Chapter 200: The Problem of Transformation (Ask for Subscription)
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Nashville, the capital of Tennessee on the Cumberland River, is a mecca for pop music, especially country music, and has a quiet atmosphere not found in entertainment hubs like New York and Los Angeles, where many artists come here to recharge for more energy before releasing an album or going on a concert tour.
Because of Britney's relationship, Matthew has been to Nashville more than once, but unlike the previous visits to Nashville, the night he came to Nashville, his good mood after taking Will Turner disappeared without a trace, and Britney took the time to come out to meet him and propose to break up.
This is not because of any of the two cheating or a third party intervening, but entirely because of time and distance, and the two have met less than ten times in a year.
Matthew tried to keep it, but it didn't work, maybe it's the relationship he has been reminding and guiding in the past two years, Britney is far more mature than two years ago, but there is no quarrel between the two, they have no contradictions, and they haven't done anything to be sorry for each other, it may be an exaggeration to say that they can't be a couple and still be friends, but they won't become enemies.
The atmosphere of this meeting was also peaceful and friendly.
Matthew didn't expect that he flew over to visit Britney, which would be such a result, but looking back, in fact, he didn't blame Britney, both of them were responsible, for example, when the number and frequency of calls dropped, there might be problems, but the two didn't do anything, maybe unconsciously, the relationship has gradually faded.
Time and distance are objective beings that cannot be ignored.
In his still somewhat oriental thinking, if he can keep it, he must keep it, but Westerners are obviously different, in Britney's words, since there is no emotion, staying together again is torture and irresponsible to each other.
Hearing her say this, Matthew was somewhat relieved that Britney had made significant changes in the past two years under her influence, and these changes were also positive.
The two broke up peacefully, and deep down he still hoped that Britney would have a smooth ride and become a super pop diva.
Because he was about to go to the crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean" for preliminary preparations, Matthew met Britney again the next day, and after making sure that it was irreparable, he returned to Los Angeles.
Fortunately, he and Britney have been dating for two years, but they have never intervened in each other's lives, because they have seen too little relationship, and there are very few insiders.
On Matthew's side, the only person in the know is Helen Herman.
"I'll tell you a piece of news. ”
In Helen Herman's office, Matthew didn't hide the depression on his face, "Britney broke up with me. ”
"Hmm. Helen Herman replied casually, not at all surprised, "Hollywood, it's normal to divide and merge." ”
Matthew didn't speak, he was a normal person and needed time to get rid of this emotion.
"A word of advice. Helen Herman said directly, "Next time you interact with people, don't look for popular singers, they are not rushing to events all year round, they are preparing for events, and they are much busier than actors." ”
Matthew knew that Helen Herman was telling the truth, but he said, "Is there any mistake, I'm out of love, don't forget if you're not comforted, and still say cool things." ”
Helen Herman looked up at Matthew, "Do you need my comfort?" Before Matthew could reply, she said, "Well, I'll give you the best comfort, you lost a big tree, but you got a forest." ”
"What kind of comfort are you. Matthew went to make himself a cup of tea and said to Helen Herman, "I felt like something was missing." ”
Helen Herman was a little surprised, "I didn't expect you to ......"
"Please!" interrupted Matthew, "this is my first love, my first love!"
"Soon you'll forget. Helen Herman has rarely been talking about this topic all the time, in fact, her purpose is very simple, to get Matthew back to normal as soon as possible, after all, he is about to go to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" crew, "There are too many beautiful women in Hollywood, and when you become more famous, you will soon forget Britney." ”
Matthew shrugged, "Maybe." ”
Helen Herman said, "Don't say it's you actors with a lot of work pressure, look at today's society, who hasn't fallen in love a few times before getting married?"
Matthew thought about it, not to mention that on Lao Mei's side, the country he once lived in was not like this?
"Alright, stop whining. Helen Herman finally persuaded, "It doesn't look like you." ”
Matthew took a sip of hot tea and didn't say anything more.
After a while, he took the initiative to change the subject, "I found a suitable personal assistant, you can help me draw up a contract, don't forget to add a confidentiality clause." ”
"Hmm. Helen Herman answered, then asked, "Is it reliable?"
"It should be fine, you know it. Matthew drank the rest of the tea from his cup and said, "Mira Wang, the girl who worked as my temporary assistant on the set of "The Scorpion King" and "The Mummy Returns." ”
Helen Herman seemed to agree, "She's not bad, she's worked with you, she's the right fit." ”
It was close to noon, Matthew didn't leave, invited Helen Herman out for lunch, and then went to the studio area of Universal Studios to meet Sean Daniel, the producer contacted Helen Herman some time ago and wanted to invite Matthew to star in "Alfie" that he was preparing, but after he discussed with Helen Herman, he asked Helen Herman to refuse him on the grounds that he wanted to shoot "Pirates of the Caribbean".
This is a romantic comedy, which does not match the current positioning, in the words of Helen Herman, he is in a period of rapid rise, and there is enough room for development in front of him, and there is no need to think about expanding the drama and transformation for the time being, which will not only not bring much help, but will also drag down the current development momentum.
If you want to star in other types of films, you can wait for him to become a first-line player, and after he can withstand one or two street hits, it is not too late to expand his acting career and transformation.
With his current coffee position and capital, he can't withstand a slightly larger hit on the street.
After Sean Daniel was politely rejected by Helen Herman, he reached out to him and asked him to meet him at Universal Studios.
Anyway, Sean Daniel was nice to him, and Matthew came over to meet him.
In a studio at Universal Studios, Matthew met Sean Daniel, who was working on "Alfie".
The set construction was underway in the studio, and the two stood at the door and chatted a few words.
"Sean, Helen didn't mean to reject you. Of course, Matthew has to pick beautiful words to say, "We have worked together on two films, and if it weren't for the conditions, of course I hope to continue to work with you." ”
"So, you're really going to be on the Pirates of the Caribbean crew?" asked Sean Daniel.
The crew will wait until early July to officially announce the cast information, and Matthew nodded in response, "Yes, one of the leading actors, he will join the crew to prepare from next month, and he will also go to the Caribbean to shoot." ”
Sean Daniel nodded, "If the schedule is not suitable, there is no way." He took the initiative to change the subject, pointed to a studio not far away, and said, "Stephen's "Van Helsing" crew is preparing over there, do you want to go over and have a look?"
Matthew thought for a moment and said, "I'll go over and have a look." ”
"That's good. Sean Daniel turned around and looked inside the studio, "I'm not going to go." ”
Saying goodbye to Sean Daniel, Matthew came to the studio, said to the staff at the door, and entered it smoothly, but Stephen Sommers was not there, it was said that he went to several countries in Eastern Europe to inspect the location, and only a few main actors such as the male and female protagonists were receiving some action training in the temporarily remodeled venue.
Matthew saw Orlando Bloom from afar, and just as he was resting, he went over to say hello.
"Hi Orlando. He beckoned.
Orlando Bloom saw Matthew and immediately greeted him, "Matthew, you didn't come to see me, did you?" ”
"You don't have that much face. Matthew was as polite as an old friend, "I'm here on business, and I'll stop by to have a look." ”
As soon as he finished speaking, a man standing behind Orlando Bloom suddenly said, "Matthew?"
Hearing someone call out to him, Matthew glanced over there, it was a very stocky young man, he had seen it a few times in Neborah's fitness club.
"Hello, Fawkes. He smiled and said, "Why are you here?"
This is the real rich man Fox Sherman in Neborah's mouth.
"I'm here to find someone. Fox Sherman didn't hide it, looking directly at the other side of the training field, which was a tall woman with long brown hair.
Matthew also took a look and recognized it as Kate Beckinsale, who starred in "Pearl Harbor" and the heroine of this "Van Helsing".
Fox Sherman didn't have a few words to talk to Matthew, and Kate Beckinsale went to the rest area on the other side, and he quickly said goodbye and followed.
"This Fox Sherman," Orlando Bloom said as he looked over there, "invested in another small production by Kate Beckinsale, and seems to be pursuing her." ”
Matthew nodded, not too concerned about any of this, and asked, "How's it going?"
Orlando Bloom laughed, "It's fine. There was a smugness in his tone that couldn't be concealed, "No matter how you say it, it's the actor of a $160 million production, and there are a lot of action scenes." ”
Speaking of this, he still felt guilty and asked with concern, "What about you? Have you found a new job?"
Matthew thought for a moment, weighed it slightly, and said, "Just signed a new contract, Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean", one of the two leading actors. ”
Orlando Bloom had also heard about the project, but had no other idea than to be happy for Matthew, "Congratulations!"
In this way, he felt better.
The two chatted for a few more minutes, and Matthew saw that they were about to start training again, so he took the initiative to say goodbye and leave.
He doesn't care about Van Helsing anymore and only thinks about Pirates of the Caribbean.