Ace Hollywood

"I don't think Rachel was the best choice."

The one who spoke was Melissa Lane—she was no longer CAA's agent, and after two years as a special assistant to Daniel Investment Department of DD Films, she became the chief content officer of DD Films in this adjustment of DD Films— — This is a brand new position. After the news came out, it also attracted the attention of the industry, because this position is responsible for content cooperation, film library, content monitoring, content investment and other fields. For independent studios, content is unquestionable. Because such large and small independent film studios, including the original MGM Pictures, do not have a huge media network and industrial system to stop the investment in failed films, vision and choice are very important, because It may be that two or three films in a row lose money, and the normal operation of the company will be greatly affected.

So the position of Chief Content Officer is very important to DD Films. In fact, Melissa is in the company. Now it is also the second in command after David.

Of course, she has a full say in the production of "The Immortal Gardener".

Now is the third casting meeting. The three heroines have already met with the audition team composed of Fernando, Simon, and Melissa. Both Fernando and Simon advocated the selection of Rachel Weisz, while Melissa Hope it's played by Hilary Swank.

"Swank is obviously a better choice, and I think her performance in the audition is also satisfactory. Besides, the relationship between Rachel and Darren Aronofsky has already been mentioned in the media , I don't think it is necessary for us to put the movie in the lace news at this moment. In addition, we need to consider that the price tag of Swank and Rachel are not much different, but they are not the same in terms of publicity value In other words, you can imagine how attractive it is that both male and female protagonists have two Oscar winners and best actress statuettes."

Melissa's attitude is of course desirable. From an investor's point of view, a film needs to be considered for its final release from the very beginning.

It's just that Fernando obviously didn't think what Melissa said was the most important.

"My choice is Rachel Weisz. As for her lace, her boyfriend, and her worth, I don't have to consider it. You have to understand. Even though they look similar, the actual difference between them is huge. Si Wank is too sharp, especially after she just played a boxer star and won a second Oscar. Seriously, the Oscar thing. Sometimes it's not exactly a good thing, it can be inevitable Possessing an inappropriate aura, which has nothing to do with character, cultivation, and learning—"

Having said that, Fernando paused.

"In the beginning, I was also very worried about whether Daniel himself would be disturbed by this Oscar vibe, but to be honest, it was surprising that he was an accident, but it was obvious that Swank was not an accident. She's not right for The Immortal Gardener, it's not a role that just requires acting."

The discussion didn't last very long. As directors and producers, Fernando and Simon always have more say in the casting, after all, Melissa is not Daniel, and Daniel is determined not to express his opinion. He is learning how to manage a larger team and company, and entrust professional matters to professional people. As long as it is not a wrong move that he clearly knows, he does not need to intervene in everything, which will make the people under him at a loss. .

"Meet Rachel." Daniel turned to Sally and said.

...

Rachel, who received an invitation from Daniel to meet,

Showing irrepressible excitement, she has to take time off with Ah Ro. Although "Preserving the Fountain" is about to wrap up, she still has a few days to film.

"The investment in that movie is not as good as ours. I don't know what you are excited about? Oscar? Do you really think you can win an Oscar with that movie?"

Ah Luo was unspeakably ironic, in his opinion. No matter how the outside world discusses "The Immortal Gardener", Oscars are definitely not pre-booked. The film claims to be able to win an Oscar before it is shot. There is no other word to describe it except arrogance. Rachel's excitement was downright silly, smug for a benefit that probably didn't even exist.

They have argued many times over this. Rachel felt that she had lost the motivation to get angry. She tries to convince Ah Ro.

"Darren, you should understand that it is impossible for Daniel to win Best Actor by himself. He only needs to be nominated, and Best Picture is so difficult, and the competition motivates. So as long as my performance is good enough, then no matter whether it is Best Actress or Best Supporting Actress, the latter is more likely given the role, anyway, in the end their PR focus will probably include this nomination of mine - there is no time closer to a statuette than this opportunity. Darren, I need it, as You need a film that can prove yourself."

Rachel still hasn't said anything, even if she doesn't get what she wants this time, there will be many opportunities to cooperate happily with Daniel again in the future.

DD Films acquired MGM, and the number of projects manipulated must have doubled, and there may not be opportunities suitable for her.

Arrow was not persuaded by Rachel's "reasonable and well-founded" words, but was irritated.

"Don't you think that's ridiculous? Did you forget the Entertainment Weekly report?"

He was referring to a report by "Entertainment Weekly" on the possible candidate for the heroine of the movie after the three candidates were circled. When referring to Rachel Weisz, they said, "If it is Rachel in the end If she won the role, then this may be the most interesting result. Her fiancé Darren Aronofsky just accused Daniel of being cowardly and stealing the script. Just a few days later, Rachel It is considered very likely to take over the movie that Daniel invested in and starred in. Maybe this is the real Hollywood, full of absurdity and irony, and everything is driven by profit."

This passage obviously irritated Ah Luo so much that he recently greatly reduced the time he spent going out, and spent most of his time and energy on "The Fountain of Precious Love", focusing on making a good film.

Now that Rachel is walking towards that result step by step, it is indeed a major stimulus for him.

Ah Luo took a deep breath, he approached Rachel, hugged her from behind, and his tone was much softer.

"Renee, don't go, okay? Your performance in "The Fountain of Love" is also very good, really, I think you have every chance to be shortlisted for the Golden Globe and Oscar, and Warner Bros. will not be weaker than DD Films , I will fight for more PR resources for you, and you will have a chance. We don't need to make people laugh, do we? Promise me, baby."

Rachel closed her eyes as her hot, moist breath hit her ears.

If she was an unambitious woman like Franka Bertant, the heroine of "The Bourne", she might agree to Darren's request. After all, this is her husband who is about to enter the marriage hall, although he is a bit narrow-minded , but at least talented, the man she will entrust her whole life to.

It's a pity that Rachel Weisz is not a person who is content with mediocrity. She was deeply attached to drama performances when she was a teenager. She took the lead in forming a drama troupe when she was a student. Coming to Hollywood, the center of the world film industry, in just three years, she starred in "Chain Reaction", "Girl of the Earth", "Strong Accident", "Blue Sea Love", "Sunshine Lover", "Youth Trek" and "Army of Soldiers" and so on. There are all kinds of films, there are protagonists and supporting roles, all they hope is to get more recognition and higher status.

It wasn't until the appearance of "The Mummy" that she became a first-line female star in Hollywood.

But her status is in jeopardy. After all, "The Mummy" no longer exists, and she has not achieved anything in recent years. Aside from finding a blockbuster, like Legally Blonde was to Reese Witherspoon, and Pirates of the Caribbean was to Keira Knightley, her best bet As long as you win an Oscar for acting, you don't need to be a queen, a supporting actress is enough! In terms of difficulty, there is actually not much difference. To choose one of the five, you need to fight for it from the sea of ​​people.

She is not a genius like Hillary Swank, every opportunity is very important to her.

She must not give up this opportunity.

Ah Luo felt the still stiff body in his arms, of course he understood what his girlfriend had finally chosen, a feeling of embarrassment and anger filled the room.

"Darren, I'm sick."

"Are you uncomfortable? Have you considered me? Do you know how much ridicule I will face when I go out?"

"I really--"

Rachel pushed Aro away and quickly ran into the bathroom, and soon there was the sound of vomiting.

This depressive and uncomfortable environment is indeed easy to make people feel uncomfortable.

Rachel has always understood Arrow's personality, which can be seen from his movies. So far, his most famous work "Requiem for a Dream" is famous for its extremely dense montage technique, which makes despair, depravity, sinking, Darkness, depression, helplessness, loneliness, fear, death and all these negative elements are intertwined - although it is not fair to judge a director only from the way the film is expressed, Rachel knows that Arrow is such a person.

Paranoia, ego, madness!

"Maybe we all need some quiet."

They were not in the same room on set, the director needed a job aspect, the heroine couldn't be there all the time, Rachel went back to her room, and Arlo sat on the couch and started smoking.

Rachel Weisz attended Daniel's meeting on time. (To be continued.)

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