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Tracy was born in 1960. She entered this circle very early. She entered Hollywood as an assistant in the props team at the age of eighteen. Having worked as an assistant, this rich experience also enabled her to show her abilities in the position of producer.
When Tracy was twenty-three years old, she tried the producer position for the first time. Since she has been rolling in Hollywood for five years, Tracy can't understand the rules of the circle any more, so She was given the chance to executive produce "Purple" on her seventh feature, a work crafted by Steven Spielberg that became Tracy's once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, even though she was only the third executive producer. people, but still learned a lot.
From 1978 to 1994, Tracy worked in Hollywood for 16 years, experienced numerous ups and downs, and became the top producer. player.
Tracy knows very well that the interests of this circle come first, and the winner is the winner, but it is not until today that Tracy has tasted the bitterness of the Hollywood Vanity Fair so deeply.
Tracy was the first to call 20th Century Fox to confirm that the "Los Angeles Times" published the news that she had been kicked out of the "Die Hard 3" crew, but Tracy did not receive it. There was no news, not even bells and whistles, so Tracy had to confirm.
"Die Hard 3" is actually still in the preparatory stage, and plans to start shooting in the summer. This is also Tracy's last self-esteem and bargaining chip. After all, the "Die Hard" series was created by her, and it is also her current Achieve the most brilliant work. Therefore, Tracy has always insisted that even if "Farewell to You Qingtian" fails, "Die Hard 3" can still be her life-saving straw.
But now...
Tracy made six calls in a row, the object's level dropped one by one, and Tracy's heart cooled little by little, and finally she was reduced to John. McTiernan (John. McTiernan) ) of the broker call!
John McTiernan was the director of the first Die Hard, but Tracy ditched John for Rene Haring for the second installment—and she worked with Rene later on "The Detective Raiders". Originally, Tracy planned to continue working with Rainey on "Die Hard 3". Unexpectedly, now 20th Century Fox gave up Rainey and re-introduced John to the account. Not only did John serve as the director, but also Handed over the production power to John.
Before John's agent answered the phone, Tracy had a bad premonition, and after the call, it was even colder, "What kind of onion are you, what qualifications do you have to talk to me like this? It takes a few words to make life worse than death."
The other party just confirmed Tracy's conjecture that 20th Century Fox did indeed oust Tracy from the producer position of "Die Hard 3", which made Tracy angry, and the other party's cold attitude was even more so. It made her lose her sense, and the anger she had accumulated since yesterday finally erupted.
But what greeted Tracy was to hang up the phone directly, which made Tracy so angry that she couldn't make any response when she looked at the receiver with the busy tone in her hand.
There is no "When a man falls in love with a woman", and now there is no "Die Hard 3", Tracy knows deeply that she has been completely abandoned by Hollywood, completely.
But Tracy still couldn't believe it. Sixteen years of management had brought such a result. She still didn't want to believe it, so Tracy completely forgot: Now is the time when Oscar just ended," Schindler said. "The list" is in the limelight, and no one will care about Tracy's feelings at this level; what's more, the "Los Angeles Times" revelations are enough to make Tracy lose her credibility and be abandoned by everyone.
The real smart people should wait until they avoid the limelight before seeking opportunities. This is the correct way to use Hollywood connections, and it is also the important energy hidden in the depths of Hollywood connections. Tracy in the past understood this, but today's special Lacey didn't understand, or she didn't want to understand.
From Columbia Pictures to Warner Bros., from Paramount to Disney, and finally to Universal Pictures... Tracy made hundreds of calls, but the chance of actually being able to talk to the target person is less than 5%, Most of them were blocked at the assistant or secretary level. Even if they talked to the target person, there was no gain. Even the call time ended in just two minutes.
Tracy's heart froze.
Later, Tracy was still reluctant to give up, and she tried to contact the producers, directors, screenwriters, lighting, props she was familiar with... Those ugly faces bit by bit snuffed out Tracy's last hope, What is betrayal and separation, what is meant by disgrace, what is meant by ashes, Tracy felt deeply with every cell in her body.
In desperation, Tracy called Brad Pitt, and she fell to her knees reverently, praying that Brad would pick up the phone, but unfortunately, Tracy was disappointed again.
Actually, it's more than a surprise, isn't it? Since the last time Brad saw Tracy in a frenzy, her fierceness, even if she paid for the box office, completely scared Brad, which also made Brad wake up, this is not a correct choice. Since then, Brad has never contacted Tracy, and even the phone contact has become less and less, until it disappears.
Last night, Brad did not qualify for the Oscars. Although "California Killer" won good praise at the Venice Film Festival, it didn't make much waves in the United States at all. Therefore, at this moment, Brad must be I am also trying hard and thinking behind closed doors. At a level like this, Martin Baum wouldn't be able to get Brad to do anything out of the ordinary -- that's the wise choice.
So it's no surprise that Brad doesn't answer Tracy's call.
Tracy fell on the carpet, stared blankly at the receiver in her hand, hesitated for a while, and finally called George Clooney. Unexpectedly, George answered the phone, but she did not let Tracy She was ecstatic, because she had no energy to be happy at this time, and all her energy had been consumed by the cruel reality.
"Tracy, are you all right?" George's voice sounded a little cautious, but it was much better than any phone call just now.
Tracy knows that this is not because George loves her, but because George, who is still an unknown third-tier actor, still has no ability to resist herself, but Tracy doesn't care at this time, she needs such a The moment to prove that she is still capable, "It's okay, I'm fine." Tracy tried to regain her usual pride, but the powerlessness of her voice betrayed her.
Tracy knew she couldn't talk more or she'd be leaking, so she said quickly, "George, remember, last time I promised your role..."
Of course George remembered that he came together with Tracy just for the role of "When a man falls in love with a woman", but he heard that Tracy was no longer the producer of this work, so he suddenly felt At a loss, I don't know what to do.
Tracy twitched the corner of her mouth, "I can't do anything about that role." Sure enough, Tracy's words confirmed George's conjecture, but Tracy's next words made George rekindle hope, "However, I know A TV series needs a very attractive man to play one of the roles, I think you can definitely do it, would you like to try?"
George was stunned for a while. He was actually a little hesitant. After all, he wanted to be a movie actor, not a TV actor, but George thought that he had tried too many times, and still nothing changed. If he didn't seize the opportunity, he might It's about to be completely eliminated by Hollywood.
The competition in Hollywood is too fierce, and there are not many opportunities for him. He has been in this circle for twelve years and still has not won a decent role. George does not know what the next opportunity will be. The time will come, what's more, what Tracy can conspire from him is only the body, he has nothing to lose, so... "Okay, I will!"
Tracy nodded slightly, "That's good, you wait for the news."
"Tracy, thank you." George said a little embarrassedly, but Tracy didn't answer, she just gave a low laugh, the weak voice rang slightly in the receiver, and soon disappeared. Then Tracy hung up the phone and let George take his own microphone, overwhelmed by the series of busy tones.
George didn't know whether he was right or wrong, and at this time, no one could give him an answer.
After Tracy hung up on George, she made a final call to the "Emergency Room Story (E.R)" crew. Although she was notorious in the film circle, she still had a little ability in the TV circle, Putting a character in isn't a big deal, not least because TV shows have a lower status than movies.
The most important thing is that because the production form of TV dramas is very special, it is not difficult at all to arrange an actor to play a role, because this role only appears in one episode and can still become a long-term recurring role, or a further fixed role, all of which are is impossible to determine. Even the screenwriter can't be 100% sure, because it is the audience who can make the decision, and the character can survive only if it is loved by the audience.
So, it's not difficult at all to arrange a role, it's just an opportunity that is a little more important than an audition for a film work.
Tracy hung up the phone, she had done what she could, and this was the last proof of the value of her work, and the last statement of her Hollywood career for the past sixteen years, she didn't do it to help George , and she didn't do it for revenge, she just wanted to prove that she existed, that's all.
Even if the object is not George Clooney, it could be someone else, anyone, the object is not important, the value is the most important. This is Tracy's last effort, last struggle, last attempt.
After getting the "ER Story" affirmative answer, Tracy relaxed, completely relaxed, she knew, at least she was really brilliant.
When this idea came up, Tracy suddenly felt that all the strength in her body was relieved, and even her soul felt deeply tired. What she had just experienced was the real torture on earth. Let her pride be a little bit lower. Pulling it out a little, using Ling Chi's method, it was like pulling out all the thorns on the hedgehog's body, dripping with blood but unable to cry out the pain, and then opened his weakest stomach, Chi Guoguo faced the whole body. In the world, any slight disturbance can destroy her.
Suddenly, Hugo's figure on the red carpet yesterday appeared in his mind. Without any warning, the pain in Tracy's heart surged up in an instant.
That handsome man, that gentle and sunny man, used to love her so deeply, she used to love him so deeply, but she pushed him away because of fear, and pulled him away in their intimate relationship. A hole was opened, and then the wound made the distance between the two people become farther and farther, and eventually they could no longer get close again, and could never be surpassed.
Looking at the gap between the two people, a pain burst out from the depths of her heart, and then spread all over her body. This kind of pain that penetrated into her soul seemed to slow her down. Even if she entered hell at this time, she was not afraid at all. For all the suffering in hell is nothing compared to the pain she inflicted on herself.
It was only now that Tracy finally lowered her proud head, and she regretted it. The pain in her chest made her unable to breathe, the grief in her soul made her unconscious, as if the whole world had lost its meaning, and she fell silent on the light gray carpet. It burned like a flame, becoming more and more tragic, more and more majestic, and firmly surrounded her.
Tracy's firm and divine eyes turned gray little by little at this moment, her soul was like a wisp of blue smoke, slowly dissipating in the air, and then gradually dimmed, and finally lost all vigor. .
In an instant, her whole person began to decay, like a beautiful statue that fell apart, and the pieces that fell down were dissolved in the hot flames, and finally turned into a pile of ugly dust.
A tear fell down, and the scalding temperature was enough to scald her soul, and it slowly slipped down her cheek, but before she could land, it was evaporated by the wildly dancing flames.
Since then, no one has heard from Tracy again. This once-powerful top female producer has just disappeared, at least in any corner of Hollywood, no one has heard from her.