I’m in Hollywood - Chapter 46
[Chapter 46 Annie’s Phone]
After reading the script of “Pretty Woman with the Moon” carefully, Jeffrey said with some doubts: “Eric, I still think this story is too perfect, it’s like a fairy tale of a prince and Cinderella. What do you think? Will the audience like a fairy tale about a prostitute? Even famous literary works like “Ball of Suet” and “La Traviata” have tragic endings.”
Eric said in his heart that what I wanted to write was a The perfect fairy tale.
The original script of “Pretty Woman” is actually a black drama called “3000”, which reflects the living conditions of prostitutes in Los Angeles through a sex transaction of $3,000 between the male and female protagonists.
It’s just that during the filming process, due to the sufficient budget, it was repeatedly revised by the director and the producer, and finally turned into a romantic comedy. The most surprising thing is that this changed film even got 170 million yuan. The US dollar box office in North America has caused many male and female stars who refused to play because of the black style of the original script to beat their chests.
At the same time, it also made Julia Roberts brilliant.
The plot of the prostitute in the beginning of the film was filmed according to the original script, so the audience in the previous life watched the entire movie, and in retrospect, they would find that the plot was out of tune with the romantic style of the entire movie.
“Jeffrey, let’s not mention the rest for the time being, how do you feel about Vivian’s image in the script?”
After all, it’s just a text description, and it hasn’t been shown through the pictures, so Jeffrey pondered for a while before saying: “The character is straightforward and cheerful. , a bit vulgar but it seems very natural, even if you fall into the dust, you still have your own little persistence…”
Eric patiently listened to Jeffrey’s long list of insights before he said: “Jeffrey, maybe you didn’t notice it. , when you described Vivian just now, the corners of your mouth were upturned, which means that you don’t hate this girl in the dust at all, and you even like her a little bit.”
Jeffrey just subconsciously expressed his feelings for Vivian , did not notice the details of what Eric said: “This… do I have it?”
Eric nodded affirmatively: “Of course, so, since you don’t hate Vivian, then the movie is shot, and the audience will definitely like this girl.”
Jeffrey nodded, and quickly became dissatisfied .
He raised his eyebrows: “What does it mean that you don’t even hate me… Am I a very harsh person in your eyes?”
Eric quickly denied: “Of course not, you are just a little verbose.”
“…”
Eric smiled and patted Jeffrey’s shoulder: “Don’t be depressed, older people are a little long-winded, so don’t take it to heart.”
Jeffrey gave Eric a depressed look: “Okay , you are the boss, and it turns out that your vision is much better than mine. Now that you have decided, when will we start preparing?”
“Of course, the sooner the better, it is best to complete the preparation and casting before Christmas. , and start the movie immediately after the New Year. This movie is very suitable for release during Valentine’s Day.”
Jeffrey lowered his head and counted the time: “The Valentine’s Day schedule is indeed suitable for this movie, but Eric, yes Isn’t it too late, at that time, “Home Alone” hasn’t even been down?”
Eric shook his head: “Jeffrey, you have also seen the speed at which I made “Home Alone”, so, “Home Alone” “Pretty Woman” is enough for more than a month, we can negotiate with Fox, and start the publicity work during post-production.”
“So,
when will we start casting, do you have a plan?”
Eric said
: “I decided to use Richard Gere as the male lead. The first choice for the female lead is Sophie Marceau, Jeffrey, so I need you to help me find Sophie Marceau’s contact information and send her a message. An invitation. If the other party does not agree, use Julia Roberts. As for the other supporting roles, we will wait for the acquisition of the agency. Some supporting roles in the film are quite outstanding, and they cannot be cheap for outsiders.”
“Eric, Su Is that what Phie Marceau, Sophie Marceau, spelled it out? Was she the French actress?”
“Of course, it’s the one who played “First Kiss”. Sophie Marceau’s image fits Vivian very well, but I don’t know if the other party will accept the invitation or not. After all, you should have heard about her.”
“Okay. Well, I’ll send an invitation as soon as possible. If the other party declines, Eric, I think Meg Ryan is also good, as for Julia Roberts, the waiter who showed up at your house that night, it’s a bit long… …isn’t it right?”
Meg Ryan belongs to a generation of ‘American Sweethearts’ before Jennifer Aniston, and Eric recalls some of the other’s films, such as the famous “Sleepless in Seattle” , the other party’s image is really good.
However, since he has decided to make Julia Roberts popular, plus the factors of his previous life, Eric will of course not give the opportunity to others.
“Jeffrey, believe me, that’s it. I chose Julia Roberts, I have my own considerations. By the way, contact Kapoor Sid, the owner of the Sid agency, as soon as possible.”
Jay Free took a page of information handed over by Eric, looked at it and said: “Eric, Kapoor Sid is indeed very capable. I heard that several A-level projects of CAA in the past two years were operated by him. Yes. It was only because he had a conflict with Michael Ovitz that he was kicked out by CAA. CAA now has a lot of power in the entertainment industry, so it’s better not to anger Michael Ovitz on purpose.”
Eric sneered in his heart , he’s been a little upset that the CAA signed Stewart Runkel so quickly.
Although Michael Ovitz has now been called the most powerful person in Hollywood by some media, CAA can only last five or six years. When the second half of the 1990s began, CAA still monopolized many star resources. , but in front of the gradually formed media group, it is no longer as beautiful as before.
Moreover, compared to himself and CAA, he is still just a ‘little shrimp’, so it doesn’t matter if he is offended or not.
Although CAA monopolizes many superstars, Eric is confident that he can create superstars.
“Let’s just decide, Jeffrey, we’re just small shrimps now, CAA doesn’t bother to pay attention to us.”
Jeffrey shrugged helplessly: “Okay, as you wish.”
…
Retaining Jeffrey for lunch, Eric was about to go to the study to write “Resident Evil” when the phone in the living room suddenly rang.
“Hello, is this Williams’ house?” Eric answered the phone, UU reading www.
sonicmtl.com placed the microphone slightly away from his ear. He has received several harassing calls in the past few days. There was even a guy who scolded wildly as soon as he connected, causing Eric’s eardrums to tingle. Eric has even considered changing the number.
The other party was silent for a while, Eric thought it was another harassing call, and when he was about to hang up, a voice came from the microphone: “Hello, Eric.”
Eric heard the familiar voice, Some excitedly leaned on the sofa holding the phone: “Hey, Annie, I always wanted to explain to you what happened that morning, I have nothing to do with Drew, I was so drunk that night, it was just Drew. The little girl is messing around.”
“This…it has nothing to do with me, we…we’ve all broken up?” In
an apartment building in Manhattan, New York, Aniston stuttered while listening to Eric’s hasty explanation. Obviously there is a little struggle in the heart, and at the same time there is a little resentment towards the dull guy on the opposite side.
On the third day she came to New York, Drew found her contact information from some unknown source and explained the situation to her that day.
As for the hateful guy on the other side, for so many days, he has neither come to him nor contacted him.
If it weren’t for a very important thing today, Aniston swore that he would never contact this bastard in his life.
If Eric knew what Aniston was thinking, he would definitely be wronged. Since that day, a series of events have followed, exhausting Eric’s torment, and now he does not dare to go out at will, where else? Kung fu deal with this.
[End of this Chapter]
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