"Jessica, do you understand what the name Lancelot-Strello means now?" James Smith looked at Jessica in front of him, her pretty face was hidden under a black baseball cap, and her long hair hung down softly, blocking most of her vision, making it impossible to see her expression, "Let me tell you that there are currently at least four actors who want to play a female role in his new production, including Catherine Zeta-Jones!" And that's just what I know - do you know what that means? It's an independent film, and the pay may not be more than half a million dollars, but no one cares, because they all know that this is an opportunity that cannot be measured by salary. And he chose you! James paused, took a deep breath, and said again repeatedly and firmly, "He's chosen you!" ”

A series of words came down, but Jessica was still indifferent, no support, no opposition, no movement at all, which made James really frustrated, and his chest was filled with an indescribable emotion, but he couldn't vent it at all, this feeling was really terrible.

After the rumor that Chaos Pictures was going to produce "Sin City" came out, many people in the circle were extremely stunned, because many people knew that Frank Miller cherished the adaptation rights of this set of comics very much, and the difficulty of adapting this set of comics also discouraged many film companies. So people's first reaction was: Lance is crazy?

It's a crazier challenge than the City of God.

But little by little, the Coen brothers praised the script for Sin City, and then Paramount Pictures was confident in "Killing with a Knife", which reminded people of the achievements of "City of God" and "The Day After Tomorrow". This qiē caused Lance's popularity to rise, and before he knew it, "Sin City" began to become a fashionable topic.

People are curious. In questioning, in caring, in discussing, in ridiculing...... the weight of the name "Lancelot-Strello" is increasing little by little.

Maybe not as good as Steven Spielberg or James Cameron, but not every actor is Tom Cruise or Julia Roberts. For many second- and third-tier actors, a rookie director like Lance has infinite possibilities. Far more important than the unreachable A-list directors, because this is the most effective shortcut to fame they can approach.

That's what Jessica is.

After the huge success of "The Day After Tomorrow", Jessica made some name for herself, but she was not the most eye-catching store in the movie after all, and the combination of Jack Gyllenhaal and Dennis Quaid failed to withstand the director's strong attention. Now Jessica's career as an actor is starting to change, she has won some opportunities, but they are very limited, and James knows that Jessica's future should not be limited to this, she should win more. This also means that the next work after the "day after tomorrow" must be cautious, not too casual, not too simple, but not too complicated.

For the past time, James has been thinking carefully and thoughtfully about Jessica's next work.

James couldn't help himself when he learned that an important female character in "Sin City" had locked Jessica as his first choice, especially since the role also caught the attention of two actresses, Scarlett-Johansson and Katherine Zeta-Jones! Not to mention. This work is still directed by Lance - "The Day After Tomorrow" has already proved the spark between the two of them, hasn't it?

But Jessica wasn't interested at all. even began to ostracize and refused to participate in the audition for "Sin City", which really surprised James.

James looked at Jessica, who was silent in front of him, and adjusted his breathing, "Jessica, what happened?" You're going to sue me. Only then can we consider solutions. ”

Instead of looking up, Jessica lowered her head more and more, her chin resting on her chest, her whole face buried deep in her hat, and a high wall built around her. Refuse any form of communication.

This is not like Jessica, at least not Jessica under normal circumstances, James's feelings are a little surging, but he still calms down quickly, and the thoughts in his mind suddenly turn, "Jessica, are you in love with Lance?" ”

The words were like a shock, making Jessica suddenly raise her head, and her watery eyes looked at James fiercely and panickedly, "No! Of course not! The negative words almost did not pause, and immediately surged out, after speaking, Jessica lowered her eyes a little nervously, avoiding the inquiry in James's eyes, and then said firmly, "Don't speculate, it's absolutely impossible!" ”

James looked at Jessica's clenched fist and exhaled lightly, although Jessica has been denying it, but the facts are already in front of her, there is no need to verify it at all, and everything suddenly becomes clear. But James couldn't help but feel a little headache, for actresses, feelings are the most likely to fluctuate, and scandals are the most prone to problems, once she is really emotional, many things will get out of control.

What's more, the other party is Lance...... Lancelot, who is as dangerous as a poppy.

There was a throbbing pain in his temples, and James turned around in chagrin, his brows tightly tangled together, "God, how did you fall in love with that bastard, Jesus Christ!" "James finally felt the trickiness of the problem.

Jessica, who was sitting in her chair, looked up again and said loudly, "No, I said no!" This made James turn around, he didn't say anything, just looked at Jessica with a depressed and sad face, watched quietly, Jessica's bulging chest flattened little by little, as if half of the whole person's spirit had been drained, he drooped his shoulders in frustration, and whispered, "I don't want to, I know it's wrong, I know." ”

Then, the voice slowly fell silent, which made James sad for a while, but quickly suppressed this trace of affection, he knew that he had to be professional, and the opportunity of "Sin City" really couldn't be missed...... "So, how bad is it?" James knew that the relationship must have ended, and it was likely that Lance pulled the trigger, so he had to know where the situation had got.

Jessica rubbed her cheeks vigorously with both hands, trying to sober herself up, but to little effect, "He said that it was all over, and I said he was a jerk. Such a thin sentence could not describe the turbulence and intricacies in her heart at all.

"He's a bastard indeed." James also sighed and muttered, "You can't refuse the bastard." Then he raised his voice and said, "Jessica, listen, since you are still his first choice, it means that he doesn't mind." At least it shows that Lance is professional enough, sane enough, and even cold-blooded enough - and Jessica's emotionality is even worse in comparison, "That's a good thing, it shows that you still have a chance." ”

James walked up to Jessica, got down on his knees so that he could see Jessica's eyes, and said sincerely, "Remember what I said when I signed you?" Jessica looked at James a little dazed, uncertain, "This is Hollywood, don't confuse personal emotions with work, because not everyone can afford to play this game." Now, this is the moment I'm talking about! ”

"I need you to cheer up, I need you to seize this opportunity, I need you to star in 'Sin City', believe me, if you still want to realize your dream of being an actor, you have to overcome yourself, go to Lance, sue him, this role should be yours." James's words were plain, but powerful, and they struck Jessica in the heart one after the other.

"But ......"

Jessica had just started to speak when she was interrupted by James, "No but." This is the last chance. James's words made Jessica choke directly, "Even Tom Cruise, he has to learn to work with people he hates, or he'll miss countless opportunities, because this is Hollywood, the Hollywood where bastards are everywhere." If you reject cooperation with a person just because you dislike him, you will only cut off your own retreat, and then the prospects for future development will become narrower and narrower. It's not just Lancelot or Sin City, it's you, are you ready? Are you ready to work with your enemies, your ex? Are you ready to face the media bombardment with a masked face? If not, maybe it's time to give up. ”

Jessica felt that she was about to lose her breath, and whenever she thought of Lance, she felt that her neck was choked, because she was afraid to see Lance, because she was afraid that her eyes would reveal the true feelings in her heart, because she was afraid that she would rush forward like a moth to a fire again, because she was afraid that even if she was crushed, she would not be able to relieve the heat in her heart, and even more because she was afraid...... The angels and demons that are still fighting in my head.

However, she also knew that James had a point. Even if it wasn't, she should cheer up, there's no way she can avoid that man forever, right? She should stand in front of the man with her chest puffed up, and tell him with practical actions that she is doing well now, even if she is only one person.

She understood the truth, but the words lingered in her mouth, unable to speak for a long time, and the tangled and painful struggle almost suffocated her, like drowning, struggling desperately, but still unable to find an exit. Closing her eyes, Jessica nodded, "I'm ready." ”

The hot tears on the eyelashes burned the eyelids, and the sharp bitterness pierced the eyes. (To be continued.) )

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