I’m in Hollywood

In my memory, the role of the little fairy in Captain Hawk is Julia. With the box-office appeal brought by Julia's starring in three consecutive films that exceeded 100 million at the box office, the competitiveness is a long way from Nicole. ∷,

Thinking of this, Eric realized why Nicole always mentioned Julia's name intentionally or unintentionally from yesterday to now. The sudden trouble yesterday afternoon must be due to the strong imbalance in her heart. .

In this competition for the role of the little fairy, Nicole's biggest opponent must be Julia. Although Nicole's last movie just failed, the popularity she has accumulated with Sleepless in Seattle is still there, and she is still in a In the ranks of superstars, in this case, competing with other Hollywood actresses for the role of little fairy, Nicole has a very high chance of winning.

But it's completely different when Julia joins. What does it mean for three consecutive films to break through 100 million at the box office? Just look at Schwarzenegger, because two consecutive films have exceeded 100 million at the box office, Schwarzenegger shouted a sky-high salary of $15 million for Terminator 2.

It can be said that Julia is now the most attractive box office queen in Hollywood. If she is interested in any movie, for the sake of profit, let alone the seven major movie companies with deep pockets, even those independent production companies. Willingly put together a high salary to invite her to act.

In this case, unless Julia takes the initiative to let go, other actresses will not even want to fight for the role she likes.

Spielberg could see from Eric's expression that Eric must know who he was referring to just now. For such a highly anticipated film project as Captain Hawke, every move of the crew will attract strong attention. The news that Julia participated in the audition for the little fairy Ting Kebeer has long been dug up by the paparazzi.

Nicole, who had been silent for a while, looked at Eric's face secretly. See the man's face hesitant. Nicole's hand holding the cutlery became slightly firmer.

Eric, Sony Pictures is very supportive of this project, and the funding is not a problem at all, and the producers at Samsung also want Miss Roberts to play, so the question now is, if Kidman Miss Roberts won't get the role unless someone can convince Miss Roberts to quit.

Said last. Spielberg's expression is a bit ambiguous. Julia can become a Hollywood superstar in just two years. Everyone knows that all this is inseparable from the support of this young man. Julia's It can be seen that all three movies are from Firefly Pictures.

Although Julia's latest Sleeping with the Enemy doesn't seem to have anything to do with Eric, and Robert Shea spares no effort to brag about his credit, no insider with some IQ would think so. Therefore, the relationship between Eric and Julia is ready to come out,

As for the specific relationship. Spielberg didn't care very much, why he came over in person today. In fact, there is another purpose, so Spielberg quickly pointed out: So, Eric, as long as you can convince Miss Roberts to quit, I can directly give this role to Miss Kidman.

Eric glanced at Nicole and quickly said, I'll go say hello from Julia's side. As for this role, I'll leave it to you, Steven, if you need any help from me in the future, please feel free to do so. speak.

Actually, I just happened to need your help today, Spielberg said, looking at Eric with a smile.

Eric was stunned for a moment, and had the illusion of falling into a pit in his heart, but he was still very happy to be able to return this favor immediately: How about we talk after lunch?

Spielberg nodded: No problem.

After lunch, the two found a place to sit in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea. Spielberg opened the satchel that Spielberg had brought with him since he came here, took out a bound script from it and pushed it in front of Eric. .

Eric, this is the script of Captain Hawk, you can read it first.

Eric pressed the script on the coffee table and rubbed the cover, and asked, Steven, who are you?

Spielberg leaned back on the sofa, looked at the sea outside the window next to him, a slightly tired look appeared on his face, and after a while he said, Eric, now the newspapers are saying that I have been right since I was a child. I am interested in the story of Peter Pan, and I have always wanted to make this story into a movie myself. It is not wrong to say that. However, I am now in my forties. To tell the truth, I have no interest in this story. Before I decided on this project, I had refused several times in a row, but this time Mike McDavoy of Samsung Pictures, who was in charge of this project, used to be my manager. Don't take over.

You don't have confidence in this script? Eric asked to the point.

Spielberg did not deny it, and said in a low tone: I feel that if the movie is made according to the script in front of me, this project is likely to be a serious overdraft on my personal reputation.

Eric still didn't pick up the script in front of him, and asked again, What can I do?

I have been watching your Home Alone series these days, especially the second one. This sequel combines a lot of adult elements with the child-oriented style of the film. The movie is very distressing, so I hope you can help me read the script. I know that a mere screenwriter fee is definitely not enough for your worth, so if you are willing to participate in the script revision, I can contact Samsung. Communicate and allow you to be part of the investment in the film.

Spielberg's words were sincere, and Eric couldn't shirk any longer. He picked up the script and read it.

Spielberg quietly drank the coffee that Nicole brought to the two of them, paying attention to Eric's expression from time to time. Although Eric did not show it too clearly, Spielberg still noticed that Eric occasionally Frowning little details.

The script is very long. If it is all filmed, it is estimated to be two and a half hours. Eric in his previous life has not seen this movie. Just heard a little bit about the movie.

Originally Eric thought. as a Spielberg film. Even if the evaluation is not high, it should not be bad no matter how bad it is. However, the process of reading the script at this time made Eric extremely tangled. Several times he wanted to give up directly, and at the same time persuaded Spielberg to simply Stop shooting.

But this project has now started. The two male protagonists Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman have signed contracts, and a large amount of money has been invested in the preliminary preparations. The movie is full of confidence. It's basically impossible to stop.

It took Eric nearly an hour to read the more than 100-page script.

Putting down the script in his hand, Eric said to Spielberg: Steven, you have much more experience in making movies than me, and you yourself have realized what's wrong with this script, right?

Spielberg nodded: Samsung hopes to make this movie into an all-ages movie, just like the Alien et that year, but this script, how to say...

From what I understand, this movie, if made, will not please both adults and teens.

Spielberg smiled bitterly: It's true.

Let's talk about 'Alien et', the reason why this movie has become a very successful all-ages movie. Because there is something in the movie that everyone is interested in, first of all. The subject of aliens is very important to adults. People have a lot of appeal, and in the same way, et's friendship with a few minor protagonists also strongly appeals to teens, and that's why this movie is a huge box-office success.

As his most proud work so far, Spielberg listened to Eric's analysis and nodded from time to time with a smile, obviously a little proud.

However, Eric quickly turned to the script in front of him: But this Captain Hawk is obviously not like this. From the script, the movie wants to express too many things. If you haven't read the original book, most of the It is difficult to understand the relationship between the characters in the movie. Although many people have heard of Peter Pan's name, I dare to say that most people's understanding of Peter Pan is just stuck in the 'one who doesn't want to grow' In terms of the superficial understanding of the big kid, as for the stories in the original Peter Pan, such as the back stories between Hawke and the Crocodile, Peter Pan and Hawke, or Peter Pan and the little fairy, Very few people know.

Spielberg is obviously aware of something, but he always fails to grasp the main point. As a dyslexic patient who is very common among Westerners, Spielberg really has no talent for script writing. Of the most successful films, none of the screenwriters were his own. Spielberg can turn a story into a good movie, but he doesn't have the talent for turning an idea into a good script.

So, because most people don't know the specific story of Peter Pan's original book, we don't need to add so many details from the original book to the script at all, which will only confuse the audience.

Sure enough, I suddenly found that I fell into a misunderstanding, Spielberg said suddenly: Because I heard my mother read me the entire original book when I was a child, and subconsciously felt that others should know all the stories in the movie, So when I was writing the script with James, I was always trying to get those details into it, and it just bloated the story.”

Eric smiled and said: Yes, but this is only one of the problems, the other is, the positioning of this movie, even if it is a family movie, there should be a focus, just like Home Alone 2, although A lot of adult elements have been added, but the main orientation is still children. But from the scripts I have read, the orientation of this story is very confusing. For children, they obviously don't like the lengthy foreshadowing in the first 30 minutes. Children are the most impatient, thirty minutes is enough for them to lose all interest in this movie, and for adults, the scene of Peter Pan and his friends in Neverland is definitely not likable.

Maybe we should find an element that all audiences are very interested in and connect the two episodes, Spielberg said suddenly excitedly.

The two looked at each other, looked at each other in unison and did not participate in the discussion. They sat quietly on Nicole who was reading a magazine not far away: Little fairy!

Yes, I think the little fairy is like the et in Alien et, this is a very lovable character, as an elf a few inches in size, and a little beauty, this character will get both Adults and children love it, but in the story, the little fairy does not have enough scenes, and the appearance time is a bit late, I think it should be played within ten minutes.

Spielberg took the script and looked at it for a while, and then said: This is indeed a good note, and I suddenly feel that the scene where the little fairy grows bigger and kisses Peter Pan should be deleted. It's too bad, there shouldn't be any emotional scenes between them, um... In order to cater to the adult audience, maybe a little ambiguity can be added, but more of them should be friendship...

After opening their minds, the two began to discuss heatedly, and it was not until the sun went down that Eric sent Spielberg out of the villa.

Eric, I really hope you can participate in this movie, I can get at least 20% of the investment quota for you from Samsung, I hope you can think about it, I believe, according to our afternoon After the negotiated revisions are made, this film will have great potential, Spielberg still didn't give up his plan to persuade Eric to enter the game before getting in the car.

After an afternoon of discussions, Eric also regained some confidence in the story, but he still had no idea of ​​investing in capital: Steven, this is your project, I just provided a little revision opinion, and I have I'm busy with my own movie.

Although Spielberg knew that Eric's words were just pretexts, he didn't want to force it: If that's the case, so be it, by the way, please give me an accurate message as soon as possible about the candidate for the role of the little fairy. , I can help you arrange, then, I'll leave first, goodbye.

I will, bye, Eric beckoned, watching Spielberg's car drive away.

Eric, this should be a good opportunity, why are you unwilling to participate in the investment? Nicole couldn't help but ask after Spielberg left.

Although the script has undergone some revisions, the story itself has flaws, and there is not much profit margin, Eric shook his head and said, Also, Spielberg and the two male protagonists did not receive any remuneration this time, but Directly participate in the final profit share of the film, do you know how much they will get?

Huh? Nicole looked at Eric and uttered a puzzled syllable.

Eric stretched out four fingers: The three of them want to take away the last 40% of the film's profits. This is not the kind of profit sharing for investors outside of Hollywood, but the film's omni-channel profit. In this case, the producer Basically, there is not much money to be made, and Sony only earned a reputation in the end, and it is better to use the money to make another movie than to invest in it.”

Nicole has also seen reports on the expected profit of Captain Hawk. It is said that the film will make 200 million in the future, and 40% of the profit is 80 million US dollars.

Eric, if... I mean if I get this role, how much do you think Sony Pictures will pay me?

I did Spielberg a big favor today, and I rejected his proposal to invest, so don't worry, he will definitely get you a very good contract. He has already hinted at it when he just left.

Nicole quickly remembered Spielberg's inconspicuous I'll help you arrange when he left, apparently referring to the little fairy character. Nicole was a little excited at first, but soon asked worriedly: Then, Julia Roberts's side...

Eric patted the girl's back soothingly and said, I'll call Julia first at night. (To be continued..)