February next year. After that, the "Rush Hour" series will be included in Simon's production list. This time, Simon does not intend to let Brett Ratner direct the "Rush Hour" series as he once did. He wants to give the other party the more important "Characters of the Thunder" series.

The shooting location was located on the outskirts of Scarborough, Toronto's east district.

Arrived at two o'clock in the afternoon, Simon watched the filming until the end of the filming at five o'clock in the afternoon. Although he did not interfere or even made any comments during the period, everyone in the crew was obviously a little trembling because of his arrival, and the set shooting tasks were only completed. Half.

In the middle of winter, five o'clock is already evening.

Everyone was notified after work was over. Simon prepared a buffet in his villa in Scarborough, and everyone on the crew could go there as long as there were no other arrangements.

I had never expected to receive an invitation from Simon Westero before. The opportunity was rare. How could everyone have other arrangements? Some people tried to bring their companions there. After getting a positive answer, they even called New York directly. .

Los Angeles must be too late, but the distance from New York to Toronto is 500 kilometers, and it is still possible to hire a private jet temporarily.

The opportunity to have face-to-face contact with Simon Westeros cannot be sought by many people in Hollywood, and of course we must seize it. The longer you are in this circle, the more you will be able to understand the importance of contacts. Maybe it's just a meeting or a conversation to leave an impression on others. Unconsciously, opportunities will come.

People are of course different from people.

Simon Westero's connection is so thick that it can't be thicker. If you can catch up with it, the other party can throw some resources at will to make people soar.

So, from the five o'clock when the crew closes to seven o'clock when the evening buffet begins, two hours, two private jets from New York flew to Toronto specifically for the dinner, one arranged by WMA and one arranged by ICM .

As for the three-legged C, I can only say regret.

For the current project, director Brett Ratner and heroine Elizabeth Perkins are both under WMA. The hero George Clooney is from ICM, and most of the other supporting roles are from these two. In the 1980s, C, who gathered a large number of Hollywood superstars, has been on the decline in recent years with the rise of Daenerys Entertainment Group, which has always disliked the use of big names, and some discord at the beginning.

Just as the actors' union is divided into two parts on the east and west coasts, the three major talent agency companies in Hollywood also have two headquarters on the east and west coasts, and the distribution of their artists is the same. It is easy to gather a group of people to rush to the dinner party in a short time.

The planned venue for the banquet is Simon's other property near Red River Park in the eastern suburbs of Scarborough. After the crew ended, Simon returned to this property for a short rest, and unexpectedly received a call from Jonathan Friedman in Los Angeles, to test whether he mind if the buffet is more lively.

Simon didn't expect that a dinner party he had made up for would evolve into this. Since Jonathan called, he must be given favors. He agreed and ordered Zoe and Isabel, who were in charge of the dinner party, to increase the amount of food.

At seven o'clock in the evening, the sky was completely dark.

The night temperature in Toronto was below minus ten degrees because of the snow that had just fallen. The guests who came to the buffet party one after another were all dressed in costumes. The meal party originally scheduled for only 20 people has more than doubled. More than seventy people.

WMA and ICM are not without reason.

A large number of recent blockbuster projects of Daenerys Entertainment Group are in the preparatory stage, and opportunities are everywhere.

Although Daenerys Entertainment Group has very strict controls on film casting, it is difficult to finalize it after eating and sleeping like in the past, but as long as you have a strong foundation, you can show your face in front of Westeros at this time. In the future, breaking into the final round of casting will definitely get extra points.

What's more, Simon is not an unkind person. When the time comes, make a phone call and mention something like Do you remember the XXX at the Toronto dinner party. After a few words, you may be able to finalize it.

This time, "This Man Comes From Earth", the heroine Elizabeth Perkins is what Jonathan Friedman won.

Of course, Elizabeth Perkins's profound acting qualifications is also the most basic premise. This 34-year-old actress with good looks and temperament is not only a graduate of a standard drama school, but also has more than ten years of Broadway and Hollywood acting. Experience, have also participated in blockbusters like "Flying Over the Future", this is the basis for the other party to be able to get the role.

If Jonathan Friedman recommends a vase with no acting skills at all, he might be boring, and Jonathan would not be so stupid to do so.

On the other hand, actors with qualifications such as Elizabeth Perkins are also a large number in Hollywood, where there are more than 200,000 members of the professional actors' union. When the qualifications are sufficient, the network factor becomes very important.

Seven o'clock exactly.

The villa next to Honghe Park is already crowded with people.

Although the buffet dinner share was temporarily increased, and there were chefs cooking for everyone, most people on the scene were not paying attention to what to eat.

Simon did not expect that the founder of ICM saw Nancy Josephson, the daughter of major shareholder Marvin Josephson, also rushed over. This Hollywood female agent who is already the vice president of ICM will be in charge of ICM in the next few years. The actor circle is very hot, and Nancy Josephson also brought Johnny Depp, whom she personally picked up.

After greetings, I learned that Johnny Depp happened to participate in the recording of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" in New York. The purpose is to add another force to "Interview with the Vampire" starring Depp and Pete and promote this vampire. The film broke the 100 million yuan threshold.

Inside the villa hall.

After talking a few words, Nancy Josephson said directly: "Simon, Daenerys, and MGM are preparing for the movie "The Bourne", how do you think Depp has a try?"

Simon was about to bring a glass of red wine to his mouth. He stopped short, imagined Captain Jack as Jason Byrne, shook his head and said: "John’s image is not suitable, Nancy, you should be better than me. Know more about which type of film he is suitable for."

Nancy glanced at Depp with a disappointed expression, and did not give up: "John has become famous by starring in "Dragon Tiger Boys". I think he can fully support the action movie style. Simon, how about arranging an audition?"

"Don't mention this matter, Nancy, John is a very talented actor, I hope we will have the opportunity to work together in the future, but he is not suitable for "The Bourne", there is no need to waste time," Simon said Then, suddenly remembering something, she asked Nancy: "By the way, what is Bolton up to now?"

Bolton is a very common surname in the United States, but Nancy Josephson immediately reacted. Simon's Bolton was naturally Tim Bolton who worked with Depp in "Edward Scissorhands".

Having just been rejected by Simon, Nancy's feelings about Tim Bolton are inevitably a bit complicated.

Before "Edward Scissorhands", Johnny Depp was just a TV celebrity who had just relied on the "Dragon and Tiger Boys" series to gain a foothold in the entertainment industry. If he wanted to develop into the film industry, he could only star in the "Night Ghost Street" series. Such a youth horror movie is not an absolute male lead.

It can be said that an "Edward Scissorhands" directly transformed Depp from a TV cafe to a movie cafe, but at the same time, the negative effect is also very obvious. The literary atmosphere of "Edward Scissors" is too heavy, making Depp's big screen image directly In the last few years, it can only be mixed in the literary and artistic circles. Even the opportunity of "Interview with the Vampire" was only after David Geffen had watched "Edward Scissorhands".

Because they are all non-human.

Although after "Edward Scissorhands" he has appeared in "Arizona Dream" and "Different Sky" successively, neither Depp nor Nancy Josephson wants to continue to follow the line of art and art. Blockbuster commercial films are king.

If possible, Nancy Josephson does not want Depp to continue working with Bolton, lest he be completely shaped by Depp's strong personal style.

However, when Simon asked, Nancy Josephson couldn't help but respond.

Tim Bolton is not personally responsible for Nancy Josephson. However, because of the partnership between Johnny Depp and Tim Bolton, the two sides have a very good relationship in private. Regarding Bolton’s movements, Nancy Josephson did what he said, and after thinking about it, he quickly said: "He is currently producing an animated real-life combined fantasy film produced by Disney, called "The Adventures of Flying Peach". It seems that there is no new directing project yet. "

With that said, Nancy Josephson took it a step further: "Mr. Westeros, if you are interested in Bolton, I can arrange a meeting for you. What about tomorrow, which happens to be the weekend?"

Even if Depp didn't want to participate in Bolton's film again, Nancy Josephson didn't mind to promote the collaboration between the filmmakers under ICM and Simon Westeros.

With the appearance of Simon, Hollywood history has changed a lot.

One of the most affected is Tim Bolton.

This filmmaker with a strong personal style should have become one of the hottest super directors of the 1990s in Hollywood with the help of Michael Keaton's version of "Batman". However, the DC movie universe series led by Daenerys Entertainment Group was born, which completely changed Bolton's fate.

Although relying on "Beatles Juice", "Edward Scissorhands", "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and other films, Tim Burton is still one of Hollywood's famous selling directors, but the coffee position is far worse than before.

Simon smiled. He didn't expect this woman to be so good at playing snakes and sticks. This is probably the most basic quality of a good agent.

Without selling it off, Simon said: "Just forget it, but I happened to see a project recently that should be very suitable for Bolton to direct, Washington Irving's "Legend of Sleepy Hollow," Nancy, do you know?"

Nancy Josephson shook her head honestly.

Simon didn't mind, and said, "You can ask Bolton to read this novel first. If you are interested, we will take the time to chat."

Nancy Josephson nodded without hesitation and agreed: "Okay, Simon, I will tell Tim."

The project that Simon temporarily remembered was "Desktop Valley" directed by Tim Burton in his memory.

Simon dislikes Bolton’s version of the "Batman" series very much, but has watched "Guillotine" many times. Every frame of this classic horror film can be used as a wallpaper to show the aesthetics of Burton-style movies to the fullest. It's so beautiful

The budget cost of "Dropped End" in my memory has exceeded 100 million, and the global box office is only over 200 million. The producer, Paramount Pictures, needs to recover the cost through later operations. However, for a piece of art, even if it loses some money, Simon is very willing to invest in it.

Having promised this matter, Nancy Josephson still did not go away, but motioned to Johnny Depp to talk to other people, and when the other person walked away, they were not far away with Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hullina. A girl who was chatting with a couple gestured and promoted it again: "Simon, what do you think of Mei Chen about that "Charlie Girl"? She is 24 years old this year and has starred in David Lynch's "Two Peaks." And some other good movies, they are very malleable."

Nancy Josephson refers to Maychen Amick.

The actress became famous for starring in David Lynch's "Twin Peaks". Speaking of which, several actresses in this TV series are very beautiful and impressive.

In fact, Meichen Amick, who has been paying attention to the movement here, saw Simon and Nancy look over together, and immediately smiled decently, and went to the two of them, looking at Simon with undisguised amorousness. And teasing: "Nancy, and Mr. Westero, what's the matter?"

Simon is actually the same as David Fincher. He has a lot of face control. He always has a little more patience with beautiful women. Seeing Meichen Amike discharging himself, he smiled and said: "Just call me Simon, Mei Chen , Nancy just recommended you to play "Charlie Boy"."

Meichen Amik's eyes lit up suddenly, with an expression expecting: "So, Wei... Simon, do you think I can try it?"

Simon said: "I've watched "Snake Lover" and it's not bad. However, the launch of "Girls in the Thunderbolt" may be a bit late. If you are interested, you can come to audition at that time."

Maychen Amick did not expect that the man in front of him would have seen "Snake Lover" starring her and James Spade. You know, this is a very commercial failure. It was invested by PolyGram. It was registered in the North American theaters in the first half of the year. It was released by the independent filmmaker Gramercy Pictures. The North American box office was only a pitiful $250,000.

Although he has gained some fame by virtue of "Shuangfeng Town", when it comes to coffee, Meichen Amik is barely second-tier at the moment. In recent years, he has only appeared in a few low-cost small-production movies. If not today is the right time, Nancy Josephson also felt that she might be expected to win a role in "Charlie Girl" and was not eligible to attend this dinner.

The time spent in Hollywood is not too short. After hearing men say that she can go to the audition, Meichen Amike's excitement just cooled down a lot.

When Simon said so, he actually said nothing.

Glancing at Nancy, seeing that she suddenly thought of something and slightly lowered her head to sip the red wine in the glass, Meichen Amick did not hesitate anymore, slightly stepped forward to the man's side, and rubbed her arm against Simon, intentionally or unintentionally: "Simon, maybe we can go upstairs and talk alone, can't we?"

Simon smiled and shook his head: "There are still many guests here. It is not convenient to leave now."

With that said, before Maychen Amick was disappointed, Simon had already raised his hand to catch the girl's chin: "However, as long as you want and have time, I will call you."

Meichen Amick just took a short pause, and quickly relaxed, not at all dissatisfied with the man's sudden frivolous movements, nor cared about the strange gaze that must be cast around him, but slightly raised his delicate face to cooperate with the man: " It's settled, Simon, I'll wait for your call."

Simon finally squeezed the girl's chin, retracted his hand, and said, "However, at that time, you still can't get the role of "Charlie Girl", what should I do?"

Meichen Amick smiled: "It is my honor to date Simon Westeros."

"You are very smart," Simon smiled, motioned to the buffet table not far away, and said, "Have fun, and the chef tonight is very good, you can try it."

After that, Simon turned and walked away.

Maychen Amick watched Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley stop the man from the road and chat with each other. After a while, he looked back, looked at Nancy who had not walked away, and asked, "Nancy, do you think I can Can you get a role?"

Nancy Josephson shook her head slightly: "It's hard to say that the most indispensable person around Westeros is beautiful women. He may forget you early tomorrow morning."

"what?"

Seeing Meichen Amike slightly opened her mouth, she seemed to be a little unconvinced, and said, "Meichen, beautiful women always overestimate themselves, but I think you should know your acting skills and want to get The role of Charlie is still a bit worse. A blockbuster of the level of Charlie is not determined by who you want to sleep with."

Meichen Amick felt that Nancy did not say anything to death, and asked: "So, what should I do?"

Nancy smiled and said: "I think Simon has just hinted that "Charles in the Thunder" will not be launched in the short term. This is your opportunity. My suggestion is that this time you go back, you need to take some intensive acting courses, preferably Coupled with physical training, fighting and the like, "Charlie Bolt" is an action movie that requires very high physical fitness for actresses."

Meichen Amick hesitated: "Is this all right?"

Nancy glanced at each other and said: "Think of Valerie Galino and Nicole Kidman. "Charlie Angels" is a purer heroine blockbuster than the DC Cinematic Universe project, or Simon Westeros. Personally lead. If you succeed, you will become a top-line celebrity with the same fame as those actresses. If you can't get a role, unfortunately, according to your current position, the best way out is to find a man with a wealth of wealth Marry yourself off. Just now you have left an impression with Simon, so this is your closest chance to success, either shining brightly or unknown."