The Best Entertainment Era

After leaving the Hughes Aircraft Factory, I randomly found a coffee shop. It was very quiet and suitable for talking about things.

What do you want me to do, Jessica? Ronan looked at Jessica Chastain opposite.

The actress has long brown-red hair, which is relatively rare, and she looks academically elegant and quiet.

Jessica Chastain said directly: I received an invitation to audition last week for a new project directed by the great director Martin Scorsese.

Ronan understood: You mean The Departed Walker, right?

Yes. Jessica Chastain said generously: The agent told me that you directly invited me to audition by name.

She showed a bright smile: I just want to say thank you to you today.

Ronan waved his hand: It's just an audition, whether you can pass or not depends on your performance in the audition.

After Jessica Chastain graduated, although she did not work hard at the lowest level in Hollywood, she was also at a relatively low level. She had a deep feeling for Hollywood and said, Mr. Anderson, can you give me such a chance to participate in the competition? , which is very rare for me.”

Ronan said casually: You're welcome, I have seen your filming on the set, and you are very capable.

Behind Jessica Chastain's smile and gratitude, she was puzzled. She didn't shoot a few scenes on the set of Iron Man. Those scenes were all about flight attendants making poses. Can you really see the level of acting skills?

Entering this circle, having heard and seen many things, Jessica Chastain is not only happy to get such an audition opportunity, but also full of doubts.

There are also many rumors about Ronan Anderson in the Hollywood circle. The most widely circulated is that he single-handedly picked up Anne Hathaway and Scarlett Johansson, and has a close relationship with them...

Jessica Chastain considers herself to be of average looks among Hollywood actresses.

Is it this red hair? She knew some people had a soft spot for redheads.

Eventually, Jessica Chastain decided to test it out and asked, Mr. Anderson, you've given me this opportunity. Is there anything I can do?

Who is Ronan? He is used to all kinds of troubles in Hollywood. He immediately understood that Jessica Chastain was thinking too much, and said directly: The role you are auditioning for is a psychologist. Do more preparations so that you can pass the audition. .”

That's it? Jessica Chastain was surprised.

Ronan glanced at his watch: I still have to go back to the company, so let's go here.

Jessica Chastain said quickly, Okay...Okay.

She paid the money before Ronan.

Ronan didn't argue with her either, so Jessica Chastain might feel a little more at ease.

After leaving the coffee shop, Ronan got into the car and asked David to return directly to the Theory of Relativity Building.

Of course, he was not that kind, and his mind was not so simple. Jessica Chastain passed the audition, and there will be a long-term contract waiting for her.

This one, in the future, can still bring a lot of money to Relativity Entertainment.

When going back, Ronan specifically called Will Smith, and then deliberately passed by Hollywood Boulevard, near Beverly Hills,

Met Will Smith, who experienced the life of a police officer.

The Los Angeles Police has always had a close relationship with Hollywood, and the two parties have cooperated in countless movies. Will Smith's life experience has also received the full support of the Los Angeles Police.

This is also conducive to the self-promotion of the Los Angeles Police and the absorption of sponsorship funds and so on.

Will Smith has no law enforcement power, and is more often on the sidelines. There are a lot of media reporters behind Will Smith.

Seeing Will Smith surrounded by cameras, Ronan also gave up the idea of ​​saying hello in the past, called Will Smith, and went back to the Theory of Relativity Building.

He first went to the floor where the post-production room is located, and chatted with Jessica Felton for a while. Jessica Felton was taking care of two aspects of work at the same time. Fast and Furious 3 has already started filming , The post-production of Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End has also reached the final stage.

This year, the top productions of Relativity Entertainment still start with the two series Bourne and Pirates of the Caribbean. It will be released on time in the summer file.

In addition, this summer, Embassy Pictures will also release a number of heavyweight films, such as the first animated feature film Despicable Me by Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio, and the latest masterpiece Madagascar by DreamWorks Animation Studio. , and that Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

There is definite news that Jennifer Aniston has become a member of Qingqing Prairie, but staring at the paparazzi of Brad Pitt and his wife, there is no real hammer such as taking photos for the time being.

There are no photos, no videos, and just making up words is not attractive enough.

Professional paparazzi are very combative, and they are also very particular about professional ethics, and they will not be exposed until they are photographed.

A shocking gossip is already brewing.

Back at the office, George Clint called Ronan. Regarding the Breaking Bad project, Sandsea Entertainment had negotiated with Vince Gilligan.

Vince Gilligan is a veteran of Hollywood. Although the project was rejected by many production companies, it is impossible to get it at a low price.

Of course, as a member of Hollywood, you won't ask extravagant prices.

Sandsea Entertainment bought out the project script and all subsequent related copyrights for US$2 million, and at the same time paid Vince Gilligan a personal project start-up bonus of US$500,000.

According to the agreement, Vince - Gilligan will serve as the writer and producer of this television project.

Ronan didn't even finish the first episode, so he simply delegated power to Vince Gilligan, who was solely responsible for Breaking Bad.

Moreover, investment in the first quarter was limited.

The first season of Breaking Bad only planned seven episodes, and the total production budget was only $7 million, including the cost of buying out the copyright of the project.

For Sandsea Entertainment today, this is just a small investment project.

However, Ronan had great expectations for this project, so he took the time to meet with Vince Gilligan.

I personally like your script very much. Ronan said bluntly: That's why Shahai Entertainment started this drama project.

Vince Gilligan said: It is an honor to work with Sandsea Entertainment.

Ronan said directly: The preparations for the project will start soon. I want to hear your thoughts on the shooting and production of this project.

Vince Gilligan is very aware of Ronan's weight. After a short thought, he organized his language and said: At the beginning, I created this script based on the myth of Oedipus. Walter is also a tragic figure. Bearing the tragedy of fate, he cannot escape, so there is a character setting of Walter's middle-aged crisis, and he has to face the dual pressure of family and career.

Ronan nodded slowly. The mid-life crisis can be said to be one of the most common themes in Hollywood movies and TV, and it is also a widely accepted theme.

Vince Gilligan continued: The turning point in Walter's life came when he learned that he was dying of cancer. In order for his wife and children to have a prosperous life after his death, he decided to use himself chemical knowledge to manufacture and sell crystal meth, and embarked on a wild ride that spiraled out of control.

He glanced at Ronan, saw that Ronan didn't mean to interrupt, and said: Fighting for the family can become a very reasonable cover in the play, allowing the audience to accept the actor's behavior, even if they realize it's a cover , but a father who works hard for the future of the family and a weak man who strays into the drug trade can also allow the audience to convince themselves.

Ronan couldn't help clapping his palms lightly, and said, Vince, you have considered everything very comprehensively.

Frankly speaking, when reading the script before, Ronan didn't think about these in depth, but part of the reason for Vince Gilligan's setting is obviously out of the audience's acceptance.

The filming and production of the series is ultimately to let the audience see that Walt, a drug lord who is becoming more and more ruthless in the later stage, as the leading actor, always has a reason for the audience to follow him.

Vince Gilligan gave one of the most fitting, and one of the most recognized in America - family!

How many movies and TV shows in Hollywood are reported under the guise of family nonsense, it is estimated that it is impossible to count.

As a veteran in the industry, Vince Gilligan could see that Ronan seemed to agree with his rhetoric and ideas, and secretly heaved a sigh of relief, saying: In terms of drama production, I plan to use a very calm narrative method, because As for the subject matter and Walter’s black profession, try to be less sensational or over-exaggerate the atmosphere, because the subject matter can make people feel the plot tension full of murderous intent and anxiety.”

Ronan nodded slowly, and said, You have considered everything comprehensively.

Vince Gilligan was encouraged, and said: The tension of the plot is not achieved by external means such as language and character expressions, but permeates the plot and permeates the human nature in the whole work. in the depiction.

The depth of the theme should be moderate. Ronan reminded: First of all, this is a TV series, and its entertainment must be guaranteed.

Vince Gilligan is not a newcomer in Hollywood, let alone have some inexplicable thoughts, so he quickly said: Mr. Anderson can rest assured about this.

The communication between Ronan and Vince Gilligan lasted for nearly an hour. Ronan was basically satisfied with this veteran Hollywood practitioner.

With Vince Gilligan as the screenwriter and producer controlling the direction of the project, Ronan is also more at ease.

In the American drama production industry, the status of screenwriters is generally higher than that of directors. Most of the producers are actually screenwriters, or even directly served by screenwriters. The status of directors is relatively low.

When it comes to the film industry, the situation is reversed, and the screenwriter cannot compare with the director at all.