Although he had high hopes for the audition for "Captain Hook", and as the inside information continued to appear, in a trance, Roland felt that he was the real man, but even so, Roland was not confident enough to think that he had to succeed, "Captain Hook" was a surprise brought to him by Chris Columbus, if it weren't for the two audition directors who remembered him, he wouldn't even be able to get Spielberg's autograph - although it cost tens of thousands of dollars in teaching fees for three signatures, This deal doesn't seem to be a good deal, but being able to stand in front of those big guys is already a great success.

As everyone knows, those guys who have no relationship can't even reach the last round of auditions.

So, when Charlie Cosmo walked out with an excited face, Roland really showed a congratulatory smile.

This smile is even brighter than when I met Spielberg.

"You won."

"Yes, so I'll treat you to dinner at noon." Charles smiled, "But before that, you'll need to wait for me." ”

"I'm going to talk to my agent first."

Greeting the agent was just a word of time, but even so, they still delayed until more than eleven o'clock before leaving Sony Studios, for no other reason, purely before they left, they found Spielberg and the other two main creators inspecting the construction site; Although he can't film, but people's sets and camera positions can still be learned, and there is no harm in listening to them, so Roland licked his face and followed behind them, during which he also chatted with Robin Williams a little, and the other party also confirmed Roland's conjecture, before the audition, director Howard Storm really came to the door to ask him for help with Garnety's expectations, and in Robin's words, that is: "My own people will definitely help, but the decision is in Steven's hands." ”

For Roland, such a sentence is enough.

Hearing this, Roland even jokingly said: "Then when you turn on the machine, can I come over to study?" ”

This time, without waiting for Robin to respond, Steven, who was standing on a high place and looking at the panorama, said without looking back: "You also went to the Universal set to learn from it before, right?" I asked Robert and he said he didn't teach you......"

"However, you can come if you want, our crew is just short of children frolicking and playing on Neverland, so it's no problem to take a few close-ups for you when the time comes."

To outsiders, Spielberg was a stubborn and rigid Jew.

But for his own people, he is a very affectionate old man.

Although in terms of movies, he pays great attention to principles, but these principles are also told to his own people, just like today's audition, except for the relationship, there is no one else, and some other roles in the film are also separated by him.

For example, Dustin Hoffman's youngest son, Max, will play Peter Pan at the age of five in the film.

For example, Spielberg's goddaughter, the future queen of water, will also make soy sauce in the movie.

In this case, it is not difficult to throw a few shots to Roland.

At least for Spielberg, it's a good means of maintaining relations between the parties.

In front of the public, he got the other party's personal promise, which was an unexpected joy for Roland.

Salary, shots, these are actually not important, the important thing is that he can enter and exit the crew of "Captain Hook" openly.

Being able to watch them filming in person is much more useful than attending any film school or acting major.

Even if they may not answer Roland's every question like Chris Columbus and Joe Pesci, the various ideas that are inadvertently revealed have the potential to make Roland improve.

"So you really like movies." Since it was a meal, they ate in the restaurant next to Sony Studios, looking at Roland, Charles did not shy away from saying his thoughts, "When Dustin told me that your uncle let you into the circle to get you out of sadness, I thought we were the same." ”

"I just think school life is boring, but I don't think this job is so fun."

"If I had known that you really liked movies, I wouldn't have come."

"I'm really sorry for robbing you of your chance."

Although Charlie Cosmo's words were very poor, Roland understood that the other party did not respond to his own meaning.

"No, No, No......" Roland shook his head in the face of Charles's words, "Even if you don't come, I guess Steven won't choose me, because when I auditioned, he directly pointed out my fundamental problem." ”

"He said that I don't have a pure yearning for fairy tales, and it is very disobedient to perform them."

“What？” Charles raised his eyebrows and wondered, "A pure yearning for fairy tales?" ”

"Didn't your mother tell you these stories?"

"I remember when I was very young, my mom would read me a bedtime story every night."

"I really wished I was Peter Pan and could never grow up."

Get......

That's the problem.

No matter how cheerful Charles is, he is still a child after all.

He yearns for Christmas every year, yearns for life in fairy tales, can immerse himself in the fairy tale kingdom created by Disney, not to mention, his family environment allows him to daydream.

But for Roland, all this is fake.

Now it is impossible for him to continue dreaming like a child, after crossing the innocence, there is only reality.

The reality that comes with growing up.

As for what you like about movies?

This kind of problem can only be discussed when he is financially free.

If you can't even get over the hurdle of living, how can you chase your dreams?

Even Spielberg became famous first and was chasing his dreams, and he wanted to shoot what he wanted to shoot without even being famous?

Even if it's not a dream, a dream, a dream, a showbiz, a circle!

"Well, I'll admit I don't believe in these things." Roland nodded helplessly, picked up a piece of lettuce with a fork and stuffed it into his mouth, "I don't think those stories in fairy tales will happen......"

"Oh, then I think you're so pathetic, don't you have something you like?"

Charles shook his head regretfully, his gaze glancing to the edge of the table.

There are a few comic books there, and at the top is the latest single issue of Spider-Man.

"For example...... Caricature? ”

Caricature?

This thing was bought for James.

If it weren't for James letting Roland treat him, Roland wouldn't have left Sony Studios again, and before going into the restaurant, he bought the latest installment of Marvel and DC Comics in the bookstore next to him.

That said, Roland didn't answer.

I saw him shrug his shoulders and say with an indifferent expression: "Comics? Sort of, but I prefer money ......."

Maybe it's because Charles doesn't have a direct conflict of interest with him, but it's more like Jack's relaxation after the dust settles, Roland feels that he can talk to Charles quite speculatively, and not only that, but he doesn't have to be afraid that Charles, like James, will ask endless questions on various issues and cause headaches.

And when he said the word dollar, Charles was even more surprised.

"What are you kidding, you're going to be short of money?"

"Oh, Roland, it's not interesting for you to say that."

Charles didn't believe Roland's words, and Roland understood that this was a generation gap between him and the other party.

Or rather, the generation gap of the times.

For Roland, a traverser, money is not everything, but without money, it is absolutely impossible.

You know, Harper-Lee was able to write "To Kill a Mockingbird" entirely because Harper-Lee's friend gave her a year's salary as a gift at Christmas in 1956, and it was with that year's salary that she was able to stay at home and concentrate on writing without going out to work.

"Forget it, let's not talk about that." He shook his head and threw out the thoughts that Charles couldn't understand.

Just when Roland wanted to start a new topic and talk to the other party about the daily trivialities.

A dark brown figure suddenly appeared in his sight.

"Oh, Charles, why are you here?"

"I heard that Steven's audition was over a long time ago, and I thought you had gone back with your agent."

"Is this your friend?"

"Los Angeles shouldn't have any of your classmates, right?"

The words of surprise were like a dark cloud in the way, lying between Roland and Charles.

Following the direction of the voice, a blonde woman of about fifty years old was looking at Charles with joy.

Although Roland couldn't discern the identity of the other party from the wrinkled face, the neat and elegant clothes and the words that came directly revealed her profession - she was also an insider.

And Charles's next unexpected words also proved Roland's conjecture.

"Mary?"

"I didn't expect to meet you here."

"You're on Sony set today? Is there something going on? ”

"Let me introduce you to Roland Allen, a friend I just met today."

I don't know if Charles made a point of emphasizing that he and Roland had just met today, or maybe the other party just wanted to talk to Charles, in short, when the woman named Mary heard Roland Allen's name, she just nodded politely at him, and then - and then turned her gaze back again.

"Oh, Charles, isn't it because of you?"

"If you take over our role, then I won't have to work so hard to find someone now."

"By the way, did you win Steven's Captain Hook?"

"If not, are you coming to our crew?"

Fuck！

Rowland......

Sour.

Although he didn't know who Marley was, and he didn't know what the project Marley and Charles were talking about, but the other party's eager attitude alone made Roland envious-special! If this is a novel, then Charlie Cosmochant is the main character, right? The family is well-off, the Jewish gang started, and someone sent the script everywhere he went, which is simply the template for the protagonist!

Compared to Charlie Cosmo, Roland felt that he was shabby and home!

The project "Home Alone" was taken out of the box, and "Captain Hook" was directly defeated by the other party.

And now?

Just having a meal with each other, there are Hollywood guys licking him and asking him to give him a notebook......

Hold the grass ......

It's really more popular than people.

However, before Roland's sour taste was gone, Charles's answer made him roll his eyes.

"Marie, I'm sorry, but I've already won the Captain Hook project today."

"We agreed before that if I won this project, I wouldn't be acting in other films."

"When 'Captain Hook' is finished, I'm going back to school."

"So, I'd better trouble you to find someone else, right?"

Speaking of this, Charles seemed to remember something, and directly raised his hand and said: "If you think it's troublesome to find someone, then what do you think of Roland Allen?" He is also one of the candidates for Jack in "Captain Hook". ”

"Today, Steven praised him for being good, even if he is not suitable for acting in fairy tale movies, Steven promised to give him a role."

Listen up!

Listen up!

Is this human talk?

What do you mean by saying before, if you win "Captain Hook", you won't take on other projects?

What is it that Steven praises him for being good, even if he is not suitable for acting in fairy tale movies, he can get a soy sauce role?

Are you exalting yourself or belittling others?

Although it is a big truth, but it sounds, why is it so annoying?

However, hearing Charles say this, Marley, who was bent on him, turned his head directly.

It seems to know Charles's temperament, but it is more like evaluating Roland.

When Mary's scrutinizing gaze lingered on Roland's body for a few seconds, she asked, "Roland Allen?" ”

"Do you have any acting experience?"

"Yes, John Hughes produced it, and Chris Columbus directed 'Home Alone,' which he played."

Before Roland could speak, Charles took it upon himself to reveal Roland's old bottom.

"Home Alone?" Mary was a little surprised, "So you're that Roland?" ”

The bad things in the crew of "Home Alone" have spread all over Hollywood.

No way, who tied up the power struggle in the crew with the most powerful Jewish gang?

Although some of the news is not known to the public, it is not a secret at all to insiders.

Even if Roland has not received a decent film contract so far, everyone has heard of his name.

'The boy adopted by the Olsons', 'The newcomer to the Jewish gang'......

These titles, which are not known to Roland, have long been entered into the databases of various families, if nothing else, after the movie is released, the specific analysis report related to him can be directly generated.

Of course, although I haven't seen his finished film, no one will think that there is a problem with his skills, and the guy who can win the protagonist of the fifteen million investment project in the power struggle, if he doesn't have two brushes, he is not getting along with himself.

Not to mention, Charles also proved from the side that Spielberg also felt that he was OK.

"Yes, ma'am, is there any problem?"

Being stared at by the other party with a straight gaze, Roland felt a little uncomfortable.

Because the other party's eyes were not emotional, she seemed to be looking at not a person, but a batch of goods.

But what can be done about this?

In the case of not knowing the identity of the other party, Roland is not ready to resist.

If Charles hadn't mentioned himself, then Roland might have left a long time ago.

"The image is OK, and it meets the requirements ......"

Without answering Roland's question, Mary gets straight to the point and asks Roland for personal information.

"Date of birth?"

"January 1, 1980."

Roland groaned for half a second, but still reported it.

"Ten and a half years old? It's almost the same as the character design......"

Mary muttered, and then continued, "Do you have a film appointment now?" ”

"No......" Roland shook his head.

"Does your family allow you to take on the project?" Mary asked again.

"Yes, I wouldn't be coming over today if I wasn't allowed." Roland replied affirmatively.

"Interested in going to an audition? It's right at Sony Studios, and if you go in the afternoon, James should still be ......"

Listening to the continuous questions, Roland's eyelids jumped, although he didn't want to offend the other party, but is your behavior of covering up and not saying anything too much?

Since you're here to find an actor, you have to at least tell me what the project in your hand is!

"Lady Mary, please wait a moment."

"Can you tell me what your project is called before I say yes?"

"Now you know me, and I don't know you......"

"If I tell my 'guardian' that I'm going to an audition without knowing you, what do you think he thinks?"

As he spoke, Roland lowered his head and cut the steak on his plate.

Seeing Roland's calm appearance, Marley, who was still working, suddenly laughed.

Seeing that Charles had the intention of helping Roland solve his doubts, Mary hurriedly raised her hand and stopped the other party.

"Are today's children so individual?"

"Charles said he wouldn't act if he didn't act, and you had to ask before you went."

"If you push forward ten years, someone heard on the street that he was favored by the crew."

"Then you must have packed up your things and gone with us."

"But the problem is, it's 90 years now."

Roland picked up a piece of beef and stuffed it into his mouth, and at the same time, his gaze was moderately upward.

The appearance of a hanger is extremely bad.

And just when Roland thought that his appearance could directly persuade the other party to retreat.

After seeing Roland deal with himself like this, Marley's eyes suddenly lit up, and even her attitude changed one hundred and eighty degrees, "Yes, it's this cool feeling......"

"James saw it, and he would have liked it."

The one-sided evaluation made Roland a little annoyed to hear.

He had never seen anyone like this in a fiddle fight.

"Oh, ma'am, can you just tell me about the project?"

"Even if there is a confidentiality clause, you can't say the name of the project and the full name of the director, then you have to give me some hints, let me guess, right?"

"For example, what is the theme of your project, and what are the director's interests and hobbies......"

"If you don't tell me anything, I definitely can't go with you."

After noticing Roland's impatience, Mary not only did not get angry, but nodded.

Not only that, but she also followed Roland's meaning and said it.

"Ok, since you want to know the situation, then I'll tell you."

"Sci-fi action movie, sequel to the series."

"James, the director, loves diving."

"If that information isn't enough."

"I can give you one."

"The Spider-Man comic book next to the table may be his next new project."

"Well, can you guess?"

Squeak –

When Mar looked at Roland with a playful gaze, the little guy who was cutting the steak shook his arm, and the knife in his hand slashed heavily on the ceramic plate, making a screeching sound.

The boy shook uncomfortably, and the next second, he looked up.

When the eyes full of shock fell on Mary, who was over fifty years old, the words of surprise also came out.

The speed of speech, like pouring beans from a bamboo tube, is as fast as a drag race, so fast that it flies.

"What did you say?"

"Sci-fi action movie? A sequel to the series? Director or James? Love diving? ”

"And he, still want to make "Spider-Man"?"

“Yeah！” The old woman nodded heavily, for her, it didn't matter whether Roland guessed correctly or not.

The important thing is that his shocked expression is very good.

However, for Roland, this special code is very important.

Because in his memory, there is only one director who can meet all the above requirements:

James Cameron.

And there is only one movie:

Terminator 2: Judgment Day.