Chapter 160 of the main text volume, hopes and disappointments

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"Hi Murphy, long time no see."

As soon as Murphy walked into the warehouse on the outskirts of Venice, he saw Jessica Chastain, her long red hair still as conspicuous as ever, but with a smile on her face.

"Long time no see, Jesse." Murphy nodded at her, then turned to look at her, who was also an agent from CAA, "Hello, Mike." ”

The agent named Mike quickly reached out and shook Murphy's hand, and said with a smile, "I'm here with Jesse." ”

The remark was suggestive, and Murphy knew it was a good friend of Bill Rothes, smiled at him, and then nodded to Jessica Chastain, "You guys go to the dressing room, the audition starts in an hour and a half." ”

He glanced at his watch, "I've got something to do, I'll see you later." ”

Jessica Chastain beckoned to Murphy, "Goodbye, Murphy." ”

Watching Murphy disappear into the door of an office, Jessica Chastain was a little stunned, not knowing what she was thinking, and after being reminded by her agent, she came to her senses and followed a staff member into a makeshift lounge, waiting for the makeup artist and costume artist to come.

Mike, the newly signed agent, was right next to her.

"Judging from what happened, Jesse," Mike unscrewed a bottle of water and handed it to her, "Murphy has a good impression of you. ”

Jessica Chastain smiled self-deprecatingly, "Why didn't I see it?" ”

"Rest assured, this is the result of my careful observation." Agents are undoubtedly good at observing words and feelings, and Mike also wants his clients to get a heroine, Bill Rothes eats meat, he can always drink soup, right? He encouraged, "Bill told me that Murphy seems to be a person who puts interests first, but in fact he is a very nostalgic person, and you look at the starring list of this film, James Franco, Seth Rogan, these people, are all old people who have worked together in the past, so Jesse, you have a very good chance." ”

"I know." Jessica Chastain nodded, not very confident.

She has seen the other side of the other party many times, and she will do anything to succeed, and if she doesn't audition well, I'm sure that guy won't tell any feelings at all.

After finishing her last semester and returning to Los Angeles, Jessica Chastain found that she was too far behind compared to Paul Wilson and others who worked with her before, but there was no way to fall behind, even if she came from Juilliard, it was still difficult to audition, and in desperation, she had to find a mentor to help.

The mentor is not her mentor alone, and she has been away from Hollywood for a long time, and it is impossible to provide much help, and this is probably the only time.

And she reluctantly found that after going around in such a big circle, she returned to the www.biquge.info Biqu Pavilion.

The only difference is that last time it was an assistant for someone, and this time it was a competition for the heroine.

Can I get this role myself? Jessica Chastain turned her head to look at her agent, Mike had previously found a script specifically for her from Bill Rosies, and she was also prepared for a few scenes of auditioning, but she was somewhat resistant in her heart.

Sure enough, after the costume artist and makeup artist came, they took out a dancing girl costume that could only cover the key parts, and put on the most gaudy look.

Standing in front of the mirror, Jessica Chastain looked at her nightclub stripper outfit and was silent without saying a word.

When she was in school, she was a genius and princess that everyone envied, and when she came to Hollywood, she was full of talent but useless, and she could only fight for such an absurd role.

Sometimes when she thinks about it, she feels really sad, didn't someone say that this is a gathering place for geniuses and a paradise for dreams? Is that what heaven is like like this?

"What do you think, Jesse?" Agent Mike knocked on the door and walked into the dressing room, saw Jessica Chastain stunned in the mirror, and quickly reminded, "It's almost time, don't be late!" ”

Jessica Chastain nodded, squeezing out a smile, "I'll go." ”

With that, she put on her coat, climbed into a pair of leather boots with four inches on her heels, and walked out of the dressing room, following a staff member, to the audition room.

Murphy was the last to come to the audition room, and Erica Steinberg was available today and came over.

Nodding to the producer, Murphy walked behind the camera, asked the assistant who was in charge of the camera, and turned to look at Jessica Chastain, who was standing in front of the camera.

Except for the still dazzling red hair, she looks like a sexy and hot stripper.

Pulling out a chair and sitting down, Murphy didn't talk nonsense, and said directly, "Miss Chastain, I need you to perform a dance, the kind that can attract men's **." ”

This dance is the opening scene, and the importance of the opening scene is undeniable, and if Jessica Chastain can't even attract these people who are doing it on the spot, the audition can be over.

Murphy made a gesture, music played, and Jessica Chastain in front of the camera quickly went from quiet to wild.

Her appearance is not top-notch in Hollywood, which is full of beautiful women, but a woman shows her sexiness and charm in front of the camera, relying on more than just her face.

In just a dozen seconds, Murphy could see that Jessica Chastain was in excellent condition today, intoxicating with a smile and a smile, and the violent twisting of her waist and waist was full of temptation, especially after taking off her long coat and leaving only a three-point short dance dress, her dazzling red hair and snow-white skin gave people a very special feeling.

Murphy turned his head to look, and Paul Wilson's eyes widened, as if he had forgotten that it was an audition; Erica Steinberg's throat rolls and appears to be foaming at the throat; Director of Photography Fili Raschel holds his chin in his hand and his eyes are full of appreciation; The supervisor of the actors' union wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead and his mouth was dry......

"Stop!" Murphy held up a hand.

Everyone else looked over and seemed unhappy with Murphy calling to stop this sexy and hot dance, Jessica Chastain stood in front of the camera with her legs slightly apart, one hand still holding her waist, her breathing was a little rapid, and the short dance consumed a lot of body.

She looked at Murphy puzzled, wondering why he suddenly shouted to stop, could he not have done well enough?

For this possible audition scene, she not only practiced dancing hard, but also went to some underground strip parlors to ask for advice, which made many people think that she was depraved enough to enter this industry to make a living.

At this moment, she felt her body cold, as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.

"Good dancing." Murphy said lightly.

Jessica Chastain let out a long breath and smiled at Murphy unconsciously, feeling like she was back from the ice cellar to the warmth of Los Angeles in an instant.

Murphy turned to Erica Steinberg, "Do you have any questions?" ”

Erica Steinberg nodded and asked Jessica Chastain directly in front of the camera, "There will be a lot of **** in the shooting, can you accept it?" ”

Jessica Chastain gritted her teeth, "It's OK ......"

What else did she have to say, but Erica Steinberg raised her hand to stop, "We'll talk to your agent about the specific terms." ”

For this kind of project remarked in the union, the actor audition is supervised by a representative of the actor's union, but the representative didn't say anything from beginning to end, as long as they don't violate the rules, they are basically air.

Hollywood has developed to the present, except for those small systems with chaotic investment, basically no one will mess around in the audition room, this circle is indeed very chaotic, but everyone is abiding by the rules on the surface.

"I can." Erica Steinberg said to Murphy, "Do you still have it?" ”

Murphy shook his head and gave Paul Wilson a look, and Paul Wilson said, "Miss Chastain, that's it for today's audition. ”

"Thank you!"

Jessica Chastain smiled at Murphy and the others, took the coat handed by a staff member, draped it on, and walked out of the audition room.

In the audition room, Murphy stood behind the camera, watched the audition video again, and asked the person standing next to him, "Irry, what do you think?" ”

Erica Steinberg was also staring at the picture, "Except for her face being a little bit worse, everything else is good." I think so. ”

Murphy turned his head to look at the others, and Paul Wilson and Philip Raschel were nodding as well.

"Let's take a look at the next two auditionees." He wasn't in a hurry, "If there's nothing better, I'd better choose her." ”

That afternoon, Murphy watched the auditions for the other two actresses, and then asked Paul Wilson to inform Jessica Chastain's agent the next day, as well as the results of the unsuccessful selection.

Walking down Rhodell Street, Carey Mulligan affectionately held Elizabeth Banks' arm, and the two talked and laughed, and seemed to be in a very good mood.

Passing by an ice cream parlor, Elizabeth Banks looked inside and asked, "Shall we go for some cold drinks?" ”

"Okay." Kerry Mulligan pulled her and walked over there.

Stepping through the intricately carved marble floor and into the brightly lit brass door, Carey Mulligan and Elizabeth Banks each asked for a glass of juice, found an empty table by the window, and sat down.

Elizabeth Banks is not as carefree as Carey Mulligan and is a little stunned when she snorts the juice.

"Still worried about auditions?" Carey Mulligan patted her hand comfortingly, "I didn't ask Murphy, but I called Paul Wilson immediately after your audition, and he's the casting director." He said Murphy was happy with you. ”

"Really?" Elizabeth Banks' eyes are full of hope.

"Of course!" Carey Mulligan said confidently, "I seriously recommend you to Murphy. ”

"Thank you, Kerry." Elizabeth Banks smiled gratefully, "I really don't know how to thank you. ”

The mobile phone rang suddenly, Elizabeth Banks took it out and looked at it, it was her agent, thinking that the good news had arrived, she quickly pressed the answer button, and only heard two words from there, and her face changed greatly, "What?" Am I unsuccessful? Did the crew choose other actors? ”

"What failed?" Kerry Mulligan asked softly, then realized what was going on, and his voice suddenly rose, "You lost the election?" How is this possible? (To be continued.) )