Chapter 24 Heartbeat

Charlotte is also a loser.

Before crossing, he lived without doing anything; after crossing, he is still doing nothing.

Before the time travel, he was pursuing the illusory spells; after the time travel, the spells were no longer illusory, but he was still pursuing, but he still couldn't put his whole body and mind into it. He didn't have the guts to put all his eggs in one basket on spells, and he was still alive. In this regard, he even felt that he was a bit inferior to his predecessor——

His predecessor was a third-rate screenwriter and a second-rate artist. Apart from the first-rate technique of drugging women, there was nothing outstanding in his life. But even so, there is still one thing Charlotte admires about him, and that is his love and devotion to movies. He can endure a low-quality life, he can endure the precarity of every day, he can endure giving up his dignity and cheating women's money to be a bad boy, just for his movie dream!

However, the reality is not a novel, there is no justice in the world, and the rewards are not always rewarded. The pain and sweat of the predecessor did not bear fruit. After Charlotte crossed over, he once sighed about it. However, when faced with an opportunity to direct a movie, he suddenly found that his heart was actually moved!

Is this influenced by the residual personality of the predecessor?

Charlotte didn't think so. Not to mention how careful he was when absorbing the memory of his predecessor with the help of "soul calling", just the very normal feeling now is enough to convince him that he does not have a split personality.

So what's the matter?

Charlotte felt that she was moved, just like shed tears after watching a touching movie.

Just like when he was young, he had read Paul Korchagin's story and was moved by it. Although he didn't become steel in the end, and he could only be said to be a piece of trash, but he couldn't deny the emotion he had at the beginning, even if that emotion seemed stupid to himself when he grew up. At the same time, he couldn't deny that someone really became another piece of steel because of that touch.

Some people will find all kinds of dangerous situations to die desperately, just to prove that they are still alive. And in the same way, finding a suitable stage, blooming life, and burning yourself is also a way to prove that you are alive.

"For my ex, and for myself—"

Charlotte raised her hand,

"Or, I'll try it!"

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Westwood is desperate.

The director of his crew is missing! Also with the heroine. And the reason is said to be to fight in the field...

Bitch! Son of bitch! !

The assistant director refused to take over the guide because he lost his motivation after the divorce——

Then why don't you lose your living heart together! !

Did the cinematographer refuse to direct because he couldn't handle the pressure, or because he felt he was cursed by James Cameron?

This special code is also called a reason! ? Damn glass heart! Damn crow's mouth! Damn Cameron! !

As for the screenwriter! ?

This damn crew doesn't have a real screenwriter, the script is written by the director, and he is also the screenwriter of course! ! The bastard! ! !

Cursing crazily in his heart, Westwood showed no emotion on his face. This is not only his reserve as a producer, but also his professionalism and auspiciousness. In fact, he also knew that Lao Qiang and Addison Yang refused to take over the guide tube. Their reasons might be true, but they were by no means the only ones. There is another reason that neither of them said, but everyone actually knows——

Taking over the lead shortly before the start of the film meant not only having to straighten out the entire script and shooting plan in a very short period of time, but also limited by the cost, it was difficult to make major adjustments to the direction of the predecessor, especially for them A low-budget horror film.

Such a video has a high probability of failure!

And in a place as realistic as Hollywood,

A new director with no background has one and only one chance. Once you fail, it's hard to turn around. Even after experiencing a legend, James Cameron, who grew up from a truck driver to a great director, was able to turn himself over after "Piranha 2" and get the opportunity to direct "Terminator", and he also got the producer Jill Anne. Heard, who later became his second wife.

So, you see, if a newcomer with no background wants to make a comeback, in addition to his amazing talent, he must also have the potential to be a good boy.

And the first two are obviously very self-aware, knowing that they are far behind in terms of talent and appearance.

Ah, my last movie!

Westwood sighed silently in his heart, and was ready to give up until——

"Or, I'll try it!"

When he heard this sentence, Mr. Producer's heart jumped, as if the gate of heaven was opening before his eyes——

"Medicine, my medicine!"

Westwood couldn't help but feel nervous when he had a similar feeling a few times before. He quickly touched his chest and was relieved when he found that the first aid medicine was still in his chest.

"Looks like I'm just excited..."

After calming down, Westwood turned his attention to the source of the sound—it was the artist of the crew!

——Yes, an artist can also be a director! Didn't that damn Cameron just do the art design of "Battle of the Century"?

"Mr. Booth, no, Charlotte, are you sure?"

"certainly!"

Charlotte nodded, but before he could continue, Old Gun interrupted him suddenly:

"Charlotte, do you know what you're talking about?"

Lao Qiang looked very anxious, and he was winking at Charlotte while talking.

"Of course I know!"

Charlotte waved at her old red-bearded friend,

"Of course I know how risky it is to take over the lead tube at this time. Even when Allen directed this film by himself, the possibility of failure is not small because of the problems of funds and crew strength; now that he is missing, it is even more so. A wretched mess! Am I right to say so, Mr. Westwood?"

The poor producer shrugged with a wry smile.

"However, only this kind of mess can allow someone with junior qualifications like me to direct. This is an opportunity for me! Of course, considering the extremely high failure rate, this opportunity is also a pitfall, because It is very likely that after this movie, no investors would want to see me as a director anymore. But those things don’t matter anymore! You know, Lao Qiang? In the past few months, I’ve been thinking about a question, whether I’m suitable Not suitable for the development of the film industry!?"

"What?"

"You should know that my goal in this business is to be a director! Speaking of which, besides those actors who want to be stars, how many people in the crew really don't want to be directors at all!? The problem is, how many Over the years, I have become less and less sure whether I should continue to work hard in this direction! I think this is also a common problem for many people who have spent some time in this industry but have never gotten a chance-ideal, he still has Are you there?"

As he spoke, he thumped his chest hard,

"Will this heart beat violently when faced with ideals?"

——Yes, is the throbbing heart still there?

Many people present bowed their heads, but Charlotte continued:

"So, this mess is an opportunity for me, not an opportunity to succeed, but an opportunity to see myself clearly - only a heart that is still beating can drive me to make the impossible possible and make this The film is successful. On the other hand, if it fails this time, then I can also think that I will no longer be moved by this ideal. Of course, it may also be that I have no talent, then I will leave this industry completely! "

"you……"

Listening to Charlotte's declaration of breaking the boat, Lao Qiang couldn't help being a little dumbfounded. After a long time, he sighed,

"If you insist—"

"So, Mr. Westwood, what is your decision?"

Charlotte turns to the producer.

"What can i say?"

Producer Westwood spread his hands,

"Leaving aside your admirable determination, the reality is that if no one else stands up, you are my only choice! Of course, I can also choose to stop this project directly, but the problem is—— Like you, Lott, I'm really not reconciled!"

Westwood suddenly became excited, he walked up and down the office,

"I have some physical problems. Although I am not young, this is likely to be my last film! I have not made any impressive films so far, and I am not considered a gold medal producer. Even Dog tags are not even counted! I have no extravagant expectations for this last movie, I just hope that it can be released normally and not lose money. For this seemingly low-level goal, I would rather make a raft for that bastard Allen, Let him attack the authority I established in the crew - I believe some of you have seen it - however, that bastard lived up to my expectations! But even so, I still want to gamble again!"

With that said, he walked up to Charlotte,

"My Mr. Director, facing the current situation, do you have any plan?"

"This..."

Although the situation on the scene can be said to have taken a turn for the worse in a few minutes, Charlotte seems to have adapted a little bit. Although what he said just now is full of passion and ideals, it can be regarded as a feeling, but after all, he is not the original Charlotte. Although the goal of taking the opportunity to find out whether he is suitable for the film industry is true, but the words in the words Feelings, but to a certain extent, rely on his own "deception master" ability. So, in fact, he didn't really have blood, but instead thought of some ways during the pause of speaking——

"First of all, I want to compress the plot and characters of the script. In terms of plot, I will remove some difficult scenes to save filming expenses and time; and in terms of characters, I don't think we need to audition for the heroine again. Choose one of the remaining three main supporting actresses, anyway, as the heroine of a horror movie, a good figure and good looks are more important than acting skills, and the looks of these three are not bad!"

"But in this case, what about the original role of the supporting actress?"

It was Old Gun who asked the question. Seeing that Charlotte was determined to take over the mess in his eyes, he simply changed roles and sang the oboe in coordination, so that the rest of the crew could subtly accept the change in Charlotte's status.

"Cut it off directly!"

Charlotte also understood that Lao Qiang was cooperating with him, he was straightforward,

"The original four main female characters are not necessary, just cut them into three! The main changes are these—"

Having said that, Charlotte paused, as if thinking of something,

"Gentlemen, I've heard people say that as a BOSS, when talking about careers with people, bad guys talk about feelings and ideals, and good guys talk about money! You are all veterans, and you should understand what this means. I have been talking about ideals and being a bad guy before. , Then, now I will also be a good person——Mr. Westwood said before that as a reward for being an emergency director, I will get a share of the box office. Of course, this is based on the premise of making a profit. But I don’t plan to take this money, I plan to share this part as an incentive to everyone in order to increase the success rate of our film. Of course, I also said that if the film fails, I will quit this business completely. So, As a director, I actually have nothing to lose, and you will understand what happens next!"

Charlotte blinked like a wolf sneering.