Hollywood Road

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"That's it?"

Sitting on the sofa in the living room, Murphy asked in a low voice. Carey Mulligan thought about it, "Let's look at the price first. It's so big, it must be very expensive."

The building area of ​​this house is 350 square meters, plus the front and rear yards and two garages, the total area is close to 800 square meters, and it is located on the edge of the Santa Monica Valley area. Whether it is buying or renting, it is not like Stanton Studio A house can be compared.

Carey Mulligan was still looking around, seemingly hesitant. "Saw" only received a share of 2 million US dollars, and a considerable part of it was paid out, plus the recent audition fees for other crews and the usual expenses. There should not be too much money left for expenses such as food, clothing, housing and transportation.

She was also a little distressed. Since the two of them got together, the remuneration of the two films was used to pay the tuition of the acting school. For such a long time, Murphy has been paying for the various expenses of the two of them alone.

While this isn't uncommon among Hollywood boyfriends and girlfriends, Carey Mulligan knows it's not good.

Murphy looked at Carey Mulligan, and waved to the real estate agent standing near the door. It could be seen that among all the houses he had seen, this was the one that Carey was most satisfied with.

The other party was a real estate agent specially introduced by CAA's agent, Grace. Murphy didn't go around in circles, and said directly, "This house is okay..."

"Murphy..." Carey Mulligan next to her suddenly spoke. Murphy patted her arm and said with a smile, "I'll handle it."

Carey Mulligan hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said nothing.

"Hart," Murphy looked at the real estate agent, "If you buy it, how much will it cost?"

Knowing that Murphy is a director whose movie has just been sold, Kevin Hart put on a warm smile, "The original price of this property is 2.78 million US dollars. I can make the decision and get 2.6 million US dollars for you."

Hearing the price, Murphy frowned first, then shook his head slightly.

This house can be rented or sold. If you buy it now, the problem is funding. Murphy thought about it, "What about leasing?"

The real estate agent immediately said, "It's $15,000 per month, and there are discounts for long-term leases."

"Well," Murphy nodded,

Asked, "What about a one-year lease?"

"If you sign a one-year contract." The real estate agent gave an appropriate discount, "The annual rent is 150,000 US dollars."

The price was not low. Murphy negotiated the price with him, and finally settled on a one-year lease at $135,000.

He and Carey Mulligan will be able to move out of the Stanton studio once the two parties sign a formal lease agreement.

After exiting the courtyard gate, Murphy got into the driver's seat of the Cadillac, waited for Carey Mulligan in the co-pilot to fasten his seat belt, and then started the car and slowly drove away from the valley area.

"On your mind?" He turned to look at Carey Mulligan's baby face.

In the past few days, Carey Mulligan has obviously not been in a good mood.

Carey Mulligan turned his head and squeezed out a smile, "No."

"Your mood..." Murphy pointed at her, "it's written on your face."

"Is it so obvious?" Carey Mulligan rubbed his face, "Am I so undisguised?"

She also knew that she was an emotionally revealing person.

Murphy shook his head and asked, "Are you homesick?"

"Homesick?" Carey Mulligan snorted. "I don't miss them!"

For her dream, she can overcome all obstacles!

She lowered her head slightly, and said with a touch of gloom, "Bill contacted me to audition for several roles, but none of them succeeded."

These Murphys also know that Carey Mulligan's audition did not go as smoothly as she imagined.

"Honey." Murphy rubbed her blond hair with his right hand free, "The difficulty is only temporary, it doesn't matter even if you fail the audition of those crews, we can continue to make movies together."

Carey Mulligan shook his head and muttered, "I can't rely on you from now on, can I?"

"Then who do you want to rely on?" Murphy put on a nervous look, "Do I have a rival in love now?"

"Not really!" Carey Mulligan raised his head and snorted twice, "I just think that I can't just act in your movies in the future, and...and..."

"Huh?" Murphy looked at her suspiciously.

"And except for 'Hard Candy,'" Carey-Mulrigan, not one to hide emotions, "isn't a heroine."

Murphy could hear that there was some dissatisfaction in her words.

"If this new film is approved," Murphy didn't care, but comforted, "Your role will be the second most..."

Carey Mulligan pouted.

"Do you want to appear on the screen with one leg?" Murphy shook his head, his voice becoming softer and softer, "My dear, this will damage your image and will not help your future."

Thinking of the one-legged heroine, Carey Mulligan shivered and said, "I don't like that character."

"So..." Murphy said again, "The role with the second most screen time is the most suitable for you."

Carey Mulligan lowered his head again, "But you have to receive physical and movement training..."

After complaining appropriately, she said, "Liz told me that if you want to be recognized for your acting skills and get awards as soon as possible, it's best to star in some independent literary films."

"She's right in saying that." Murphy slowed down the car slightly, "Start with independent films and literary films, hone your acting skills, become an acting school, and after gaining a certain reputation, you will transition to the mainstream film industry. While starring in commercial masterpieces, don't forget literary films, and then get a double harvest at the box office and awards?"

Carey Mulligan nodded hastily, "Yeah, Liz..."

Murphy stretched out his right hand and interrupted Carey Mulligan, "Honey, if it was someone else, I would tell her that this is a very orthodox Hollywood actor's development path, but Carey, you are my girlfriend , I want to see you happy and satisfied every day, and your dreams can come true as soon as possible."

"I know!" Carey Mulligan recalled what Murphy did back then, and said with emotion, "I know you are always thinking about me."

"You know, Carrie." Murphy turned to look at her, "This is also a very confusing path."

In fact, a few months ago, when Murphy was considering a new project, Bill Rosses warned him that if he didn’t want to waste time and make more detours, it’s best not to think about literary films and artistic value for the time being, but to focus on the primary goal. Above the market and box office.

Murphy combined what he had learned and thought about it independently for a long time, and found that many things in the propaganda were not reliable.

"I'm not good at literary films."

When he said this, Murphy was thinking of his past self. Under normal circumstances, people with academic backgrounds are mostly literary, but there are always exceptions to everything, and he is an exception. At that time, what he paid attention to and studied the most was Film noir is also a choice of personal interest. It is often difficult for a person who does not love movies to become an excellent filmmaker. A person who does not like a certain type of film cannot really devote himself to researching this type of film.

It is true that there should be no distinction between literature and commerce in movies, but with the development of society, the distinction between literature and commerce really exists.

Even if Murphy doesn't admit it, the gap between the two cannot disappear.

When he chooses a movie, of course it is the type he likes first. Although he doesn't have a jo in his head, and it is impossible to remember the box office figures of each movie, the movies that he can remember will definitely not be bad at the box office.

First love is always beautiful, even Murphy is not immune, he very much wants to help the girl around him and help her realize her dream as soon as possible.

"If you choose this path, I can't help you."

Starting from the psychology of a normal man, he doesn't want Carey Mulligan to go down this path. Everyone knows that the independent film industry is almost the most chaotic place in Hollywood, and it can even compete with the rock and roll industry, but Murphy doesn't Will mention these, "This road seems to be orthodox, but it is actually a waste of time, and the chance of success is pitifully small."

Carey Mulligan, who had always trusted Murphy, looked at her, waiting for an explanation.

"Let's put it this way, Carrie."

He parked the car on the side of the road in front of Stanton's studio, and Murphy didn't get out of the car, "How many actors like you are there in Hollywood in our time, who are talented and pleasing in appearance? Or beautiful women actor."

Carey Mulligan thought for a moment, "There must be thousands of people?"

She has been in acting school for so long, and she is not a completely uninformed little girl.

"I don't think there should be less than 10,000 people, right?" Murphy said a conservative figure, "How many movies can Hollywood shoot every year? How many of them can find characters with lines? And most literary films are not allowed to enter The theater market, even if it enters the theater market, is extremely small, and it is difficult to attract people's attention."

He stretched out his hand and gently rubbed the girl's blond hair, "Those literary films that can attract attention are mostly the result of the film's vigorous publicity? And the awards you mentioned, there is a whole Pacific Ocean difference between starring in literary films and characters and winning awards." , you should have heard Bill mention that every awards season is a feast of PR."

Some things don't have to be said all.

Carey Mulligan nodded slightly, knowing that Murphy would not lie to her.

Murphy pointed to Carrie, then pointed to himself, "We are not qualified to join that game yet."

He continued, "Think about it, my dear, a large number of independent literary films are born every year, and only a few of them can really attract attention. How low is this chance? Can we meet? Those who are the best Literary film projects are all tools used by big stars to compete for awards, how do we compete?"

"Literary and artistic films that focus on the emotions of characters can indeed hone their acting skills." Murphy shook his head straight, "But how long do you need to hone in it? The shelf life of actresses is very short. Once they get older..."

"Honey." Murphy turned to look at Carey Mulligan, "Do you want to be an actor or a star?" (To be continued.)