After a brief confrontation, Lance and Tom exchanged pleasantries as if nothing had happened.

"I've been wanting to shoot for a long time, and it's definitely going to be a very special experience." Tom said something about it, which was obviously hinting at Lance's many demands, and before the film had even started shooting, a lot of demands were made, and Tom even gave up the right to determine.

However, objectively speaking, if during the filming process, Tom is really dissatisfied with Lance, even if the contract does not stipulate the right to determine, Tom can completely argue with Lance, and the answer will be clear who Paramount will support at that time. This is also an important reason why Tom generously waived the right of confirmation.

Lance's eyes flashed slightly, he read the sarcasm in Tom's words, and he also knew that the difficulties in the early preparations were just just in case, and the real long march of thousands of miles had just begun today. But on the surface, Lance didn't show it, just smiled and nodded, "There are still a few hours, if you want to turn around and run away, there is still a chance." ”

"Haha." Tom laughed heartily at Lance's words, and then he shook his head, "I think someone else is more nervous than I am now." The gaze fell on Lance, and it was meaningful.

Everyone should know by now that Lance is about to dedicate his debut as an actor in "Murder with a Knife". However, how many people are looking forward to watching jokes in these sights? Maybe all.

Lance shrugged, "There's a first time for everything, and if you're afraid of holding back the first time, then maybe you shouldn't stay in Hollywood." ”

These seemingly simple words not only responded to Tom's provocation, but also launched a counterattack - why wasn't Tom worried? Worried that Lance's directing ability will not meet expectations. Worried that Lance would be distracted by being a multi-job director at the same time, worried that Tom's own performance would not meet the requirements, and worried that this all-or-nothing gamble would not be rewarded. Worry that you have made a wrong judgment and that you are about to go to the big screen to challenge yourself in an unfamiliar field...... Lance is also provoking Tom's courage.

"What do you mean?" Michael didn't understand the conversation. Asked in a low voice.

Kate only felt that her heart was beating badly, because the main scene of the day revolved around her and Lance, listening to the conversation between Lance and Tom, Kate realized that she was about to face a serious challenge, which made Kate feel her stomach start to churn and feel the urge to vomit.

Hearing Michael's words, Kate was stunned, and then reacted - Michael didn't know anything about the cast. "Uh...... Lance will play another important role in the movie, playing opposite Tom. Michael was dumbfounded, "Now everyone is speculating whether Lance can handle this role." Because, as everyone knows, this script is not a simple crime commercial movie. ”

To be precise, many people cannot understand Reims's choice.

On the one hand, Lance is very critical of the actors' acting skills, and even presses Tom step by step, and the movie has not yet started filming. Tom was asked to give up the right to confirm and hand over all the initiative to direct the performance, which can be seen from here. Lance has high hopes for "killing people with a knife", and many people think that this movie is likely to be built into a second "L.A. Confidential".

But on the other hand, Lance actually chose this work to be his actor debut, not to mention that Lance is a person who wears many hats and takes care of himself, it is very likely that the director's works will fail completely, just in terms of acting, Lance is not an actor with a "reputation", Lance is thirty-one years old this year, but he has no acting experience before. The first time I played it, I challenged such a difficult role, and it was such a work with "super high standards". One carelessness can ruin the entire movie, and Lance's decision is completely contradictory.

Terrance was conflicted at this point. He wants to see Lance fall on his heels, and he will be the first to appear on the set today, in fact, he also wants to wait to see Lance's jokes; At the same time, he also wants the film to be a success, and this work will be crucial to Tom's future career plans.

And at this moment, George Clooney's mood is much simpler.

"You're just waiting to see the joke." George confidently spoke to Ryan Kavalaugh, and Tucker Toure, who was sitting next to him, was smiling - Jason Berkeley was not in the office at this time. "I've been feeling the most profound lately." George said as a passerby.

The "Good Night, Good Luck" project was finally officially launched, and under the instigation of the success of Lance's two consecutive works, George decided to take over the lead and play a supporting role in the movie, which means that George is also a director, actor and screenwriter. But the script for "Good Night, Good Luck" was completed early, and George invited Steven Soderbergh to take on the role of the producer, and he himself was relieved of the burden. But even so, the preliminary preparations still kept George busy.

Originally, the project was planned to start filming in August, but due to problems with the construction of the studio, the shooting date had to be postponed; At the same time, George hopes to use black and white influences to convey a sense of age, and the camera has also put forward super high requirements, plus the cast has also had certain twists and turns, and it is likely that it will not be able to start until October. So, George has more say than anyone else.

"Trust me, even if he's a genius, it's almost impossible to be perfect." George said categorically, looking up at Ryan and Tucker, "How long have you known him, more than a dozen years?" When did he show his acting talent? For God's sake, he's the worst liar I've ever known. ”

Not even lying, let alone acting.

Ryan opened his mouth, what he wanted to say was that when he was at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Lance received a lot of praise, which also showed that Lance was talented. But when you think about it, Lance ended up dropping out of school and didn't graduate, and that was ten years ago. Thinking of this, Ryan's words evolved into words, "Of course, he doesn't even have any acting skills, believe me, even Tucker is better at acting than him." ”

Tucker, who was sitting on the side, raised his eyebrows and showed a "take it" expression, which made George laugh.

George's mind flashed through Terrance's doubts not long ago, and Terrance called him to ask if he and Lance were 100% best friends, because Terrance's sixth sense told him that he could feel Lance's vague hostility. At that time, George felt ridiculous, and directly refuted Terrence, believing that this was a false speculation, and Terrance did not have any evidence to directly show this, as for the sixth sense...... In George's view, it was just Terrance's arrogance at work.

At this time, this doubt flashed through George's mind again. However, remembering that Lance took the initiative to call him last night to ask about the skills and experience of acting, although Lance covered it up well, he could still smell the fragility of worry. So, once again, the doubts were blown away, and George showed a big smile, "I tell you something, Lance called me for help last night, and that frightened trembling voice was like a shivering Chihuahua." ”

"Hahahaha." All three people in the office burst into laughter.

There was also a tense atmosphere in the crew of "Killing with a Knife", and the mixed feelings of anticipation and worry made the air become restless. Michael looked at the calm Lance in front of him, and he inexplicably developed a sense of confidence.

Michael knew that he and Lance were not familiar at all, and he had not seen Lance perform on any occasion, but he had a wonderful idea in his heart that Lance was a great actor. The "day after tomorrow" public audition scene reappeared in his mind, and Lance's eyes were full of meaning, and Michael could never forget the exploration and appreciation in those eyes, as if he could clearly see through every detail of his performance. That's why when he left, he impulsively asked Lance for his opinion on his performance. Unfortunately, he didn't get a word from Lance.

Faintly, Michael began to get excited, not only because he was about to perform again, but also because he had the privilege of witnessing Lance's performance live.

"I believe him." Michael whispered, but when he looked up, he found that Kate had left, and looked around, only to realize that Lance had left Tom, turned around, and Kate greeted him, and the two were talking.

Cole walked over and patted Michael on the shoulder, "The script practice has begun, and the main scenes today are for Kate and Lance, are you going to go over and audit?" Michael immediately nodded excitedly - there was no script to practice this part during the filming of "The Day After Tomorrow".

The so-called script practice is actually that the actors rehearse the lines of the script before the start of filming, on the one hand, they are familiar with the lines and the whole process, and on the other hand, they also let the actors enter the state in advance and perform in a relaxed posture - just rely on the lines to show the changes in the mood, let the director feel it, and see if the rhythm and intonation of the lines are appropriate.

Directors who have a keen hobby of methodological acting generally conduct several script exercises before filming to confirm the actor's performance status and understanding of the role. Usually, during the filming process of the crew, there will be continuous script practice between actors and actors, and between actors and agents.

Unlike Michael's excitement, Kate was about to faint nervously at this time, and the more she understood the script and the characters, the more Kate understood what this work meant to her. Not only Tom, but also Kate, she has always tried to get rid of the shackles of the vase, and she hopes to win the Oscar in one fell swoop like Kim Basinger of "L.A. Confidential", but at least hopes to open up a new situation for her career.

Looking at Lance, who was standing not far away, Kate only felt that she was about to lose her breath. (To be continued.) )

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