Chatty Hollywood

Charlotte didn't expect Bruce Willis to be so hesitant about her invitation.

In fact, he did write the script for "The Sixth Sense" based on Bruce Willis.

——Who made him remember that "The Sixth Sense" in the original world was starring Bruce Willis?

Now, he has an even bigger headache about the movie "The Sixth Sense". Actually, it's due to two other problems -

First, who will play Cole, the little boy in it?

Since the time was more than three years earlier than the version of 1999 in his memory, the actor who originally played the little boy must have been inappropriate.

In this case, who should play the role of Cole, the little boy born with yin and yang eyes?

The character of Cole is even more important to the film than Dr. Malcolm played by Bruce Willis.

As many film directors say, animals and children are the most difficult things to master in movies.

If not shot well, they can ruin a movie;

Once done, they can make a movie a classic.

In the original world of Charlotte, Haley Joel Osment, who plays Cole, is an example of this.

His performance made "The Sixth Sense" a film and television classic.

Unfortunately, due to time constraints, Charlotte couldn't use him.

After all, children are different from adults. A year's difference may lead to a lot of difference in growth. Not to mention three years?

To have her film "The Sixth Sense" successfully released in 1996, Charlotte must find her little boy, Cole.

This is really not easy.

"How about letting Sam Fehr try it?"

Seeing that Charlotte had been looking gloomy, Alexis, who temporarily acted as his secretary, came up with an idea.

"this……"

For Sam Fair, a boy who was truly born with Yin and Yang eyes,

Charlotte did consider it. The reason why he didn't make up his mind was precisely because the other party really had Yin Yang eyes.

For an ordinary boy without Yin Yang eyes, playing the role of Cole is essentially just acting.

Whether the acting is good or bad, at least it won't leave any psychological trauma that is difficult to heal.

But for Sam Fehr, this is a nightmare that reminds him of the past and even the present.

This kind of thing is no different from the performance method of the experience school.

As for letting a child try an experiential performance method that "both heals psychological trauma and creates psychological trauma," Charlotte felt that it was a bit beyond the limit.

"So that's what you were worried about!"

After hearing Charlotte's explanation, Alexis didn't know what to say, but she still felt that she should talk to Sam Fehr.

"Maybe this is not a burden to him! At least, I think he is not afraid of those ghosts now."

"Yeah?"

Seeing that Charlotte was noncommittal, Alexis gave another reason.

"Besides, don't you think that for Sam, who really has Yin and Yang eyes and can see ghosts, just escaping or not being afraid of ghosts is not enough?"

"What do you mean?"

Charlotte's eyes suddenly looked serious when she looked at Alexis.

"I think he needs to be able to deal with those ghosts."

Alexis looked at Charlotte equally solemnly,

"Just like you!"

"like me?"

Charlotte understood what Miss Valkyrie meant,

"You want me to teach him spells?"

Alexis nodded.

"It seems you like this little guy very much!"

Charlotte laughed.

"Isn't it the same for you?"

Alexis muttered,

"Otherwise, you would be so kind and still worry about him being traumatized?"

"……Maybe!"

Charlotte sighed;

"Although it may just be empathy, what you said does make some sense. I'll leave this matter to you!"

"What?"

"Go get Sam Fell!"

Charlotte shrugged at the confused Miss Valkyrie.

"Since you recommended him, it's up to you to deal with him - whether it's learning spells with me or starring in "The Sixth Sense"."

"……All right."

Faced with a boss who was so straightforward in throwing the blame, Miss Valkyrie, the temporary secretary, could only look helpless.

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In any case, after temporarily confirming the candidate of the little boy Cole, Charlotte finally felt a lot more relaxed.

As for the second problem or trouble, in fact, to a certain extent, it can be said to be the trouble of happiness.

As Bruce Willis’ agent Nicholas learned, there seem to be too many big names who want to participate in the “Sixth Sense” project——

Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy;

Steven Spielberg, whom they roped in;

There is also Jerry Bruckheimer, who has already had many successful works and will be even more famous in the future...

Originally, Charlotte did not plan to find too many production companies to cooperate with the movie "The Sixth Sense".

In his original plan, Spectre Studios would provide part of the money, Jodie Foster's "Egg" company would provide part of the money, and then it would be enough to find one of the seven major Hollywood production companies to do investment and distribution. .

However, Jodie Foster's production company was temporarily short of funds due to its recent involvement in the investment of several films.

Of course, as one of the most shrewd people in Hollywood, the actress will not give up on a project that looks very promising because of this——

She then came up with the idea of ​​borrowing a chicken to lay eggs.

However, how many of those who have been around Hollywood for a long time are fools!

Soon, the rumor spread quietly that "the director of the 1995 North American box office champion "Sleepy Hollow" will soon launch a new film," and then——

"These famous producers are all like vultures! If they smell a little dollar, they will come over immediately!"

On the phone, Jodie Foster complained to Charlotte.

"..."

Imagining the actress's wrinkled nose and annoyance, Charlotte almost laughed out loud for a moment.

He felt that Jodie Foster was simply too shrewd this time——

Those famous producers all have deep connections in Hollywood. When they saw her borrowing money, how could they not guess that she was short of funds but had a project she wanted to invest in?

And Charlotte hasn’t registered the script with the Writers Guild for a long time...

"I know, I've been so successful recently that I forgot that I'm still a newcomer in the Producers' Alliance."

Jodie Foster was also reflecting on the phone,

"But the problem is, those guys would rather take the risk and invest in it themselves than lend it to me - it seems that they are all very optimistic about this project, or you, Charlotte!"

"Yeah?"

Charlotte thought about it and felt that she might have really underestimated the significance of being the annual box office champion in North America.

However, the most important thing now is——

"Do you think their money should be allowed in?"

Over the phone, Charlotte consulted the actress.