Chapter Forty-Nine: Roland's Doubts (Asking for Recommendation Votes)
To be honest, when Roland followed Marley into Cameron's office, his heart was excited.
This excitement does not originate from the project "Terminator 2", nor does it have anything to do with Roland's own development, what really excites him is that he can see two big guys in person in one day.
Charlie Cosmo previously said that Roland seems to really like movies.
Faced with Charles's question, Roland at the dinner table chose to avoid it.
Through the movie, telling everything in his head was his dream when he filled in the volunteers, and after the baptism of time, he can't recall what the hand that wrote the code was thinking back then.
Now, although he will still praise "Operation Red Sea", moved by "God of Medicine", and poked to tears by "Thank you for playing my game", his heart has been occupied by money, and most of the time, he starts with the word Li.
But even so, he still can't forget the gorgeous world created by these great directors and write the vivid stories of the construction.
Whether it's "You jump, I jump." Or "one day we will look back and think that saving Private Ryan is a masterpiece we have accomplished in this war-torn era." Or "Bilbo is destined to find the Ring, and you are destined to get it." ββ¦β¦ These classic lines made Roland unforgettable, and they were also the key to his choice of this line of work.
Because of this, Roland was cheeky and asked for an autograph after being eliminated by Spielberg.
Winning the role is his goal in this life, and asking for an autograph is his obsession in his previous life.
In fact, when he returned by car, Roland's mind was not about how he should take the role of John Connor at all, but actually thinking about 'holding grass, labor and management can meet not only Spielberg but also the truck driver today, this is making a lot of money'.
For him, projects mean fame and fortune, and people are fundamental.
Roland had even figured out how he should behave at the audition in order to arouse the tyrant's interest.
Even if you don't win the role in the end, you have to make a good impression in front of it, and then-
Enrich your own autographs.
But before he could do his best.
Spielberg's sudden appearance directly stunned him on the spot.
And when Spielberg admitted with a smile that he had seen his performance this morning and 'hoped' Cameron would let him act, Roland felt that all his thoughts seemed to be less important than the other party's fluttering words.
At this moment, Roland seemed to see the truck driver's signature beckoning to him.
And behind it, there is a vague figure approaching quickly.
It's a pity -
After listening to the other party's words, Cameron directly put down the lunch box and said angrily:
"Steven, what do you mean by that?"
"You snatched someone from me first? And then sent me a new one? β
"Why do you always like to point fingers at my crew?"
"Didn't I just steal your shooting space?"
"Isn't it the same if you shoot later?"
WhatοΌ
How can a truck driver be so rigid?
The sudden change in the style of painting, like an invisible hand, forcibly pulled out Roland, who had fallen into a good memory.
Seeing that Cameron had turned into Qu Songlin and staged a drama of smashing (smashing) wine (boxes) and bottles (rice) and angrily scolding Fang Wuzhou.
Roland's heart, which was still full of anticipation, sank to the bottom in an instant.
Roland, who has memories of his past life, of course knows that Cameron has a series of labels such as 'dictator on the set' and 'tyrant', and as a guy with a strong desire to control the crew, his story is enough to make children stop crying.
Butβ
If you rant at the actors because they're not doing well, there's nothing wrong with that.
It's understandable that you're yelling at the production director and the set designer because of a mistake on the set.
But now, you're whining at Spielberg, what does that mean?
People just recommended an actor and explained some facts, why are you in a hurry?
As for grabbing the filming venue......
Although Roland doesn't understand the twists and turns between the two, he feels that this should not be the key to the trucker's anger.
However, just when Roland thought that Cameron, a very controlling guy, was in anger because of Spielberg's words and was about to be kicked out, Spielberg, who heard this, shook his head with a smile and did not speak.
After seeing his performance, the truck driver directly cleared his throat, knocked on the book on the table, and said: "However, as long as you let me be the screenwriter of this project, we can talk about the affairs of the venue and the actors......
Get......
After a long time, people are still talking about the same thing before they came!
Looking at the dinosaur logo on the book cover, Roland almost rolled his eyes in front of these bigwigs.
Cameron is worthy of being a licensed master, and this topic is about to throw him out.
And Spielberg is also an old driver, no matter what the other party says, he is unmoved.
"When I won the rights to Jurassic Park, I already told Michael that he would be the screenwriter of the project, so if you want to join, you have to talk to him."
The Michael in Spielberg's words is naturally Michael Clayton, the original author of "Jurassic Park".
Although the screenwriter is the lowest level of the entire Hollywood food chain, and the phrase 'those who write scripts have no human rights' is even more widely spread, the original author who has a contract still has a certain right to speak.
JK Rowling is a good example, the reason why "Harry Potter" did not become "Zhuxian 1" is entirely because it has been written in the contract that the director and screenwriter can modify the lines and the appearance of the characters in order to ensure the drama of the movie, but retaining about 90% of the plot in the book is the foundation of adaptation and filming.
"Jurassic Park" is the same, although it is not as exaggerated as 90 percent, but the original author does not want the dark brain hole of the truck driver to appear in the movie.
Soβ
When Spielberg moved out of Michael Clayton, Cameron, who wanted to join the project while the iron was hot, waved his hand directly, not wanting to talk more about this insincere guy.
If he has a way to get the original author, then he still has a fart Spielberg!
I saw him cough, pull the topic into the right track, and officially set his eyes on Roland.
As scrutinizing eyes fell, Roland straightened up.
Although he understands how awesome the two bigwigs are arguing, and is thrilled by the project "Jurassic Park", he knows better what his goal is at this moment.
The future No. 1 box office project in film history "Jurassic Park" has nothing to do with him now.
All he wanted was John Connor.
However, as Roland pondered how the truck driver would test himself.
This guy who wants to be the screenwriter of the "Jurassic Park" project suddenly asked a question that can't be played with the movie, "Your name is Roland?" Have you ever played with guns? β
WhatοΌ
Hearing this, Roland was stunned for a moment, and then replied: "I have been to the shooting range and played with guns. β
Cameron nodded, rummaged through the cluttered table for a moment, then held up a green cover, flipped through two pages, and turned to Roland, "In order, tell me about it." β
"M1911, Walter P38, Winchester M1887, M134 rapid-fire machine gun, M4A1, M79 grenade launcher......"
Is this a pre-audition quiz test?
Roland, who reported the name of the firearm at a steady pace, was a little confused.
Because for him, it's just a question to give.
In his previous life, he didn't play with guns, but in this life, he vomited in a time loop.
If he didn't recognize the M1911 and Walter P38, he could have slapped himself to death.
And Gatling, grenade launchers, these weapons are the ones he knew when he watched "The Terminator" in his previous life......
How could the governor forget the scene of the governor carrying Gatlin condescendingly across the world?
Not to mention, the program of the Strategic Fool Bureau, he also must watch every episode.
He remembered the appearance of using Gatlin incorrectly and complaining about the governor in a serious manner.
In that case, he could still call these weapons wrong.
Then he really has no face.
When Roland said the whole face of weapons and equipment word for word, the truck driver with a sense of test directly showed a surprised look, turned his head, and said to Spielberg: "He knows more than Charles......"
"Huh?" Spielberg shrugged his shoulders, just chuckled and didn't reply.
This also made Cameron shake his head.
Of course he knew that the other party was protesting against his previous complaints!
'Didn't you say before that I was pointing fingers at your crew?' β
'Huh...... I'm okay not talking now, right? β
The truckers paid little attention to the silent protests.
Not only that, but after Roland reported the name of the weapon, he still didn't mean to test Roland's acting skills, but threw the unfinished burger on the table into the trash, grabbed the hat next to his hand, and buckled it on his head.
"Come with me."
After throwing out a clean and sharp word, Cameron took the lead.
And when Roland followed the other party to the shed next to the office, and saw the neatly placed Harley Fat Boy, the truck driver raised his hand and said, "Do you know how to ride?" β
"Of course ......"
"Then you go and try it......"
"No problem......"
"You don't need to run too fast, just go around twice......"
"Okay......
Although Roland didn't know why the number of auditions for the truck driver was so strange, the other party had already opened his mouth to order, so couldn't he just do it? What's more, Spielberg, who had been watching by their side, did not say a word.
In that case, Roland would have no objections.
And after he got on his motorcycle, tiptoed, bent over, and walked around the interior location for two weeks as requested, as he stopped, the truck driver asked more bluntly: "Steven, is the copy still with you?" β
"Yes, I didn't destroy it." This time, Spielberg didn't choose to remain silent.
"Show me?" Cameron continued.
"Okay, go to me."
The simple and neat dialogue made Roland a little puzzled.
And when he found out, the two bigwigs ignored him, turned around and left......
When he jumped off the motorcycle, he was even more confused.
He had never heard of or seen such a situation!
Audition is just for him to show off his skills and then ......
And then it's gone?
Hold the grass, the truck driver is also a big guy, why is he so sloppy when casting?
It seems to see his doubts, but it is more like an explanation for Cameron's out-of-the-box performance.
When Mary noticed that Roland had been looking in the direction where the two bigwigs had left, she laughed directly.
"Curious, huh?"
"Actually, it's normal."
"You're not a newcomer, and it doesn't make much sense to give you a script to play directly."
"Steven said that you played well, so James doesn't need to waste more time on this."
"He just needs to look at your movements, discern your posture when you're riding, and then go through the photocopy and check your shot to see if he's using you......"
"After all, no one can take the script and act directly."
"Allowing you to hold a single clip and look for the feeling of the characters in the play is a test of your acting talent."
"But sci-fi action movies don't really need a lot of talent."
"As long as you can understand the director's words and interpret it perfectly according to the director's meaning, you can make this movie ......"
Yes.
Acting is actually the weakest link in the entire project for "Terminator 2".
To put it mildly, the real selling point of "Terminator 2" is the governor and the T-1000, John Connor is just the guy that the governor needs to protect, a seasoning, as long as this seasoning has basic acting skills, it doesn't need to be like Depp and Xiao Lizi in "Different Skies", competing with each other.
To put it bluntly, the movie is actually the director's ideological expression.
In the vast majority of cases, the actor is a tool.
The actor performs the director's requirements according to the director's requirements, and that's enough!
After all, even the talented Leonardo, after working with Martin Scorsese many times, has not become the second generation of Jack Nicholson who frowns?
Moreover, Charlie Cosmo, who was selected by them before, underwent the same test.
As long as you are handsome enough and the appearance of riding a bike can make a little girl feel cool, that's enough!
Of course, the above selection criteria are limited to related households.
If it is an audition, those contestants who come to participate will not enjoy such treatment.
After all, Spielberg's recognition is also the key to Roland's direct skip-the-camera investigation.
The guys who are the best at shooting children say OK, so James Cameron is still on this matter, what are you working on?
Defy?
Yes!
'You get Spielberg out first, and I, James Cameron, will talk to you slowly.' β
So, when these two bigwigs looked through the copy footage taken by Columbus and reappeared-
Roland heard the most perfunctory sentence in two lifetimes.
"Call your agent and guardian to sign the contract."
I'm dripping a mother!
And that's how it was settled?
This is really happiness that came too suddenly!
In the morning, he was killed by Spielberg because he had no childlike innocence, and he hugged Cameron's thigh in the afternoon?
When Roland looked at Cameron with confused eyes, his whole face was full of disbelief.
"What? Do you have any questions? The truck driver, who had already verified Roland's acting skills through the copy and was very satisfied with it, sipped his coffee and asked, "If you have any questions, ...... directly?"
Issue?
"Of course not!"
Forced the excited Roland, shaking his head like a rattle.
"Then go call your agent to ......"
However, just as Roland was about to answer, he suddenly remembered something.
He sneered, twisted his neck, and nodded.
"Ah...... There was ......"
"I don't have an agent ......"
"No broker?" Hearing Roland say this, Cameron, who was sitting there, was stunned for a moment.
In Hollywood, it is very rare to have no agent, although for child actors, there are more cases where no agent is hired and the guardian acts as a manager, but after all, Roland has participated in a project with an investment of 15 million, in this case, if you do not find a professional to take care of your career problems, you will encounter a lot of trouble.
Moreover, it is still a project with an investment of 100 million yuan.
In this kind of A-level project, if you don't come up with an agent to negotiate the contract, although it is reasonable to say, but-
They always feel that something is wrong.
Of course, that's not the point.
The point is β
You're all from the Jewish gang, and you don't even have an agent?
If this thing gets out, wouldn't it be laughing to death?
Looking at Cameron's frowning expression, Roland, who had not been excited for two seconds, suddenly panicked.
If he loses this project because he doesn't have an agent, then June Feixue can't explain his heart!
However, just as he was thinking about how to explain this, Spielberg, who was sitting next to Cameron and reading the novel "Jurassic Park", poked his head out and said softly: "He has an agent." β
WhatοΌ
Hearing this, Roland turned his gaze and looked at the other party.
When the eyes met, Spielberg's affirmative words reappeared, "James, he has an agent......"
"It's just that his family didn't tell him."
What the?
Hearing Spielberg say this, Roland was shocked.
'I have a broker? β
'Why didn't I know about this?' β
'That's not right! β
'Even if I had an agent, how would Spielberg know?' β
'Is it ......'
'Is he helping me?' β
'It shouldn't be! This Jew is a little too good for me, isn't he? β
Today was our first meeting, so why did he help me like that?' β
Roland, who reacted, felt that something was wrong......
After carefully thinking about today's encounter, he suddenly found that Spielberg's attitude seemed to be a little strange.
Even if Garnetty asked director Howard to help him find Robin Williams and ask the other party to help lobby, even if Chris Columbus, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern helped him endorse him, but these guys added up would not let Spielberg help him get the project, right?
You know, from the moment he met James Cameron, Spielberg took the initiative to put him in his own column!
And this is obviously not in line with human nature!