Chapter 177: It's good if you're happy
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After leaving Hong Kong, the crew's trip to the Far East is far from over, and they have gone to Manila, Taipei, Seoul and Tokyo.
These places are dumping places for American entertainment culture, and Ryan also recognizes that his name has a lot of influence in the Far East, and that it is easier to communicate between video and music than in the literal barrier of novels, and his image in film and music is extremely widespread here.
Every time I walk out of the airport, there are always hundreds or even thousands of fans, holding up posters of him and Nicole, frantically shouting the names of the two, which is completely superstar treatment.
Not surprisingly, "Jurassic Park" was a huge success across the Far East, becoming the longest-running film in Taiwan, setting an all-time box office record of nearly NT$500 million, and because of some of its plots, it led to a change in Taiwan's film classification system.
In Hong Kong, all Hong Kong films that encounter it can only look up high, and by the time Ryan and his party return to Los Angeles by plane, it has become the first film in Hong Kong history to exceed 60 million Hong Kong dollars, and subsequent screenings are still hot, and it is bound to set a higher box office record.
It's definitely a crazy money-making journey, and although you have to share accounts with agency publishers everywhere, the profits generated are still eye-catching.
After returning to Los Angeles for about a week off, Nicole commissioned a special agency to bring in a tutor for him, and Ryan did not express any opinions.
He knew very well that as long as his grades slipped to C, Nicole would definitely send him back to school, although the custody in her hands had not been used much, but when she had a cold face, there was absolutely no mercy to talk about.
Besides, after two to three hours of study every day. In exchange for a full day of freedom, it's a great deal.
In addition, he has to record lines to find feelings, and prepare to participate in the dubbing of "The Lion King".
To Ryan's surprise, in September, Nicole brought Kate, whom she had just met? Blanchett brought in Los Angeles because she had secured an audition for the other party.
"So you chose Batman Forever?"
Sitting on the sofa in the living room, Ryan looked at the two women opposite and couldn't help but scratch his head.
Warner had just set up the third episode of Batman and brought people into contact with Nicole. Surprisingly, Nicole agreed, even though she had played the role in her previous life.
"Do you have an opinion, dear?"
Seeing Nicole look over, Ryan shook her head, she agreed, what else could she say? Nicole is very good to herself, but she is not an unassertive person.
"Ryan, the heroine in this script is really outstanding. But don't you think it's a bit similar to The Sixth Sense? I think it's best to postpone it for a while. ”
Nicole put the script she was reading on the coffee table in front of her, and the flower-style English on the cover was "Island Horror".
The scenes of this film are extremely simple, and the whole play is to highlight the image of the heroine, after returning from the Far East. Ryan used his free time to get it out and give it to Nicole.
"That's whatever." Ryan waved his hand absently and asked curiously, "What role did you get for Kate?" ”
"An action movie."
Answered by Kate? Blanchett. Nicole then added, "Twentieth Century Fox wanted me to play the heroine of an action movie, and I pushed it. Then I recommended Kate to them, of course, just for the audition. ”
"What movie?" Ryan was slightly curious.
"After I refused, it is said that Twentieth Century Fox intends to use all newcomers, from directors to actors."
Nicole took a sip of black tea and squeezed her eyes at Blanchett, "Kate, this is a good opportunity to enter Hollywood." ”
"Thank you, Nicole."
Kate? Blanchett apparently didn't expect the friends he met by chance to help.
"We're friends, and it's right to help each other."
Hearing Nicole's words, Ryan could roughly guess that Nicole was not only helping others, but also establishing her own circle.
Since Nicole is so concerned, it's better to help herself.
"Well, I'm familiar with the top brass of Twentieth Century Fox, and I'll say hi to them." Ryan looked at Nicole, as long as she was happy, "Kate, you must show your acting skills above the level to audition." ”
Auditions are nothing more than human favors, and relationships within the rules can sometimes play a very important role, besides, Twentieth Century Fox has just made a fortune on "True Lies", as long as Kate? Blanchett's acting skills are qualified, and these are just minor issues.
"Alright, Kate, you just need to prepare for the audition with peace of mind." Nicole clapped her hand.
Ryan is a complete layman when it comes to relationships between women, like until now he can't figure out, why did Nicole have sex with Judy? Foster is on good terms.
"I'll go upstairs and stop disturbing your chat."
Looking at the two women who were chatting more and more hot, and they were about to see each other late, Ryan simply waved his hand and walked back to the second floor.
Back in the room, Ryan dialed Grant? Hill's phone number, who is now one of the heads of the production department at Twentieth Century Fox.
"Hey, Ryan, it's rare that you took the initiative to call me." A familiar voice came from the earpiece.
"I'm congratulating you." Ryan deliberately stirred up the topic, "True Lies" is almost $250 million at the box office, right? ”
"It should be more than that next week."
Speaking of which, as the leader of this film project, Grant? Hill is clearly honored.
"When will my share be paid?" Ryan quipped.
"Oh, God, Ryan, you're here to collect debts." The other party also joked, "The North American box office of "Jurassic Park" is more than 400 million US dollars, haven't you made enough?" ”
"No one is too rich, is there?" Ryan changed the subject, "I heard that you guys are working on an action movie called "Life and Death"? ”
"That's right!"
The other party thought for a moment, and then said, "Originally, Paramount liked the script first, but ...... You also know Paramount's current situation, there is no extra energy to make a new movie......"
"I was one of the producers of the film. Do you want to co-invest? ”
As the cost of production and publicity of films increases, co-investment as a way to reduce risk is becoming more and more popular in Hollywood.
"No, no." Ryan stated his purpose, "Well, Nicole recommended one of her friends to an audition...... Well, her name is Kate? Blanchett. ”
"As long as her acting skills and image are fine."
"I can guarantee that."
Hanging up, Ryan looked behind him, and just now he saw Nicole push the door and walk in.
"The friendship between women is really incomprehensible." Ryan muttered. Nicole laughed, "It's rare to meet a friend who is speculative." ”
"What about Judy?" Ryan asked.
"It's different, Judy is American and Kate is Australian." Nicole shook her head slightly, "Do you need me to say thank you, Ryan?" ”
Nicole knows very well that under Ryan's sunny and enthusiastic appearance, there is a somewhat indifferent heart, and it is only for her own sake that she is willing to help.
"As long as you're happy." Ryan gently shook Nicole's hand. "Do we still need to divide each other?"
Nicole smiled brightly, kissed him lightly on the forehead, and beckoned out of the room.
Shaking his head, Ryan sat down at his desk. It's worth it, isn't it? If you want Nicole to stay by her side forever, some dedication is necessary.
After almost seven years of getting along, Ryan asked himself if he should be the person who knows Nicole in the world. But a woman's heart is always hidden in a thick fog, and although he can vaguely feel that there are many secrets hidden in Nicole's heart, he can never guess or see through it.
Sometimes he can't help but want to ask the question he wants to ask the most. But he understands that the time has not yet come, and he does not have that kind of capital now.
Why did he let her stay around? As a thirteen-year-old kid?
Ryan got up and walked to the dressing mirror, the boy in the mirror was more than 5 feet 8 inches tall, and he was definitely 173 centimeters in the metric system, if you ignore the immaturity on his face, judging from the back alone, he already looks like an adult.
It won't be long! Ryan told himself in his heart.
In his mind, Nicole has always remained single because she wants to take care of herself wholeheartedly, and as she gets older, this situation cannot be maintained.
What if Nicole falls in love with someone else? Is it true that at the risk of turning against her, the other party is poured into concrete pillars and thrown into the sea under the cliffs of Malibu?
You must be mine, Nicole!
He clenched his fists, and the seeds that had sprouted were about to grow into a tree.
"Kate, find an agent here, and besides, you'd better find a fixed place to stay, staying in a hotel for a long time is not the way."
Although Nicole didn't say it explicitly, Kate? Blanchett is not stupid, as long as his acting skills remain above the standard at the time of the audition......
"Thank you, Nicole."
Hearing Blanchett's words, Nicole shook her head, "You better go and thank Ryan, his words are much more effective than mine." ”
"Him?"
Kate? Blanchett was a little puzzled, she used to be separated by most of the Pacific Ocean, and now she has just come to Hollywood, she is still an outsider and doesn't know Ryan? The huge interests behind the name Jenkins represented.
"yes!"
Nicole smiled, unusually proud and proud, "Ryan just had a phone call with the production manager of Twentieth Century Fox......"
There are some things that are difficult to understand without standing in the circle, listening to Nicole, Kate? Blanchett gradually opened her mouth wide, and it was only then that she realized that the sunny and cheerful teenager was far from being the number one child star in Hollywood.
I'm so lucky! This emotion arose in her heart.
The phone rang to interrupt their chat, and Nicole picked up the phone and listened to a few words, "Pat, you mean Somer?" Lei Shidong wants to meet Ryan? (To be continued......)