Since Sean has decided to come to meet with Finch, he naturally has to do some homework, such as the other party and Brad? Pete's relationship.

Their friendship basically dates back to "The Seven Deadly Sins" in '95, when both were budding directors and actors, Pitt finally gained a certain fame with "Interview with the Vampire" and "The Burning Years", while Finch was depressed because of his debut film "Alien 3" was deprived of the final editing rights by Fox and was ostracized by the producer.

Then they became so acquainted, after Pete successfully played the hot-tempered young policeman with a gentle and lovely wife in "The Seven Deadly Sins", and then successfully played Edward again in Fincher's second surprising cult film "Fight Club"? Another personality of that character in Norton.

These two films gave Finch's characteristic dark style a foothold in Hollywood — "Mind Games" was too commercial — and Pitt was also criticized for his excellent acting skills, not just his handsome face.

However, because Pitt is only a supporting role in both films, there has always been a desire to know when he will play the lead role in Fincher's movie.

Although the preparation time is relatively short, according to the information collected by Frederick and Saunders, when Finch agreed to be the director of the film in 04, Paramount, who was in charge of the project, had already contacted Pitt, so it is likely that he will play the leading role.

After knowing the news, Sean was very eager to give up, with the relationship between Pete and Finch, it was impossible for the actor to take his turn, so he would only be a supporting role. But with the lessons of "Death of a Sharpshooter", will Pete still work with him? It's just that since Finch took the initiative to invite him, he should come over once, and if he can't cooperate this time, there will be a next time.

However, what I didn't expect was that Pete actually recommended himself to be the leading actor in front of Finch, what was going on?

"What surprising news, can I see why?" Sean asked calmly.

"Yes, although Brad was interested in the script, it took too long." Finch shrugged his shoulders, his tone somewhat helpless, obviously, deep down, he probably still wanted Pitt to play the leading role.

"Back in '94, someone wanted to adapt Fitzgrande's novel into a movie, but it took four years to write the script, but it didn't work out for two years. Paramount took over the project after the millennium, and found a few screenwriters before and after, and in the end, it was Eric? Ross finished the script. Finch continued.

"That Eric who adapted Forrest Gump? Ross? Sean interjected.

Although Frederick's collection of materials has Rose's name and indicates that he is the same Rose who wrote the script for Forrest Gump, he would prefer to hear Fincher admit it with his own ears.

"Is that Eric? Ross. Finch smiled, "What do you think?" ”

"Yes, anyone who likes Forrest Gump will love him, especially the way fictional characters and history blend together just right." Sean nodded.

The novel is set during the Civil War, which is very closely related to history, and having a screenplay written by a brilliant screenwriter who is very good at this is undoubtedly a good beginning, and in any case, a good script is the foundation of a good movie.

"That's right, I love Eric's script, compared to the original, Robin? I was struck by Swincow's play, which contains more questions about the proposition of life and death, and the fragility of human life and emotions. Finch said with a little frown.

But he immediately sighed again: "Even so, it took us two years to prepare, if it had been started last year, Brad would have been the leading actor, but it has been delayed until now, and as a result, his schedule has a serious conflict and has to give up." Then, I pulled him and said, you have to help me solve the problem of the male protagonist, so he recommended you. ”

Speaking of which, Finch sat up straight: "Brad said, if I were looking for an actor who could show acting skills beyond his years, then you would be the most suitable. After that, I also asked a few things about you, and both Ming Chat and Scorsese praised you, so I thought, maybe you can really do it. ”

"Is this an invitation?" Sean groaned, then asked.

"Yes," Finch nodded, "it's an invitation, but, you know, Sean, we're not really acquainted until now, so you'll have to prove yourself to be up to the role." ”

"Fair," Sean didn't care, "so what are you going to do?" Discuss the plot? I've read the novel, and if it's still set in the Civil War, then my experience with Cold Mountain should be useful. ”

"No, no, no, we changed the plot," Finch explained, "and we intend to start with World War I, go through World War II, the Cold War, and continue to the 21st century, and Benjamin will live from 1918 to 2003." ”

"That sounds ...... Seems interesting. Sean, who was a little stunned, said this, and then immediately added: "Can I read the script?" ”

"Unfortunately, not for now," Finch said with a grin, "Actually, what I just meant was that you have to use your imagination and prove yourself without any hints. ”

"Is that so?" Sean couldn't help frowning.

This is not a pretentious gesture, he is indeed a little embarrassed, after collecting relevant information, he feels that if it can be done, this movie should still be won. Or is it that sentence, what type of characters does the academy like? Tragic, sympathetic, and positive, and these Benjamin? Barton has it all. The only thing to worry about is that as a male protagonist who was born a little old man, then slowly became younger, and finally died of old age in the form of a baby, it may take a lot of effort to make up, and it may even be supplemented with CG, so the academy is likely to refuse to recognize his efforts on the grounds that he is not an actor performing.

But this is not a reason why Sean can't try, not to mention that although "Milk" is closed soon, no one can say that he will definitely get the honor next year, and he still has to prepare, he always likes to think about a lot of things. It's just that, as mentioned earlier, the next is the months-long filming of Batman Episode: The Dark Knight, and if they also start filming in the second half of the year, then it will be troublesome.

In this case, he has to be troubled by Finch, Sean can't help but be a little reluctant, and he doesn't have to be this movie.

However, Finch changed his words at this time: "You know, Sean, this movie will take a long time to shoot, we may shoot here for half a month, then rest for a month, and then go to New Orleans for half a month." Maybe it won't be possible until this time next year, and the film is probably one of the hardest births in Hollywood history...... Sean? ”

"I'm sorry, I'm a little distracted, just thinking about how to impress you......" Sean said a few words in disguise, and then asked carefully, "So, can I know when it will be turned on?" ”

"It could be around September, you know, some of our work hasn't been done yet." Finch thought for a moment and replied, "But this shoot was mostly on location, New Orleans and Montreal. ”

"Okay, I see, I'll give you a satisfactory answer at the end of this month." Sean stood up and said.

"I'm looking forward to it." Finch smiled and nodded.

It seems that he doesn't understand why Pete would recommend Sean, otherwise he wouldn't use this kind of difficulty...... Well, or put him to the test. In fact, it took much longer for Sean and Finch to understand what Pete was doing with it, and that the name of a movie he would be in the future could be summed up as Inglourious Basterds.

But now, Sean didn't think about it so much, he couldn't think about it so much, he was now thinking about how to impress Finch.

"You're tempted?" Frederick asked.

"Of course, this is simply tailor-made for The Dark Knight, if they work well with each other." Sean said with some excitement.

Yes, he was still hesitating, but after hearing Finch's sentence "shoot here for half a month, rest for half a month, and then shoot there for half a month", he realized that this was a good opportunity. In any case, the filming cycle of "The Dark Knight" is too long, and although it can be fully rested, Sean obviously doesn't want to spend all his time on it now. It's just that after all, he has signed a contract, and it is impossible to regret it, even if he can afford to pay the liquidated damages now, but it is difficult to say the reputation that he has built up so easily, so when Sean knew that Fincher's new movie could work well with "The Dark Knight", he immediately abandoned his original hesitation and immediately wanted to agree.

At the beginning of this year, the plan originally scheduled for the beginning of next year was completed ahead of schedule this year due to an accident, which gave him more ideas, the best time in life is between the ages of 20 and 50, why not fight for it? Of course, it was a bit crazy, crazy to the point that he couldn't even believe it, let alone mention it to others, but if he had the chance, why not give it a try?

Of course, even so, there are many problems, such as how to pass the test given by Fincher without any hints, and then how to convince him to match the filming cycle with "The Dark Knight". According to the information gathered, Finch is a director with a lot of character, and he has a habit of saying everything on the set, and the problems he gives him prove it.

In addition, the initial contact can conclude that he is more direct in person, at least in work, so it may be difficult to convince him.

Thinking of this, Sean shook his head, one person is definitely not comprehensive enough, and these things have a first and a last, so let's wait until I go back and let the team figure it out. Now let's think about how to guide the topic of scandals about yourself after "The Conan Show" a little later.