Exploiting Hollywood 1980

Chapter 198: The Essentials of Casting

"But I really want to play this role, and I think this role is very suitable for me. So, Ronald, please, let me talk to director Andrei Konchalovsky. I just want a chance to talk to him face to face."

Jodie Foster came to Ronald's apartment and begged for permission again and again. She had worked hard for a long time in Los Angeles, and her agent arranged an audition for her, but Konchalovsky rejected her self-recommendation.

After leaving Hollywood for four years, she was no longer the rising star of acting that was pursued by producers and directors. She could only come to Ronald to ask for mediation.

"I just know Menahan Golan, the owner of Cannonball, and Konchalovsky is the first famous director he invited. Menahan needs the recognition of a famous director, do you understand?"

Ronald had to explain to Jodie Foster. At that time, Judy helped him a lot at Yale, so it was not easy to reject her directly. Konchalovsky was famous for being arbitrary.

"I understand. He wants a good reputation for respecting artists, so he will tolerate all of Konchalovsky's decisions."

"Smart girl," Ronald thought. He admired this top student who got into Yale on his own, and filled Judy's teacup with the red teapot he had brewed.

"I don't necessarily want to get this role, but I need a fair audition opportunity. Konchalovsky rejected me before he even met me. This is not a fair opportunity under American culture, right?"

Ronald thought to himself that this was right. The value deeply rooted in the hearts of the American people is that everyone has equal opportunities. You can have the privileges brought by wealth or power, but when it comes to opportunities, you still have to compete with those who have worked hard from the bottom.

Or in other words, on the surface, everyone must maintain their recognition of this concept, although it may not be the case in real life.

"Well, I'm going to Cannon to meet Minahan. If I have a chance, I'll go meet Mr. Konchalovsky and try to get you an audition. I can't guarantee that you'll get it..."

"Thank you, thank you," Jodie Foster didn't wait for Ronald to finish, and she had already rushed over to hug Ronald who was sitting on the sofa, and kissed him on the face several times.

Ronald hurriedly asked her to calm down. Judy was not tall, but she had a very explosive figure, and she rubbed Ronald on her body and felt very good.

Recently, Diane and Brooke were not around, and Demi Moore also went to pursue her real boyfriend. Ronald's body was very responsive when being rubbed.

However, it is not easy to take advantage of this. Jodie Foster was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar. She has no movies to shoot in the circle now, but it does not mean that you can take advantage of her without getting her role.

If you take advantage and still can't get it, it may be worse. Judy knows many directors and stars in the circle. If she takes advantage of the situation and wants to be his official girlfriend, it's hard to say.

Ronald refused Bud's offer to drive him, and drove the Ferrari to Cannon Pictures with Judy. He was very interested in driving this 288 GTO these days. The good handling and well-tuned four-wheel balance made him fascinated by the fun of driving on the road.

Any action of his would attract good feedback from Ferrari. Every intention of his would be well understood and executed. Just like a director, guiding an excellent actor, all his intentions would be captured by the camera.

"This role is a very independent woman, and it is very explosive to play. She is weak on the surface, strong on the inside, and has a kind heart. Technically, this role requires a strong imagination. Before the explosion, there are not many rival scenes for you to gradually embed your emotions..."

Jodie Foster was very happy, and she kept talking about her understanding of the role in the co-pilot. Ronald was a little annoyed. He had not received systematic acting training, and he could not understand the more professional and profound acting terms...

"Very good, you can tell Konchalovsky that when the time comes. He has received professional training in the Department of Drama Directing of the Moscow State Film Academy. We need to speed up..."

Without waiting for Judy to respond, Ronald stepped on the accelerator. The dual-way turbocharger started, and the engine roared obediently, and the speed was increased at once.

The noise of the engine overwhelmed Judy's voice. Judy Foster, who opened her mouth twice to try to continue to express her opinions, closed her mouth helplessly and closed the car window.

"Is Andre here? I want to talk to him. This is Miss Judy Foster." Ronald said to Minahan who came to greet him.

"Ms. Foster, you are very welcome. You sit here now. Ronald and I will go find Andre. Haha."

Minahan was so happy to see Ronald bring the American celebrity four years ago to his company that he could not close his mouth and immediately arranged for his secretary to entertain him.

"You have it, Ronald. Get Jodie Foster. Does she want to make a comeback? I have a script for her to choose from, but you have to say something good about me." Minahan thought Ronald wanted to introduce him to a star.

"I have an adventure movie that follows Indiana Jones, 'King Solomon's Treasure'. Can you let her play the leading role?"

"She came for Andre's movie, the screenwriter of Akira Kurosawa, Minahan." Ronald couldn't help but let him calm down. "Jodie Foster is also an actress with a good drama education. She doesn't like this kind of purely commercial film. What she needs is a movie that shows her acting skills and declares that she has changed from a girl to a woman in Hollywood."

Jodie Foster knows too well the value of the three words "Akira Kurosawa". Spielberg and Lucas are very much looking forward to the Japanese version of "King Lear" that the movie emperor is currently shooting in Japan. Being able to get in touch with him is a good opportunity to make an appearance in the industry.

"Hey, I knew it. They all like famous directors. Fortunately, you helped me find Andre." Minahan led Ronald in front. "Konchalovsky is watching all the hit movies in Hollywood in the past five years. He also wants to follow the rules of Hollywood, first hit the box office, then talk about art."

"Andre," Ronald stepped forward and hugged Konchalovsky warmly.

"Ronald, you're just in time. Help me see if this woman is the perfect candidate for technician Sarah in Runaway Train."

"Oh, ah..." Ronald sat down in the screening room and heard Konchalovsky select the heroine.

On the screen was the movie "Riskybess" that made Tom Cruise famous. It was the scene where the heroine Rebecca De Mornay sat astride Cruise. The camera was blocked by the back of the chair where Cruise was sitting in the study, and only her face and a pair of long legs stretched out on the edge of the chair were seen.

"I came here today for the heroine. Jodie Foster came to me and said that you rejected her without giving her an audition. Can I ask why?"

"Is she your girlfriend?"

"No."

"Then I'll tell you the truth. Jodie Foster is too beautiful."

This is the reason again. Ronald thought, "I don't understand. Isn't Rebecca De Mornay beautiful? She has captured the most handsome male star of this era."

"Of course she is beautiful, but this is her unique trait. You see..." Konchalovsky pointed to the next scene on the screen. De Mornay changed into a white sweater. Suddenly, the sexy and mysterious characteristics of the whole person disappeared without a trace, and she looked like a girl next door.

"Sarah is a mechanic, wearing a mechanic's uniform, she must have this quality that can hide her edge. She must be beautiful, but also be able to play an ordinary person."

"Okay," Ronald felt that Konchalovsky was not talking nonsense, this quality is indeed not something that ordinary beautiful girls can have, "but I still hope you can give Judy a chance to audition, Andre. In America, this is a concept that everyone agrees with. You can't reject someone without giving her a chance."

"Okay, I still have a lot to learn about Hollywood and America," Konchalovsky took out a handkerchief and wiped his small round glasses.

"I will arrange it. In addition, please help me contact Rebecca De Mornay's agent as soon as possible. She is now filming a Neil Simon movie. I need her to audition as soon as possible."

"Mr. Konchalovsky has agreed to give you an audition, but he seems to have a favorite candidate." Ronald came out to reply to Jodie Foster.

"Any hints?" Judy looked at Ronald with a pair of blue eyes.

"I think he needs an actor who can hold back." Ronald didn't say too much.

Jodie Foster was lost in thought.

"Ronnie, help me think about it. Which Hollywood actor can play the role of 'King Solomon's Treasure'? Sexy, mysterious, and adventurous in the wild."

Minahan Golan saw that he failed to seduce Jodie Foster to play a knockoff version of Indiana Jones, so he asked Ronald for the right person.

"Ah, you should find Kathleen Turner. The role of "Roangthestone" she played is similar to what you said." Ronald answered casually.

"Ah, you are right. She is an acting star who can switch between a beautiful femme fatale and a charmless home-grown novelist at will." Minahan thought of this beauty, "Let's find her."

"The sequel to Breakdance has been edited. Do you want to give some advice?"

Minahan invited Ronald to watch the edited version of "Breakdance Part 2 - Electric Buffalo". The Israeli film director also shot very quickly. I heard that Menahan doubled his investment, so he must have shot better than me.

"Okay, but I won't watch it today. I'll come back after your internal preview." Ronald was going to the nearby CAA.

"Okay, I'll take you there." Menahan followed Ronald attentively, "The domestic box office of Breakdance is about to break 90 million. The popularity brought by the Olympics has made us earn a lot of money again. You can get a little more on your second dividend check."

"Hahaha", Ronald also happily high-fived Menahan and congratulated each other, and walked out first.

"Minahan", his cousin Yoram came over, "Have you chosen the heroine of King Solomon's Treasure? We're going to decide."

Minahan, who was pulled, was eager to get away and continued to improve his relationship with Ronald.

"It's that stone, that actress, do you understand? That..." Menahan made a gesture in front of his chest, indicating that the actress had big breasts. Menahan forgot the title of "Emerald (Roang the Stone)" and gestured desperately.

Then he hurriedly ran after Ronald, "Ronald, Ronald, the premiere of the sequel to Breakdance..."

"Stone? Big breasts?" Yoram was puzzled, "Who is Minahan talking about? Do you know? Is there any actress in Hollywood named Stone?"

A group of staff looked at each other, and suddenly one of them remembered the newly released movie he watched yesterday, and hurriedly said, "The recently released movie "Irreconcilable Differences" is based on the story of director Peter Bogdanovich, his wife Paulie Pratt, and his lover Sybil Shepherd.

The actress who played the role of Sybil Shepherd in it is called Stone."

"Oh, she must be very beautiful. Send her an audition invitation. What is her full name?"

"Stone, it seems to be Sharon Stone."

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