[US Entertainment] Actor

The day after Ebert's interview, his friends took to the media to support him.

The first to get angry was the hot-tempered and eccentric old man Al. When asked if he understood the report on Ebert by the News of the World, the old man immediately scolded the reporters: "I don't understand the current media. What do you think, when we are happy with the progress of a young actor, they are trying to destroy him, they are as annoying as a bunch of flies smelling shit, from the 60's until today, I can't even count how many good actors they have ruined!"

Johnny Depp is very interested in this topic. At first, he just heard that Ebert was targeted by a group of boring media. He didn't know that he was also on one of the "evidences". The summer file The actor who became popular with "Pirates of the Caribbean" has now become a popular fried chicken in Hollywood. As soon as the photo of him and Ebert appeared in the newspapers, the media rushed downstairs to his house to ask him his opinion on this matter .

"If everything reported by "News of the World" is true, I'm afraid I won't have the courage to cooperate with other actors in the future. Ebert is a very good actor, and good actors should be respected and protected."

As for Keira Knightley, she scoffed at the News of the World report: "Ebert and I are the closest actors in the crew, will there be no tacit understanding between us?"

Leonardo, who also featured in the "News of the World" picture selection, did not receive any media interviews. The reason is simple. Leonardo is a straight man who can't be straighter. Instead of interviewing him and Ebert · Dawson's relationship, it is better to take the time to take a picture of what hot girls he has been with recently, anyway, he is not short of news.

Leonardo resented this deeply: "The media must have guessed that I was going to scold them, so they didn't dare to interview me. They thought it was enough to be ridiculed by Al and Johnny, and they didn't want to add Me alone."

"I've really wanted to scold them for a long time, but I just haven't had a suitable opportunity..."

"Because you will only hide when you see them." Ebert taunted mercilessly, "You almost put your socks on your face to imitate Batman, but your evasive disguise still failed so badly."

At least you didn't know I went to the premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean" because no one filmed it.Leonardo muttered silently in his heart.

This shows that his evasion method is still very effective, but it has gradually evolved into a single routine, and reporters have become very accustomed to his way of avoiding sneak shots.

As August drew to a close, Ebert finally received an audition call from the crew of The Aviator.The crew originally scheduled the audition for June, but it was shelved due to some reasons, and the audition time was also postponed to early September.

If Ebert eventually auditioned for the role of Howard Hughes, he would have only one competitor, Leonardo DiCaprio, according to insider information obtained by Endeavor Elite from Warner Bros.

"What do you think?"

The afternoon sun is not very scorching, but the air is indeed a little stuffy, which makes people unable to lift their spirits no matter what they do.Ebert stood by the window of Lynn's office and leaned over to look at the passers-by on the road: "The environment on your side is very good, how about opening a room for me as a lounge?"

"Ebert, don't answer the question."

"Lynn, I'm an actor. I just need to think about how to shoot the show well. Shouldn't you worry about other things?"

Lynn rolled her eyes silently.

Mr. Broker is now in high spirits.

He has an independent office on the 20th floor in the Los Angeles headquarters of the Endeavor Elite Company. The suit is neat, the leather shoes are shiny, and the whole body is covered with Giorgio Armani's new season. In the small suite next to the office, two young assistants are busy answering the phone. For emails, Lynn will only personally take action when encountering difficult problems that cannot be handled.

If it wasn't for Ebert's undisciplined attitude that sometimes made Mr. Manager want to pull his hair out, Mr. Manager could have behaved more like a real winner in life.

"Frankly speaking, against Leonardo, your chances of winning are really low, unless Martin Scorsese and the film producers only consider the actor's acting skills as one factor." Lynn closed his notebook, "You Although its box office appeal is good, for film companies, Leonardo is obviously a safer choice."

"It's just a role. Without Howard Hughes, I can have other options."

"In theory, yes, but if you could actually play the lead actor in a Martin Scorsese movie, do you know what the media would call you?"

"what?"

"The next Robert De Niro."

Ebert also knew very well that the possibility of him beating Leonardo to get the role of Howard Hughes was very low.But Martin Scorsese's leading man?He has to have the ability to match this honor.

Martin Scorsese is a recognized film master in Hollywood. His films have profound connotations, and he can always show the dark side of society with the most subtle camera control.From the 70s to the present, it is recognized that the most suitable actor for Martin Scorsese's movie is Robert De Niro, but Robert, who is 60 years old this year, has shifted his energy to the comedy department, and Martin Scorsese is bound to To find a new successor for his film.

Martin Scorsese is a very passionate director.Among the 21 works of his directorial career, Robert De Niro starred in 9 of them. Other actors such as Nicolas Cage and Tom Cruise also starred in Martin Scorsese films. Starring, but only one or two.

This also proves that the leading actor in Martin Scorsese's movie will only be a superstar actor, especially "The Aviator" is still a work he has been brewing for a long time and has received his attention.

"Among the major directors recognized in Hollywood, Martin Scorsese has the highest threshold." Lynn sighed, "Think about Gangs of New York, Daniel Day Lewis and Leonardo DiCar The configuration of Prio’s two male protagonists, even the female protagonist is Cameron Diaz. Diaz’s salary for "Charlie's Angels 2" is 2250 million. Except for Martin Scorsese, who can make her willing What about playing a female character with a low presence?"

"The heroine of "The Aviator" has also been decided, do you know who it is?"

Ebert stared at Lynn ignorantly, then shook his head.

"Cate Blanchett, who plays Katharine Hepburn, and Kate Beckinsale, who plays Ava Gardner."

"Shit!" Ebert scratched his scalp with a very helpless expression, "It seems that I am completely lost."

Cate Blanchett was born in 1969 and is 11 years older than Ebert in terms of age alone. As for Kate Beckinsale, she is 7 years older than Ebert.

Judging from this age difference, these two actresses are more suitable for playing with Leonardo, who was born in 1974.

Age is only one aspect, what is important is the status of the actor.Although these two Kate are not native American actors, one is from Australia and the other is from the UK, they are both recognized as one of the most outstanding foreign actresses in Hollywood.

In 99, Cate Blanchett won an Oscar nomination and Golden Globe Award for her performance in "Elizabeth". This year she won another Golden Globe nomination. The role of the elf queen in the Ring series made her a world-renowned actress.

Kate Beckinsale played the leading role in such a big production as "Pearl Harbor" in 01. Although the box office of the commercial films she starred in was not very good, but the unique temperament of this British beauty and her high degree from Oxford University are also good. Let her gain a lot of recognition in North America.

Considering that Ebert has only acted in a leading actor in a movie and has never proven his qualifications in any awards, it is very difficult for him to get a Golden Globe winner to act with him.

"Your advantage lies in acting skills, so what you need is a director who has set up a complete plot framework to allow actors to play freely. Martin Scorsese's movies are too personal, and as long as the performance of the actors meets the requirements of the movie Yes, that is to say, the actors serve the film completely." Lynn whispered, "So it doesn't affect the film itself if you or Leonardo star in the film. As for why Robert De Niro can be in Martin Scorsese's performance under the camera is so good, just because he is the actor who best fits the characteristics of Scorsese's movies, he was born to belong to New York, and New York was born to belong to Martin Scorsese."

"Leonardo DiCaprio wants to win an award, you should understand."

Albert sighed helplessly.Even though his popularity has grown explosively this summer, he is still helpless in the competition for truly exciting big projects.

But his little friend, Mr. Leonardo DiCaprio, is obviously worse than him.Ebert had carefully watched half of Leonardo's works in his previous life. He remembered that in order to win an Oscar to prove his strength, Leonardo collaborated with Oscar directors for more than half of his films. He even exaggerated to the point that a certain The director received an Oscar this year, and next year he will appear on that director's leading actor list.

Martin Scorsese, Sam Mendes, Ridley Scott, Clint Eastwood... Ebert saw the list of directors who could only drool silently but easily To be included in Leonardo's pocket, I am really envious when I think about it!

However, thinking of the tragic reality that this guy had waited so many years to win the Oscar, and even became the most sympathetic object in the Weibo P-map industry, Ebert silently put away his envy and hatred.

In fact, once the role candidate is determined, the so-called audition becomes a formality.When Ebert walked out of the audition hotel arranged by Warner Bros., Leonardo and his agent walked in through the revolving glass doors.

"Are the auditions over?"

Ebert nodded. For some reason, the two people who usually met to make jokes were stuck at the same moment.

It was Ebert who took a step forward, patted Leonardo's shoulder lightly, and gave him a hug: "Play well, the role of Howard Hughes is yours now."

Seeing the slightly ashamed look on Leonardo's brow, he couldn't help but sighed: "Leo, the facts are already doomed. Don't you think I'm suitable to play a couple with Cate Blanchett?"

Leonardo finally raised his head to examine Ebert's face carefully.In fact, although Ebert has grown into an adult, he looks a lot more mature than when the two first met on the plane, but his face still has a youthful atmosphere.

And Kate is indeed 34 years old, and I made up the picture of two people standing together...it's really not very harmonious.

Leonardo has always been clear that Ebert is different from those young actors who were born as child stars, addicted to alcohol and partying. He is quieter and more persistent. The look of the face going to work.

It makes him look very fit and natural.

No wonder Ebert has been featured on lists of the most attractive man of the month and best dressed for several months.Leonardo's thoughts suddenly turned to Java. He never had a chance to be on the two lists. First, his fashion taste has always been criticized by professionals. Second, when he became famous overnight, he saw He still looks like a little boy who is very popular with his mother and sister. As for the later... It's hard to say.

I envied Ebert a little in my heart, and the guilt in Leonardo's heart finally dissipated.

He has always been known for his loyalty in his circle of friends. No matter who has a role he wants to play or a director he wants to meet, as long as he has a channel, he will try his best to help matchmaking, as long as that person is a friend he truly recognizes.

But the role of Howard Hughes was something he had been looking forward to playing for a long time. He had made a lot of preparations for this, and he also hoped to have a competition among friends with Ebert, but an embarrassing thing just happened.

Ebert could probably guess what Leonardo was thinking.He coughed lightly and lowered his voice as much as possible: "Did you get a booster?"

"what?"

"Last time we met, you were obviously a little shorter than me, but this time you are as tall as me, did you sneak up?"

Leonardo slapped Ebert on the head: "Get out! Your tone is so obscene that you are asking me if I have a chin pad."

This first-line Hollywood actor raised his head proudly, showing a contemptuous expression: "I'm not Tom Cruise."

It’s no secret that Cruise’s height belongs to Hollywood. Since his divorce battle with Nicole Kidman started, Nicole has used countless channels to express her grievances—for example, she was deprived of the right to wear high heels.

Comparatively speaking, Tom Cruise's career has not made much breakthrough in recent years, but Nicole Kidman has been nominated for Oscars for several consecutive years. Excellent performance won the Oscar queen laurel.Nicole has always been considered to use Tom Cruise's fame to develop her career, and her outstanding performance in the past two years has made a neat turnaround.

Ebert has always firmly believed that lucky actors are a minority after all, and whether an actor can reach the top in the end depends on his strength.

Gwyneth Paltrow, who is also an Oscar queen, has not been recognized by American audiences. She acts high-profile, and her proud family background makes her go smoothly all the way. In 1998, Paltrow, who was only 26 years old With "Shakespeare in Love" won an Oscar trophy.

But throughout the United States, Paltrow's acting skills have always been questioned, and she is not the kind of beautiful actress that audiences fall in love with at first sight. Some audiences even joked that Paltrow is far better at annoying people. Her acting prowess.

Perhaps it is precisely because of the completely naked shady scenes shown in the operation of films such as "Shakespeare in Love" that there is a wave of boycotting the Weinstein Brothers in Hollywood.

Paltrow did win an Oscar, but when it comes to her masterpiece, most audiences still only remember "Shakespeare in Love".

It is an indisputable fact that Nicole Kidman relied on Tom Cruise to become famous, but fame did not bring her an Oscar. She was able to win the recognition of the award or rely on her own efforts.

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A few days later, Ebert received a call from the crew of "The Aviator". The role of Howard Hughes was finally handed over to Leonardo DiCaprio. Although Ebert felt a little regretful, he Very good at regulating his emotions, and quickly put his energy into the next movie.

With the good performance of "The Pentium Era" in the summer file, Ebert has also received invitations from many film companies. After the audition for "The Aviator", he and Lynn's daily work is to deal with the movie invitations he received.

On the comfortable reclining chair in the office, Lynn helplessly tugged at his hair, which showed signs of becoming more shed during this period: "Does Hollywood produce so many movies every year? Are they all messy things?"

"Of course there are. There is no shortage of rich people in the United States, and American audiences have no shortage of enthusiasm for watching movies. As long as the producers tell them the success of movies like "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", some nouveau riche are willing to invest."

"It's enough for me to watch a bunch of things that are not as good as shit all day!" Lynn sighed, "If I had more money, I could hire a smarter assistant, at least for me Get rid of this mess before you see it."

As soon as the words were finished, the manager blinked at Ebert with a pair of Bambi-like eyes: "Dear Ebert, I depend on you for the rest of my life."

"Even if I'm gay, I still look at my face." Ebert slowly enjoyed the black tea that Lynn personally made for him, "Ugly guy, stay away from me."

"As long as you are willing to receive more commercials, I will go as far as you want. I know that actors sometimes refuse the endorsement of some products for the sake of mystery, but the premise of all this is that our lives must be fully guaranteed... ..."

"I don't lack security."

Lynn is about to kneel, it is true that Ebert is not short of money to spend, but he is short of it!

The summer film "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "The Pentium Years" have outstanding records, and Ebert has become one of the fastest rising actors in Hollywood, but so far, Lynn has not enjoyed the taste of turning fame into dollars , this is not what he wants.

Ebert sipped his black tea and looked at Lynn playfully: "What endorsement is this time?"

Lynn lunged at him like a large dog: "A fragrance for men."