What is the most direct way to impress a director and let him use himself as the leading actor? It's very simple, show your acting skills and show acting skills that will surprise and surprise the director! Especially those directors who have full power, as long as they can impress him, and there are no irresistible factors - such as the other party has a more familiar actor, or a more comfortable actor, and it is only a little bit worse than you - it is not a problem.

However, how to show acting skills also needs to be done, you can't just go to the door and say something like "Hey, man, how about I give you a paragraph", as a director, they prefer that feeling of being in power, no matter how humble they usually are. If he is deprived of the pleasure of sitting in a chair and slowly picking out objects, even if it is unintentional, even if he is not angry at the time, he will make a note in his heart.

So when Sean was fighting for "The Aviator" and "Milk" before, he used the trick of sending videotapes, and they were specially made videotapes for the plot of the movie. Even so, it took a lot of effort and everyone's help to succeed in making Martin? Scorsese and Gus? Fan? Sant recognized himself.

But David? Finch can't do this, first, Sean has done this trick twice, Finch may know something, Hollywood director circles say that small novels are not big or big, since he wants him to surprise himself, then knowing in advance what he will do definitely doesn't count.

In addition, this tape is not easy to make, and the previous two times have some reference value, whether it is Hughes or Milk, they are real characters. Can Benjamin? Barton is just a fictional character, and Finch says he won't follow the timeline in the novel, so the original book has little effect, and naturally can't make an impressive plot.

As for having an audition as usual, it also seems a bit formal, and it can't reach the point of surprise, unless Sean can act like no one before or since.

So all that's left is the surprise, performing this trick in front of Finch, but this requires good timing, and if it is not grasped well, it can also be counterproductive. In fact, there was a good opportunity before, when Finch first met, if Sean had been prepared and sure at that time, he could have proposed to perform immediately, and Finch could have made the question.

It's a pity that although he had this idea at that time, it was not very strong, and he didn't think about what kind of situation would change in the future, after all, Sean and Finch were not very familiar with each other, so it eventually led to the current situation.

But as I said before, because of solving the matter of the Denscchet sisters, Sean's mood became a lot smoother, and his mind was more flexible, so he thought of a good way.

That's right, at a party with a theme that doesn't have much to do with Hollywood, after meeting with Fincher, channeling his emotions in the conversation, and then performing randomly, preferably after the performance before he notices.

The theme has nothing to do with Hollywood, and Finch will let his guard down, and after discovering Sean's performance, he will be even more surprised, and then achieve a shocking and deep impression.

Although the stakes were high, and Sean had to be in good enough shape to bring Finch into the play, he still gambled and got it right. With Finch attending Raymond's party, Sean went alone, scaring him into a daze, even if he reacted after a few seconds, but he was indeed attracted until then.

"Sit down, Sean, I have to admit that you're a great actor," the middle-aged man said as he beckoned Sean to sit down after meeting again in Finch's office, "not only are you good at seizing opportunities, but you're also good at thinking and winning by surprise." ”

"Thank you, David, I'm very happy that you're satisfied." Sean immediately said with a snake on the stick.

"Although I don't want to admit it, I'm really satisfied with my acting skills." Finch burst out laughing.

Sean raised his eyebrows and asked bluntly, "So, is there anything else you are not satisfied with?" ”

"Yes, there's a place," Finch nodded, again without beating around the bush, "You seem to have a "Dark Knight" to shoot in the second half of the year, and that's a superhero." ”

"Yes, that's right, what's wrong with that?" Sean didn't show a look of surprise, this is not an independent film, or a production that needs to be kept secret, if you want to look it up, it is easy to find.

"I should have told you that we will start shooting this film at least in September, and then shoot until the end of the year." Finch was smiling, but the smile was playful.

"Yes, but it works well with The Dark Knight." Sean's face did not change, "I think you should also know that "The Dark Knight" will start filming next month, and then it will be filmed until November. You can see what that means, David, so we can adjust the schedule and work with each other. ”

"Oh?" Finch raised an eyebrow noncommittally.

"I know what you're thinking, David, it's certain that you will have an inappropriate reaction when you see this proposal for the first time, but if you stand in my shoes, you will find that the shooting of the two movies will work together perfectly." Sean immediately said that since he was invited to come, he must have been prepared, "I didn't ask you to fully cooperate with me, David, me and Christopher?" Nolan also has a good relationship, and I'm sure he will agree to cooperate if there is good communication. What's more, you must have a lot of episodes in this movie where Benjamin was a kid, and I didn't need to appear at that time, did I? ”

He spoke quickly, not giving the other party a chance to speak, and then leaned forward and looked at Finch with a very serious and sincere gaze: "I love this novel, even though I haven't seen the script yet, my intuition tells me that this character shouldn't be missed, so, why not give me a chance, David?" You can prepare a bunch of backups, and if you think I can't do it, you can replace them right away. ”

"You really want this character that's all?" Finch was surprised.

"Yes, that's right," Sean replied affirmatively, "don't hesitate, David, I'll be your best choice, and I can do something else if necessary." ”

This hint is a little explicit, what is necessary? Of course, when there was a lack of funds, it is said that "Benjamin? With an investment of at least $100 million, The Curious Case of Barton is the largest film ever directed by Fincher. And he has never been a good money-making person, and several works are hovering on the verge of losing money, so if the budget is overrun and Paramount refuses to give more, then Sean and the reincarnation pictures behind him will come in handy.

If it had been so hinted at before, Finch would definitely not have paid attention to it, how could an independent director like him, who is very famous, use his role to sell for money? But now it's different, Sean's acting skills have been recognized by him, and his attitude is very sincere, so mentioning this again is not selling the role, but Sean wants to help from the bottom of his heart because he likes the role, then it's no problem.

A lot of times it's that simple, so it's a good card that works well if it's played in the right place and at the right time.

"But......" Finch pinched, apparently considering his statement, "you see, you're stronger now than I've seen before, you wouldn't think Benjamin would be such a strong man, would you?" ”

"That's something for costumers to consider, isn't it?" Sean said as he raised his hands and fiddled with the muscles in his arms, "Moreover, my muscles are still within the range of a normal person." ”

Finch laughed again and shook his head, not knowing if he was approving or feeling helpless for himself.

"Well, then," he said suddenly, with a teasing smile, "give me one more reason, one more reason that is abnormal, but which is really important to you, and one that I can't refuse. ”

Well, he's a little addicted to playing, and although Sean is quite helpless, he has to think right away, who made him ask for him? However, this reason is really hard to think of, it is abnormal, it is very important to me, and it is difficult for Finch to refuse. Finally, it's okay to say, looking at his current appearance, he doesn't need to be so harsh, it's just ...... Hey?!

"Well, there's one." Sean said so, and then let out a long breath, "The heroine you chose is Kate?" Blanchett. ”

"Oh?" Finch was a little weird.

"You know," Sean spread his hands, "every time I appear in a movie, there are scandals outside with the actresses of the same crew, with one exception, and that is Ms. Blanchett. ”

"Hah......" Finch opened his mouth, but said nothing, and finally looked at Sean with a wry smile.

Sean didn't speak again, just spread his hands again and made a "That's it" gesture.

After a long while, Finch finally laughed, and there was no longer that taste of temptation: "I have to admit, Sean, you are such an interesting person. ”

With that, he stood up and stretched out his hand to Sean: "I hope we have a good time working together." ”

"Yes." Sean laughed as well, and shook Finch hard.

"Of course, even so, you still have to come over for the audition, and I'll have someone hand you the script right away." Finch then said something more.

"No problem, I'll take it seriously." Sean, who knew what he meant, was not ambiguous.

That's it, Sean is the actor who got "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", but this is still just the beginning, as long as you don't achieve your goals, these are still just the beginning.

"Frankly, it's not very likely," Frederick said on the way back, "what you have to do, it's tough, before you, every step forward is hard." ”

"I know," Sean didn't really care, "it's because it's hard, that's why I did it, otherwise how can I leave my name in film history?" ”

As he spoke, he patted the agent on the shoulder: "You'll go all the way with me, just like Sandy and them, right?" ”

"It's all come to this point, but don't you think it's too much to ask me this kind of question?" Frederick immediately said in a disgruntled tone.

Sean laughed and reached out to touch his fist with him, tacitly acknowledging each other.