I’m in Hollywood

Eric, did you want to say something to me just now? Nicole washed the dishes and returned to the living room, and found that Eric did not go to the company as usual, but still sat in the living room reading newspapers. Smartly realize that the other party is waiting for you.

Eric motioned for the girl to sit down opposite, and then said, Sleepless in Seattle is expected to start in early September, and I just have a bit of free time recently, so I think we should talk about the movie.

The girl just nodded, looked at Eric and waited for the other party to continue.

It's been two months. I think you already remember the script of Sleepless in Seattle. Let's talk about your understanding of the heroine first. Eric put the newspaper back on the coffee table and relaxed. He looked up at Nicole with his legs up and asked a question that is usually asked at an actor's interview.

In the past two months, Nicole has indeed memorized her own lines in Sleepless in Seattle, and when she heard Eric's question, the girl just thought for a while and answered neatly: I think, Anne The biggest feature is that she is a very emotional woman, which is also the most important factor for this story to happen. She just heard the hero's deeds on the radio, and she can fly to Seattle alone, just to see Sam. And just for the good fantasy caused by a movie, he broke up with his engaged boyfriend and ran to the top floor of the Empire State Building.

It sounds like you don't like this heroine very much? Eric asked with a smile.

The girl pursed her thin lips. As a very shrewd and rational woman, if Nicole really met a woman like Annie Reid in reality, she would only sneer, but the girl was also very smart and did not answer Eric directly. Instead, he said more euphemistically: This does not prevent me from being able to play this role well.

Eric shrugged and pushed the newspaper about When Harry Met Sally that he had seen before: Look at this first, I see a more suitable heroine of Sleepless in Seattle than you actress named Meg Ryan.

The girl's slender hand on the apron of the maid's outfit trembled slightly. She raised her eyes and carefully examined Eric's expression, but found no useful information. He could only take the newspaper over, and quickly read the promotional soft article about When Harry Met Sally.

Eric explained next to him: The film's results are good, so Meg Ryan, who was not well-known at the time, must have increased box office appeal. If she can be invited to play the heroine, Sleepless in Seattle Just in time to take over When Harry Met Sally in the New Year, it is also a great benefit to the box office.

I... I've already signed the contract. The girl defended weakly, not confidently.

Of course, I didn't say I wanted to replace you, I just told you a possibility. Eric said: If your performance is not satisfactory to me, it is also clearly marked in our contract, I have the right to halfway. Replace the heroine, but I believe that you have this potential, so I will give you a chance.

In my memory, Nicole did play such a sweetheart-style silly white sweet role, which was the Fairy Wife at Home in 2005 in her previous life. The girl's sweetheart witch Isabel in the movie was very successful, completely subverting her previous sexy and coldness. Gorgeous screen image. However, the plot of the movie was too flawed and did not have any bright spots, which eventually led to the failure of the movie. Moreover, the actor Will Ferrell was also suppressed by Nicole's acting skills. It is estimated that he has not appeared from time to time in The role of the agent next to him who looks like Tom Cruise steals the spotlight. Many people think that the role is deliberately brought by the producers to stir up the topic.

Because Tom Cruise did play an agent role in Mr. Sweetheart, albeit a sports agent.

...Thank you, the girl breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Eric's last words.

Okay, another thing, you've been at my house for more than two months, it's time to leave.

Ah, that...Isn't it still a month before the startup? The girl raised her head, although her expression was not reluctant, but she was a little uneasy, because she knew that the reason why she could get this role was to pay for Eric has been a little maid for a period of time, and now there is still more than a month left, and the other party will let him go. The girl can't help but have the idea of ​​buying something in the convenience store, but not paying enough money, the money is not enough. , but the boss has the right to take the goods back.

Eric didn't quite understand why the girl was upset, but he explained patiently: Starting from next month, Sleepless in Seattle will begin formal preparations, and some information will be slowly revealed to the public, such as Male and female starring. The media will definitely be curious about who you are at that time. In order to warm up the publicity, you must show up from time to time, and it is definitely not suitable to live with me.

The girl nodded: I understand, then I... move out today?

Don't worry too much, I'll let someone find you a house first. One more thing is also very important. After you move out, take the time to watch When Harry Met Sally a few more times, I want you to get a feel for Meg Ryan's acting style, and my ideal Annie is pretty much what she looks like in this film.

Do you want me to imitate? The girl leaned forward slightly and asked carefully.

Eric stretched out his hand and gestured: No, it's not an imitation, and you can't imitate it, you two have very different temperaments. Meg Ryan is the kind of standard sweetheart actress, and her acting will also be It will be limited for a long time. If you imitate too much, you will definitely be labeled as a sweetheart in the future, which is not good for your future development. I want you to figure out Meg Ryan raised his hand to see that, that kind of... well, to put it bluntly, it was a little silly little action little detail.

If she can successfully break into Hollywood, Nicole doesn't mind being labeled. In Hollywood, a sweetheart is always much stronger than a vase. But she could also hear that Eric was thinking about her future, so she nodded obediently.

After chatting a few more words, Eric stood up and picked up his jacket and put it on: Then, take the time to pack your luggage, find a house and move out immediately. I'll go to the company.

Nicole also stood up quickly, smiled at Eric, and wanted to send the man out.

Seeing the girl's rare smile, Eric couldn't help but stop: Nicole, smile again for me to see.

The girl was a little unclear, but she smiled obediently, a little more exaggerated than the smile just now, showing two little rabbit teeth.

Eric directly shook his head in disappointment: Forget it, don't laugh like that, it feels like you are planning to do something bad. It's good to smile like just now, practice more.

I will, the girl kept sending Eric out before returning to the villa, where she habitually did a routine cleaning. Two hours later, the girl who had done everything sat on the sofa in the living room with a bit of disappointment. Staring blankly at everything around him.

Eric, this is the information you want about New Line and Miramax. In Firefly's office, Eric's assistant Alan put two document bags in front of Eric.

Let's put it here first. You can contact Robert Shea of ​​New Line and the Weinstein brothers of Miramax. When you are free, I want to have a meal with them separately. As for the purpose, there is no need to hide it. , you reveal a little to the other party. Eric confessed while lowering his head and writing something.

Allen wrote down Eric's instructions in the memo, and then looked up and said, Eric, is there anything else?

Well, wait a minute, Eric continued to write with his head down, and after a while he handed the note to Alan: There are two more things, the first is to rent an apartment in Beverly Hills, not too expensive , the kind whose monthly rent does not exceed five thousand dollars. The second one is to register a shell film company in my name according to the name on the post-it note, and I am useful.”

Allen looked at the sticky note and read it again: Flower-Films?

Well, Eric nodded and didn't explain anything: Let's do it, the apartment should be faster, it's best if it can be rented in the next two days.

I'll pay attention, but is the apartment rent going to the company's account?

No, personal, you find a good house and let the real estate agent prepare the contract.

Allen pasted the sticky note on his memo booklet, and confirmed a few things with Eric before leaving Eric's office.

After the office door was closed, Eric opened the information of the two companies. Although he will create a distribution channel for Firefly in the near future, Eric has no idea of ​​starting from scratch. The most important thing is that his time is very tight. Therefore, the acquisition A film company with distribution channels is the most convenient and efficient.

In his memory, the two potential film companies Eric can think of are New Line and Miramax. As for Lionsgate, which is about to become a movie giant in the new century, Lionsgate has not yet appeared. , Orion, Lianmei, Samsung and other film companies have also been closely linked with the Big Six, and there is no possibility of being acquired by him, even if he intends to buy at a high price and realizes that he wants to be independent The Big Six will not let go easily. Although there are still many second- and third-tier film companies that are as famous as New Line and Miramax in this era, Eric has never heard of them in his previous life. It is estimated that those companies have either completely lost their independence after being acquired. Even the label did not stay, or it went bankrupt because of poor management or investment failure.