Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 894 30-year-old actress

"Honey", Bruce Willis got off the plane and rushed to the hotel where Demi Moore was staying. After knocking on the door, he opened his arms to hug.

"Why are you here?" Demi Moore, who didn't know Willis had come, was surprised to see her lover, and immediately let him into the hotel.

"Surprise? (Surprise?)", Bruce Willis made a surprise gesture, and then put Demi Moore in his arms, "Tell me, Honey, is it a big surprise, or a super big surprise?"

"It's a sweet surprise." Demi Moore was still very happy that Bruce Willis rushed over.But she has another tangled place. Willis must have come here after knowing the news of her pregnancy, which made Demi very conflicted.

Demi Moore doesn't want to give up this great opportunity to play a big production, a big heroine, she wants to act, she wants to be a star, she wants to make a lot of money, this is a good chance to drop the cake in the sky.But the child... After all, this is his own child.

"Imagine that next year the media will report that Demi and Bruce Willis are about to welcome their first child." Bruce Willis was the first to receive the good news of having a child, which surprised him very much .

"Oh? Are you willing to let the media call us a couple?" Demi Moore's heart jumped violently when she heard Willis' words.This cake... doesn't seem too small.

"Of course, honey, we're both married..."

"Hahaha, that's a game we played when we got too drunk in Las Vegas, no, do you really mean it?" Demi smiled halfway, then suddenly widened her eyes, and said seriously to Willis.

Last month, Bruce Willis took Demi to Las Vegas for a relaxing weekend ahead of filming on "Die Hard."The two spent a pleasant weekend, and on the last night, watching a show, eating food, and finally drinking too much, Bruce clamored to play the game of getting married.

Bruce Willis recruited Little Richard, a singer and actor who performed at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, to play the priest and wed the two.The two also said their vows, took a Polaroid photo, and had a laughing booze.

But when he woke up the next day, Bruce Willis, who was drowsy from drinking, didn't mention it again.

Because Little Richard is not a priest, pastor, judge, government official and other legal witnesses.Demi Moore thought that Willis just played a role-playing game to increase the fun, because there were no documents and certificates, so she could only secretly complain that she missed a good opportunity.

But looking at what he meant today, he wanted to admit that it was official for him to marry her?

"Las Vegas is also a state of America, of course getting married is serious." Bruce Willis looked at Demi Moore and said seriously.

"Hmph...", Demi couldn't tell from his eyes whether it was the truth or a lie, or it was because of the child that she agreed.

In that case, marrying him is also a good choice...

Demi Moore suddenly lowered her face, "No, that doesn't count. I want a formal wedding with many guests, a priest, and a church ceremony."

"Of course, dear, of course." Bruce Willis was still immersed in the joy of being a father soon, and felt that this was a reasonable request.

"Also, if I want to hold a wedding in Los Angeles, it needs to be reported by the media..."

"Of course, Demi Moore is officially married to Bruce Willis, how about that title?"

"Also, I won't change my surname after I get married. Many viewers already know this name."

"This..." Bruce Willis hesitated a little, he was a big man's idea, and it would be embarrassing for his wife not to change her surname, "Ouch...".

Demi Moore gave him a hard pinch, "Are you sure?"

"Okay, I agree." Bruce Willis was afraid that Demi would sacrifice the two children for the heroine, so he immediately raised his hands in surrender.Then the two kissed sweetly together.

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"Okay, okay, congratulations... After all... true love is the rarest thing." Ronald was notified immediately after Demi made a decision.

Being the lead in a movie is great, of course, but with a star like Bruce Willis — who earned $500 million for a single Die Hard — and who plays the leading role in a three-season hit TV series, The star of the leading role registered her marriage in California, where the property of the husband and wife is divided equally. This achievement is no less than that of Tess, the heroine who starred in "Working Girl".

"Fuck, I really...fuck..." Ronald put down the phone and started cursing.

"Come on, Ronald, this is true love, the birth of a new life, we should be happy." Casting director Julia Taylor was very happy that Demi was able to choose a child between the child and the heroine. Actresses face this dilemma.As a mother, she applauds this choice.

"Did you say they didn't take protective measures? The filming is about to start, and the heroine here suddenly disappeared. Damn..." Ronald opened the Coca-Cola that the apartment housekeeper put in the refrigerator, and took a big sip. "Pfft..." I spit it out quickly, it tastes like cherry.

"No one can avoid this kind of thing. After all, the success rate of taking medicine is only a little over 90 percent." Julia Taylor thought that Ronald really cared about women, so she answered him seriously.

At present, the most popular protective measure in America is to take pills, and you have to stop for one week every three weeks, for fear of disturbing the normal cycle.When switching, if the timing is not accurate, there is a high failure rate.

Ronald scratched his head. He used another method. Anyway, he and those female companions never killed anyone.

"Then what should we do? We've found almost all the suitable stars... Should we go to Britain? Do you have any recommendations? I'm not familiar with London's stars." Ronald looked at Julia.

"Actually, if you don't find a star to play Tess, turn this movie into what you are best at, and choose an unknown actor to participate in the role. I have a 100% suitable candidate here."

"Who is it?" Ronald asked curiously.Although he knew that this movie was a big production of 2000 million yuan, and there would be a lot of pressure on the distributor, [-]th Century Fox, if no well-known actors were selected.

"Melanie Griffiths" Julia Taylor says a name.

"Oh? It's her? The heroine of Jonathan's movie?" Ronald knew her. Last year, one of his seniors at Roger Coleman University, Jonathan Demme, had directed Griffiths. , made into Ronald's favorite "Shot Lulu (Something Wild).

"Why do you recommend her?"

"She is just 30 years old this year. She was born as a child star. She has been struggling with stardom before. Last year's "Scattered Lulu" made her well received by film critics. These experiences are actually very similar to Tess. You know, There is a big difference between an actress in her 30s and her 20s.

They often only have one chance to fight their fate, if not, they have to find a suitable man to marry.Isn't this the choice Tess faces? "

"Let's find her to audition." Ronald set a temporary measure.

"Hello, Jonathan? I'm Ronald, Ronald Lee." After making up his mind, Ronald contacted Jonathan Demme just to be on the safe side. "I need your help with one more thing. Right... It’s still the casting of my movie, the heroine will change...I want to ask, is the Melanie Griffith you worked with last time suitable?"

"Hahaha, you looking for her? To be honest, if you don't need a star, she is really suitable. Melanie is a natural actress, and she often has wonderful improvisations on the set. I really like her acting style... ..."

Ronald's idea was affirmed by Jonathan Demme, an actor who often surprises co-directors with Griffiths.Many of the brilliant shots in "Shotgun Lulu" are Griffith's impromptu performances, which can also inspire the actors in the opponent's play.

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"Melanie, Melanie, you're in luck, Ronald Lee asked you to audition." Phyllis Carlyle, Melanie Griffith's manager, came to Griffith when she got the news Thinking of the good news.

"Huh?" Melanie Griffiths jumped up from the bed excitedly. She was drunk, and when she heard this surprising news, she suddenly woke up.

"Ronald Lee? Top Gun, Dirty Dancing, Moonlight Sultry?" Griffith reported a series of Ronald's directorial works, and the heroine in each movie was loved by the audience.

"Yes, I heard that the original heroine was pregnant, so he urgently found someone to audition again, and he was the first to find you." In addition to being Griffith's manager, Phyllis Carlyle is also a The casting director, she and Julia Taylor have a private line of communication between casting directors.

"And the movie Working Girl is a heroine from a female perspective. God has finally favored you."

"Oh, I went to Ronald's crew to audition before, and he saw a bad side of me." Melanie remembered the scene of fighting with Tatum O'Neal by pulling her hair, and covered her face with her hands.

"Will Ronald not like me, and I have another movie that has entered the second round of auditions." Melanie Griffiths was greatly surprised, and began to worry about gains and losses again.

"Honey, go try it before you talk. This is Ronald inviting you to read the script." Phyllis Carlyle patted Griffiths' face lightly.

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"Why not? I have a mind for business and a body for crime."

Melanie Griffiths, sitting at a table in the audition room, reads in her husky, sexy voice the passage where Tess first meets lead actor Jack Trainor and the two become instantly attracted to each other The lines of the play.

Ronald was actually very satisfied. This voice was similar to that of the heroine he heard in the dream. It was the kind of woman in her thirties who had a special sex appeal.There is a subtle difference from the sexy that was obtained entirely by beauty in the 20s. (Actually, hoarseness caused by excessive smoking and alcohol)

Melanie Griffiths obviously has a lot of audition experience, she knows how to please the director.She was wearing a beautiful white linen suit by Eve Saint Laurent.It looks like a Wall Street professional woman.This yuppie style is low-key, does not highlight one's own personality, and meets business requirements everywhere.

But spend time on fabrics, small patterns, and cutting details, and only show your personality on the details that can be observed by caring people.For example, this suit is in line with Tess's outstanding mind and sexy figure.

Melanie Griffiths changed her face again and began to read the scene where she and Catherine first met in the office.

"Did you know? I'm turning 28 on Tuesday. We're almost twins..." Julia Taylor read the line from manager Catherine again.This was her first day at work, and when she saw Tess, the secretary assigned to her by the company, she tried to get closer to her.

Of course, Catherine's passage actually had the opposite effect.Being condescending made Tess feel alienated.

Melanie Griffith's demeanor suddenly changed from an elite to a bullied little secretary, "except I'm older."

"I'm only a little bit younger," Julia Taylor continued, sneering, reading Catherine's lines.

"I just never worked for anyone younger than me. Or a woman." Melanie Griffith's expression showed a forced smile.All kinds of dissatisfaction were carefully put away, leaving only a little bit mixed in a professional smile.

Ronald nodded secretly.Demi Moore couldn't do that look.

Not entirely because of acting skills, but Melanie Griffith's age, which has begun to show on her face.When the expression changes, there are some small wrinkles and some slightly drooping muscles, which are not found in the youthful and beautiful Demi.

This person's experience turned her into Tess at this moment.Ronald looked at Julia Taylor, the old friend's recommendation was not wrong, except for convincing Goldberg, the president of [-]th Century Fox...

Melanie Griffiths put down the script. She felt that the script was very well written and she acted effortlessly. Maybe the character has many similarities with herself.

In order to come to the audition today, I spent less than half of my deposit to buy an affordable boutique suit. It seemed that I left a good impression on Ronald, and I clearly saw the appreciation in his eyes when I walked in.

On the other side of the audition table, apart from Ronald, there is also the audition director Julia Taylor, and many people I don’t know (such as Ronald’s agent Richard, and Terri who was a Wall Street secretary) Sha Kate et al, come over to offer advice.)
"Thank you. If there are further auditions, we will let you know." Ronald smiled and held out his hand to Griffiths.

"Ahem..." Griffith reached out her hand and shook Ronald. She felt that she performed well, and that Ronald should not be affected by the fight she had a few years ago.

"She's that girl. It's almost a visceral reaction. She's cute, funny, vulnerable, sexy — you name it," said Julia Taylor cheerfully as Griffiths was out the door, clearly the actor Even better than Demi Moore, it's a pleasure for the casting director to recommend such an actor.

"It would work, but I don't know if it will work. The studio will be disappointed because Melanie isn't famous."

Ronald thought more about it. A big production requires a big studio to vacate its schedule in advance.Such a large-scale distribution can only be completed by the seven major studios.And the big star guarantee that big productions need, Melanie Griffith's weakness is also obvious, and the audience doesn't know her.

"You will notify her agent later and ask her to prepare for the second round of interviews. I will let Sigourney Weaver and her try the chemical reaction."

"Oh, how do you solve this fame problem?" Julia Taylor didn't know how to solve the fame problem either. ;
"Go to Los Angeles and meet Goldberg...I will try to convince him," Ronald was not sure about convincing Mr. President.

To be able to convince Goldberg, Ronald called Jonathan Demme.This time they made an appointment to meet at a restaurant.

Jonathan Demme just finished filming "Married into a Gangster" and is on vacation in New York.The two ordered food, and while waiting, Ronald explained the reason for his visit.

"I've got to ask you a favor, Jonathan. Your shotgun Lulu didn't come out on video, can you get a copy?"

"Orion is very disappointed with my shotgun Lulu, so there will be no follow-up actions. I just think they haven't found a suitable marketing plan." Jonathan Demme is very critical of Orion's marketing.

"But I kept a copy at my house. If you want it, I can lend it to you privately. But you can't use it for public screening." Demi liked the little brother Ronald very much, so he agreed to the request.

"I know the rules... just give it to me, let's talk about something, don't bother me." Ronald took the red wine from the waiter's hand and poured it for Demi himself.

"I took it to Goldberg, the president of Twentieth Century Fox, and let him see Melanie Griffith's performance." Ronald poured himself another, Jonathan Demme's " "Shotgun Lulu" didn't do well at the box office, and many studio executives didn't see it.

"So you see Melanie as the protagonist?" Jonathan Demme forked a piece of Italian sausage and put it in his mouth.This is an authentic Italian restaurant, the sausages are thinly sliced ​​and very tasty.

"Yes, apart from commercial considerations, she is my No.1 choice. So I need some evidence to convince them." Ronald made a gesture of twisting money with his hand, indicating that there are still some problems in business, Some proof is needed.

Demi picked up the wine glass and took a sip. The table wine was well chosen, and it had a layered aroma when paired with red meat. "Now that you have an idea, I have something to remind you. Melanie Griffiths would be great as an actress, but she's going to have problems on set."

"I'm listening with both ears." Ronald put down his glass and began to listen seriously.

"Number one, she's an alcoholic and has a history of drug abuse. You've got to have someone watch her on set, and she's going to miss things when she's drunk. Melanie can be pretty wild when she's drunk."

"I know that," Ronald replied with a nod. "She and Tatum O'Neal used to grab each other's hair and fight at my audition scene."

Jonathan Demi nodded and continued, "Secondly, she is a nympho, and she often falls in love with actors because of drama, which makes men and women jealous in the crew."

"Huh?" Ronald raised his eyebrows in surprise. Brother Jonathan Demi really helped him a lot. If this kind of pit can be avoided, it will save a lot of trouble, "This is new to me. thing."

"You'll feel it soon..." Jonathan Demme munched on the food. Anyway, Ronald was rich and the food tasted good.

(End of this chapter)