Hollywood Hunter

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Simon is a little helpless, and Jonathan's question has almost become his mantra these days.

Taking the agent to the buffet table full of food, Simon said: "Joe, you know me, as long as the conditions are right, I will definitely give priority to wma's customers."

"Wma has over 3,000 customers in total, Simon, I'm sure any of your needs can be met."

Simon jokes: "What if I need Robert Redford?"

"I've been trying to get some clients back from caa recently, so, Simon, you really have to help me this time."

Simon knew this too.

Compared with the old men of wma in their seventies and eighties in the past, Jonathan is in his prime and has successfully become the new president of wma and successfully entered the board of directors. He is ambitiously trying to revive this old talent agency company.

"Joe, I don't think you need to compete for customers anymore. The most important thing is to manage wma's existing customer resources. You just said that wma has more than 3,000 customers, enough to meet the needs of any type of film. Moreover, You know, I'm not one of those people who likes to use A-listers too much."

Jonathan nodded, but insisted: "However, some must be dug back."

Everyone has their own insistence, Simon no longer persuaded, instead said: "Actually, the "Intersection of Life" that Ella is preparing is a very suitable project for wma. You should have read the script, this is a big A large-scale group play requires dozens of actors. Robert Altman's directorship is enough to ensure that the film attracts the attention of major film festivals. This kind of art type has an Oscar-level director at the helm and has a lot of room for the role to play. It is the best platform to train actors. You can put some actors that wma plans to focus on training in the next few years, so that several similar projects will continue, and then rush for some nominations and star in one or two excellent commercial films, most of them Everyone can stay in the first and second ranks.”

In memory, the original "Intersection of Life," with a cast that included Robert Downey Jr., Julianne Moore, Chris Penn, Tim Robbins, Andie MacDowell, Frances McDormand, Jennifer Jason Leigh and a large number of well-known Hollywood stars can be described as star-studded.

However, in this era, these people are basically only second- and third-tier actors.

For Simon, who knows the future well, backtracking, it's easy to find such a standard path to fame for Hollywood actors.

Before the 1990s, veteran Hollywood stars basically relied on luck to appear in some successful commercial films to become popular and maintain their fame for a long time. Just like Robert Redford's "Tiger Panther", Harrison Ford's "Star Wars", Al Pacino's "The Godfather", etc., even Robert De Niro, who is famous for his acting skills, is also in the The commercially successful "Godfather 2" was only recognized by the industry after that, and then began to conquer the city at the Oscars.

However, after the 1990s, the new generation of Hollywood stars gradually explored a career development model that accumulated popularity from participating in literary films and then advanced to commercial film stars. The key reason for this trend is the re-prosperity of literary films in the 1990s.

I have to say that a certain fat man really played a big role in this process.

Now, Hollywood has just recovered from the low tide of the 1960s and 1970s. Simon can clearly see this somewhat stereotyped road to fame. Maybe some people in Hollywood have tried it, but before the 1980s, there was no Hollywood movie type. After the 1990s, it was so subdivided, at least before Simon appeared, there were not many obvious success models in the circle, and naturally no one made reference.

Jonathan gradually showed a thoughtful expression when he heard Simon's words.

After Simon appeared, Hollywood has given birth to a similar model of fame. Sandra, who became popular by relying on "Lola Run", is the most special case.

What Jonathan thought of was "Pulp Fiction". Although this film also used big names such as Robert De Niro and Robert Redford, but Samuel L. Jackson and Nicole Kidman were originally unknown actors. But he also became famous through this movie.

Simon does not have the background of such veteran directors as Robert Altman, but his fame is not lost to the other party.

Then, Simon's works can be popular with many people, and the works of veteran directors such as Robert Altman also have such potential. Simon passes the box office, and these people pass the awards. In the final analysis, as long as the actor's qualifications and exposure are increased as much as possible, it is naturally easier for them to get more opportunities.

"I'll go back and look at the script for "Intersection of Life." Simon, what do you think about wma covering all the characters for this project? I promise to provide the best and cheapest actors for Daenerys Entertainment."

Participating in such a film, too high a salary is not to be expected. Jonathan believes that most actors should not lack this vision. If there is only money in the eyes, then there is no need to explore and cultivate.

Simon shook his head and said, "Joe, this request is a bit too much, I can't promise you."

"Okay, then, as much as possible to be biased towards wma, it should be fine, right?"

"That is for sure."

The two came to the buffet table, and Jonathan followed Simon to pick up the tray of food, while saying, "Also, Simon, are you really not optimistic about the new movie Brian is preparing?"

Jonathan was talking about Brian de Palma.

Also a client of Jonathan, who has helped him a lot, Simon has been in close contact with Brian de Palma.

After the cooperation on "Instinct" last year, Palma tried to transform, and cooperated with Columbia Pictures to film a Vietnam War movie "Vietnam War Trauma", which has been popular in recent years, starring Sean Penn and Michael Fox, The budgeted cost is $22 million, and the deadline is August 18, later this month.

Simon has no impression of "Vietnam War Trauma", and also thinks that Palma's filming of war themes is somewhat unreliable, so naturally he is not optimistic.

However, what Jonathan is talking about at this time is another new film that Palma is preparing recently, called "Bonfire of Vanity", adapted from the original novel of the same name, about a Wall Street elite who was stared at by a tabloid reporter because of a traffic accident The story of my work and life has become a mess since I was caught in the whirlpool of public opinion.

As far as I can remember, this urban comedy that leaned toward reality satire, starring Tom Hanks, spent a large production budget, but it failed miserably at the box office.

Tom Hanks hasn't played a bad guy on the big screen since "Bonfire of Vainglory," and Brian De Palma has turned conservative because of the film's box-office fiasco, and there's been very little personal style since then. Excellent works can only be used as a foil for Tom Cruise in commercial blockbusters such as "Mission Impossible".

"I don't think there's a bright spot in the story. And if Brian insists on doing it, he has to be very careful about the casting and try to keep the budget within a reasonable range, preferably no more than $20 million."

Jonathan suggested: "It's better, Simon, take the time to talk carefully."

Simon nodded: "Yes, but I also have to confess that Daenerys can't take on this project."

With Palma's reputation, as long as the budget is reasonably controlled and there will be no major casting mistakes like the original time and space, the new version of "Bonfire of Vainglory" will not lose too much even if it still loses money, and it may still be profitable through later operations. to some.

However, if Daenerys Entertainment takes over this project, it must arrange a relatively good schedule for it and invest enough publicity resources.

Hollywood’s annual popular schedules are fixed and limited. Think about the same summer schedule, the same $20 million budget, and the same publicity investment, “Bodyguard” can sell for $100 million at the box office, and “Bonfire of Vainglory” can only sell for 10 million. This potential loss is enormous.

"That's not a problem, Simon, after "Butterfly Effect" and "Instinct", there is no shortage of investors for the projects that Brian wants to shoot now, he actually just wants to try more genres, you are the director, this kind of mood you should more experience."

Simon nodded understandingly.

After chatting like this, they picked some food, and the two were about to find another place to eat. Finally, someone at the scene couldn't bear their temper and waited for the end of their conversation, and interjected directly.

Jonathan, seeing Don Johnson and Melanie Griffiths approaching, realizes that he has taken up too much of Simon's time, which may have caused dissatisfaction among many at the party tonight.

Jonathan and Simon have too many opportunities to communicate, and they are not in a hurry. After simply greeting the Johnsons, who are also clients of wma, they are very happy to give them the space to talk.

Simon had contact with Melanie Griffith during the Cannes Film Festival in France last year, and met again. The actress from a Hollywood family has married another actor, Don Johnson, and she still has a big belly today. Come to the party.

After chatting patiently with the Johnsons, Simon also pretended to be curious about the baby's gender.

Knowing that it was a girl, he couldn't help but become more enthusiastic and asked the little guy's name.

Melanie Griffith listened to Simon's question, stroked his belly and said happily: "Name, we haven't considered this issue, Simon, do you have any good advice?"

"I'm even more inexperienced," Simon laughed. "However, since it's a girl, how about Dakota?"

Melanie Griffith repeated: "Dakota?"

"yes."

Don Johnson was also curious: "Simon, what does this name mean?"

Simon searched for his memory and said, "Probably from the native Indian language, which means 'eternal smile'."

"'Eternal Smile', such a beautiful name," Melanie Griffith praised, looking at her husband: "Don, what do you think?"

Don Johnson nodded. "Very good."

"Then our little guy is called Dakota, Dakota Johnson," Melanie Griffith said, looking at Simon again, and said, "Since you named it, Simon, why don't you? How about you being the little guy's godfather?"

Simon shook his head and refused: "Forget it, I have no such preparation. Besides, I am not religious."

"It's really a pity," Melanie Griffith didn't have any expectations, and stretched out her hand to grab her husband and pulled him to his side, saying, "Simon, "Miami Vice" will probably end next year, Tang If you want to try to develop to the big screen, do you have any chance for him in your 10 films this time?"

Don Johnson is about forty years old this year, still in the prime age of Hollywood actors, with a handsome appearance and a tall figure that is very suitable for a tough guy on the screen. However, he used to develop on the small screen, and the hit drama "Miami Vice" starring in recent years can be said to be the pinnacle of his career.

Simon naturally would not agree to anything immediately, nor did he directly refuse, saying: "If there is a suitable role, I will contact you."

Melanie Griffith was rude and said, "Then, let's leave contact information for each other."

As he spoke, he poked his husband.

Don Johnson quickly took out his business card and handed it to Simon.

Simon took the business card handed over by Johnson, took out his wallet with one hand and flipped through it, took out a small stack of business cards and put it in the food tray he was holding in the other hand, and handed one to Don Johnson.

The business card that Don Johnson handed over contained various public and private contact information, but Simon's business card only had the phone number of his office.

However, after getting Simon's business card, the Johnsons were very satisfied.

Many guests around who were watching the situation here saw Simon handing out business cards, and they were obviously more eager to try. Just as the Johnsons turned away from Simon, someone else came over.

There were only five or six business cards in Simon's wallet symbolically, and he was robbed in a blink of an eye, and he also had a stack of other people's business cards in his hand.

After several exchanges, I finally found time to sit at a free round table, and a blonde followed Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard.

Simon recognized the sexy actress named Rebecca De Mornay, did not get up again, pointed to his tray, and joked: "Only crab cakes, do you want it?"

Seeing that Simon was not unfamiliar at all, Rebecca Demoney replied with a familiar smile, "Okay."

Having said that, Rebecca Demoney bent over, took a piece of crab cake from Simon's tray across the dining table, sat down opposite him and ate, occasionally licking it. Very sexy lips. The woman was wearing a low-cut black evening dress tonight, and the vacuum inside the action just now was completely exposed to Simon.

Simon didn't feel anything. Although the scenery was good, it was not his own dish.

Rebecca Demoney chatted with Simon at random. After eating the crab cakes, she put the bamboo stick in the space of Simon's plate, took out a card from her handbag and handed it over, saying, "Simon, this is the My business card, remember to come to me."

Before Simon could react, Rebecca Demoney got up and walked away gracefully.

Simon picked up the hard card with a magnetic strip in front of him. It was a room card with a room number attached to it.

"An interesting 'business card', isn't it?"

There was another female voice on the opposite side, slightly hoarse. Simon judged from experience that the other party should smoke, raised his head, this is the round face of a mature woman with a charming charm. However, what attracted Simon most was the deep V dress that the woman held up high.

Linda Carter.

The heroine of the "Wonder Woman" TV series in the 1970s, the sexy idol of a generation.

Simon still rubbed the room card with a smile on his face: "Good evening, Ms. Carter."

Linda Carter put her arms on the dining table, leaned forward slightly, and said, "Mr. Westeros, aren't you going to buy me a piece, um, that one?"

Simon pushed the tray towards the woman and said, "If you want."

"It's reluctant," Linda Carter did not reach out, but raised her chin slightly to indicate the room card in the man's hand: "Are you going to 'visit' the lady just now?"

Simon shook his head and smiled: "No."

"Um?"

"I have a shadow of a place like a hotel and wouldn't stay in a hotel room unless I had no choice."

"An interesting quirk, why?"

Simon said: "Probably have to blame Hitchcock's "The Shining"."

Linda Carter laughed and said, "Mr. Westeros, do you think I don't know that The Shining is Kubrick's?"

"Oh, wrong," Simon shrugged and asked, "What about you, Ms. Linda, what are you doing lately, I really like "Wonder Woman"."

"Simon, you can actually call me Linda," Linda Carter said, her tone desolate again, "I recently came to Los Angeles to audition for a TV movie, I don't know if I can make it, I'm out of breath. "

"Which company, if you don't mind, I'll say hello for you."

Linda Carter rolled her eyes slightly and said, "How can I possibly mind this kind of thing. However, don't bother you, the big man."

Simon smiled and said nothing more.

He waved to the waiter to bring another glass of champagne, and carefully helped Linda Carter to take a glass and hand it over.

Linda Carter thought that Simon would continue to court her, but he was quiet. Unwilling to get up and walk away like this, he took the initiative to find a topic and said, "I just talked about "The Shining", Simon, do you like Stephen King's novels very much?"

Simon nodded and said, "I have some impressions."

"No wonder you've written so many excellent horror screenplays. I watched The Sixth Sense last month, and it's really much better than a Stephen King novel."

"thanks."

Linda Carter paused for another moment, waiting for Simon to eat the last sandwich on the plate, and said, like a grudge, "Simon, do you always let women take the initiative to talk about it like this?"

Simon pushed the empty dinner plate away and said with a smile, "Of course not, but I'm usually a little slow to respond in front of beautiful women."

"Is this a compliment?"

"yes."

"Unfortunately, I'm not those little girls anymore."

Simon looked at the woman opposite, a little more aggressive in his eyes,

Said: "Actually, I don't have any feelings for the little girl."

Linda Carter subconsciously avoided Simon's eyes, feeling inexplicably that she was playing with fire. A voice in her heart had begun to urge her to get up and leave, but her body did not move.

Some rumors about Simon Westeros in the circle also faintly appeared in my mind.

It appears to be true.

only.

You are really playing with fire!

Across the dining table, Simon had already stood up and reached out to the woman, saying, "Linda, can I ask you to dance?"

Seeing that the man had completely restrained some of the breath he had just now, he looked very gentlemanly. Linda Carter comforted himself with just a dance, so he nodded with a smile, raised his hand and handed it over, letting Simon drag him to the dance floor in the hall.

Then.

And then.

About eleven o'clock in the middle of the night, Linda Carter felt that she had been taken out of the hotel, got into a car at the private exit of the lobby leading to the parking lot, and came to a halfway up the hill in Palisades, a western suburb of Los Angeles. Inside a mansion.

At a certain moment, Linda Carter even thought that the little man must have let the ghost around him cast a spell on him.

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