"Dude, two hot dogs...... Ms. Cohon, do you know that the pickled cucumbers in the hot dogs here are delicious? What? You don't want pickled cucumbers? Well, if you don't like to eat pickles, your life must not be perfect. Dude, you add all the pickled cucumbers in one part to the other, and don't add tomato to the one with more pickled cucumbers, thank you. ”

When the hot dog vendor handed two hot dogs to Marshall and Mary, Marshall took a large bite of the hot dog stuffed with pickled cucumbers and stood on the side of the street with Mary, watching the crowd come and go.

"You don't seem to be worried about Lechte. Mary glanced at Marshall.

"No, I'm actually quite nervous. "This is a very good opportunity for Theo, and lo and behold, he is only eighteen years old, and he has the opportunity to perform on the same stage with the old actors, even as my agent, I am inevitably a little nervous, but ...... Strangely, the precocious child never seemed to be nervous. And for this miraculous phenomenon, I can only explain that he is too confident. If he's so sure, what's the use of worrying?"

"I thought all older agents would have a father-son relationship with their young artists, but you look like a pair of old friends for years. Mary said.

"Haha, really? It means I'm young, and Theo is old. Marshall made a joke and shrugged his shoulders, "Well, with that child, it's hard for you to think of him as a child, and even many times I'm like a novice and a child in front of him, maybe it has something to do with his life circumstances." So at this point, I have absolutely no doubt that he has the ability to play a mature man who is almost thirty years old...... Just put some makeup on him. ”

"His acting skills are very mature, and he is very stable and relaxed, and his Allen is like dropping a bombshell in the directorial world, and there are many directors who come to me to talk about their films, and they more or less mention Lechter. As a casting director, I knew what Taylor wanted, and I knew that the kid could be Kevin Romans, so I chose him. But Taylor is a very demanding perfectionist at work, and I don't know how Lecht can handle those lines in such a short period of time. ”

"Trust me, Mary, don't underestimate my entertainer, that guy is a magical lunatic. ”

"Well, I've been in this business for so long, and it's the first time I've heard my manager say this about my artist. Mary laughed, "It's been twenty minutes now, maybe we can go back to the next table and see what kind of 'madman' Theolod Lecht is."

"Reconsideration. ”

But to their surprise, when they walked back to Starbucks, Theorod's interview was over, and the kid was still having a good conversation with the director who had been smiling all along!

In fact, halfway through the lines of this scene, Heckford had already decided to let the eighteen-year-old boy play the thirty-year-old Romans, and even he didn't want to deny that he was convinced by the child as early as the moment Theorod spoke.

This kid is really incredible, before he thought that Alan was just a product of Theolod's acting outbreak, but now it seems that things are definitely not as simple as the explosion of acting, this kid is a genius, a natural performer!

And the second half of the lines, for Hekford, is just a routine. When Theorod finished reading the last line, the director, who was drifting away, even began to look forward to what kind of sparks Theorod and Pacino would have when Al Pacino accepted the role of Milton and all the actors gathered to read the script two months later.

I can't wait to think about it...... But, damn it, before that, he had to have a tug-of-war with Theorod's agent and negotiate the salary before he could get Theorod. As the director and executive producer of "The Devil's Advocate", God knows how much he has a headache for this link.

But that's for later, and for now, Heckford is happy to talk to Theorod about their understanding of Romez's character.

"Haha, I knew that Gray was right, you can indeed handle this role. Heckford laughed.

"Did Gray mention me to you?" Heckford actually met Gregory, which was not surprising at all, after all, the director's circle is not as big and complicated as the actor's circle, and some acquaintance directors often get together for drinks to discuss filming techniques, or their favorite actors.

"That's right, when I and Warner were hesitating for Romez, Gray recommended you to me. I had seen your "Fear of the First Degree" at the time, and your Allen amazed me, so I decided to give you a chance, but Warners seemed to think you were too young, and they were always looking for a more senior actor. Don't worry, you've managed to convince me with your prowess, and I'm sure I can convince Warner executives too. ”

"Thank you, Mr. Rackford, and, it looks like I'll have to find a chance to thank Gray. ”

"Don't you think 'Mr. Hackford,' Taylor, is that too long......? I'm sure he won't care, after all, you can be said to be his protégé, and of course he will be happy to help you sell everywhere, and your thanks will be saved for this Golden Globe Awards. Although it is still very early before the awards ceremony, everyone in the director industry knows that you, the dark horse, will definitely be shortlisted for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. ”

Yes, this matter has been debated since Richard broke out on a talk show in March that Theolod would be nominated for an Oscar. Especially when "First Degree Fear" was released and everyone was amazed by Allen, the controversy of this matter became even greater. Some people say that Theolod will definitely be nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards, even if he gets the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, it is not too much, but some people say that it is debatable whether he can be nominated for an Oscar, but he will definitely be nominated for the Golden Globes.

But this is all something that can only be known at the end of the year, and Theorod, who lost in the previous life and cares too much about awards, doesn't care about what awards he can win at the moment, he only focuses on his next film, so no matter how noisy the outside world is, he shrugs his shoulders like a nobody.

"Are we coming back too late?"

Theolod and Heckford were chatting when a voice interjected, it was Marshall.

"No, just right. Heckford said, glancing at Theorod, "I'm very pleased with your artist, Mr. Upton, and I think you'll receive an official invitation from Warner tomorrow." ”

"That's great, I'll be waiting for a moment in front of the phone. Marshall laughed and quipped.

"As for me, I'm going home to continue my storyboarding. Heckford put his briefcase on his back, stood up, and pointed to the script in front of Theorrod, "Read the script, Theo, and get ready for the late August script." ”

Theolod nodded, stood up, and sent Heckford and Mary out of Starbucks.

Looking at the backs of the two of them in the distance, Marshall held his chin in one hand and pondered: "What did you kid do to make Taylor Heckford's attitude change 180 degrees in twenty minutes?"

"I just read a few lines from the script. Theorod said innocently.

The devil believes in you. Marshall rolled his eyes silently.

But perhaps Theorrod stayed in one place for too long without his glasses, so much so that he was recognized by his recent surge in popularity. The other party was a Starbucks guy wearing a green apron, and when Theorod and Marshall were about to leave, they suddenly ran out and called Theolod out.

"Sorry...... Please wait!"

"Is there anything I need help with?" said Theolod looked at the clerk who chased him out of the door, a little confused.

Marshall seemed to realize what had happened to Theorod, and he immediately turned sideways and whispered in Theorod's ear: "I forgot to remind you that if you are blocked by fans during the break, it is best to refuse their requests for photos and autographs, and you can only take photos with them or sign autographs during the work promotion period." This is for your private life. ”

Theolod certainly knows how to deal with the fans he meets in different scenes as a star, after all, he has to take pictures and sign autographs with the fans he meets one by one during his break, which is too tiring, and he has no personal time at all. However, in the previous life, Theorod was a well-known warm man and gentleman to his fans, and most of his fans were also extremely sophisticated, they would rush up excitedly to chat a few words when they met by chance, or hide far away to take a few photos, but they rarely asked for an autograph and group photo, even if the request was politely refused, they would show understanding.

Of course, if only a few people recognized him, he would also be happy to carry Marshall on his back and help the fans who were very excited and nervous to see the idol fulfill their wishes.

"You're Theo, Theo Rod Lecht, that Alan, right!" said the male fan, holding his Starbucks ceramic cup tightly in his hand, walked up to Theorod in three steps and two steps, and hurriedly pulled out a marker from his pocket, "Can... Can you sign it for me?"

"Sorry, it's Theo's break. Marshall stood aside, apologetic but unquestioning, and by the way, took out Theorod's sunglasses hanging on his collar and brought them to Theorod.

Seeing Marshall's familiar reaction, Theolod smiled lightly and silently put on his sunglasses.

"Well, I'm sorry, I was rude. Despite the disappointment after the rejection, the fan still looked happy.

Theolod looked around, although passers-by noticed this, but they didn't pay too much attention, it seemed that only this man recognized him, so he smiled gently, stepped forward, and stretched out his hand in front of the man: "It's okay, to be honest, this is the first situation I've encountered asking for an autograph, so I'm happy to help you sign it, but it's not an example, David." ”

"How do you know my name?!"

"Didn't you say it on your name tag? I remember buying cocoa and mocha from you. Theorod smiled widely...... On the other hand, it's also full of electricity, "so ...... A cup and a pen?"

"Ahh

Under Marshall's helpless gaze, Theolod wrote on the cup, "To lucky David, stay happy and drink less coffee." Your friend, Theo", returned the cup and pen to him.

David looked at the clean and beautiful font on the cup, and was so excited that he thanked him again and again, and in the face of this simple little fan, Theolod was also happy to chat with him, and then, under Marshall's urging, said goodbye to him and walked into the car.

After getting into the car, Theolod quickly sorted out his relaxed mood, took out the script that Heckford gave him, and studied it directly in the car. And for the next few days, he stayed at home, read the script over and over again, and took out a notebook to annotate and record wherever he was inspired.

He didn't care how much Warner and Marshall could negotiate in the end, but Marshall, who didn't want to make himself a loser again, put out 100% of his efforts and finally priced the contract at $500,000. And at the same moment when he signed the contract, the best candidate for another actor Milton, Al Pacino finally nodded after a long period of hesitation and thought.

At this moment, Theolod's interest is no longer limited to his partner, who is likely to be Alpacino, who also has Italian blood in his veins, he has been attracted to the mixed character of Romez after five revisions, and even if Pacino still turns down the role of Milton, he will sign the contract. And the addition of Pacino will undoubtedly make him more excited and engaged.

Two months later, it will be the first meeting between the two!