Chapter 1183 No Place for Little White Rabbits
Enter Daenerys Studios from the northern entrance through the Santa Monica Intermountain Highway, and come to the parking lot of the third-floor administrative area of the studio. It is densely packed, and there are people coming and going in a hurry, full of a kind of vigorous and strong vitality.
Amy asked Jessica, who was in the co-pilot, to get out of the car and search for a while, before finding an empty space in the inner corner of the parking lot, and drove over quickly.
After parking the car, the two women walked towards the office building side by side. Amy looked around and said with some inexplicable pride because she had just participated in a blockbuster movie of Daenerys Entertainment: "There are so many people, Paramount and Comparing Fox’s set here, it’s like a nursing home.”
"I think so."
As Jessica said, she happened to turn around an intersection, and saw a tall black-haired girl wearing sunglasses passing them head-on and walking towards another office building. The biggest shortcoming is not even as good as Amy's. During this period of time, her agent suggested that she have plastic surgery.
It's not that I don't want to, but mainly because I don't have the money.
Amy was much calmer than Jessica, and turned her head to catch up with her: "Just now, I seem to have seen that one somewhere, is it a model?"
"Salom Harrow, in the recently released "Ins and Outs", she guest starred as Matt Dillon's girlfriend," Jessica reported the name, but couldn't help but add: "Now appearing here, It must be the kind that is not developing very well, or else it should participate in fashion weeks in Europe."
Amy felt the sourness in Jessica's tone, and smiled and rubbed the fire: "Maybe I came here to audition for some important role."
Jessica subconsciously said, "She's not the type Simon likes."
Amy asked with a smile, "What type does Simon like?"
Jessica froze for a moment, then gave Amy a blank look.
However, think about the girl who exuded a seductive temperament just now, with fair skin that has been popular in recent years, and there is no sausage mouth that is rumored to be taboo. The face may not be beautiful, but it is definitely not ugly. What's more, the figure is still so good.
Hey, people are better than people, it's maddening.
Amy tilted Jessica's expression and continued to make up the knife: "Also, maybe Simon will change his taste occasionally."
Jessica stared over and saw the smile on the corner of Amy's mouth. She quickly put her hand around her arm, and scratched Amy's waist with the other hand.
Amy's arm was restrained, and she couldn't escape if she wanted to, but she didn't dare to pull too much with Jessica on this occasion, so she could only beg for mercy with a sullen face.
The two women said that they had come to the entrance of a coffee shop on the ground floor of the staff restaurant in the administrative area.
The two female assistants, Lena Kane, who were waiting at the door, saw them appear, stepped forward, and immediately began to reprimand: "What was the trouble just now? Be careful, this is not your apartment."
Amy broke away from Jessica's claws, stepped forward and hugged the arm of the short, round-faced girl affectionately, but tried to rebel: "Lena, I'm a big star now, and I'm your boss, You should treat me with some respect."
Lena Kane also rolled her eyes, and entered the coffee shop with Amy, saying: "I was also about to say, you should give me a raise."
Amy was immediately discouraged: "Okay, let's change the subject."
Jessica seized the opportunity: "Don't, I'm waiting for the follow-up."
The words are not forgiving, but the intimacy of the three women is obvious. In recent months, although they are newcomers who have also been transferred from WMA, Lina has tried her best to take care of them in all aspects, and she is very professional. Negotiations, public relations, and schedule coordination etc. can be described as familiar.
The two women are not stupid. If such an assistant can cooperate for a long time, it will definitely help their careers a lot. Therefore, the two of them don't say anything on the surface, but they have a tendency to rob people unconsciously. After all, with the promotion of coffee status, it is definitely not suitable for them to share an assistant in the future.
Moreover, Lena is obviously a very independent person. If Amy really plays the boss's temper, she will probably be fired in turn.
Everyone entered the coffee shop and sat down. After ordering coffee, Lena quickly took out a few pages of the script and handed them over: "Jason has to deal with some things at the moment, and he will be here in half an hour. This is the audition for "Celebrities". Familiarize yourself with the script as soon as possible, and the official audition starts at 10 o'clock. Also, bad news, Jesse, the heroine of "Elizabeth" has been confirmed, and the afternoon audition has been cancelled."
"Elizabeth" is the latest project of the former Tentative Films team under Gaomen Films, which specializes in British films, and tells the legendary story of Queen Elizabeth I of England.
Continuously produced hit films such as "Four Weddings and a Funeral", "Bj's Single Diary", "Six Heroes of a Pig", etc. Every project of the British team under Gaomen Films has attracted Hollywood attention. Sen Buster tried to get them an audition opportunity, thinking that Amy, as the heroine of "Ghost Story", was more likely to be noticed, but it turned out that Jessica Chastain was shortlisted.
Amy's image is too far from Elizabeth I.
For this audition, Jessica has been rushing to train her British accent every day during the promotion of "Ghost Story" recently, but she didn't expect that the audition would be canceled suddenly.
The hand holding the script in her hand tightened subconsciously, Jessica looked disappointed and asked, "What's going on?"
"It's an actress from Australia named Cate Blanchett," Lena said, leaning over slightly and lowering her voice: "Jason called and asked, and Simon made the decision himself."
Jessica didn't know what to say for a while, but Amy tried her best to suppress the little schadenfreude in her heart.
However, she couldn't help asking in a low voice, "Isn't that Kate beautiful?"
Lena pulled out a photo from her satchel like a conjuring hand and handed two to Amy.
The two women looked over together, and Amy subconsciously said, "The nose is a bit big, isn't it the type Simon likes?"
"If Simon only chose the beautiful girl he likes as the heroine, you shouldn't be here now, and he can't make what he is doing now." Lena said, and explained: "Kate graduated from the Sydney National Academy of Drama, Having acted in dramas for five years before, and being nominated for the Australian Green House Award for the heroine Fiorina in "Hamlet", Simon presumes she has no problems at all."
The two women didn't know about the Green Room Award, but thought it was about the same as the Tony Award in the United States. Jessica, who just played a supporting role, was really incomparable.
Lina took back the photo and said, "Okay, let's read your script quickly, because they are all small roles, and it is very likely that you will win this "Celebrity" together."
Jessica looked at the script in her hand in silence.
Amy was gossiping with a bit of disgust: "Lena, this, Woody Allen, that, a few years ago..."
Lena interrupted her: "Be realistic, Amy, if that incident happens again in the future, you should draw a clear line publicly. Now, participating in a Woody Allen movie, even if it's just showing your face, is very important to women. For actors, it’s gold-plated. If you have a mental cleanliness, the advice I can give you is to go back to your Colorado, find a simple and honest farmer as a husband, go to church every week, have eight children, and try to raise them all. Devout Puritans."
Amy stuck out her tongue, didn't dare to say any more, and complimented: "Lena, I didn't expect you to be so talented, and you conceived a script in ten seconds."
"Do you want to act?" Lena rolled her eyes, and then said: "Also, since the audition for "Elizabeth" in the afternoon has been cancelled, I have already made an appointment for you to see the apartment, and the apartment in the Santa Monica Mountains cannot be sold anymore. live, and you also need to separate."
The small apartment in the mountains of Santa Monica was rented by the two women together for the convenience of filming "Ghost Story".
However, after hearing this, Amy sang against her assistant: "Lena, Jesse and I are poor ghosts now, and we can save some money by living together."
"And pretty soon the tabloids will say you're lesbians."
"How could it be that there are so many men and women living together in Los Angeles, are they all gay?"
"The question was never whether you were gay or not. The point was whether people would think you were gay. If you were nobody, it would be fine to live together. It's different now, unless you don't mind your careers."
Amy can only nod: "Okay."
Lina took a sip of her coffee and urged, "Okay, hurry up and read the script carefully. It is said that Simon has personally paid attention to this project, and it should become Woody's peak in recent years."
Amy was curious again: "Simon paid attention to it personally, how did you know?"
Jessica also looked over curiously.
"I have my own sources," Lena continued, showing off her networking potential a bit, "Woody originally wanted to make the project a black and white homage to Fellini's La Dolce Vita, high gate Ella has agreed, but it was rejected when it was sent to Simon. Some time ago, Simon talked to Woody face to face in New York. He liked the story very much, but he disagreed with making it into a black and white film. It must be colored and rich in color, probably , in Simon's exact words, a kind of retro glamour, similar to the golden age of Hollywood."
Jessica asked, "Woody compromised?"
"certainly."
"Although..." Amy raised her hand and gestured slightly, and said, "But, for a director like Woody, it's not difficult to find other investors, right?"
"No matter how big a director is, it's just a director. Moreover, after that incident, it was Gaomen Pictures who extended a helping hand, and Woody was able to come back. The recent films have also cooperated with Gaomen. How do you think Woody should choose? When Lina said this, without waiting for the two girls to answer, she said again: "So, because Simon is very optimistic about this project, even if you can't get the character in hand, you'd better show your face as passers-by. There are a lot of big group scenes in the full script."
The two women listened to Lina talk about these inside stories related to a certain important person, even if they were not private gossip, they both enjoyed it and wanted to chat more, but the female assistant quickly shut up and gestured to the script in the hands of the two women.
The two of Amy had no choice but to put away their thoughts and start brewing the thin pages of the script in their hands.
After more than half an hour, a thin middle-aged man in his 40s rushed over. It was the manager of the two women, Jason Buster.
As soon as he was seated, the tired manager said to the two women with emotion: "Amy, Jessie, you must pay attention to dating in the future, first find out the age of the little boy," and burst out an American style After scolding, I don't know if I was talking to the two girls or talking to myself: "Since Michael's incident, the little things now have found a way to make money, and one is more ruthless than the other."
This obviously has a story.
The two women looked up and waited together, but unfortunately the manager had already braked, took the coffee brought by the waiter, took a few sips, and returned to normal, as if those words just now were not what he said at all, and turned to other things: "Let's say something first You must want to know the good news at the first time. I just got a call on the way when I came here. There will be a bonus for Ghost Story. Amy is 300,000 US dollars. Jesse, you also have 100,000 US dollars. need to sign a definite
With a sequel contract, Jesse is also determined to be the heroine of the sequel. Oh, by the way, the matter with the actor union has also been settled. This agreement, you will get the basic agreement guarantee of the union. "
Beside Jason Buster, Lena, who was sipping coffee in her hand, obviously paused when she heard a certain sentence in the manager's words.
During this period of time, Jessica Chastain has been following the publicity as a small supporting role, and everyone speculates that she may play the leading role in the sequel.
Now, sure enough.
The first reactions of Amy and Jessica were surprises, but after hearing the attached conditions, Jessica calmed down first: "Jason, when we were running a promotion a few days ago, Danny Morris still chatted with us. However, suggest that we stop making fake documentaries?"
"It's to prevent your next movie from taking over Hollywood's messy mockumentaries, which will make you stereotyped. "Ghost Story" is of course different."
Amy went straight to the point: "Jason, if we sign the sequel, how much will we get paid?"
The agent looked at Amy: "Your role has come to an end, and there is a high probability that you will only be a background cameo in the follow-up, and you will get a symbolic basic salary. Jesse, as the heroine of the sequel, the salary can reach about 300,000." .”
Amy was immediately disappointed, and couldn't help feeling sorry for Jessica: ""Ghost Story" is so popular now, Jesse can only get 300,000 for the heroine of the sequel?"
"You have to understand that this movie is very popular, not the few of you actors. Moreover, because of the subject matter of the entire series, even if the first film sells 500 million US dollars at the global box office, the sequel can only be low. Cost, it is impossible to give you too much remuneration."
Amy blurted out: "Then we won't act."
Jason looked helplessly at Amy, who had just finished speaking and was obviously regretful: "If you don't act, first of all, you won't get the reward this time, and second, you will be sued because the sequel agreement was included in the original terms. In addition, It’s not just Daenerys, you don’t even want to get opportunities from other studios, in summary, you can just quit Hollywood.”
Amy fell silent.
Even though they only received $8,000 from the project, the actor agreement did include a sequel clause, but there were no details. Obviously, this time Daenerys is going to use a bonus as an incentive, and at the same time clarify the details.
If they disagree, the outcome is basically as judged by the agent.
Seeing that Amy calmed down, Jason Buster glanced at Jessica who obviously had no objection, and then continued: "Amy, Jesse, from now on, I hope you will read "Ghost Story" As a past tense, you have no choice but to sign the next agreement. However, after signing, Daenerys Entertainment will definitely give you more resources in other areas in order to ensure the sequel. What you have to do , is to get rid of the label of cheap pseudo-documentary star that may be stereotyped as soon as possible, understand?"
The two women didn't hesitate much this time, and both nodded quickly.
Jason Buster also nodded slightly in satisfaction. Fortunately, they were not two dumb blondes who were so simple-minded that they couldn't be saved, so he talked about another thing: "Also, Michael Jordan, the chairman of Westinghouse Electric, is speaking in Beibei tonight." Lyle held a reception and invited the "Ghost Story" crew, you can participate, it will be very helpful for networking."
Before Jessica said it, Amy blurted out with a puzzled look: "Michael Jordan?"
Jason Buster laughed; "Same name, same name, a sixty-year-old fat white man."
Amy snorted, and subconsciously said, "We don't know each other, why should we go to his reception?"
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Seeing that the three people around were speechless, Amy realized that she had said something stupid, and said quickly: "Okay, I'll go."
Jason had no choice but to explain again: "Westinghouse Electric acquired CBS two years ago, does CBS know about it? Then, this company has been strengthening its presence in the media field for the past two years. Recently, Westinghouse and Siemens reached an agreement to sell part of the The power business is getting a lot of cash, it's recently strengthening its own film and television production department, and it may also acquire major studios in the future. All in all, you just need to remember that Michael Jordan will also be a big player in Hollywood next, because of his recent "Ghost Story" is so popular that we invite you two newcomers, and there will be many Hollywood celebrities at the party, it is a good opportunity to build a network, we should cherish it."
Only then did Amy understand.
Jessica hesitated, and asked tentatively, "Jason, will Simon go?"
This question made everyone in the room stunned, and after a while, the manager said: "Simon happens to be in Los Angeles these days, and he may go, so you all need to cheer up and deal with it."
The two girls nodded quickly again.
Even though there was some resentment about an unchoiceable result just now, Amy and Amy were instinctively looking forward to seeing Simon Westeros again.
After Jason finished speaking, he raised his wrist and looked at his watch, and said, "We'll go to the audition scene at 9:50, you guys still have some time, so prepare again, by the way, Jesse, about "Elizabeth", Lena and Did you say it?"
"I said so."
"This is a bit regrettable, but don't be disappointed, you will not lack opportunities in the future."
"Um."
Having said that, the two women continued to prepare for the audition of "Celebrities". They didn't notice one thing during the whole process, which was Jason's intentional or unintentional indifference to Lina next to him.
Lena Kane didn't mind either, and
And he understands Jason Buster's reaction very well.
The two women are thinking about winning over Lina these days, and Lina is also considering her own future.
Before becoming the assistant of the two women, Lena, who graduated from USC, was an intern under the WMA, and had been working in the WMA mail room for a year, where a large number of legendary agents were born.
She got this opportunity because her parents were somewhat connected with the circle. Because through her parents' contacts, Lena found out that the two daughters were candidates for "Ghost Story" personally designated by Simon Westero, and even knew more inside stories about "Ghost Story", such as this is Simon West A project conceived and planned by Luo himself.
Therefore, whether it is the movie itself or the participating actors, the prospects can be imagined.
Now, "Ghost Story" is very popular, which is basically within Lina's expectation.
However, just before Jason Buster revealed that Jessica Chastain will be the heroine of the "Ghost Story" sequel, Lena has not yet fully determined her next career direction.
She will definitely not continue this assistant job like a nanny.
The initial consideration, the next option is to upgrade to Amy or the manager of the two women, and have the same rights as the agent to extract the actors' remuneration, but this requires the promotion of the two women or one of them Fast enough to reach the point where two backbones are needed to help them take care of their careers.
Otherwise, brokers and managers whose functions overlap to a large extent will inevitably have differences and even confrontations.
The second option is to steal at least one client from Jason Buster.
During this period of time, the two women have fully recognized her ability in their hearts, so Lena has enough confidence to dig into the wall.
Amy Adams is of course the best choice, but unfortunately it is too difficult, and it is really a steal. Jason Buster will definitely be impatient and bring the matter to Jonathan Friedman.
As the head of wma, it is impossible for Jonathan to like to see infighting in wma, and her parents' connections can't support Friedman's possible anger.
So better take Jessica Chastain.
However, the problem reappeared.
Jessica is just a supporting role in "Ghost Story", even if the film is very popular, because this film is a typical type of film that is not popular, Amy is still there, Jessica, the future is still uncertain.
Just now, I heard that Jessica Chastain was confirmed as the heroine of the sequel of "Ghost Story", which can be regarded as confirming the guarantee of Jessica's future, and it is even more secure, because since she is the protagonist of the sequel, in order to ensure that With the success of the sequel project, it will be easier for Jessica to obtain resource support from Daenerys Entertainment than Amy, who is already on the verge.
Now that he has made up his mind to snatch Jessica away from Jason Buster, the agent is keenly aware of her threat, so there is nothing wrong with being cold, and he may even be thinking about how to kick her away first.
That's the way Hollywood is.
No smoke, still on the battlefield. The people here may not be smart, but there will never be a pure, innocent and kind-hearted little white rabbit, because they cannot survive.