The Tempest is a fantasy play by Shakespeare and is said to be Shakespeare's last play. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

The script tells the story of a duke in the city-state of Milan, Italy, who was usurped by his younger brother and stranded on a desert island, subdued the elves and monsters on the island, and then launched a revenge to regain the title.

Eric spotted Vera Farmiga on a Fox TV costume show last night, called to give him a few words, and early the next morning, he got his tickets to The Tempest at a Broadway theater in Manhattan.

The costume drama in which Vera Farmiga starred was called "Roar", which was cut after only 13 episodes because of dismal ratings. She was originally a drama actress, but because of the unfavorable development of her career on the TV screen, she had to temporarily return to Broadway to resume her old business, and "The Tempest" is the drama she is participating in.

Eric hasn't contacted Vera Farmiga yet, and although he thinks the actress has a pair of eyes that are perfect for a horror movie, he plans to take a look at it first.

The director of "Midnight Bell" has been confirmed in New York, and Eric specially called him, planning to go to see this drama together, which can be regarded as an audition for the heroine.

Speaking of which, the director of the American version of "Midnight Bell" is also famous in the original time and space, this guy's name is Gore Verbinski, the director of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy. Moreover, Gore Wibinski, like Michael Bay and David Fincher, was a well-known commercial and music MV director before turning to film directorship.

When Eric approached Gore Wibinski, he had just finished one of his short films and was planning to use it as a stepping stone to Hollywood, so Firefly easily signed him a three-film contract.

Vera Famiga's Auguste Theatre is located on West 52nd Street in Midtown, near Broadway. Just after Christmas, it's just around the corner, and the streets of Manhattan are even more lively when night comes.

As the show began at eight o'clock, Eric and Gore Verbinski entered the theater at half-past seven and were led down to a box on the second floor overlooking the stage by a staff member who was somewhat agitated after recognizing him.

After dealing with the theater owner's greeting, Eric and Gore Wipinski took their seats.

Today is actually the first time Gore Verbinski has met Eric since signing a contract with Firefly, but he knows that the position of director of "Midnight Bell" has been personally designated by Eric.

Although I don't know why the young Hollywood tycoon noticed him, Gore Wibinski is confident enough, and his resume in advertising is no worse than that of Michael Bay, having won the Silver Lion in Cannes and the Clauo Award, known as the 'Oscar' of advertising.

However, Gore Wibinski is still a little disappointed that the film he received is a horror film. Although horror films belong to a very large category in Hollywood, the genre cannot be compared to mainstream commercial films after all.

"Midnight Bell is a psychological thriller horror film, so I think it's especially important to have a heroine who can lead the audience into the play. You wait and pay attention to the female number two The actor of the elf Ariel, her name is Vera Farmiga, this actress has a natural tense temperament, and even a little nervous, especially those very special eyes, people can't help but want to slow down when they look at her, for fear that she will be frightened. Such an actress is perfect for playing the heroine of "Midnight Bell". ”

Gore Wibinski nodded earnestly, and when Eric finished speaking, seeing that the performance had not yet started, he said, "Eric, I have already read the materials of the entire project. I think if you're very optimistic about this movie, the $20 million budget seems a bit small. ”

Eric asked, "What are you going to do?"

"Since the actress we are about to meet are both newcomers, then, in terms of the male lead, we should invite a first-line male star with more box office appeal to ensure that the film will gain wider popularity after the success of the film's word-of-mouth, so as to ensure the box office. ”

Eric fiddled with a delicate miniature telescope in his hand, but he thought of "The Sixth Sense", the classic horror film, which won $600 million at the global box office, perhaps in large part because the actor was Bruce Willis. Although Bruce Willis's acting skills are really difficult to compliment, I have to say that the box office success of "The Sixth Sense" is indispensable for Bruce Willis's fame.

The original American version of "Midnight Bell" was remade after the Japanese version had a very wide influence, so it easily achieved very good box office results. But now, the Japanese version of "Midnight Bells" has been cut off by Eric, and the new American version of "Midnight Bells" has no popularity base, and to make up for this, Gore Wibinski's proposal is also good.

After thinking about it for a while, Eric said: "You can discuss this matter with Kenneth, if you can invite first-line male stars to join, the budget can be raised, but my request is that you can't sign a sharing contract." ”

In recent years, there have been more and more examples of first-line superstars asking for box office sharing, especially when participating in low-cost commercial films, as long as there are first-line stars to join, these people have the mentality of picking up leaks with small and broad, and basically sign a sharing contract.

Gore Wibinski originally wanted to do this, promising a share, which would not only reduce the basic salary of the star, reduce the production cost and avoid risks, but also more likely to invite A-list superstars.

Hearing that Eric was not allowed to sign the share contract, Gore Verbinski's lips moved, but in the end he still did not refute it, he still knew that Pierce Brosnan and MGM had a salary dispute a few months ago.

The two chatted for a few more moments, and the show began.

Although the August Theater is not a first-tier theater on Broadway, the standard of this drama is still very high. Even Eric, who was not too interested in Shakespeare's plays, watched the two-hour performance with relish, and Vera Farmiga's performance was very satisfying to both Eric and Gore Verbinski.

At the end of the show, Eric and Gore Wibinski were about to leave, when the owner of the theater, Andrew Wiggins, appeared in front of them again, looking very courteous: "Mr. Williams, will we still be satisfied with our performance?"

The other party behaved very respectfully, and Eric was not rude, complimenting: "Of course, it's great, I'll come back next time I have time." ”

"Oh, that's an honor," said Andrew Wiggins, handing over a business card and giving Gore Wibinski one: "Feel free to call me if you need to, and I'll leave the best box for the two of you." ”

Eric nodded, took the business card and put it in his suit pocket, and was about to say goodbye, when Andrew Wiggins added: "Mr. Williams, our actors know you've come to see the show, they're all backstage now, and I hope to say hello to you." ”

Eric had planned to have Vera Farmiga contacted tomorrow, but when he heard Andrew Wiggins' invitation, he hesitated, nodded, and walked with him to the theater backstage.

Most theaters have only one play per day, backstage at the August Theater, when the show ends, and this is usually the time when everyone is most relaxed.

But today, everyone was changing their clothes and makeup as they were quick to get dressed and undressed after the curtain call, because they heard the news that everyone was in high spirits, and Eric Williams had come to watch tonight's show.

August's Theatre isn't a famous theater on Broadway, so anyone who is smarter realizes that Eric isn't just coming to see tonight's play. So, while I can't guess the actual reason why Eric watched this show, everyone knows that this is definitely a great opportunity.

There's not a single Broadway actor who doesn't aspire to Hollywood, and even the slightest impression on Eric Williams could change their lives. Because of this, all the actors in this performance actually cheered up their spirits, and some unexplained regular guests in the audience also found that tonight's performance was better than many times before.

Taking Eric all the way to the backstage, Andrew Wiggins couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Williams, you came to watch "The Tempest" on purpose, are you planning to shoot Shakespeare?"

Eric shook his head with a smile, pointed to Gore Verbinski next to him, and said, "He's going to make the movie, but, well, I've actually taken a fancy to one of the actors on your team, so you might have to change people." ”

"Oh, what a lucky fellow," Andrew Wiggins said with no embarrassment or frustration, but rather a little pleased.

On Broadway, there is no shortage of actors in Shakespeare's plays, and it is not too difficult to change actors. Moreover, Andrew Wiggins does not believe that Eric will snatch the actor away tomorrow, the start of filming of a movie will definitely require preparation time, and during this time interval, the actor who is favored by Eric will definitely stay here and continue to perform, he can instead use this gimmick to promote and increase the box office of the theater.

However, Andrew Wiggins is also very curious about which lucky person is favored by Eric Williams. He is still very familiar with the members of his troupe, and most of the leading actors have film or television acting experience, but they have basically not developed much, otherwise no one would want to return to Broadway.

As soon as Eric entered the backstage, he noticed Vera Farmiga.

At this time, Vera Farmiga was just twenty-four years old, the golden age of Western women, with fair skin, light blonde hair, and a white turtleneck sweater. A pair of special eyes looked over, giving people a very innocent feeling.

Under the introduction of Andrew Wiggins, Eric greeted several of the leading actors and took a group photo with everyone, before turning his attention to Vera Farmiga.

In fact, in the short exchange process, many people also found the attention of Eric and Gore Verbinski, as Eric looked at Vera Farmiga, everyone's eyes looked at it with rich emotions, and Villa Farmiga herself naturally felt something, a little excited in his heart, but he felt a little incredible.

Eric also felt everyone's gaze, thought about it, and said very bluntly: "Miss Farmiga, can you talk alone?"

"Well, okay, okay," Vera Farmiga nodded, fingers wrinkled together in front of her, looking a little overwhelmed.

"So, if nothing else, maybe I can send Miss Farmiga home?" Eric looked at Andrew Wiggins again.

Andrew Wiggins actually wanted to throw a party in his heart, but since Eric said so, he didn't refuse, and it was late at night after all, so he nodded and said, "Of course it's no problem." ”

While Eric and Andrew Wiggins were talking, Vera Farmiga also came back to her senses, and looked at her bloated black down jacket on the hanger not far away, she didn't want to wear this dress in front of Eric, so she looked at a very good sister on weekdays, the other party's pink long down jacket was still very beautiful, and the two of them were about the same figure.

However, noticing the obvious look of jealousy in the sister's eyes, Vera Farmiga gave up the idea, ran to grab her clothes and handbag, and left the theater with Eric and Gore Verbinski.

Gore Verbinski walked out of the theater with Eric and took his own breath away.

In New York late at night at the end of December, the temperature is already below freezing, and the streets are no longer crowded with pedestrians as they were at night.

Eric's car was waiting not far outside the theater, but he didn't mean to get in the car immediately, he took the windbreaker from the bodyguard who greeted him and put it on, and saw Vera Farmiga still holding her down jacket, her face was red from the cold, but she still didn't plan to put it on, and asked with a smile, "Aren't you cold?"

Vera Famiga shook her head: "It's okay, it's okay. ”

"You better put it on, I'll be cold when I look at it," Eric said, taking the down jacket from Vera Farmiga and carefully unfolding it for her.

Vera Faviga had no choice but to put her arms in her sleeves and put on her down jacket.

Eric looked at the originally slender woman and suddenly swollen, smiled, and said, "How did you think of buying a black down jacket and also like black?"

"No, it's just, just buy it," Vera Farmiga shook her head, in fact, because this dress is a discount, although she participated in Fox's "Roar" in the first half of the year, but as a newcomer, she actually didn't make much money, but wasted most of her time, and her financial situation was not well-off. (To be continued.) )