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"Go find a lawyer. Helen Herman didn't think about it, and said, "Reach an out-of-court settlement with the other party and pay them as little liquidated damages as possible." ”

Matthew thought of his shriveled wallet and said, "Do you still have to give money? Is there a way not to give money?"

"Yes!" Helen Herman said dryly, "don't be an actress, don't be in Hollywood." Find a place to hide and don't show your face again. ”

"The money hasn't been made yet, so I have to lose a lot of money first. Matthew shook his head, "I came to Hollywood to be a big star and make a lot of money." ”

Helen Herman laughed, "You're straightforward. ”

Matthew stretched out his hands, "I'll say whatever you want! Those who come to Hollywood to work hard, aren't they all to be stars and make a lot of money?"

Helen Herman really can't argue with that.

"I don't care about anyone else. Matthew's purpose is still so vulgar, "I didn't come to Hollywood to dedicate myself to art, my goal is to be a big star and make a lot of money!"

Helen Herman suddenly laughed, "It's a hard road. ”

Matthew pointed to himself, "Is there any other way for a person like me to get ahead than this one? without breaking the law." ”

Helen Herman thought about it, and for a moment it was unexpected.

A poor boy with no money, no education, no family background, and no background wants to climb up in today's society, huh...... Today the weather is good......

At this point, Matthew turned the conversation back, "Helen, do you know a lawyer? ”

"Hmm...... All right. Helen Herman pulled out a pen and notebook, wrote down a string of numbers, and said, "Call this and say you're my client." ”

"Okay!" Matthew put away the sticky notes, "I'll hit when I get back." ”

He then asked, "When will the crew pay me!By the way, how much is the total salary?"

Helen Herman did a quick calculation, "Three days of rehearsals and one day of filming for $200 a day." Add to that the $8,000 for this character today, for a total of $8,800. ”

Matthew asked again, "When will it be paid?"

"It's going to take a few days. Helen Herman picked up her cup again, took a sip, and asked, "Are you short of money?"

"I'm so bad! I can't wait to break a penny into two flowers!" Matthew, worried about the impression he would make, explained, "I signed up for an acting class at the Los Angeles School of the Performing Arts, which cost a lot of tuition. ”

Helen Herman was a little surprised, "Los Angeles School of the Performing Arts? I remember there was a certain barrier to entry, you ......."

Matthew pulled out the banner again, "Angelina Jolie helped me introduce it." ”

Helen Herman nodded and reminded, "It's best to sign up for another language class and correct your spoken pronunciation." ”

"Having trouble with my pronunciation?" asked Matthew.

Helen Herman tilted her head and said bluntly, "A Texas smell." She thought for a moment and then said, "I now position you as a role actor, not a temporary actor! ”

Matthew knew that what she said made sense, nodded in response, and asked, "Role actor?"

"You're thinking too much. Helen Herman was still very direct, "I distinguish you based on your income and the roles you have obtained in the crew. ”

"Sounds like you have a unique assessment of an actor. "Matthew was interested.

Helen Herman admits this, "I developed an assessment that didn't have much to do with acting based on an actor's income, his position and his status in the industry. ”

Without waiting for Matthew to continue to ask, she said herself, "Broadly, from bottom to top, it can be divided into these categories, extras, role actors, ordinary actors, small stars, second-tier stars, Class A stars and super A stars. ”

"In this way, superstars are at the top of the pyramid. Matthew asked curiously, "Who can classify you as a superstar?"

"Very little. Helen Herman gave examples, "Julia Roberts and Tom Cruise. ”

Matthew understood, this is Helen Herman's own demarcation, more subjective, based on the analysis of the information he got from reading the newspaper these days, the acting skills of Julia Roberts and Tom Cruise are difficult to be classified as the first class in Hollywood, but when it comes to income, status, influence and appeal, they are definitely first-class superstars.

Then, he estimated himself, saying that it was an exaggeration to say that he was a role actor, and he was still at the bottom of this pyramid.

There is still a long way to go.

Helen Herman glanced at her watch, took out a dollar bill and put it on the table, and said to Matthew, "The work here will be all over in the afternoon, and tomorrow you can call Amanda and come to Burbank's company to sign a contract with me." ”

Matthew didn't answer her words, but asked, "Aren't you afraid that I will sign a contract with another company?"

As soon as he finished asking, he realized that the question he was asking was so stupid, and he had the feeling that his IQ had instantly dropped to that mentally retarded Macon.

"Will you?" Helen Herman stood up, "Will another company sign you a long-term contract?"

Matthew said honestly, "No. ”

"See you next week. ”

Helen Herman left her last words and left the café directly.

Later, Matthew also walked out, and Helen Herman didn't say what he said, but he could guess.

Why did Helen Herman choose him for the role of Barbarian Leader? Not because of his excellent acting skills, nor because he was impressed by his momentum, nor because he had the potential to become a star!

The main thing is that he often appears in front of Helen Herman, he has a familiar face, and he is the first one that can be remembered of all her extras, plus he has played roles with two lines in the same frame as Angelina Jolie and Winona Ryder.

Helen Herman still made some impressions on Helen Herman more subtly, so the other party wanted to sign a long-term contract with him, but if he changed to another agent, what was the difference between him and the passer-by A or Michael Sheehan and others?

I'm afraid that the vast majority of agents would be willing to work with an idiot like Macon who hasn't experienced setbacks, rather than ignore him.

To put it bluntly, who knows him who Matthew Horner is?

Walking down the straight road back to the hotel, Matthew found that Michael Sheehan had also returned and was packing his bags in his room.

"Hi Matthew. When he saw Matthew, he immediately greeted him warmly, "Where did you go? I didn't see you after filming." ”

"Went to coffee with Helen. Matthew replied casually, pulling out his suitcase, "You're going to go too?"

Michael Sheehan nodded, "The filming of our batch of temporary scenes is basically finished, and the crew has a bus to take us back to Los Angeles in the afternoon." ”

He asked, "Are you along?"

Matthew packed his bags, "There's a free car, of course together." ”

After the last meal served by the crew in the hotel restaurant, Matthew and other extras boarded the crew's bus to return to Los Angeles, and as he came, he sat with Michael Sheehan, except that many of the actors around him surrounded Matthew and asked questions, making him the center of attention in the bus.

"Director Ridley Scott directs you. A somewhat familiar bald head asked, "What did you tell you?"

There were other people who were asking questions promiscuously.

"Isn't the big director very angry?"

"Does the camera want to look at the camera when it gives you a close-up?"

"Are you nervous?"

There are so many questions that Matthew simply can't answer.

Others handed over their business cards.

"I'm Brad Firth, let's make friends, Matthew!"

"Next time you have this kind of opportunity, can you call me? Here's my phone number......"

Whether it is the crew in the crew or the current extras, Matthew feels the deepest thing is chasing the high and the low, even he himself is no exception.

After the bus departed, the guys finally dispersed, and Michael Sheehan whispered, "Leave them alone." ”

Matthew nodded, he didn't know where the next character was, how could he care about these people?

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh secretly, snobbery is also contagious.

In order to avoid those distractions, Matthew simply slept all the way, and when the bus arrived in Los Angeles and got off the bus, the sun was already tilting to the west.

"I'll go back first. Michael Sheehan is still as enthusiastic as ever, "If you need help, just call me." ”

"Yes. "Matthew doesn't look like he's changed either.

After Michael Sheehan left, Matthew was not going to go to Red Penguin Services, and his leave had not yet arrived, and he planned to take a day off before going to work at the company.

Matthew didn't wait for the bus, called a taxi, and tossed back and forth in front of the crew for the past few days, which was indeed a little tired.

While waiting for the taxi, he called Helen Herman's lawyer again, mentioning Helen Herman's name, and the lawyer's tone seemed polite, and the two parties agreed to meet tomorrow morning.

Taking a taxi back to Ximu District, Matthew dragged his luggage upstairs, opened the door of the rented apartment, and found another envelope lying on the ground next to the door.

"Thankfully, it's not a court summons. ”

Matthew sighed secretly, put his suitcase in his hand, closed the door and lay down on the sofa, took out the newspaper he bought before going upstairs, and began to read.

It has become a daily habit for him.

After reading the newspaper and calling to inquire about the language classes at the Los Angeles School of Performing Arts, Matthew found a book on acting, lay on the bed, and fell asleep after reading it for a while, and slept until dawn the next day.

Get up and wash, according to the plan made, go out for a run first, have breakfast and change into formal clothes to see the lawyer, Helen Herman's face is very effective, the lawyer did not charge a consultation fee, and clearly told Matthew that an out-of-court settlement is the best way, and if it goes to court, it is not good for both parties, which involves both time and energy.

Moreover, for out-of-court settlement, liquidated damages can be discounted in half or even more, and can also be paid in installments.

Paying in installments can solve the biggest problem of a shriveled wallet, and Matthew intends to entrust the case to the lawyer named Wilson.

Before that, though, he had to go to Burbank to sign his first full-fledged actor agency with Helen Herman's angel agency.