Sean was stunned for at least 5 minutes before speaking again, and stammered: "Blow...... How many times did you blow it?! ”

"That's right, blow it a few times." Frederick nodded earnestly, and shook one hand back and forth twice with a fist to his mouth.

Rubbing his head and taking a deep breath, Sean still hadn't fully recovered. To be honest, although he encountered this kind of thing when he first auditioned and was accosted by gays, deep down he didn't actually believe that anyone would do it. But now Frederick not only told him that someone had done it, but that he was an actor who had already won an Oscar - even for Best Original Screenplay - and was already somewhat famous.

"This is so exaggerated, how can this be ......" Sean pinched the bridge of his nose, thinking of Ben? The way Affleck blew it to someone, he felt a chill.

In fact, he also knew that Frederick liked to exaggerate things, but if there was no exact source in this regard, he would definitely not say anything.

Rao was like this, and Sean still asked, "Are you sure this is true?" ”

"It's more than 80% likely," the agent shrugged, "Don't think that these messages are secretive, Sean, as long as you have a wide enough network, it's easy to find out, but everyone knows it." ”

Speaking of this, he sighed: "I told you, Sean, here, sometimes if you want to go further, you have to pay a price. Don't look at Affleck's current fame, in the eyes of real bigwigs, it's still not worth mentioning. ”

Although it is said that Affleck, it is also possible to change Sean's name, which is probably what Frederick really wants to say.

Is the role of a commercial blockbuster really that important? Sean was still puzzled. If it fails at the box office by then, isn't that what to do? His instincts always told him that the film didn't look good, and he always believed that.

"That's what you want?" After a moment, Sean sighed, and Frederick spread his hand and replied in this way.

Well, no wonder that guy had that smile that day, and no wonder the director and producer were a little absent-minded during the audition. It seems that at least before the movie is released or even the box office comes out, as long as you meet Affleck, you will inevitably be ridiculed by him who is proud.

"In that case, how about we quit now?" Sean said.

"Of course," the agent sighed, "but you still need the role of a big-budget character with a big production, you need a work to be released, Sean, an actor without a work will be quickly forgotten." ”

"The work? Of course I have, hasn't the new line decided to schedule "Death is Coming" in March? And I'm going to report to the crew of "Breaking Bad" soon, and this movie will be released at the end of the year, right? On top of that, I need to report in March or April from New Zealand. Sean said disapprerovingly, "Well, even if "Death is Coming" is only a low-budget movie, it can be regarded as a big production later." ”

"But you're only playing a supporting role," Frederick looked a little annoyed, "if you want me to say it a few times, you will understand, if you don't take advantage of the fact that you are now popular, you can get the leading actor of a commercial masterpiece, and if you want this kind of opportunity in the future, it will depend on luck." ”

"It's not uncommon for low-cost and high-grossing movies to play big productions, and you don't have to play big productions," Sean felt that he was a little too obsessed with big productions, but when he thought that this was also for his own sake, he immediately changed the topic, "Okay, I heard that it seems that "Star Wars Episode 2" is auditioning for the leading actor, Anakin?" Skywalker actor, maybe you can get me in George? Lucas put on a show in front of him. ”

"This ......" Frederick, who was about to say something, suddenly looked at Sean, who was pinched by the throat and glared at Shaun, who was grinning, for a long time before saying: "I don't recommend fighting for that role, that's right, if you can play the male lead in the "Star Wars" series, you will definitely have a high popularity, but it will also limit your image and development." It's not the time when "Star Wars" has just come out, and there may be a large number of nostalgic fans who will like it, but it's almost impossible to get them to support it for a long time, and even if it's the original trilogy, it's still Harrison who is still active today? Ford, not Mark? Hamill and Kelly? Fisher. ”

"Wow, you've analyzed it so clearly, Fred." Sean was a little surprised, he originally thought that he would reluctantly promise and then try to find a way, but he didn't expect him to refuse and analyze a lot.

"That's a shame," Sean laughed, "I thought I had a chance to date Queen Amidala." ”

"Queen Amidala? Natalie? Portman? The agent frowned, "You want to date her?" ”

"Any questions?" Sean was a little strange, "That girl looks cute, I love her role in Killer Leon, and of course, Queen Amidala is not bad, even if the official look is a little weird." ”

"I know you like to chase women, Sean," Frederick suddenly became a little serious, "your womanhood is pretty good, but it's best not to hit that woman's idea." ”

"Oh?" Sean raised his eyebrows puzzled, "Can you tell me why?" ”

The agent's brows furrowed, and he thought about it for a long time before he spoke again: "You know, Sean, there is a kind of person who, when they step into Hollywood, is already halfway there. ”

"You mean...... Jew? "Sean's mind is still very quick.

"That's right, I knew a Jewish jeweler, a very rich jeweler, and once he was deceived into going bankrupt, really bankrupt, and everything in the family was taken to pay off the debt, and he almost ended up on the streets. However, in just three years, he had his own shop again, and it was bigger than before, because the Jewish community around him had donated money to support him. Frederick described it briefly.

"So, if I were Jewish, I wouldn't have the same problems as before?" Sean said half-jokingly.

"Of course not," the agent shook his head, "it's still the same, but there are more channels than ordinary people, especially when you have a certain amount of popularity." What I mean by this is that no matter what the Jews are judged on the outside, they are shrewd, united, and good at using the rules to their advantage, and that's true. ”

"What do you mean......" Sean was a little surprised.

"That's right, I was with Natalie two years ago? Portman has had a couple of contacts, you know, I'm an agent. However, that time I was put in a position, she was very scheming, if she needs you, you will think she is very cute, but once there is no use value, it will be a stranger. So, if you rush into contact with her, you will suffer. Frederick said very seriously.

"You're kidding, she wasn't a ...... two years ago 16 years old. Sean didn't believe it.

"That's why I said that she is scheming, a woman who should not be underestimated and careless." Frederick was still serious.

There was a sudden silence in the room, and after a few minutes, Sean said again: "Okay, let's not talk about this, it's not a big deal to lose the actor of "Pearl Harbor", anyway, I'm not optimistic about this movie." As for the actor of the big production, don't worry, at least after the release of "The Grim Reaper", I can still be active in the media for a while, and there will still be a chance at that time, I am optimistic about this small-budget movie. ”

"Okay, so be it, if you have any ideas, remember to call me." The agent also knew that there was nothing to discuss for the time being, so he nodded and got up to leave.

Sean dropped him to the door, and when he returned, Galen and Sanders were already waiting in the living room.

"What do you think?" Sean asked, although they were not in the living room before, they were basically heard inside, except for Affleck blowing the trumpet.

"Do you mean the big production actor, or the ...... Natalie? Portman? Sanders asked with a smile.

"The former, of course." Sean rolled his eyes, then looked at Galen.

"I think you and Fred are right, and from the Star Wars Prequel analysis done for you, you can see that he knows what works for you, but at the same time he's a little too impatient, so let it be." Galen said.

"Hey, it's not okay to please both sides, Galen." Sanders immediately screamed.

"Really? So do you have any good advice, Sandy? Galen asked rhetorically.

"It's very simple, what Sean wants, he has to fight for, as I have always insisted, Sean is the subject, he should revolve around Sean, not Sean around him," Sanders said, "but if you want me to cast a role for you, it won't work, I've only been here for less than two months, and I haven't even been to the official set." ”

"Okay, then let's put it on hold for now, anyway, there will be work for the next three or four months, let Fred pay more attention." Sean waved his hand.

The casting of "Pearl Harbor" was abandoned, but although Sean encountered obstacles on his side, Naomi was unexpectedly smooth, and the filming of "Mulholland Drive" began soon after the audition, and it was quite well received.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely be in New Zealand on time to report." When asked if the filming of "The Lord of the Rings" would be delayed, she said, "David is also very tolerant, and even said that if I don't have enough time, I can wait until I come back from New Zealand." ”

"It seems, David? Lynch is very nice to you. Sean deliberately pretended to be delicious, causing Naomi to giggle.

Of course, Sean was not so unhappy, although he gave up the audition for "Pearl Harbor" due to irresistible factors, but the crew of "Breaking Bad" has sent a notice that filming his role will start in the second half of the year, I don't know what the situation will be like then, and whether the script is still changing.

Then, something happened so naturally, on February 16, the new Oscar nominees were announced, and "The Talented Ripley" received six nominations, Best Costume, Best Art Direction, Best Score, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor and ...... Best Actor!

Volume 1 (End)