Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 297 Brooke Shields' Choice
Brooke Shields returned to Los Angeles with her mother. The main purpose of their return this time was to negotiate prices with Warner Bros.

The casting of "The Outer World" turned around. Coppola couldn't pay the rent for his studio in Los Angeles, so he was forced to be "persuaded" by Warner Bros. to agree to add several well-known teenage stars to the cast.

His first choice, of course, is the most well-known Brooke Shields.

Ronald understood Coppola's choice. "Cherry" doesn't need much acting skills, what she needs is beauty, and her beauty is the fuse that triggers the conflict between the two gangs in the story.Casting an idol for the role wouldn't do too much damage to the male-teen conflict-dominated mainline due to lack of acting skills.

This role is very flattering. It has heavy scenes, doesn't require too much acting skills, and also highlights her beauty. It happens to be a height that Brooke can do with a little effort, and it's very suitable for her.But in this way, Diane can only be the female supporting role and play the best friend of "Cherry".

"Boji and her mother live in the Hilton Hotel. Her mother called and asked you to go over and inquire about the situation of the crew of 'Urchin'. Boji also wants to chat with you."

Ronald cleaned himself up in the bathroom, and Richard talked loudly to Ronald about the situation outside.

"Well, I thought Terry didn't want me to have more contact with Brooke?" Ronald replied while washing his face.

"This time was different. Terry was in big trouble. When the two of them were on CBS' 'Six and 10 Minutes', host Barbara Waters asked a lot of offensive questions. Like a mother asking her daughter to go to Is it right to play a child prostitute, is it right to have my daughter act naked."

"Then why did she still accept this kind of interview?" Ronald was puzzled.

"That was a surprise attack by Barbara. CBS, who insist that they represent the orthodox mainstream values ​​of America, often surprise guests like this. Terry didn't hire an agent for Brooke, and was fooled.

Brooke was embarrassed to be asked, and her relationship with Terry was a little stiff now.Terry also had a falling out with those 'friends' who encouraged her to be on the six 10-minute column. She needed someone who could provide objective opinions, so she thought of you. "

"Then what is her attitude towards Brooke taking over Cherry's role?"

"Of course she insisted on an offer of 150 million US dollars, but Warner could not accept this price. On the one hand, it exceeded the budget, and on the other hand, the price was too far from the prices of other teenage actors. It was difficult for the director to deal with the conflicts between them during filming. .”

"So she wants me to persuade Brooke to give up?"

"Yes, she hopes you can persuade Brooke to give up. Recently, Brooke seems to have had a lot of conflicts with her. Brooke wants to practice her acting skills, hire her own agent, etc.

Of course, if you can convince Coppola and Warner to give her the price she wants, then Terry is also very willing to play Brooke. "

"What if I helped her? Where is Letterman?"

"Terry agreed with Brooke to be on his talk show." Richard helped Ronald put on his coat when he came out of the bathroom, "Terry is a person who knows how to reciprocate, so you don't have to worry about that."

Ronald straightened his collar in front of the mirror, "Okay, I'll try it out, I can't expect too much from this matter, if I help Terry speak, Brooke will be unhappy, and I won't blurt out by then What about Xiu?"

"No, they just lack the guidance of professional knowledge in the circle. Terry has only played two supporting roles in the movies starring his daughter. Neither of them has really stepped into the show business circle."

"It makes sense. Actually, what they need is a trustworthy and good agent." When Ronald said this, his heart moved. "By the way, why are you the only one here? Where are Nisita and Paula?"

"They went to coordinate the project with Warner Bros., and they did a lot of work to get Coppola to agree to compromise on the casting.

Nisita wanted to secure more filming opportunities for Coppola's diorama company so that he could pay off his debts.Paula is still running for Tom, hoping he can play the leading role in Coppola's next film. "

"Why didn't you go?"

"I'm your manager, Ronald." Richard took out the car keys and shook Ronald, and the two went to the parking lot to drive.

"Oh, Ronald, it's you." Terry opened the door of the hotel, "I invite you to come this time, because you and Brooke are good friends, please give us some advice."

"I know everything I can say." Ronald sat on the sofa, and Brooke sat in the other corner of the room, as if she and her mother were having an awkward fight. "Hi, Brooke." He greeted the girl as well.

When Brooke heard that it was Ronald coming, she turned around a long time ago, "You have grown a beard again, Ronald."

"Ha, yes. This way I will have some authority on the set, won't I?"

"Ronald," Terry interrupted the conversation between the two, "Do you think acting in 'Urchin' will really increase Brooke's net worth? I want to hear your truth." As Rui spoke, he glanced at Brooke, and emphasized the word "truth".

"I'm not an agent, so I don't know much about it." Ronald replied, "However, director Coppola is very good at training young actors, 'The Godfather' is an example, he dug out several stars who were still unknown at that time.

This time, I participated in the whole process of casting for "The Urchin of the World". They are all very capable young actors. If Brooke can participate in the filming of this film, her acting skills will be greatly improved.

Although acting skills are not equal to the worth of an actor, in the long run, Bo Ji can play more roles and play longer.Brooke was born as a child star. At this stage, what is needed is a brilliant role, so that American audiences can remember her image when she grows up.

Just like Natalie Wood, who played "West Side Story", successfully made the audience remember her image as a teenager.The child star Shirley Temple, who was more popular than her, did not have such a teenage role for the audience to remember her, and she had to quit the showbiz in the end. "

Ronald told the truth.With Brooke Shields' current status, although she is a teenage star, the price brought by this popularity is not so safe.Just like Jodie Foster, who was at the same time as her, hid in Yale because of the assassination case and did not act, and has gradually been forgotten by the public.

There is also Tatum O'Neal who became famous earlier than Brooke.The year before last, she also starred in many teenage comedies, but this year, she has been invited to appear in few movies.

When a child star grows up, he has to go through puberty.Coppola's movie right now happens to be a good opportunity for a child star.If you miss him, there won't be many big directors who are good at training actors to give you a boost at a critical moment.

"I understand, I understand."

Terry listened very carefully. This time, Brooke was really angry. She herself was at a loss about her daughter's future and needed some advice from insiders.After much deliberation, only Ronald, who didn't have much interest in himself, could hear some truths.

"I'm not against Bo Ji to hone her acting skills, it's just that her worth is very difficult to achieve now. I spent a lot of energy to manage this situation, and to protect Bo Ji from being coveted by those people. "

Terry became excited as she spoke, "I want to give her a good life, and I hope she can do the career she wants to do. But this world is not as simple as she thought..." She said a little choked up, rushing Went to the bathroom.

It seems that Brooke got a little angry this time.

Brooke also looked a little confused, and she walked over to look at Terry, then looked Ronald in the eyes and asked:
"What should I do, Ronald? I want to be an actor, and I don't want to be a vase again. But it is not easy for an actress to get such a price. If I agree to lower the price this time, I may not be able to rise in the future. And the career of an actress is not as long as that of an actor, and I don't know if my acting skills will improve."

"It seems that Brooke is very clear-headed." Ronald thought to himself.Indeed, in this showbiz, it is impossible for a fool to succeed.Brooke is not like Diane. She has an acting teacher's father who gave her advice since she was a child. Her mother built her daughter completely according to the model's route at the beginning.

The reason why she became an actress was that a few movies found her. The highlight of those movies was not her acting skills, but Brooke's amazing beauty.

"It's hard for me to answer this question. After all, it's related to your career choice." Ronald thought for a while, and it's not convenient for him to talk about this matter. After all, they are mothers and daughters, so they can only give some objective opinions.

"I think maybe what you need is a acting agent. Although they will take [-]% of your income, their income is tied to your acting career. If you have a good agent , you can listen to him with confidence, because his interests are the same as yours."

Ronald said and glanced at Richard, "For example, Richard and I, he always considers issues in my interests."

Brooke thought for a while and nodded. It seems that she is not without consideration for her career.

"What do you want to do yourself? Brooke?" Ronald saw that Brooke was very distressed, so he couldn't help asking. "It's not what your mother wants you to do, or what your fans want you to do, do you want to be an actor yourself?"

"I like acting quite a bit. But speaking of my own thoughts, I most want to be a normal person, go to high school like a normal person, and go to college like a normal person. I'm not a model who only..." Brooke pointed own face.

"It's a bit—it's good to not get it." Ronald thought to himself, how many girls wanted to get her status but couldn't get it when Brooke was in high school?They are probably willing to give everything to get Bo Ji's current status and money.

At this time Terry came out of the bathroom, "Boji, I don't agree with you to be an actor. Now that you are not yet an adult, you should make some simple movies in the past two years and find some kinder directors, like granddaughters. Love you. Director Coppola is very strict.

When you are admitted to university, I will let you go. If you want to be an actor, a model, or a lawyer, I have no objection. "

"Mom!" Brooke hugged her mother.

"Do you think Brooke's decision is wise?" Ronald asked Richard in the elevator after leaving.

"It's hard to say, and her mother's strategy can't be wrong. Now Bo Ji has the highest social status. If she can take advantage of the opportunity and make more money, Bo Ji won't have to work anymore.

Being a real actor is not an easy job.She is now receiving more than 100 million US dollars for a movie, and the quotation for the model is also very high. Maybe after a few years of hard work, she can retire and travel around the world. "

"Yeah." Ronald also agreed, "Anyway, Terry has promised Brooke to appear on Letterman's evening show, and his goal has been achieved. As for Brooke's career choice, he has no qualifications and qualifications to make decisions for others. qualifications.

Two days later, Brooke Shields officially rejected Coppola's invitation.

Coppola had no choice but to find a spare tire. Leif Garrett (Leif Garrett), who was once known as the golden boy and girl with Brooke Shields, came to play a dude of the son gang.

He debuted as a singer and acted in many TV dramas.Although it is not as popular as Boji Xiaosi now, there are still many fans among teenagers.It can also have the effect of getting teenage audiences who haven't read the novel into the theater, and his offer is much lower than Brooke's.

(End of this chapter)