[Rebirth] King of Theater

Director Costa Winchell is not the kind of person who immediately believes the truth after hearing a few words from a stranger.

The first thing he did after leaving the party was not to rush to tell Al about it, but to investigate whether what the playwright said was true or not.

The theater circle said it was big or not, but after a little inquiring, I knew that the playwright was indeed not lying.

The producer, Mr. Felman, is indeed working on another play, a musical called Star Romance.

The show's subject matter is hip, or rather, artful.

At a time when Hollywood is getting more and more prosperous, it just tells the love story between a rising movie star and an ordinary girl.

"Oh, I really didn't expect that we would not be able to compete for this kind of drama..."

Director Costa Winchell was very frustrated, and came to Al and complained: "Is Fairman blind? What's so good about that damn "Star Romance"? Maybe...well, everyone now I am indeed more interested in some movie stars. But, to be honest, apart from this slightly novel setting, what’s so great about the whole story? Isn’t it just an alternative modern version of Cinderella?”

"But the audience just likes to watch Cinderella, they will never get tired of watching it." Al commented pertinently.

However, the reason why he can say this with certainty is because in the memory of his previous life, this drama also existed, and it also belonged to the kind of "although it has not become a classic, but it has made a lot of money with the convenience of novel themes." Wave Money' success.

It's just that after so many years, I really don't remember the details so clearly.

So, before that, he didn't know that the producer of "Star Romance" was actually Mr. Fairman.

"It's a pity, but it's nothing to do."

Al pondered for a long time, and could only say this: "Let's just find another producer."

Director Costa Winchell apparently feels the same way.

It’s just that compared to Al’s calmness, he was a little bit competitive, and couldn’t help muttering a few more words: “What a pity! Al, what a pity! Our drama is a hundred times better than any romance.”

Al couldn't help but smile, not paying much attention to it.

Neither he nor Director Costa are bad-tempered, angry, and stalking people. The matter has come to this point, but after a few private discussions, they decided to simply turn the matter over.

Although this matter took up a lot of time for them, it also made them feel ashamed as they "already announced that they would cooperate with Fairman".

But in the final analysis, the other party only said to go back and read the script carefully and think about it. No formal contract was signed, and there was no verbal agreement...

Hey?

Thinking of this, Al and Director Costa couldn't help but look at each other, and they both doubted themselves a little: "Could it be that we thought too much and misunderstood others?" reject?"

In this way, there is absolutely no position to ask anything.

So embarrassing!

Al immediately made a small gesture, indicating that this matter should not be mentioned again: "Let's talk about the drama."

Director Costa immediately nodded cooperatively, changed the topic, and couldn't help sighing: "It's such a good drama, but why is it so twists and turns?"

Hearing this, Al couldn't help sighing with joy in bitterness: "You don't know, I'm going to die. Back then, when I was looking for you, it wasn't the same..."

"Okay, okay, stop talking, look for it, let's look for it again." Director Costa didn't move.

It's unfortunate.

But fortunately, after going through such an embarrassing thing, Al and Director Costa are like comrades-in-arms after sharing weal and woe. They have improved their understanding and deepened their friendship. , The fake polite state began to work together.

A few days later, things turned around again.

Serena, the wife of director Costa, helped find a good friend of hers from the past, and after showing the script to the other party, the friend immediately expressed his willingness to help matchmaking and contacted a man named Andrews Producer.

"No matter what his level is, you know that Andrews is a man of knowledge."

Enthusiastic friends say so.

And the reason why she said that is because the producer is very famous.

In the words of director Costa: "In the current drama circle, in terms of the number of works, few people can match him."

In other words, this is a prolific producer.

But precisely because of his high output, his industry evaluations are mixed and polarized, because he has not only produced popular classic works, but also produced some blockbuster works with poor box office, so that it is difficult for others to make a comparison with him. Reasonable and fair assessment.

However, it is also because of the high yield.

Al and Director Costa have more or less watched his previous plays.

"I don't know if he is suitable, but I know that he loves every drama he makes very much."

Director Costa analyzed: "Even for those works that hit the street with a dismal box office, you can feel his intentions."

"that's enough."

Al added with satisfaction: "I like people who work hard."

Mrs. Winchell contacted her good friend and made an appointment to meet the next day.

The next day, a few of them had lunch in a restaurant.

Although they are both producers, Ruth and Mr. Fairman have completely different styles.

Mr. Fellman is very talkative. After meeting people, he often talks a lot, and when he speaks, his attitude is extremely sincere and enthusiastic; Willing to speak up.

Therefore, during the appointment process, Mrs. Winchell and her girlfriends and friends have been doing their best to find topics and enliven the atmosphere.

The two ladies really took a lot of effort to keep the scene from becoming too deserted.

Wait until lunch is over.

This Mr. Ruth said that he had to take the script away first, choose to go back and read it, and give an answer after thinking about it.

This is also a normal behavior, but due to the lessons learned by Mr. Fairman...

After Al and Director Costa looked at each other, they both felt a little awkward.

But when they were awkward about this, Mr. Felman finally got a message.

He acted as if there was no such thing as "Star Romance", and came to the door excitedly and happily, and praised the excellence of the script: "Tell me, Mr. Sylvie, have I told you before?" Is the script great?"

"Uh, yes, you did." Al responded awkwardly.

"Then I have to say it again, it's really great, and I'm so honored to receive it." Fairman said exaggeratedly.

Al and Director Costa looked at each other, and both saw the same blank expression in each other's eyes: What's wrong with this man?

In the end, Al really couldn't bear such an inexplicable situation, so he asked tentatively: "Sorry, sir! Thank you for your compliment, but look, since the script is so good, when will we sign the contract and put it on stage?" ?”

Mr. Fellman began to talk again.

Al tried his best to dig out some key information from his words, but it was as difficult as finding a goldfish in the sea. It was only then that he finally expressed his true thoughts: "I am currently producing a drama, but this drama is almost finished, please wait a little, in a few months..."

"Nonsense, it's impossible to finish a play in a few months." Al couldn't help thinking in his heart.

Moreover, he looked at Director Costa and saw the same displeased expression on the other's face, obviously he also had the same idea, but considering the other's admiration and praise for the script, he still endured the slightest hint in his heart that he might have been rejected. The man guessed perfunctorily, and said in a gentle tone: "I'm really sorry, Mr. Felman. I really don't want to delay so long, or the cooperation will be next time..."

There was a sudden silence in the room.

Mr. Fellman was silent with a grave expression.

If someone is a newcomer in the drama industry, he is probably already thinking about whether he has offended the producer.

But Al didn't have any concerns about this at all. He seemed to have not seen Mr. Producer's bad face, and continued to speak according to his own ideas. First, he thanked the other party for his appreciation, and then explained and apologized that he might not be able to cooperate this time.

So Mr. Fellman spoke again.

No dissatisfaction or anger could be heard from his voice, it was just a little low: "Oh, I'm so sad, I wish I had seen this script sooner."

Al showed a polite smile, and said a few words of comfort about cooperating next time.

Mr. Fairman cheered up again, and restored his previous friendliness and enthusiasm, and kept asking: "Oh, I really want to know, who will be the lucky one who will succeed me as the producer of this show?" What about people?"

Remember the embarrassing incident that Director Costa made last time, before it was confirmed...

Al still replied cautiously that no one had been found yet.

But Mr. Fellman still cared about the show and asked: "Then there are always a few more favorite candidates in my heart."

He said kindly: "Please let me help you. If there is someone you like, I happen to know him again. Maybe I can help you find a match."

Al hesitated for a few seconds.

However, in Mr. Fairman's repeated enthusiastic words, he still told about his previous contact with Mr. Andrews.

"Ah, it's him, I'll help." Mr. Fairman said happily, "Andrews and I are good friends!"

He called Andrews on the spot: "Dear Ender, have you recently received Alfred Sylvie's "The Man Who Laughs"? It's a rare good script, you must Cherish it."

At this time, Al heard clearly...

That Mr. Andrews said on the phone: "Get out!"