"Smith, you're facing an alien who has invaded Earth and just killed his comrades. ”

Sitting behind the monitor, after Will Smith performed a clip, Wang Jie frowned slightly, the future superstar's acting skills were really bad enough, "The alien has been captured by you, please show the right emotion." ”

If he can't even be basic funny, then he can only be replaced.

Fortunately, black people are not born with a lack of humor cells, or perhaps it is the instinct of being a hip-hop singer, Will Smith thought about it a little, and raised his feet to the air in front of him, and screamed strangely, "You want to invade the earth? You can't do it, do you?"

"Come on, come on!"

Just like the original, his expression is almost exaggerated, and his performance is obviously too forceful, but it is very suitable for such a scene.

After Will Smith's performance was over, Duke nodded to Thomson, the casting director, who gave an answer that he would give notice as soon as possible, and his audition was temporarily over.

Walking out of the audition room, Will Smith did not have any confidence in his heart, although he wanted to transform into a film, but his acting skills he understood, he was really not good, but he did not give up, and discussed in a low voice with the agent who came over to discuss the coping strategy, this film is extremely important to him, this is the masterpiece of the famous super director William Rothschild King, which is regarded by many media as a hit film next summer, if his film career starts with a blockbuster film, the future development road will definitely be much smoother.

The super director's movies have become popular with Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock and Demi Moore, and even brought Tom Hanks to the throne of the Oscar. Will Smith knows very well that countless actors and actresses waiting for the top position want to take his ride.

It's not just Will Smith who thinks this way, Catherine Zeta-Jones and her assistant are also thinking about how to get the role and make a real blockbuster when they walk into Independence Day Studios at Warner Studios.

Just like the agent said, although she broke into Hollywood with "Conquer the Four Seas", she didn't have any representative works that she could get her hands on, and now she is eager to do what she wants to do by completely gaining a foothold in Hollywood with her own ability.

For this audition, Catherine Zeta-Jones even had a big fight with Jean Peters, thinking of the price she paid for her career and the brilliant future after success, Catherine Zeta-Jones didn't know why, and suddenly had the idea of kicking Jean Peters if she could be independent in Hollywood.

Catherine Zeta-Jones' face was gloomy, according to the agent's analysis, the biggest competitor was Margaret Colin, she was aware of the geographical gap between herself and Margaret Colin, but she would not take the initiative to give up, opportunities always need to be fought for.

Opportunity is more important than acting skills and appearance, she understands this sentence very well, anyone who blocks her opportunity is an enemy!

"Here, please, Miss Catherine Zeta-Jones. ”

Guided by the staff, Catherine Zeta-Jones walked into a reception room and waited for her audition.

Entering the wide room, her eyes quickly swept over each of them, and the three women waiting here all had similar qualities to her, blonde or brown hair, mature and beautiful.

Then, Catherine Zeta-Jones's eyes fell on a petite figure, in the past, she would definitely greet her affectionately, she would return with a bright smile, but now, she is not in the mood to go up to say hello, and the other party has no intention of coming over to say hello, they will be the most direct competitors!

Every opportunity in Hollywood is important, and those who stand in the way must be kicked out of the way, and Katherine Zeta-Jones believes this, as does Margaret Collin.

Catherine Zeta-Jones turned her head and looked at where Margaret Currin was sitting, just as Margaret Colin also looked over, their eyes collided in the air, they did not have any expression from each other, and they did not look at each other again after they separated.

It is impossible to make concessions, not only the two of them, but the other two actresses sitting here will also not back down, take a step back, and there may be an abyss behind them, and they may be trampled under the feet of countless competitors who are scrambling to be the first.

The preliminary preparations are busy, Wang Jie can't invest too much time in actors, and now he is not the same person he used to be, he has to find the original actors, with a number of super blockbuster movies as capital, he is not afraid of making mistakes again, even if he doesn't say anything and ask for anything, the rest of the crew will take the initiative to cooperate with him, not only Will Smith, but even the auditions of the four actresses are compressed into one day as much as possible.

"What do you think?"

It was already late when the audition ended, Wang Jie pinched his eyebrows and asked the others, "We will determine the actors as soon as possible, and it will take time for negotiations and actor preparation." ”

"I think Margaret Colin is a bit more suitable. ”

As a representative of the production department of United States, Jon Landau was the first to speak, "This role doesn't need good acting skills, it's enough for her level, and she is an American, and the salary is not much." ”

"I support Katherine Zeta-Jones. ”

Charles Irving, the first production manager, and David Grande, the second production manager, are both on Wang Jie's side.

The situation is obvious, but Wang Jie still said, "Although Catherine Zeta-Jones was born in the UK, she has a wealth of acting experience, and the most important thing is to add some color to the film, after all, beautiful women will be welcomed wherever they go." ”

With that, Duke asked the casting director to give a copy of the investigation to Jon Landau, who looked through it and nodded, "I agree to give up Margaret Colin." ”

As a famous producer, Jon Landau's professionalism is beyond doubt, since Wang Jie has provided detailed performance experience of several actors, even if it is based on the investment income of United Pictures, he will not insist on using actors who do not meet the income of the film.

"Let's stop here for today. ”

After Charles Irving's words, the camera assistant next to him came over to sort out the video of the audition, Wang Jie walked out of the audition room with everyone, and said to the producer next to him: "Robin, although we unanimously approved Will Smith, his performance is still unconvincing, try to compress his salary, if possible, within $200,000." ”

"I understand. Robin Grande nodded.

In terms of actors, reduce expenses as much as possible, use newcomers and old actors with low salaries as film support, and invest more budget in special effects production, in fact, many of Wang Jie's films, he implements such a strategy, and the selling point of these films itself is not on the movie stars.

Back in the office, Wang Jie simply packed up and was about to go home, Drew Barrymore pushed the door in and handed over his mobile phone.

"Someone called me?" asked Wang Jie.

"Margaret Colin's agent called you and wanted to talk to you. ”

Hearing Drew's words, Wang Jie shook his head, "It should be Margaret Colin's audition problem, just say that I want to go out to see the scene, and push it off for me." ”

"That actor named Catherine Zeta-Jones invited you to dinner tonight. Drew Barrymore sneered, "But I pushed it off, because you belong to me tonight." ”

"It's almost time, let's get off work! Let's go eat first." ”

Wang Jie kissed Drew, "What do you want to eat? Why don't you go and eat French food?" ”

"Well, it's rare to be alone with you. ”

When he walked out of the office, Drew reminded Wang Jie, "I almost forgot, Sister Qingxia, they asked you when you would return to Huaxia to visit the class." ”

"Didn't she just ask yesterday?" Duque muttered.

"That's because I miss you so much, we sisters must have owed you something in the last life. ”

As they spoke, the two walked out of the studio, left the ILM studio in a battery car, changed into a car in the parking lot, and drove to a Michelin-starred restaurant.