Exploiting Hollywood 1980

"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 her.

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

"Surprise?" Bruce Willis made a surprise gesture and then hugged 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 came. But she was entangled. Willis must have come because he knew about her pregnancy, which made Demi very conflicted.

Demi Moore didn't want to give up this great opportunity to play a big production and a big heroine. She wanted to perform, she wanted to be a star, she wanted to make a lot of money, this was a good opportunity to drop cake from the sky. But the child... after all, it was her own child.

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

"Oh? Do you want the media to call us a couple?" Demi Moore's heart suddenly jumped violently when she heard Willis' words. This cake... doesn't seem to be small.

"Of course, honey, we are all married..."

"Hahaha, that's a game we played when we were drunk in Las Vegas, no, are you serious?" Demi laughed halfway, suddenly widened her eyes, and said to Willis seriously.

Last month, Bruce Willis took Demi to Las Vegas to relax and play on the weekend before filming "Die Hard". The two spent a happy weekend. On the last night, they watched a show, ate delicious food, and finally drank too much. Bruce shouted that he wanted to play the game of getting married.

Bruce Willis found the singer and actor Little Richard, who performed at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, to play the role of a pastor to witness the marriage of the two. The two also said their vows, took a Polaroid photo, and drank a lot with laughter.

But when he woke up the next day, Bruce Willis, who was drunk, did not mention it again.

Because Little Richard was not a priest, pastor, judge, government official, or other witness with legal effect. Demi Moore thought Willis was just playing a role-playing game to add interest, because there were no documents and certificates, she could only secretly say that she missed a good opportunity.

But looking at what he meant today, did he want to admit that he was officially marrying her?

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

"Huh huh..." Demi couldn't tell from his eyes whether it was true or false, or whether he agreed because of the child.

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

Demi Moore suddenly put on a face, "No, that doesn't count. I want a formal wedding, invite many guests, have a priest, and have a church ceremony."

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

"Also, I want to hold the wedding in Los Angeles, and there must be media coverage..."

"Of course, Demi Moore officially marries Bruce Willis, what do you think of this title?"

"Also, I won't change my last name after I get married, and this name has been known by many viewers."

"This..." Bruce Willis hesitated a little. He is a very chauvinistic person. It's a bit embarrassing for his wife not to change her last name, "Ouch..."

Demi Moore twisted him hard, "Do you agree?"

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

…

“Okay, okay, congratulations…after all…true love is the most precious.” Ronald was notified immediately after Demi made her decision.

It is of course good to be the leading actor in a movie, but to get married to a star like Bruce Willis, who received a salary of 5 million for a movie “Die Hard”, and a big star who played the leading actor in a popular TV series that has been renewed for three seasons, in California where the couple’s property is divided equally, this achievement is no less than that of Tess, the leading actress in “Working Girl”.

“Fuck, I really…fuck…”, Ronald, who put down the phone, started to curse.

“Don’t be like this, Ronald, this is true love, the birth of a new life, we should be happy.” Casting director Julia Taylor was very happy that Demi could choose between the child and the heroine. Actresses in this industry will encounter this dilemma. As a mother, she applauded and welcomed this choice.

“You said they didn’t use protective measures? The shooting was about to start, and the heroine here suddenly disappeared. Fuck…” Ronald opened the Coca-Cola that the apartment housekeeper put in the refrigerator and took a big sip. "Puff..." He vomited quickly. It tasted like cherry.

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

America's most popular protective measure at the moment is to take pills, and stop taking them for one week every three weeks for fear of disturbing the normal cycle. When switching, if the time is not calculated accurately, there will be a high failure rate.

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

"Then what should we do? We have almost found all the suitable stars...should we look for them in Britain? Do you have any recommendations? I am not familiar with the stars in London." Ronald looked at Julia.

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

"Who is it?" Ronald asked curiously. Although he knew that this movie was a large-scale production worth 20 million yuan, and if it could not choose well-known actors, the distributor 20th Century Fox would be under a lot of pressure.

"Melanie Griffiths" Julia Taylor says a name.

"Oh? Is she her? The heroine of Jonathan's movie?" Ronald knew her. One of his seniors at Roger Corman University, Jonathan Demme, had coached Griffith last year. , it became a film that Ronald loved very much, "sothg wild".

"Why did you recommend her?"

"She is just 30 years old this year. She was born as a child star. Her stardom has not been smooth before. Last year's "Scattered Lulu" made her receive praise from film critics. These experiences are actually very similar to Tess. You know , there is a big difference between an actress in her thirties and her twenties.

They often only have one chance to fight against fate. If it fails, they have to find a suitable man to marry. Isn't this the choice Tess faces? "

"Let's ask her to audition." Ronald decided on a temporary measure.

"Hello, Jonathan? I'm Ronald, Ronald Lee." Ronald, who had made up his mind, contacted Jonathan Demme just to be on the safe side. "I have one more thing I need your help with. Right... Or the casting of my movie, the heroine will change... I want to ask, is the Melanie Griffiths you worked with last time suitable? "

"Hahaha, you are looking for her? To be honest, if you don't use a star, she is really suitable. Melanie is a natural actor and often has wonderful improvisational performances on the set. I like her acting style very much... …”

Ronald's idea was confirmed by Jonathan Demme. Griffiths is an actor who often surprises his co-directors. Many of the standout scenes in "Scattered" are Griffith's improvisations, which can also inspire the opposite actors.

…

"Melanie, Melanie, your luck is here, Ronald Lee asked you to audition." Phyllis Carlisle, Melanie Griffith's manager, got the news and came to Georgia Riffith announced 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?" Griffiths reported a series of Ronald Lee's directorial works, and the heroines in each movie were loved by the audience.

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

"And the drama "Working Girl" is a heroine from a female perspective. God finally favors you."

"Oh, I auditioned for Ronald's set before, and he saw a very bad side of me." Melanie recalled the scene of her hair-pulling fight with Tatum O'Neal, and covered her face with her hands.

"Would Ronald dislike me, and I have another movie that has entered the second round of auditions." Melanie Griffiths was so surprised that she began to worry about gains and losses again.

"My dear, you go and give it a try. This is Ronald inviting you to read the script." Phyllis Carlisle gently patted Griffiths on the face.

…

"Why not? I have a mind suitable for business and a body tempting to commit crime."

Melanie Griffiths sat at the table in the audition room, using a husky and sexy voice to read the passage where Tess met the leading actor Jack Traynor for the first time and the two immediately became attracted to each other. The lines of the play.

Ronald was actually very satisfied. This voice was similar to the heroine's voice he heard in his dream. They were both the kind of women in their thirties who were particularly sexy. It is subtly different from the sexiness obtained entirely by beauty in one's twenties. (Actually, it’s hoarseness caused by excessive smoking and alcohol consumption)

Melanie Griffiths has obviously had a lot of audition experience, and she knows how to please directors. She wore a beautiful white linen suit from Yves Saint Laurent. She looks very much like a Wall Street professional woman. This yuppie style is low-key, does not highlight one's own personality, and is in line with business requirements.

But put effort into the fabrics, small patterns, and tailoring details, and only show your personality in the details that can be observed by a thoughtful person. For example, this suit fits Tess's characteristics of excellent mind and sexy figure.

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

"You know what? I'll be 28 on Tuesday. We're almost twins..." Julia Taylor read the manager Catherine's lines 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 words actually had the opposite effect. The condescending attitude made Tess feel alienated.

Melanie Griffith's temperament suddenly changed from an elite to a bullied secretary, "Except that I'm older."

"I'm just a little younger." Julia Taylor continued to read Catherine's lines with a mocking tone.

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

Ronald nodded secretly. Demi Moore couldn't make this expression.

It's not entirely because of the problem of acting, but Melanie Griffith's age has begun to show on her face. When her expression changes, some tiny wrinkles and slightly drooping muscles are not present in the youthful and beautiful Demi.

This person's experience makes her become Tess at this moment. Ronald looked at Julia Taylor. His old friend's recommendation was not wrong. In addition to convincing Goldberg, the president of 20th Century Fox...

Melanie Griffith put down the script. She felt that the script was very well written and it was effortless for her to act. Maybe the character had many similarities with herself.

In order to audition today, she spent a small half of her savings to buy an affordable boutique suit. It seems that Ronald was impressed. He obviously saw the appreciation in his eyes when she entered the door.

Opposite the audition table, in addition to Ronald, there was also the audition director Julia Taylor, and many other people he didn't know (such as Ronald's agent Richard, and Theresa Kate, who had been a secretary on Wall Street, came to provide advice.)

"Thank you. If there are further auditions, we will notify you." Ronald smiled and held out his hand to Griffith.

"Ahem..." Griffiths reached out and shook hands with Ronald. She felt that she had done well, and Ronald should not be affected by the fight she had a few years ago.

"She is that girl. This is almost a reaction from the heart. She is cute, funny, vulnerable, sexy - everything." After Griffiths left the door, Julia Taylor said happily. Obviously, this actor is more suitable than Demi Moore. The casting director was really happy to be able to recommend such an actor.

"It is indeed suitable, but I don't know if it will work. The studio will be disappointed because Melanie is not famous."

Ronald considered more. A big production requires a big studio to vacate the schedule in advance. Such a large-scale distribution can only be completed by the seven major studios. And the big production requires a big star guarantee. Melanie Griffith's weakness is also obvious. The audience does not know her.

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

"Oh, how do you solve this problem of fame?" Julia Taylor did not know how to solve the problem of fame. ;

"Go to Los Angeles and meet Goldberg... I will try to convince him." Ronald was not sure he could convince the president.

In order to convince Goldberg, Ronald called Jonathan Demme. This time they met at a restaurant.

Jonathan Demme had just finished filming "Married to the Mob" and was on vacation in New York. The two ordered food, and while waiting, Ronald told them the purpose of their visit.

"I have to ask you for a favor, Jonathan. Your Shotgun Lulu has not been released on videotape, can you get a copy?"

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

"But I left a copy at my home. If you want, I can lend it to you privately. But you can't use it for public screening." Demme liked Ronald, this little brother, 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 and poured it for Demi himself.

"I took it to Goldberg, the president of 20th Century Fox, to show him Melanie Griffith's performance." Ronald poured himself another glass. Jonathan Demi's "Shotgun Lulu" did not do well at the box office, and many senior executives of the studio had not seen it.

"So you are interested in Melanie as the protagonist?" Jonathan Demi forked a piece of Italian sausage and put it in his mouth. This is an authentic Italian restaurant. The sausage is cut very thin and tastes very good.

"Yes, apart from commercial considerations, she is my first 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 and some evidence 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. "Since you have an idea, I have something to remind you. Melanie Griffith will be great as an actress, but she will have some problems on the set."

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

"First, she is an alcoholic and has a history of drug abuse. You have to find someone to watch her on the set. She will mess up when she is drunk. Melanie can be very wild when she drinks too much."

"I know that," Ronald nodded and replied, "She and Tatum O'Neal once fought by pulling each other's hair at my audition."

Jonathan Demme nodded and continued, "Second, she is a nympho and often falls in love with male actors because of the drama, causing jealousy between men and women in the crew."

"Huh?" Ronald raised his eyebrows in surprise. Jonathan Demme, his senior brother, really helped him a lot. If this pit can be avoided, a lot of trouble will be saved. "This is new to me."

"You will feel it soon..." Jonathan Demme ate the food. Anyway, Ronald was rich and the food tasted good.