Killing Mary Sue [Comprehensive Anglo-American]

At 1:13 on the evening of January 18, the American drama "Morgan" was officially launched on the HBO channel.

The night on the Internet remained quiet that night, except for the lively discussions about the upcoming ending of "The Queen" as usual, and the fans of Elizabeth Margot working hard to promote their idol in their circles, most people were concerned about The new drama is on the sidelines.

After the "Queen" incident this time, everyone dare not comment on the unfinished new drama easily, for fear of repeating the same mistakes and hurting the eyes and the body.And when "Morgan" officially released the full episode, at the same time, film critics, editors and audiences all silently turned on HBO, and pressed the play button on time——

It was a quiet night.

Jane knocked on the door of Elizabeth's house early in the morning with big bags and small bags, pulled Elizabeth who was still wrapped in a quilt into a cocoon on the bed, and faced the resentful boss with two dark circles under his eyes, familiarly He took out a set of home clothes from the other party's closet, turned around and naturally picked up the pajama straps that slipped off her shoulders, turned on the phone, looked at the time, and reminded, "It's already 10 o'clock, Liz ...Did you stay up late to check your phone again last night?"

Elizabeth froze in the middle of her yawn, she couldn't help scratching her messy hair guiltily, cleared her throat, pretended to be arranging her clothes, and lowered her head and replied, "Where is it... isn't it that I haven't fully recovered from the state?" Come out, I always don't sleep well at night..."

At any rate, Jane worked as her assistant for a period of time, and she had a good understanding of the other party's temper. She naturally understood that once Elizabeth was told what was on her mind, her voice would naturally lower by an octave.Jane raised her eyebrows, and didn't try to expose her. She just helped to open the closed curtains in her bedroom to let the bright sunshine outside pour in.Facing Elizabeth's stare, she was as calm as ever, "The weather is so nice, why don't you go out and eat something delicious?"

Elizabeth snorted coldly, raised her chin haughtily, with a look of disdain, "How could a big star like me go out with a little assistant like you? Am I shameless?"

Three 10 minutes later, Bilever Hills, Wally'sVinoteca restaurant and bar.

High floor-to-ceiling shelves hold thousands of bottles of wine and enclose a cozy space in the bar.In a quiet and comfortable corner, Elizabeth and Jane sat across the table, tasting delicious cheese, caviar and truffles, while relaxing on the back of the sofa and playing with their mobile phones.

Elizabeth, who was dressed elegantly and delicately all the time, took the time to glance at the dark-haired woman opposite her who was typing on the computer with her head down. She couldn't help raising her eyebrows, put down the goblet in her hand, and looked at Jane for a moment.Seeing that she seemed to be very focused on the work in hand, she was dissatisfied and touched her shoes with the tip of her toes maliciously. Seeing that Jane was finally willing to raise her head to look at herself, Elizabeth cleared her throat, still maintaining a reserved posture , holding his mouth open and said, "Hmm... Well, I finished reading the book you brought me last time. Is there a new one? Give me a copy."

The tone is completely taken for granted, not polite.

Jane looked at her with a half-smile, "I just finished the new play, are you so impatient to start a new job?"

Elizabeth glared at her, "I'm your boss, I have the final say. Whether you have it or not, tell me quickly."

Jane shrugged, "I'm not a typewriter, how can it be so fast, you understand the truth of slow work and careful work."

When Elizabeth heard it, she was obviously a little disappointed, but she didn't want to admit verbally that Jane's script was too much to her liking. She has always been a person who can’t take time off, and money comes second. She likes to live a full and challenging life. Even if she can’t get a good script for a while, she will use other methods to hone her acting skills. To her, vacation is almost equivalent to a waste Life.

Many of her previous assistants resigned because of Elizabeth's habit of not being able to accept high-intensity work.Now it is hard to find an assistant who is barely satisfactory, who can adapt to her life rhythm, has a good temper, can speak and write, and the more important thing is that this kind of talent still has no plans to find another job so far, but settles down Being a little assistant by her side...sometimes it's unbelievable for her to think about it.

Elizabeth knew that she was not an easy person to get along with, and there were not many people who could stay with her for a long time, and the friends who maintained the relationship were even more difficult to find in a lifetime.There are not many assistants like Jane who are good-tempered but not timid in front of others. What is rare is that they make both parties feel very relaxed and comfortable when they get along.If she could, she really wanted Jane to be her assistant for a long time, but Elizabeth also knew that she might not be able to keep the other party in the end. Being a friend is the most thing Elizabeth can give.

Looking at the entire Hollywood and show business circles, those who can write books of the level of "Queen" and "Morgan" are rare with such a unique style.They are obviously two completely different types, but the style of writing is very recognizable, and it can be seen from the same person at a glance.She can only lament that she unintentionally unearthed the treasure. Maybe the experience of being tricked by the assistant before is to wait for her today?Thinking about it this way, she is actually a person who is favored by luck, isn't she?

To be honest, she is already looking forward to Jane's next book.She wants to see more stories of different styles and types. She is tired of the stereotyped characters. She prefers to come up with something a little different, such as Morgan, or the protagonist of her next book.

Elizabeth sneaked a glance at Jane's laptop, and although she didn't see anything, she couldn't help but ask, "The one you're working on now...is it 'average', 'not bad', or 'best' ?”

The implication: remember to leave me what you think is best, and rebuttals are invalid.As for the rest, it's up to you.

Just be careful not to be too obvious.Jane closed the computer with a smile, and glanced at the new news that popped up on the phone, "It's just an idea and I don't know yet... But you, Liz, don't you care about the current situation of the new drama?"

Upon hearing this, Elizabeth lazily leaned back in her chair, crossed her arms, and said with a nonchalant expression, "Concern? Why should I care? The book I personally selected, the role I played in person, can I still not know?"

Although her tone was casual, it was full of indescribable confidence, because she knew how much effort she had put in, so she never doubted her achievements and abilities.

"Morgan is my best work this year."

Decisively, without hesitation.

Jane smiled, and said casually, "Yes. After all, your hard work is worthy of your ambition."

"As far as I'm concerned, you're more of a queen than that 'Mary Carter'."

This is the best sentence Jane has ever said since she became her assistant. Elizabeth even felt a little flattered. Looking at the other party's calm expression, after thinking about it, she couldn't help asking, "I Said... Did you already guess that "The Queen" would become what it is now? - You must have known that the ticket lady would take over this play?...Are you venting your anger on me?"

Although thinking about it this way, she herself felt a little cheeky and unreasonable, but she didn't know why she said it out of nowhere, and it was too late to take it back.

Jane glanced at Elizabeth unexpectedly, didn't admit it, didn't deny it, just smiled meaningfully, "Hmm..."The Queen" is also my painstaking effort, no one would want to see their hard work being ruined like this. As for that person... I don't have to deliberately do anything, once I do something bad, I will suffer the consequences in the end."

Elizabeth blinked and looked at Jane inquiringly, feeling that this assistant was even more mysterious than she expected.She thought about it, from the beginning when Jane and Anne Oakley applied for the assistant position, to the ticket lady stepping on her to take the position, to her overnight fame, and now to the controversy... Thinking about it carefully, it seems that There is more or less the shadow of Jane Doe behind it?Is it her illusion?Or is it just the way it is?

"Hey, let me tell you, you probably have some unknown past with that ticket, right?" Elizabeth said in surprise, "Did she rob your ex-boyfriend? Or did it indirectly cause you to lose your job?... There must be some reason why you are willing to go around such a big circle just to pull her off the horse."

【...Wow】

【Calm】Jane said to the startled Life One, 【Elizabeth is a smart person, I don't expect to be able to hide it from her】

"Thinking is to give time to lies," Elizabeth folded her arms and looked at her, "so don't think about excuses, tell me, am I right?"

"You came to me as a little assistant just to punish her, right? ——If you think about it, you can figure it out."

Facing her questioning eyes, Jane remained as calm as before, her expression didn't change a bit, she smiled, and shrugged briskly, "It's half right... But have you forgotten, Liz, but you gave I called, so you suspect that I'm using you or something... It's not true at all."

Elizabeth hummed, "I don't think you dare to do that."

Instead, she accepted Jane's explanation with peace of mind.

But there was one thing she didn't understand.

"How do you know that she will definitely accept your script?" Elizabeth was very curious. "What if she doesn't have enough schedule or misses it? Then what will you do?"

Jane laughed jokingly, "I have many reliable friends, so I naturally know more than others."

【Wow~】

"Besides, anyone with a discerning eye can see what kind of subject matter is most likely to be popular," Jane shrugged, "A newcomer who is in urgent need of transformation to attract audiences, is there any better choice than taking on a TV series?"

This is true.Elizabeth nodded secretly, looked at Jane, and said tentatively, "I said, you are not hiding your identity, but you are actually the daughter or sister of some great person, right?"

This is always the case in novels, and reality is sometimes more bizarre and exaggerated than stories.So it's not unreasonable for her to guess so.

When Jane heard this, she couldn't laugh or cry, "You're thinking too much, Liz. If I'm really a relative of a big shot, I will naturally have a hundred ways to make her unable to stay in this circle. Is there any need to think so hard?"

Elizabeth cleared her throat in embarrassment, trying to change the subject, "You haven't told me what the hell is going on between you two." She was happy to do Jane a favor.

According to Miss Ticket's nature, it's not uncommon for her to rob boyfriends and resources, and it's also reasonable to have grudges with some people.She became popular too fast, and blocked other people's eyes and blocked their way. Naturally, she would cause some troubles without knowing it.There is a word in the circle called "Praise and Kill", which refers to a newcomer star like her who is abnormally popular.

Hook up with Leonardo?Heh, when did that guy's vision become so bad? ——Oh no, he has always liked the combination of blond hair and long legs, and the admission ticket is also in line with his aesthetics, so it is not too strange to have a scandal.

I really want to know if the ticket lady likes to ride a bicycle? ... thought Elizabeth.

"Resentment," Jane propped her chin, and said slowly, "Probably because she thinks...it's not worth it."

"?" Elizabeth cast a puzzled and contemptuous look. It seems that she thought that Jane didn't want to tell her the reason, so she just found an excuse to deal with herself. Fortunately, she didn't ask any more questions, and Jane naturally skipped this point. topic.

Everything she said was true.not worth it.For the insiders who have been working so hard to get a small role; for the real "Annie Oakley" and the people she loves; for the audience who have been tricked into liking a false phantom, and cheated by the system And the innocent actors who suffered from it.

They don't deserve to be treated like this and end up like this.

She uses a ruined popular drama to tell those people what a real queen should look like, a heroine like Elizabeth Margot who dares to wear the crown for herself, is "Brenda O. "Gust" is a girl who still does not forget her original intention and sticks to her principles in the mud and quicksand, instead of a heartthrob Mary Sue who wears a pleasing persona's skin and still has a bloody essence under the skin.

Just like many popular dramas nowadays, the selling point is "big heroine" and "self-reliance and self-improvement". At the end of watching, I found that it was still only relying on the help of various nobles and the hero to open the way for Xianyu to turn around and go on the road. The pinnacle of Mary Sue.I didn't see equality, I didn't see hard work, I only saw the sympathetic tears of countless bloggers, and the routine of abuse for abuse.

It is the princess who needs the prince to save.

It is the queen who saves the world by herself.

The author has something to say: Elizabeth is what a person with a normal IQ in the article would look like...at least I think so.

I feel that this is the reason why many domestic "big heroine dramas" can't stand it. Apart from love and three views, the protagonist has not really tried to do anything at all, and countless noble people have sent her to the sky.

And Twitter discovered a new variety show documentary yesterday, "Adventures in Life", which is broadcast on Tencent Video.It has refreshed my understanding of □□variety shows, and it has been a long time since I have seen such a quiet and powerful documentary.Strong push.