Once Upon a Time In Hollywood

Chapter 42 It's okay to play a son! (ask for a recommendation ticket)

"Director, is there something wrong with my acting?"

The sudden visit of Columbus made Roland, who was sleeping in the rest room with his eyes closed, give up his drowsiness.

With getting along these days, he also has a deeper understanding of this young director.

Columbus is a gentle man, even if there is any problem on the shooting scene, he will not turn into Roaring Heads of State.

Even if the performance of some actors really does not meet his requirements, he will sit down, point to the monitor, and talk to others well and slowly.

It is precisely because of their good temper that the entire crew has not encountered any serious conflicts since the filming started. The only quarrel happened on the day when the Children's Protection Association arrived.

"Is there a problem with your acting? No, no, no..." Columbus could see Roland's worried expression.

Pulled out a seat very naturally, and at the same time as sitting down, comforting words appeared along the way.

"Roland, I didn't come to you for the movie camera."

"I have something else, I want to ask you."

While speaking, Columbus also glanced at Mohami who was pretending to be stupid and trying to act as an NPC.

When the rushing eyes fell on Mohamy, the guy immediately picked up his things with interest and left the lounge.

Following his departure, Roland also went straight to the topic and asked what was on his mind.

"Director, why don't you just call me over? You don't need to run over to find me..."

Columbus shook his head, signaling to Roland not to bother about such trivial matters.

"Let me ask you, who put in your resume when you participated in the audition?"

uh-huh?

This question made Roland feel a little confused like Monk Zhang Er.

Roland had a deep memory of the audition.

How could he have gotten his hands on this project if there wasn't a sudden time loop?

Although in the time loop, under the banner of the Jewish gang, he obtained a lot of useful information from Columbus, and with infinite time, he performed all the scenes in the script during the audition.

However, after leaving the time loop, Roland did not continue to be a demon.

He never mentioned to anyone that he came in through the Robin-Williams relationship, and he never told anyone that the reason he was able to handle every shot with ease was because of Columbus's criteria, It has already been engraved on his chest, and he has never talked to anyone. Director Robert Zemeckis helped a lot in the process of obtaining this project.

Anyway, these guys don't remember the things in the time loop. Roland, who knows everything, can just make a fortune by himself.

Because of this, when faced with the question from Columbus, Roland blinked his eyes and said in confusion: "Director, I don't understand what you mean... because Aunt Ganetti told me that this project was recommended to her by Director Howard." of."

If possible, at this moment Roland hopes that he can instantly comprehend the innate skill of 'passing through cuteness'.

After all, lying on the basis of knowing everything is really a very difficult thing.

However, just as Roland was guessing whether Columbus had discovered any doubts, the young director immediately abandoned the opening remarks after listening to Roland's words, and continued to ask: "Then..."

"Did Director Howard tell your aunt that there is still a project that requires a ten-year-old child?"

What?

These words made Roland frowned.

Didn't Columbus come to settle accounts after the fall after discovering the problem?

"Director... I don't understand what you mean."

"Let me tell you the truth, it was just an accident that I found out about the project "Home Alone"."

"We know that Director Howard has a very good relationship with Mr. Robin-Williams, but we don't know that Director Howard learned about this project through Mr. Robin..."

“Actually, after this movie is done, there’s a good chance I’ll be going back to school.”

"Firstly, it's because neither Auntie Garnetti nor Uncle David intends to help me find a project. Second, before the movie is officially released, few people should ask me to make a movie."

"After all, if there is a problem with our movie, signing my crew now may cause a blood loss."

Honest words made Columbus nod.

It is extremely difficult for a newcomer to stand out in Hollywood.

Everyone wants to be a hit, everyone hopes that their debut work will be an epic masterpiece, but... when these newcomers get these precious opportunities, risks and opportunities will coexist.

Newcomers only have one chance. If the first work of the protagonist fails, what awaits them is endless hell.

They basically have no chance of turning over.

Because of the capital, I will not use a guy who has been proven to be ineffective.

Hugh Jackman's "Van Helsing" was a big hit, and he couldn't get a good commercial book for a while. If he hadn't had the "X-Men" series by his side, it would have been harder to become popular; Tom - Cruise's "Mission: Impossible 3" died suddenly because of the box office dividends and Paramount's tearing up. In those years, his various black materials emerged endlessly. He couldn't be replaced, and he wanted to get back up after messing with the Sixth University? It was like a dream!

In sharp contrast to the two of them, that is Nicole Kidman, without the hit series, even if she is an actress, she can't get a copy of the heroine of a commercial film; and Julia Roberts, especially in After the new century, it has been mixed in various independent films.

The fate of famous people is so miserable, let alone Roland, a guy who didn't even risk his head.

It is precisely because of knowing these that Roland can be extremely relieved.

Some things cannot be rushed. Instead of thinking about them, it is better to relax and play with peace of mind.

"Well, let's not talk about these future things."

"Others don't know your level, but I know it."

"Now there is a project that requires a ten-year-old child, are you interested?"

Hearing what Columbus said, Roland naturally...

not interested.

There is no other reason, because he has sorted it out before. In the past few years, there have been no blockbuster children's movies.

Different from those aboriginals who die after becoming famous, Roland, who has the memory of his previous life, knows in his heart that those crazy methods of cashing out consume his audience popularity, and once the audience popularity is gone, he will be abandoned by the market.

The Olsen sisters are typical of them.

When they grew up on the screen, they were over-consumed by capital, and after the audience got tired of watching them, they would naturally go downhill, and when they grew up, they would naturally break away from their status as child stars. Buy it.

The standard that Roland set for himself is that it is better to lack than to abuse.

If there is no good book, then only the sequel of "Home Alone".

Anyway, with Mohamy as a guarantee, he is not afraid at all that he has no way out.

If you don’t get a good project, you will be idle.

Whether it's studying or doing other things, anyway, he is not going to live like a desperate Sanniang.

Eleven dramas a year?

This is even more exaggerated than assembly line production!

Of course, Roland's thinking is also related to David Olsen's attitude.

Watching a movie, watching a football game, looking for a tutor, wanting to act...

As long as Roland's request is not excessive, the other party will satisfy it.

A relaxed environment is Roland's greatest capital.

With the support of the other party, he naturally doesn't have to worry about his own livelihood like in his previous life.

However, even though he thought so in his heart, Roland would not express his true thoughts.

He looked at Director Columbus seriously, nodded and said, "Director, I trust your vision very much."

"Since this project was recommended by you, of course I'm interested in giving it a try..."

Of course, at the end of the words, Roland quietly added something in his heart.

‘As for whether it is successful, I don’t know. '

Roland's remarks also made Columbus very satisfied.

People introduce projects to you with good intentions. If you refuse directly, isn’t that just slapping someone else in the face?

Seeing Roland's serious answer, Columbus didn't keep a secret, but asked: "Since you are willing to go, then these days, make good preparations, go back and tell your Uncle David, let him buy you a copy of the Scottish novelist." James Barrie's novel "Peter Pan", if you have a chance, go see the 1924 film "Peter Pan" by Herbert Brenon, and the 1953 film "Peter Pan" "Peter Pan"..."

"Okay...eh?"

Roland was about to nod his head in response, but before he could hammer his head down, he was confused by the other party's words.

Peter Pan?

That Peter Pan who will never grow up?

Which company invested in this film?

Why doesn't he have any impression?

After all, "Peter Pan" is a world-class IP. Even the English dictionary has taken the initiative to include it in its entries. This fairy tale has affected hundreds of millions of readers. I must have heard it.

For example, the animated movie "Peter Pan" made by the rights-defending madman Di Mouse and their sequel "Return to Neverland", or "Peter Pan" made by Rachel Harwood, and German The Olympic film "Looking for Neverland" filmed by Puhe Rousi, and "Dream Set Sail" starring Uncle Wolf...

No matter how popular the movie is, as long as it is under the banner of Peter Pan, it will definitely not lose to others in the promotion of the film.

In this case, in Roland's memory, there is only one movie related to Peter Pan in the 1990s.

That is…

Adult version of Peter Pan - "Captain Hook".

Going around, it actually got into the hands of my recommender (Robin Williams)?

Thinking of this, Roland felt something was wrong, and asked secretly.

"Director, the project you mentioned, shouldn't it be a movie directed by Mr. Robin and Spielberg?"

"The character you mentioned, shouldn't it be Peter Pan's son in the movie?"

When the slightly surprised words appeared, Chris Columbus, who wanted to continue to instruct him, stopped immediately.

He took a serious look at Roland, shrugged helplessly, and asked in a joking voice: "This is what you said, neither Ganetti nor David meant to help you find new projects? This is Before the results of "Home Alone" you mentioned, no one should ask you to make a movie?"

"You keep telling me that you have no goals, so how come you are so familiar with Steven's project now?"

I’m so happy

It really is "Captain Hook"!

Roland felt dizzy in his head, and he thought he might need oxygen.

"Captain Hook" ah!

Although this movie is not well-received among all Spielberg's works, and it is difficult to attract the attention of others, it is the adult fairy tale that most makes middle-aged fans cry.

The little boy Peter Pan who will never grow up has finally grown up. When he returns to society and returns to normal, what can he do?

The **** in a child's heart was brought back to reality by Spielberg.

Peter Pan will be tired by life, work, and family...

He on the big screen is the truest portrayal of those fans who grew up after hearing fairy tales back then.

Although the film’s reputation is not good, many people feel that this film is ruining childhood.

But it still won a global box office of 300 million US dollars.

Of course, for Roland, the global box office of 300 million US dollars is not the focus of the matter at all!

He can only be ranked as the third male and fourth male, and it is not the real culprit of his dizziness.

What really excited him was Steven Spielberg! It's Robin Williams! It's Dustin Hoffman! It's Julia Roberts! It's Maggie Smith! It's Gwyneth Paltrow!

With Little Plum, Pete, Harley Quinn, and Pacino, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" is the most luxurious lineup in Hollywood history?

fart!

Compared with "Captain Hook", that is a younger brother!

Hoffman, who plays Captain Hook, is a two-time best actor, Robin, who plays Peter Pan, is the best supporting actor in the future, and Maggie, who plays the elderly Wendy, has been awarded as early as 1970, and will be awarded again in 1979 Best Supporting Actress, and Wingenis, who played the big mouth Roberts who played the little fairy Ding Dong, and the girl Wendy, will win the best actress trophy in the future, not to mention, there is also a director...

Roland in his previous life has narrated so many movies, but he has never found a movie with a lineup comparable to this one.

The cast of the crew is really scary, let alone playing Peter Pan's son in it, even if Roland is asked to make soy sauce and show his face in front of those big guys, there is no problem!

In an instant, Roland, who was still thinking about where to go during the holiday, threw his plan into the trash can.

With this project ahead, he is still playing around!

However, at the same time, he also discovered a problem!

It seems really difficult to let James take the blame!

Under calculated circumstances, there will always be unexpected accidents, so if you are unprepared, wouldn't it be even more impossible to trap him?

Sure enough, anyone named James is a wolf.

They have buffs that are immune to scapegoats.

"Director, when is the audition time? Tell me the inside story, so I can prepare."

Hearing the straightforward words, Chris Columbus shook his head again and again. Looking at the suddenly excited Roland, he wanted to laugh.

Three minutes ago, the child was still calm, now?

Excited like Bi Mawen!

"Don't worry, don't worry..."

"As long as you are willing to go to the audition, you can directly enter the third round."

"That is, the final selection presided over by Steven himself."

What?

"Why?" Roland was a little puzzled.

Could it be because of the relationship between Robin Williams and Director Howard?

If this relationship can be used like this, then he is too awesome, right?

Unlike "Home Alone", which is about to be abandoned by filmmakers, Spielberg's films cannot be entered through connections. If he, Roland, even has connections with this kind of crew, then he What a worry!

Is it not good to sit at home and wait for the book?

While Roland was guessing wildly, Columbus gave the answer, "Do you remember the two casting directors who asked you questions during the audition? They are the same as us. They cast Francis for them many years ago."

"The two of them have an impression of you, so when they found out that the project "Captain Hook" needed a ten-year-old child, they called me and asked me how you were doing in the crew."

"I told them about the fact that you had to shoot the skateboard scene in person that day, and then I took a box of copies and showed them to them. They thought you were fine, and we still had to shoot normally here, so we directly puts you in the third round."

Is that so...

The corners of Roland's mouth twitched slightly.

Although it wasn’t based on Director Howard’s relationship, it was remembered by the Jewish gang’s queen casting director, so it seems okay?

Note: ①The two casting directors of "Home Alone", that is, the two women with names and surnames I wrote before, are really the queen casting directors of the Jewish Gang. The Outsider and The Godfather have participated. Since the 1990s, Jewish gang movies have basically included them, such as "Jurassic Park", "Air Force One", "Young Indiana Jones", "Apo "Rom No. 13", they are all doing it. ②Maggie Smith is Professor McGonagall in "Harry Potter". She won the best actress in the 1970s.