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"Josie Horton." After Josie's audition was over, Amy did not signal Marcia to call the next girl, but pronounced the name without any surprise, "There is no doubt that I caught her. That's the heroine I want."

Amy is sure that this girl named "Josie Horton" will have certain qualities she wants, because they have only met each other twice, but she has made herself have memories and good feelings—— In fact, Amy is not an easy person to please.

This is what the Hollywood industry calls, the mysterious and mysterious star qualities, and the very subtle but real relationship with the audience.

Hollywood brings together young girls from all over the world to search for their dreams, Jews, Mexicans, Italians, Americans, British, Canadians, and Australians. They may be among the best beauties in their hometowns. There are countless beauty pageant champions in the United States, but there are only a handful of them who can really make a name for themselves in Hollywood, and most of them just wasted their youth in obscurity.

Aren't they pretty?But they are already more beautiful and moving than most ordinary people.

But these handsome men and beauties who are more beautiful than ordinary people will always pale in comparison in front of the real big stars, because most of the people who can become famous are born with a halo, which may not be obvious in flat photos, but in the movie lens, They're just more radiant and charismatic than everyone else.

As for the audience.

That is something that cannot be changed by any family background and capital, so there are only a small number of second-generation stars who have made it to the top, and the president's daughter can only be an ordinary assistant in Hollywood.

As the only male in front of this table, Adam nodded first, but said: "She is indeed beautiful, but I think Alicia Silverstone is even more amazing, and Alicia is popular among teenagers Base."

"She's not a star yet." Amy shook her head and explained, "For some time in the past, Josie Horton's face has been lingering in my mind repeatedly, and I even added some Script details and storyboards. So even when Alicia Silverstone showed up earlier, I couldn’t relate to you guys because I saw the other girl first, a girl who fit my vision perfectly.”

How to describe it.

This feeling is a bit like someone who met a girl on the street, fell in love at first sight, and then went around and met her again.

fate.

And after meeting the right girl, no matter how beautiful and cute other girls are, it is difficult to shake the image Amy constructed before.

From the perspective of casting, Marcia made a fair evaluation: "Alicia's appearance is very beautiful, but her mental state is a little tired for some reason; Josie's face shape will be very advantageous in the camera, but her facial features seem It's a bit bland. Generally speaking, both of them have sweet and fresh temperaments, and their appearance is suitable for this role. I can't choose, they are all excellent."

Amy looked around and asked, "What do you think? We have encountered a problem now, let's talk about it."

The other staff standing there expressed their opinions one after another——

"Alicia is hot, I think I'll ask her out."

"I like Josie more, she has such an effortless fashion sense."

"I love Alicia's performance in the Aerosmith MV, she's so beautiful."

"But I think Josie is better. She has an aristocratic air, and her skin is so good, it's really enviable."

In the end, the assistant director in front of the monitor said: "Didn't you notice? Josie Horton's face is very easy to shoot. She has a beauty that is not inferior to Alicia in the camera, and she is very vivid."

"Yeah, that's exactly what I was going to say," said Amy. "I like Josie better, I'm sure."

Pretty faces are common, but vivid movie faces are rare.

Adam and Marcia glanced at each other, and the former said, "I need to make a call, Amy."

Amy knew that Adam was going to call Scott Rudin, so she agreed: "Please."

Marcia reminded: "Because of courtesy, we have to at least see all the girls-this is also the rule of the union."

The Screen Actors Guild representative sitting in the corner is unremarkable, but it is the rule.

Auditions are still going on.

But the competition outside of auditions is also officially underway.

Alicia Silverstone, who was originally the closest to the heroine, her agent quickly got the first-hand news in the studio, and got everything that happened when Josie Horton, a CAA newcomer, auditioned .

Similar to Josie's situation, Alicia, who is young, beautiful and well-off, fits very well with Cher, the heroine of "Leadership", and she has also starred in a popular movie and won MTV's award awards.

Her agent almost thought the role had come her way.

"Fxxk, what the hell!" The agent walked up and down irritably, "I can't go on like this, I have to make a few calls."

At the same time, Los Angeles Century City, Death Star Building.

Martha in the office dialed the internal number of Michael Ovitz, one of the founders of CAA, "Mr. Ovitz, I need your help."

Michael Ovitz on the phone said: "Let me see, you signed a newcomer recommended by Mick Jones, Josie Horton, "The Perfect Victim" and "Life Is Sounds Like You"—yes Come on, Martha."

Martha replied: "That's right, she is competing for the lead actress in a teen comedy under Paramount, Amy Heckerling's work, and Josie hopes she can get this role."

"Amy Heckerling? I think Shirley Lansing has high hopes for her." Michael Ovitz reminded: "Well, if you're sure, I'll get someone to contact you later."

As the biggest trump card of CAA, Michael Ovitz has not personally participated in the brokerage work for a long time, especially the acquisition of Sony Columbia by him in the past three years, which made him easily earn 1000 million US dollars in remuneration, and at the same time I am no longer satisfied with the small stage of CAA.

However, at this time, he still has several executive agents under him, all of whom are his confidantes, who are responsible for handling the daily affairs of clients for him, including but not limited to screening scripts, securing film contracts, negotiating endorsements, and so on.

Obviously, he won't do it himself.

For an agent of Michael Ovitz's level, he no longer needs to ask about ordinary movies, and he is not even interested in knowing the name of the movie Martha mentioned.

Oh, it's just an American school comedy.

At a cost of up to 2000 million, a group of handsome men and beauties who have just entered the industry, finally won a few teenage stars.

There are still boiled.

All Michael Ovitz said was, "And, say hello to your father for me."

There has always been a saying in Hollywood: As long as you can find a way to get Brian Lord's phone book, then anything can be done.

And Michael Ovitz's address book is even worse.

Despite the fact that Martha's phone call was a little overkill, she could see that Josie valued the role, and she had to make sure Josie got it.

Even if she owes another favor.

Through Michael Ovitz's network, Martha found a tight-lipped public relations team, Lucy Spiller, the editor-in-chief of gossip who specializes in celebrity scandals, and Don Conkey, who specializes in private work for her. .

Private detectives, problem solvers, or crisis management experts, no matter what they are called, they are professionals who specialize in dealing with problems. They hide in the shadows of the city, and they are sharper than paparazzi and more direct than public relations.

Of course, the hourly rates aren't cheap either.

Martha needs this person to take a picture of Alicia Silverstone.

According to Josie's observation, the girl was carrying a respirator in her bag, so she should have asthma or other respiratory diseases.

If the condition is serious, she is obviously not suitable for long-term filming.

If not serious... Martha can also make people think it is serious, so serious that it affects the filming.

very lucky.

The private eye is surprisingly efficient.

The photo was taken early in the morning of the third day.

Then, Martha dialed the number of Scott Rudin, the producer of "Leading the Way."

"We can rent out the villa luxury car needed by the heroine of the crew for filming." Martha cut to the point, "If necessary, you can send someone over to take some photos right away, I believe this will save the crew a lot of expenses."

Scott Rudin looked surprised.

He didn't immediately agree, but said: "I was told a few minutes ago that Alicia Silverstone's father, a real estate agent, was also willing to provide a filming house for his daughter to be able to play the heroine." .”

Martha cursed secretly, quickly found the direction, and said, "So, where is it? Sherman Oaks, Santa Monica, or Beverly Hills, Mr. Rudin, wherever you need it, Josie will where it can be.”

Josie doesn't have any cash, but she still has a lot of real estate under her name. They are basically managed by a foundation operated by a trust company, and Josie can truly own them after a certain period of time and operation.

If it doesn't work, Ms. An is also willing to lend the villa in Malibu, as long as she asks her.

— This lady is Mark's mother and an Upper West Side socialite.

Scott Rudin clicked his tongue for a while, and couldn't help saying: "At first, I thought Mr. Silverstone was already very surprising." He paused for a while, "If the Hollywood studios and the Wall Street banks With a similar generosity, perhaps I will wake up from my dreams with a smile on my face."

Rarely, Scott Rudin has the illusion of being dazed by the power of money—even though tens of millions have come and gone for many of his films.

He couldn't help sighing: These people always do anything for the role.

Martha didn't continue this topic, because Mr. Holden was in an awkward situation now.

This is a dangerous joker card, and it is uncertain whether it is the king or the king.

In fact, as long as someone tries to recall the surname "Horton", the iconic face of Franklin J. Horton will pop up almost instantly from the financial magazines or rich list that he has read——

There is no reason for it.

The fellow was, for financiers, surprisingly handsome and personable.

Unfortunately, bad luck, is being investigated by the FBI.

But that has nothing to do with the movie right now.

Scott Rudin didn't continue talking either.

The only thing he cares about is who is more suitable for this role, who saves money, and who makes more money. After all, for him, the essence of film is a business, business is business, and profit is the most important thing.

Alicia Silverstone's biggest advantage at present is that she has starred in a fairly successful movie and some popular Aerosmith MVs.

And this is Josie Horton's biggest shortcoming: she didn't even formally study acting, and only took a student work at USC.

The problem is, Amy likes her.

Martha listened to the silence of the other party, and gave the final blow at the right time: "Sir, maybe you would like to read a newspaper that will be published soon, as long as 10 minutes."

newspaper?

Ten minutes later, Scott Rudin frowned, holding a gossip publication someone had just delivered to his door.

There was a clear picture of Alicia Silverstone on it, but the title had nothing to do with the sweetness and charm of the teen icon: Forced to treat?The dark unknown side of a rising star!

It was a haggard snapshot of entering and leaving a private clinic. Alicia looked the opposite of her usual glamorous side, which made people have to doubt her mental state.

In fact, Alicia is just following the routine to treat her asthma caused by allergies, but this kind of rumored report does not care about the truth.

——Of course, the producers of the film don't care either, they only care about the film.

Martha said: "Josie is young, healthy and full of vitality. She is a high-quality idol with great potential. Mr. Ovitz is also sure of this."

Is Michael Ovitz really convinced?

Who knows, anyway, he won't demolish his own people.

And Josie is indeed full of potential.

So Scott Rudin finally said, "Okay, ma'am, you've got me -- in Beverly Hills, and my assistant will get in touch with you. Just pictures, no promises."

Being able to save the cost of the film to the maximum is something every filmmaker is happy to see, even if it is only a penny.

Martha raised her red lips and said, "Welcome anytime."

Being favored by Scott Rudin didn't mean they got the role, they were just one step closer to it.

But the opponent is not so weak that he has to be beaten all the time.

With the opening of a new round of auditions for "Leading the Coquettish", the two sides have identified the real opponents that need to be resolved, and the final battle for the heroine has officially begun.

Maybe it was because of nervousness, maybe it was something else, but apparently Alicia Silverstone's asthma was getting worse, and she even had to stop in the middle of an audition and temporarily seek the help of a respirator.

This made the producers doubt whether she could adapt to formal shooting.

The fact that Mr. Horton was detained is not a secret, so when you read the sensational "Paramount Rising Star" on the gossip tabloids: Campus bully, father is a federal criminal! ", Josie and Martha didn't have any accidents.

Sparing no effort to hit any opponent, no matter where it is, is the best law of survival.

Alicia Silverstone's agent was jumping up and down, and the agent of another actress who entered the audition, Alisa Donovan, was not idle.

Of course, if these brokers didn't do this, Martha might have to doubt their professional competence.