Chapter 122: Easy Time
At the beginning of December, "The Biography of Chaplin" was online in literary theaters, and the box office was not very ideal in so many films.
This is a literary film that has gained word of mouth, but it has lost the box office, and the only one who has benefited is Robert Downey Jr.
The release of "The Biography of Chaplin" made some people know the unknown little Robert Downey and know that this is a young actor with acting skills.
If you are positioned according to the role, "The Biography of Chaplin" is specially customized for Robert Downey Jr., and dressing up is simply a flip board in Chaplin's movie.
The failure of the box office, Geraldine couldn't get a share of the box office, Lester had told her beforehand, and the other party's understanding look made him relieved, and he didn't have to be troublesome to reason.
It was this "Chaplin" that made Downey get attention in Hollywood, and Lester also learned from Emmanuel that some people had started to ask him to act, but they were all comedy scripts.
A box office failure may be a heavy blow to the actor who only starred in his first film, but "The Biography of Chaplin" brought popularity to Robert Downey Jr. and made him stand out.
Starbucks Cafe in Los Angeles, this newly opened café has attracted a lot of customers to come in for coffee, and Leicester is one of them.
In the corner of the Starbucks café, Lester chatted with Robert Downey Jr. and Emmanuel over coffee.
"You're planning to arrange for Downey to take on comedy films. ”
Lester listened to Emmanuel's words and disagreed: "This will position him as a comedian." ”
Robert Downey Jr. blew on the coffee, smelled the coffee on it, and listened in a good mood to the direction of Lester and Emmanuel's acting for him.
"The Biography of Chaplin" made him appear in the eyes of the audience, gained some popularity, and Downey felt the feeling of red for the first time.
may not be able to compare with those second-tier stars, which has somewhat made him enter the ordinary actor industry, and he is no longer like an extra, running around the crew.
As an artist who became Emmanuel last year, he has been honing his acting skills to prepare for the future.
"I think I can do comedy first and then try to transform. Robert Downey Jr. saw that Lester and Emmanuel had been circling his questions and offered his personal thoughts.
Robert Jr. thought the same way, and Lester didn't refute: "I support you!"
Seeing that Lester was not arguing about Robert Downey's direction as an actor, Emmanuel asked about other things teasingly: "Where's your little girlfriend!"
"He's still studying. Lester looked helpless.
Gwen Stephanie was there and needed to be in school, and his parents wouldn't allow him to drop out of school so early.
Emmanuel looked at the watch time in his hand, one and fifteen minutes, drank the coffee on the table, got up and said, "I still have something to do, go first." ”
Robert Downey Jr. watched Emmanuel walk out of the Starbucks café and said goodbye to Lester: "I still need to go to the troupe to hone my acting skills, goodbye Leicester." ”
Although "The Biography of Chaplin" made him famous, Robert Downey Jr. was very dedicated and had a love for being an actor in his heart, and would not easily dismiss the performance in the troupe, unless the troupe dismissed him, or he felt that he had honed enough, he would be dismissed from the troupe.
"Wait a minute. Lester stopped Robert Jr. and reminded him of important things in the other party's confusion: "Remember that in five days you will run an Oscar promotion for "Chaplin's Biography". ”
"I see. Robert Downey Jr. nodded, turned and walked out of the Starbucks café.
Lester quietly took his coffee and drank it, and asked the waiter to come over with a newspaper to read.
In recent days, the newspapers have reported the box office and miscellaneous news of "Beauty and the Beast", and in some inconspicuous positions above, Lester can also see the news of the protagonist of "The Biography of Chaplin", Robert Downey Jr., which is nothing more than a good reputation and superb acting skills.
Turning the newspaper to the other side, Lester saw all the reports on Oscar PR, and the major films were full of tricks in order to be on the Oscars.
Flying Bird Film and Television also has to run public relations for the Oscars, so it has prepared a lot of funds to carry out the Oscar public relations promotion of the three films.
After his coffee, Lester put the newspaper on the table and left the Starbucks café as well.
Sitting in a Lamborghini, instead of driving towards Bird Movies and his home, Leicester drove outside the bar in Century City.
"Yes, little Lester. ”
As soon as he parked his car, Lester received a call from Peter Ueberroth, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.
"I'm here, come in now. Lester hung up and walked into the bar.
Knock, knock, knock.
The sound of loud music resounded in my ears, and the people around me shook their bodies along with the music, making the bar crowd laugh.
Leicester weaved through the crowd, looking for Ueberroth.
"Little Lester, over here. ”
Peter Ueberroth's voice sounded nearby, and Lester looked to the right to see Peter Hubroth drinking in the position of the two.
The two have not seen each other since the Olympic Games, and looked at the energetic Peter Ueberroth and said with some surprise: "Why do you ask me to be here." ”
"I'm looking for you to talk, anyway, I also know your adoptive father. Peter Hubroth shook the wine in his hand and said with a smile;
"Yes. Lester nodded and looked at the waiter, "Bring me a glass of juice!"
"It's a shame you're not old enough to drink. Peter Ueberroth took a sip of a glass of wine with a look of regret.
"I'll drink with you later. Lester took the juice from the waiter's hand and drank it.
Today happened to be a holiday for the company, and Peter Ueberroth actually chatted with him, and Lester was here to relieve his boredom.
Peter Hubroth was half his elder no matter what he said, and Lester listened quietly to him talk about the head of the baseball league.
Lester knew a little bit about the other party's side of things, and followed Peter Ueberroth to talk about the baseball league.
After all, stars like sports are world-famous in the 21st century, and they are closely connected to Hollywood.
As he chatted with Peter Uberroth, Leicester learned a lot about sports leagues and teams, and learned that NBA teams have produced a lot of new stars.
"Hey, can I dance with you?"
A female voice interrupted Lester and Peter Euberroth's chat.
The woman is 22 years old, and her slender figure makes some men look at her with bright eyes.
Lester pointed to himself and Peter Euberroth, "Do you mean me or him?" ”
"Of course it's you. The woman's eyes gestured to Leicester.
Seeing this, Peter Ueberroth said to Leicester, "Feel free to do so. ”
"Of course. Lester got up and drank the woman into the dancing crowd, and the two danced to the loud music.