[US Entertainment] 1994

After hanging up the phone, Josh's joy was beyond words. He clenched his fist and screamed, but before Josh was excited for three seconds, there was a sudden violent slapping sound outside the door, and Josh pushed the door open , I saw Christian Bale frowning and staring at him helplessly.

"It's so noisy, can I take a break for a few seconds?"

Josh waved his hand, "Sorry, I'm just too excited."

"Are you done filming?" Josh asked, "I didn't notice you were back."

"Just after entering the door, I heard someone howling like a wolf. It's a grand welcome ceremony." Bell made a rare joke, and the serious expression on his face also loosened, but it was obvious that he didn't have the talent for telling jokes, so he While Josh was thinking about how to respond, Bell changed the subject. He touched his nose and said, "I saw on the news that you won the Venice Best Actor award. Congratulations, it's an amazing achievement."

"Thank you." Josh smiled slightly, and imitated Bell and touched his nose.

At the end of November, the heat of the Hollywood film market was almost completely occupied by the awards season. There were fewer and fewer discussions about "Unruly Sky". The movie definitely lacks edge.

Josh certainly hoped that he would be nominated for a Golden Globe, but Arnold was right. For him now, the audition for "Scent of a Woman" is obviously more important.

A Venice best actor trophy has already recognized Josh's strength to a certain extent, but what he lacks most now is the audience's familiarity. Therefore, even in "Scent of a Woman", the role he is going to audition for is not so It's brilliant, and Josh still plans to try it out. After all, Al Pacino's influence in the North American film market is still good, and playing with him is very helpful to broaden Josh's awareness.

Josh is also very helpless. Compared with superhero genre films with amazing special effects but monotonous themes in later generations, today's film market has more varied styles and audiences' tastes are more mature. Not all of them occupy the top of the annual box office list. Adrenaline rushing blockbusters, for example, this year, the box office champion is "Terminator 2", a typical commercial blockbuster, but "Sleeping with the Enemy" starring Julia Roberts is also good at the box office, this movie is not typical at all commercial blockbuster.

In the 90s, the films that occupied the top of the annual box office list included "True Lies", "Forrest Gump", etc. The plots of the films are excellent, and the commercial achievements are also eye-catching. This is unimaginable for future generations. In later generations, it is often difficult for movies with excellent commercial results to win the favor of Oscars. It is impossible for actors to hold both Oscars and high box office in their hands.

Hollywood has since become the world of commercial blockbusters.

Josh is an actor who values ​​acting skills, but even he admits that the 90s was not an era that was too friendly to young actors. It was too difficult for young actors to stand out. In future generations, film companies will often deliberately select for the freshness of the audience. New actors, but now, young actors must either rely on big companies, or make a breakthrough in acting, otherwise it is difficult to become famous.

After Bell came back, there was a lot of excitement in the apartment.

Although Bell himself is a quiet person, the feeling of living alone is quite different from living with two people. At least for Josh, Bell's return means that he does not have to clean up every day, and can occasionally taste The food made by the future big star himself, except that Bell's cold expression still made Josh a little speechless, he felt that life was happy enough.

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Josh pushed Arnold lightly: "Are you sure the audition site is here?"

Arnold Keynes nodded: "I'm [-]% sure. Josh, are you too nervous? You have repeated the same question several times."

"Do I have it?"

Josh frowned, unwilling to admit it at all.

Arnold Keynes pulled the corner of his mouth: "You have, you have."

"Well, Arnold, you have to understand me, that's Al, the famous Al Pacino, I think I'm calm enough without trembling hands, this feeling is like the most devout believer is about to meet him God...ah, I have been waiting for thousands of years just for this moment when you and I meet..."

"Josh, please pity your agent, his 40-year-old teeth are not as strong as your young people. I began to believe that, dear Josh, Broadway is the most suitable stage for you. I heard that some film companies plan to remake Romeo and Juliet, maybe you can try it."

"Forget it, I'm not interested in talking about love at all."

The reason why Josh found it strange was because the audition venue was obviously a private residence. Generally speaking, the audition venues arranged by film companies are usually in hotels or coffee shops. There are very few people who are arranged in private residences like this. Josh Having just arrived at the destination, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous. Although he didn't know what the content of the audition was, he could imagine what the audition would be like after seeing such a posture.

On top of that, Al Pacino is guaranteed to show up.

There were only two words left in Josh's mind - crushing.

Even though he has just won the trophy of Best Actor in Venice, compared to the long-known acting school of Al Pacino, his performance is as immature as a baby.

As he got closer, the whole picture of the private house in front of him fell into Josh's eyes. From a distance, there was nothing unusual about the house, but from a closer look, the front and back of the house were well arranged, and the combination of flower beds and walls was well known. The skill of architectural aesthetics, the matching of colors, the whole house is quiet but unique, Josh first sighed with emotion about its beauty, but then couldn't help sighing: "How much money do I have to earn to buy it? Can you afford a house like this?"

In fact, Josh has been living in debt for this period of time.

After buying a car, he is no longer the Josh who feeds the whole family by himself. He has to support himself and his car. Tens of thousands of dollars will soon disappear after months of consumption. What's worse, for the sake of Allowing himself to leave his mark in Venice and Toronto, Josh almost used up all his family property to buy expensive clothes for himself. Fortunately, the final reward was satisfactory to him, otherwise Josh would definitely cast aside his extravagant and wasteful self.

"About... $500 million?" A male voice suddenly came from behind Josh, and Josh turned his head. Al Pacino's face, which is familiar to most Americans, came into view instantly. Josh opened his mouth, and suddenly The excitement that came made him try to open his mouth to say something, but when the words came to his mouth, he couldn't say anything.

"Papa..." Al Pacino couldn't help laughing, "Lovely boy, I'm not your father."

"Oh, please Al, can you stop bullying my newcomers?" Arnold Keynes couldn't see it, and interjected.

"Arnold, you guys are still so rude, I thought you had quit Hollywood!" Al Pacino gave Arnold a hug with a smile, his face that always looked cold in front of the camera was gentle and kind at the moment , but not abrupt, even though he was described by the media as "a thin and fierce dwarf", in front of his relatives, Al Pacino is just a normal person.

"Al, you know me, I won't be knocked down so easily." Arnold smiled, "This is the Josh Walter I mentioned to you, and he plans to audition for the role in "Scent of a Woman."

"I know, but don't expect me to open the back door for you." Al Pacino put on a serious expression, his eyes lingered on Josh twice, and then fell elsewhere again.

Josh pursed his lips, looking calm.

Arnold Keynes patted him on the shoulder at this moment: "Trust me, Al, he will definitely satisfy you."

"And this is your masterpiece for Oscar, will I let it be destroyed?" Arnold's winking made Al couldn't help but smile: "It doesn't count if you say it."

He glanced at Josh lightly: "You're not the only one who auditioned today, young man, are you ready?"

"Of course." The corners of Josh's mouth curled up, his eyes had long since lost anxiety and fear, only full confidence remained.

Al Pacino is right, Josh is indeed not the only one auditioning today, but obviously, the audition for "Scent of a Woman" is the same as the public audition for "The Uninhibited Sky" and "My Cousin Vinny" The styles are completely different. This is obviously a private audition. Josh and the few auditioners here are all sent in by the agency and the agent through their relationship.

There is no doubt that the protagonists of most Hollywood movies are produced in this way.

Among several candidates, the one Josh is most familiar with is Chris O'Donnell, who starred in this movie in his previous life. Can attract everyone's attention.

But Josh was not afraid of him at all.

In Josh's memory, although Chris O'Donnell successfully starred in "Scent of a Woman", his road to Hollywood was not very smooth - he lacked masterpieces, and his acting skills were not good enough. In other words, Brad Pitt and Keanu Reeves, whose acting skills have also been criticized, are much more successful than him. They all have their own box office masterpieces, and their commercial achievements are gratifying.

With the exception of Al Pacino, the main cast of "Scent of a Woman" is here, which is a testament to the importance of the roles they will be auditioning for.

"Okay, everyone is here, our audition can start. Boys, let me ask one last question, are you really ready? Once you start, there is no chance to go back!" Producer Mark Brown shot Clap your hands, "If you are all ready, our audition will start, guys, show your best form, and then use your performance to seduce us and conquer us!"

The author has something to say: Update, I worked overtime until 8 o'clock today, and I am really tired.Alas, I thought I would have a perfect weekend, but the director informed me to take his place.

tired.