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As the morning sun hung in the sky, a white business car galloped happily out of downtown Malibu and toward Burbank in the east.

In the car, Francis Lawrence sat in the spacious back seat, looking in a pretty good mood.

Next to her, the dark-skinned Paula Barton clenched one of Francis Lawrence's hands, with a smile on the corner of her mouth all the time, and with a boyfriend like Francis Lawrence, competing for roles tends to be simple.

As long as Francis Lawrence is developing well, she can use him to get more roles, and maybe even play the heroine of a big production.

Thinking about it more than half a year ago, she observed for a long time and determined that Francis Lawrence really sympathized with and liked black people, so she took the initiative and grabbed this boyfriend.

After getting along for more than half a year, she is even more sure of this.

"There's another audition today. Paula Barton asked, "Isn't that going to be a problem?"

Francis Lawrence smiled and patted Paula Barton's hand gently, "Today's audition is all about going through the motions, and there will be no surprises." ”

Paula Barton nodded slightly, "I always feel ...... before I settle down."

"Don't worry!" Francis Lawrence directly interrupted Paula Barton, saying, "Aziva Gosman's attitude yesterday was very obvious, your audition performance completely overpowered that Alexandra D'Addario. ”

He thought for a moment and then said, "Matthew Horner, who recommended Alexandra D'Addario, had nothing to say in the end, but to watch as Aziva Gossman defaulted to you being the winner today." ”

"Hmm. Paula Barton's heart was in her stomach.

Francis Lawrence added, "You've said hello to your agent, right? I guess the crew will be in contact with your agent tomorrow at the latest." ”

Paula Barton laughed, "The agent is ready to negotiate." ”

The business car entered Burbank and dropped off Paula Patton in front of a brokerage and then took Francis Lawrence to Warner Studios, where Francis Lawrence got off and went straight to the studio's audition room, where Matthew, David Heyman, and Aziva Gossman were already seated.

Francis Lawrence was in a good mood today, not only saying hello to David and Aziva Gosman, but also nodding to Matthew.

Matthew smiled and nodded at him as well.

Francis Lawrence came to his seat and sat down, saw Matthew smiling at him, and suddenly had an idea: Matthew Horner did this, is it to make up for the relationship between the two parties and take the initiative to show favor to him? After all, he is the director of the film and has huge power in the shooting, and it is not a wise choice for an actor to work hard with a director.

Thinking of this, Francis Lawrence couldn't help but nod his head slightly, this possibility is very big, a loser courting a winner, it's too normal in Hollywood circles.

The door to the audition room was pushed open from the outside, and the casting director walked in, and not long after he sat down, a staff member walked in with an actress.

Matthew glanced at the actress, who was in her early twenties and seemed to be a Latina.

The Latino actress came to the camera and briefly introduced herself as requested by the casting director.

"I'm Alice Braga, Sao Paulo from Brazil......" The Latina actress has a slightly problematic English accent and doesn't articulate her words very clearly, "Starred in two films, "Blind Flu" and "City of God......"

Hearing the name "City of God", Matthew couldn't help but take a closer look at this Latino actress, in 04, he saw this film through a videotape, "City of God" is definitely one of the few Oscar-winning films that can make him deeply interested.

Even, he thinks that this Brazilian film is quite good and will become a classic for future generations.

If it weren't for the bumps into "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" and Peter Jackson that year, it would not be an exaggeration to give the director of "City of God" a Best Director Golden Man.

Of course, this is also his own thought, a non-English film, especially a Brazilian film, if you want to win the best director, it is not ordinarily difficult.

While Matthew was thinking, Alice Braga had already started a show as requested by the casting director, but he didn't pay attention to Alice Braga's auditions, and he had enough conversations with David and Aziva Gossman before Francis Lawrence came to the audition room.

The two producers, after an urgent acquaintance last night, confirmed what he said, and it was a foregone conclusion that Alexandra Daddario would get the supporting actress Annie.

Francis Lawrence's eyes, likewise not looking at Alice Braga, he would sweep over Matthew from time to time, and seeing Matthew's distraction, he was even more sure of his previous thoughts.

Matthew Horner's defeat is a foregone conclusion, and he has become indifferent to the audition.

The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and his nose let out a few undetectable soft grunts......

"Alright, that's it. The casting director's voice came at this time, "Miss Alice Braga, no later than this Friday, we will inform you of the results of the audition." ”

"Thank you. Alice Braga said and quickly left the audition room.

The casting director then turned off the camera and walked out of the audition room.

Soon, in the audition room, there were four people left: Matthew, David Heyman, Aziva Gosman and Francis Lawrence.

Francis Lawrence looked at Aziva Gosman, then at Matthew, who was still absent-minded, seemingly indifferent to the final outcome.

Also, judging from yesterday's situation, defeat is already a foregone conclusion, and it is estimated that for the sake of face, he doesn't want to do any more pointless disputes.

Just as Francis Lawrence was about to withdraw his gaze, Matthew suddenly looked at him and smiled again and nodded.

As a winner, Francis Lawrence feels like a winner, just as Matthew Horner is now a loser.

So, he smiled and nodded.

"Everybody......" Aziva Gosman coughed, and after attracting everyone's attention, he said, "The auditions for the role of Annie, all the actors, are finished here. ”

He looked at David, Matthew, and Francis Lawrence next to each other and asked, "Do you have any opinions?"

Matthew shook his head first and said nothing.

Francis Lawrence felt more and more that Matthew had given up.

David said at this time, "Alice Braga is not a good fit, her English is so poor, and we don't have enough time for her to correct her accent. ”

Aziva Gosman said without hesitation, "Then don't think about her." ”

Francis Lawrence was completely relieved after hearing this, and the final instability factor was ruled out, and the supporting role of Annie seemed to be none other than Paula Barton.

Aziva Gosman continued, "Now that we have confirmed the cast for this role, we will send out an announcement in the afternoon, so you can talk about it. ”

Hearing this, Francis Lawrence immediately said, "I still recommend Paula Barton, as far as the current situation is concerned, among the actors participating in the audition, Paula Barton is the most suitable one." ”

After speaking, he looked at Matthew's side, and Matthew was still sitting there peacefully, without the slightest intention of refuting.

Francis Lawrence is well aware that the big picture is now settled.

Aziva Gosman clasped his chest with one hand and his cheek with the other, as if seriously considering Francis Lawrence's words.

"Let me tell you what I think. David suddenly said, "Paula Barton's acting skills are significantly higher than the other actors......"

Seeing David open his mouth to support him, Francis Lawrence became more confident.

But what he didn't expect was that David's next words changed, "But I think Alexandra Daddario is more suitable for the role of Annie." ”

As soon as these words came out, Francis Lawrence couldn't help but be stunned.

David said much more than that, he added, "Aziva, you once told me when you wrote the script that the character of Anne is more of an embellishment for the apocalyptic New York, a means to relieve the audience's loneliness and sadness, an actress with a beautiful appearance and a sexy body, the effect is obviously better." ”

Francis Lawrence looked at David Heyman with a little surprise, and before he could react, Aziva Gosman nodded, "What you say makes sense, Alexandra D'Addario is indeed more suitable for the role of Anne." ”

While what Matthew said is a small thing for a big man in New York politics, it's better to keep it off the table rather than put it out there.

Aziva Gossman has worked hard in Hollywood for so many years, and the reason for such a simple is still very clear.

The development of events, and the sudden and 180-degree turn of imagination, caught Francis Lawrence off guard, and he had no idea that he would be in the current situation.

Before Aziva Gossman could make a final decision, he hurriedly said, "Paula Barton's appearance and figure are no worse than Alexandra D'Addario!"

Aziva Gosman shook his head directly, "There is no comparison between the two. Seeing that Francis Lawrence wanted to speak again, he directly raised his hand to stop it and said, "David, send an official notice to the angel agency in the afternoon, telling them that Alexandra D'Addario has passed this audition." ”

After saying that, Aziva Gossman didn't talk to Francis Lawrence anymore and left the audition room directly.

David then followed.