Heads Up Hollywood

At the beginning of 2001, Tang En Pictures will immediately start shooting two blockbuster films. The specific preparations have been completed as early as last year. Tim Burton's "Pirate Alliance: The Curse of the Black Pearl" and Martin "The Viceroy of New York" directed by Seth.

In addition, in addition to the two blockbuster films promoted by Tang En's film owners, its subsidiaries have also started to launch. "Juno" produced by Rose Pictures and "Resident Evil" co-produced by Focus Pictures and Rose Pictures have also entered the final stage of casting.

Especially for the "Resident Evil" project, all preparations for the script, crew, budget, studio, special effects company, etc. have been completed. Not surprisingly, at the end of January, director Zack Snyder will start the first project in his life. Two films were shot.

Because the protagonist of "Resident Evil" is a woman and involves some feminist themes, Rose Films participated in the production, and Katherine Kennedy also became a producer.

However, due to the long-term preparation and understanding of this project, Tang En handed over the decision-making power of actors to Zach Schneider and his fiancee Deborah Johnson.

It's an act of trust.

On this day, Twain participated in an important signing ceremony as a supporting role. After Warner Bros., Twentieth Century Fox became the second company to cooperate with Legendary Pictures to reach a movie platter investment plan!

However, Tang En did not participate in the subsequent reception. Deborah Johnson asked him to confirm the candidate for the heroine of "Resident Evil".

The investment of this film is 35 million US dollars, which is not a small scale, and Twain has been working hard to build a relationship with Zack Schneider and his wife. Since the other party respected him so much, it was impossible for Dunn to carry it.

The meeting place was at the Jeremy Hotel in West Hollywood, not at the company, which was a bit strange.

However, Tang En was not suspicious. There were many celebrities here, and it could be regarded as the office area of ​​Hollywood.

In the hotel lobby, Tang En saw Deborah Johnson walking quickly from a distance.

Tang En casually smiled and said, "Have you waited long? Hey, where's Zach?"

"He... is still drawing the sub-camera, this is already the fourth version!" Deborah Johnson shook her head helplessly, with a bit of pride in her words.

Men who work hard are attractive!

Tang En frowned, and was stunned for a moment, "Shooting the sub-camera? Where is it?"

"At home!"

"at home?"

Tang En lost his voice, looked at Deborah Johnson in a daze, took a deep breath, felt very weird, very weird, and tried his best to word, "Since the heroine is confirmed, as the director, why is he not here?" ?”

"He chooses the person, and I agree. It mainly depends on your opinion. It doesn't matter whether he is there or not, and..." Deborah Johnson stretched out her voice, with a meaningful and mysterious expression on her face , "Besides, there are some things, it's inconvenient for him to be there, isn't it?"

Tang En was a little flustered, thinking she was playing a trick, his expression was serious, and he said solemnly: "Deborah, Zach is my good friend, and you are Zach's fiancee!"

"Yeah, what's the matter?"

"It is indeed an exception for me to bring you from the advertising circle to the film circle, but I am interested in your ability and I also care about your friendship with Zach. Deborah, if... you have some other ideas, I think it is completely There is no need, this will affect your relationship, and it will also affect my relationship with Zach!"

Tang En's words were very serious, and Deborah Johnson didn't understand it for a while, she was dumbfounded, and finally realized when she heard it at the end, her face flushed suddenly, angry and funny, "Twain, my big brother Boss! I also regard you as a friend, where are you thinking? I am not one of those female stars who are willing to dedicate themselves to their careers!"

"Ah?" Tang En frowned and looked at her, "Aren't you..."

"What am I? I invited you over... to interview the heroine, don't get me wrong!"

"But you chose a hotel..."

Tang En also knew that there was a misunderstanding, and his resentful expression was a little embarrassing.

Deborah Johnson pushed Tang En angrily, "I chose the hotel... because of some other reasons, anyway, come upstairs with me!"

Take the elevator to the top floor.

Tang En looked at Deborah Johnson in astonishment.

He has been to the Jeremy Hotel, the top floor...there are the top presidential suites!

If it's just an ordinary audition, there's no need to be so grand and luxurious.

unless……

Tang En's expression was a bit complicated, and he cleared his throat, "That... how many candidates are there for the female lead?"

"On a!"

have to!

Tang En was more sure now.

Since after many auditions, only one backup candidate was picked out, not even a competitor, isn't she the heroine? How to choose?

During this period of time, the movie is about to start, and it is impossible to change people.

Deborah Johnson invited Tang En over today. Where is the interview with the heroine?

It's almost time to meet the heroine!

Obviously, the situation has developed to this point. Deborah Johnson also knew that Tang En had seen through everything. She was a little guilty, but she also said calmly, "I discussed this with Zach. We think... Are you the boss, or are you the boss?" Friends, you have helped us so much, and we must always give something back. Of course, if you don't like this way..."

"Okay!" Tang En waved his hands, a little dumbfounded, "Deborah, didn't you just enter Hollywood? Could it be that this is also popular in the advertising industry?"

Deborah Johnson shook her head, "There aren't many commercials, because the ones who shoot commercials are famous people. But I have also shot short films for the fashion industry, and I have worked with many models. There... I have had similar experiences."

"No wonder!"

Tang En nodded, "What's the name of the heroine you picked?"

"Milla Jovovich, an American actor of Ukrainian origin."

"It's still her..."

Tang En's pupils tightened and he muttered to himself.

Deborah Johnson gave her a strange look, "You know?"

Tang En was slightly silent, then shook his head and sighed softly, "Not only do I know, she is the ex-wife of director Luc Besson."

Deborah Johnson thought it violated his taboo, her face suddenly changed, and she said cautiously: "Tang En, is this... inconvenient?"

Tang En waved his hands and laughed, "What's the inconvenience? They're all divorced!"

Deborah Johnson breathed a sigh of relief and felt relieved, "Yeah, Mira... is the most suitable actor for "Resident Evil". She is beautiful enough, has a hot body, is good at action scenes, and has enough acting experience. And After the divorce, the reputation has been greatly reduced, and the salary is low enough."

Tang En said lightly: "Well, this is her character flaw!"

Deborah Johnson had also heard some vaguely, and sighed, "No way, Hollywood is too difficult, who doesn't want to find a strong enough backer? For an actress, the biggest weapon may be her body."

This is indeed true.

Milla Jovovich showed extraordinary beauty when she was a child, worked as a graphic model, and worked as a TV actor.

But her fame has been tepid. She even changed careers as a singer and released an album, but she also failed to open up the market.

Until she met Luc Besson and filmed "The Fifth Element".

The movie sold well all over the world, and Luc Besson became a veritable world-class director. As the heroine of the movie, Milla Jovovich also went up.

This year, she was only 21 years old. She thought she had found a backer, so she resolutely married this middle-aged uncle who was 16 years older than her. She also entered the film industry in one fell swoop and gained a lot of fame.

However, "Joan of Arc" directed by Luc Besson failed miserably at the box office!

Not only did it repel Hollywood, but it also received strong criticism from the French industry, so that Milla Jovovich, the heroine of "Joan of Arc", was also implicated.

He lost his credibility in the Hollywood commercial market and was boycotted in the French literary and art market. During that time, it was definitely the biggest difficulty Luc Besson encountered since he started his career.

Even...he had planned to take a break from filming and change careers.

Milla Jovovich is young, she is only 23 years old this year, she still has a lot of time and good years waiting, she can't waste her life on Luc Besson.

Then there is only one choice - divorce!

After the divorce, Luc Besson's career became more and more miserable, but he didn't expect... just last year, he met Hollywood director Don Walker at the Cannes Film Festival, and successfully negotiated a cooperation with Dunn Films, Got a big project with an investment of 100 million US dollars, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" starring action superstar Mel Gibson!

Turn around!

At this time, Milla Jovovich, because of the fiasco of "Joan of Arc" at the box office, could no longer get the opportunity of the heroine, so she could only rely on her pretty face and hot body to star in some A vase role with very few roles.

Acting career hit rock bottom.

Milla Jovovich felt a little regretful, but she couldn't look back, so she could only bury her head in search of her next backer.

In the previous life, the director of "Resident Evil" was the British Paul Anderson. Milla Jovovich once again seized the opportunity accurately, leaned on Paul Anderson, got the position of the heroine, and then launched an offensive. into marriage.

Relying on the "Resident Evil" series, Milla Jovovich has a second-tier reputation in Hollywood.

In this life, it is impossible for Milla Jovovich to rely on Paul Anderson again, because the copyright of "Resident Evil" is in the hands of Tang En.

However, for a movie like "Resident Evil" that relies on visual impact to attract audiences, Milla Jovovich's movements, face, and figure are definitely the biggest selling points.

She successfully passed the audition and was approved by director Zack Snyder and producer Deborah Johnson.

As long as she passes the next level, she can become the heroine again!

This person is Dunn Walker!

A big backer who is a hundred times, a thousand times stronger than Luc Besson!

For a young, determined and motivated actress, such an opportunity is rare!