Chapter 46 Unemployment
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As usual, Matthew and Rachel McAdams have language classes in the afternoon, and they will stay here for lunch, the two of them don't have a lot of money, and they randomly chose an Italian-style restaurant near the performing arts school, and the acting class has been going on for so long, the two are very familiar with each other, and Rachel McAdams is not polite to Matthew.
"A serving of Italian pasta. She only ordered one.
It's not the first time Matthew has eaten with Rachel McAdams, knowing that actresses eat very little in order to stay in shape, and there is no politeness.
"A Florentine boned steak. "He's tall and strong, he does a lot of exercise every day, and he's a typical carnivore," said a seafood noodle. ”
The waiter left, and Rachel McAdams put her hands on the table and asked with concern, "Did you pass the audition?"
Matthew picked up the glass of water and said before drinking, "It's passed." ”
"Really?" Rachel McAdams was a little surprised, "You're going to be the lead actor in the Britney Spears MV?"
"The contract signed yesterday. Matthew didn't want to dwell on that for fear of showing off, so he asked, "How's your job? Resigned from McDonald's?"
Rachel McAdams nodded, "I quit my job, and I haven't found a suitable part-time job yet." ”
Matthew asked curiously, "Didn't your agent introduce you?"
Many agents have a wide range of channels in this regard, such as Helen Herman, among the young actors who signed long-term contracts with angel agents, many part-time jobs were found by him.
Rachel McAdams sighed, "I have a lot of actors under my agent's name, and I'm just a very inconspicuous one. ”
"Is there anything I can do to help?" asked Matthew.
Rachel McAdams shook her head with a smile, in fact, she knew very well that Matthew's situation was not very good.
She changed the subject, "Your accent correction is fast. ”
"Really?" Matthew pinched his chin, "I guess I'm better at this than acting." ”
Rachel McAdams laughed with a pair of good-looking dimples, "You're not bad at acting." ”
Matthew shook his head, "You're the first to say that." ”
At this time, the waiter brought up the meals ordered by the two of them one after another, although the restaurant was not of high grade, but the taste was not bad.
"Didn't the agent let you go to an audition lately?" asked Matthew, taking a sip of water.
"No, I haven't auditioned for a long time. Rachel McAdams swallowed the pasta in her mouth and said, "I wonder if he forgot about me as a client." ”
She suddenly put down her fork and said, "By the way, when I first started class today, the school informed me that I would go to a crew for an internship next week." ”
Matthew thought for a while, "I may not be able to go, the MV here will start filming at any time." ”
"It's a shame. Rachel McAdams seemed a little disappointed, "I thought I could play against you." ”
"You really enjoy the feeling of completely suppressing me when you perform together, don't you?" Matthew directly revealed, "Every time you steal the show." ”
Rachel McAdams smiled sweetly again, "Actually, I'm also very distressed, I always feel that I am overpowering. ”
"It's better than me, who can only play cool and be cool. Matthew was talking about what David Astor had to say about him.
"It's your natural condition. Rachel McAdamster looked Matthew up and down, "It's not as handsome as Leonardo DiCaprio, but it's more like a man." ”
Matthew deliberately made a gesture of flexing his arms to show his muscles, "You like my type?"
"Like your type?" Rachel McAdams dragged her chin with one hand and tilted her head to look at Matthew, "Do you want to pursue me?"
"Uh......" Matthew muttered, not knowing how to answer.
This Western woman is too straightforward and doesn't play cards according to routines.
He still has a typical oriental way of thinking, and quickly shook his head, "I don't know what to do tomorrow after today, so it's better not to bother others." ”
The two looked at each other and laughed at the same time.
They all have to fight for the most basic survival now, and they don't have the heart to think about anything else for the time being.
After lunch, Matthew paid the bill and went back to the performing arts school with Rachel McAdams to continue the afternoon language class.
As Rachel McAdams said, after this period of study and correction, Matthew's Texas accent when speaking is already very light, and the language class is not only about correcting the accent, but also about professional theatrical language practice.
For the next two days, Matthew spent most of the day attending classes at the Los Angeles School of Performing Arts, and at night continuing to work as a driver for the Red Penguin Service Company, spending all of his free time researching the MV scripts and characters he had acquired, and occasionally paying attention to the entertainment gossip on the American News Report, a gossip newspaper with a name that resembles a serious newspaper.
He believes that Yelena Boyard will never miss big news like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
In the middle, there was a time when Matthew was very curious, and he wanted to call Yelena Boyar, but he put up with it, and it was better to contact the entertainment reporter less if it was unnecessary.
Instead of wasting time on this, it is better to study the script and characters of the MV more.
Music MVs, especially popular song MVs, are generally not long, and the MV in which Matthew participated is planned to last no more than five minutes, and the content and style of the picture should be consistent with the song style of "sometimes".
Since he got the script, Matthew has spent a lot of effort in this area, and he has collected a lot of information, even if he is a complete layman of pop music, he has also figured out the most basic situation of "SomeTimes".
"SomeTimes" is a teen pop song influenced by bubblegum pop, which mainly depicts a shy girl who is afraid to confess her crush on a boy.
The song was praised by critics, with some commentators saying that the song was better than Britney's previous single "First Confession of Love", while others thought that the song was unremarkable and just a boring expression of Britney's youth.
In the MV for "SomeTimes", Britney Spears plays the role of a shy little girl who is afraid to confess, and he plays the boy who is secretly crushed by Britney.
In short, whether it is a MV or a song, it is a typical public youth style.
Therefore, the MV and the actors in it must please young people.
Matthew is very self-aware, he was able to pass the initial audition at that time and enter the audition with makeup, which basically has nothing to do with acting, and his good appearance should have played a considerable role.
Based on the information collected, it is not difficult for Matthew to conclude that what he wants to do as a leading actor is to be handsome, cool, sunny, and able to please Britney's teenage fans.
This doesn't require much acting skills, as long as he has basic shooting experience and doesn't make ultra-low-level mistakes such as looking at the camera, most of the rest is the work of a stylist.
Matthew felt that it should not be difficult for him to cope with such a job, after all, he was only nineteen years old, and he did not need to pretend to be young at all.
It was another afternoon when the sun was tilting to the west, and Matthew got off the bus, dragging a long shadow, towards the Red Penguin Company, ready to start the night's work.
When I was about to get to the door of the company, my phone rang.
"Hi Helen. It was the agent who called him, "Is there something wrong?"
Helen Herman's voice came from the earpiece, "The record company has confirmed the director, tomorrow all the actors are going to the studio, and the director wants to meet you." The official filming will start the day after tomorrow, and I will arrive at the crew before 8 o'clock in the morning. ”
Matthew was just about to say yes, when Helen Herman's voice sounded again, "You'd better take all the leave these days, don't go to work at night, and ensure your energy!"
"Okay, no problem!" Matthew glanced up at the door of the company, and estimated that Liszt would have another opinion next, "I'll go ask for leave now." ”
Helen Herman reminded again, "Also, don't mention Michael Sheehan and Martin Jackson to anyone on the set." ”
"I know. Matthew assured, "I'll keep my mouth shut." ”
He's got the results he wants, so what's he going to do with all these boring things?
Hanging up, Matthew entered the Red Penguin Company and went straight to the second floor to Liszt's office.
As usual, the bald black, the fat man, and the Liszt were there, but the difference was that the bald black man and the fat man didn't say a word as if they didn't see him.
"Boss. Matthew came to Liszt's desk, Liszt looked up at him, handed over the car keys and documents, "This is tonight's work, go to Santa Monica." ”
Matthew took it, scratched his head, and said, "Boss, after tonight, I want to take a week off." ”
"What?" said Liszt's eyes widened, "take a week off, how much leave have you taken this month?"
The bald black man saw Liszt's anger and deliberately interjected, "He's a big star now! Of course he doesn't take this little job seriously!"
Anyone who sees his employees constantly asking for leave will have an opinion, and Liszt is obviously a little angry.
Matthew was about to say a few nice words, but before the words could be spoken, the bald black man said, "Big star, what kind of amazing role are you going to play this time!"
He didn't believe that this hillbilly was so lucky every time.
Although he didn't want to deal with stupid pigs like bald black people, he continued to run, and Matthew was also a little angry, turned his head and said, "The actor of Britney Spears' MV." ”
The bald black man immediately shut up and said nothing, as if there was no such person as him in this office.
"You've taken too much leave. Liszt was also telling the truth, "I can't explain it to my boss." ”
Matthew understood what he meant, and although he didn't want to lose his job, he didn't want to delay the filming of the MV.
He put the keys and documents on his desk, "Thank you for taking care of you during this time, Mr. Liszt." ”
This man had all his shortcomings, but gave him a job to survive in the time he needed it most.
Liszt pushed the key to Matthew, "After tonight, it's almost the end of the month, you give me a resignation report tomorrow, and I count you as your full attendance for this month." ”
Matthew nodded, took the keys and walked out of the office, tomorrow he was going to be out of work.